Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty: Warzone

How to Beat Most Wanted Targets

Learn how to survive and eliminate the Most Wanted target in Call of Duty: Warzone. This player becomes a high-value target marked for all squads.

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While not a 'boss' in the traditional sense, a player who activates a 'Most Wanted' contract becomes a high-value target for the entire lobby, creating a unique 'hunt' scenario that can feel like a boss encounter for the hunters.

Most Wanted Characteristics:

  • Marked on Map: The Most Wanted player's location is revealed to all other players on the map.
  • Timer: You must survive for a set duration (e.g., 3-5 minutes) to complete the contract.
  • High Reward: Successfully surviving grants a massive cash reward and redeploys all dead teammates.

Strategies for Hunting a Most Wanted Target:

  1. Team Coordination: Coordinate with your squad to converge on the target's location from multiple angles.
  2. Anticipate Movement: Most Wanted players will often try to find a defensible position or use a vehicle to escape. Predict their likely escape routes.
  3. UAVs & Heartbeat Sensors: Use intel to pinpoint their exact location.
  4. Cut Off Escape Routes: Position teammates to block roads or choke points.
  5. Explosives: C4 on vehicles or well-placed grenades can flush them out.
  6. Patience: Sometimes, waiting for them to make a mistake or get caught by the gas is the best approach.

Strategies for Being a Most Wanted Target:

  1. Find Cover: Immediately seek out a defensible building with multiple escape routes or a vehicle.
  2. Stay Mobile: Don't stay in one spot for too long. Keep moving to avoid being cornered.
  3. Use Vehicles: A fast vehicle can be your best friend for escaping pursuers.
  4. Gas Play: Use the gas to your advantage, forcing enemies to push you from predictable directions.
  5. Set Traps: Place C4 or proximity mines on common entry points.
  6. Communicate: If playing with a squad, have them protect you and provide cover.

Reward: Eliminating a Most Wanted target grants a significant cash reward.