Call of Duty: Warzone – 6 Tips For Verdansk’s Return

To dominate Call of Duty: Warzone, it’s essential to understand the game’s mechanics, adapt to its rules, and avoid early eliminations – ultimately aiming to be the last player standing and secure as many wins as possible. With the return of Verdansk in Warzone, much of the gameplay has shifted back to its original style, significantly impacting how players approach each match.

Whether players are new to Activision’s free-to-play title, returning after a long break, or a seasoned veteran, these tips will give them a solid foundation for enjoying Warzone following the original map’s comeback and, more importantly, help them improve their performance and survivability as they strive for victory.

1

Familiarize Yourself With Verdansk

Explore the Map Thoroughly With Every Drop

In many cases, recognizing key areas will come naturally, but familiarizing oneself with Verdansk’s layout is essential for players who want to avoid early eliminations due to poor rotations or bad landing choices. The best way to learn the map is by dropping into different map points of interest during the player’s first matches. While some areas are harder to survive in than others, exploring them firsthand will help players understand where to rotate, what threats to expect, and how to move efficiently across the map.

Verdansk is an iconic map that many veteran players know inside out. To stay competitive, players will need a detailed understanding of its layout – including Buy Station locations, high ground spots, and most importantly, escape routes. This knowledge will greatly improve their chances of survival and boost their overall efficiency – especially when going up against players with similar skill and strategic awareness.

2

Equip Reliable and Easy-To-Use Weapons

Choose Weapons That Are Both Powerful and Easy to Handle

Call of Duty: Warzone features a massive arsenal of over 200 weapons, making it challenging to determine which ones perform best. However, identifying easy-to-use, comfortable, and versatile weapons isn’t as difficult as it may seem. A good starting point is to observe which weapons the enemies are using to secure kills consistently. For players unsure where to begin, the best strategy is to pick a weapon they feel comfortable with and equip attachments that suit their playstyle. If they can progress through a match smoothly without struggling in gunfights, it’s a sign they’ve chosen the right setup.

On the other hand, if they find themselves losing engagements – either because their weapon lacks damage, speed, or adaptability – they can take note of what their opponent was using and test that loadout instead. Finding the most effective weapons can take time, especially after major updates that rebalance stats and shift the meta, but with a bit of trial and error, players can discover the loadouts that work best for them.

3

Complete Contracts to Earn Useful Resources

Make Money Fast While Avoiding Enemies

With the return of Verdansk, classic Contracts have also made a comeback, giving players the chance to complete various in-game tasks to earn cash during a match. The more money they earn – and the faster they earn it – the sooner they can head to a Buy Station (marked as shopping carts on the minimap) to purchase crucial gear and resources to help them survive or eliminate enemies.

Some of the most valuable items include the UAV, the Self-Revive Kit, and the Loadout Drop, which grants access to their custom loadouts. While there’s a wide variety of Contracts available, only a few are especially efficient and worthwhile – particularly those that don’t involve high-risk objectives like being hunted (Most Wanted) or actively seeking out enemies to kill (Bounty). The most useful and quickest Contracts to complete are Supply Run, Scavenger, and Recon. These involve low-risk, objective-based tasks that can often be completed without encountering enemies – especially if players are equipped with the right gear. In Warzone, essential resources like money, ammo, and armor plates are critical to staying alive, ensuring players are ready for both expected and surprise encounters that could otherwise send them back to the lobby.

4

Seek to Control the High Ground for a Tactical Advantage

The Higher the Players Are, the Easier It’s to Kill Enemies

One of the most important strategies in any battle royale – Warzone included – is maintaining high ground. This becomes especially crucial during the endgame, when minimizing players’ exposure while maximizing their ability to gather intel can determine the outcome of a match. If they’re positioned higher than their opponents, they’ll hold a significant tactical advantage and are far more likely to come out on top.

This advantage is even more pronounced when the gas zone is closing in behind their enemies. If enemies fail to climb up to their position in time, players can pressure them easily, as they’ll be distracted by the urgency of escaping the gas. From a high vantage point, players will have a clear view of enemy movements, whether they’re heading to Buy Stations, rotating through points of interest, or just moving across open terrain – giving them the choice to either intercept them or ambush them when they least expect it. The high ground becomes even more powerful if players remain undetected. But if they’re spotted, the key is to use that pressure to their advantage. Force enemies to constantly react – worrying about incoming shots, the gas, and other threats – until they make a mistake players can capitalize on.

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Using Vehicles for Fast Movement

Traveling across the map on foot in Verdansk can be slow, inefficient, and also risky – especially against enemies equipped with Sniper Rifles or strong long-range visibility. This makes vehicles essential for fast and safe rotations. In Warzone’s latest version of Verdansk, vehicles behave much like they did in the original, but with mobility tools like redeploy balloons now removed, having a reliable escape or rotation option is more important than ever. Vehicles are now players’ most effective means of navigating the map quickly.

Beyond transportation, vehicles also offer defensive advantages. They can act as partial cover during firefights, forcing enemies to either reveal their position by engaging or allowing players to retreat and reposition safely. For high-speed movement, the helicopter is unmatched; though loud and easy to spot, it also doubles as an offensive tool, capable of dealing heavy damage if crashed into enemy positions. On the ground, the LTV is a top-tier choice, balancing speed, protection, and agility. For full squads, the Cargo Truck offers enough space for everyone, but comes with trade-offs; its slower speed and exposed cargo area mean players must stay alert for ambushes and incoming fire. No matter what ground vehicle players choose, they must throw a Trophy System on them to prevent the vehicle from being rendered useless by enemy equipment, especially against C4.

6

Pre-aim or Hold Angles When Entering Contested Areas.

Be Ready for Engagement at All Times

In high-stakes battle royale games like Warzone, staying prepared for sudden combat is crucial. One of the most effective tactics is pre-aiming or holding angles when entering buildings or during potential confrontations. Pre-aiming involves aiming the weapon at likely enemy positions before they appear, giving players the advantage of firing first. By the time the enemy reacts, they’re usually already weakened, making it easier to secure the elimination and continue surviving. Holding angles, on the other hand, refers to keeping the aim positioned at tight entry points or corners – often with cover – where enemies might approach. This allows players to stay protected while maintaining visual control over the area.

Most experienced players use a combination of both techniques, especially in contested zones – whether it’s early-game drop spots or late-game rotations through gas zones. Mastering these tactics helps them avoid being caught off guard and puts them in a position to outplay opponents by reacting faster and striking first.

Call of Duty: Warzone

9/10

Released

March 10, 2020

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs, Violence

Engine

IW 8.0 & IW 9.0 (Warzone 2.0)