Here's how you can get a Stronghold Keycard in MW2 DMZ
Find out how to get your hands on a Stronghold Keycard in MW2 DMZ if you are struggling to complete the Storm the Stronghold quest, or if you just want some good loot.
Getting your hands on a Stronghold Keycard is not only a great way to pick up some higher-tier loot, but it is also essential for one of the starting faction quests.
If you want to progress in Modern Warfare 2's new extraction-based game mode, then you're going to want to complete the various tasks that are given to you.
How to get a Stronghold Keycard
Currently, the main way to get your hands on a Stronghold Keycard is through the various Buy Stations dotted across the map. It will set you back $5000, but once you've racked up enough cash you'll be able to head over to the nearest Stronghold and take it over.
Like almost all items in DMZ, the Stronghold Keycard will be lost upon death, so you will have to go back into a new raid and earn enough to buy it once again. However, it will stay in your backpack between raids, so you can preserve it and extract it if you don't feel ready to take on a Stronghold.
If you're struggling to actually get enough cash in order to afford it, here are the best ways to up your bank balance in DMZ:
- Looting items and selling them through the Buy Stations
- Killing AI enemies
- Completing Phone Contracts
Each item you loot has its value attached to it, so you don't have to go around guessing which items are worth more, or wondering if you've accumulated enough to afford the Keycard.
Where can you use a Stronghold Keycard?
Once you've acquired a Stronghold Keycard, you'll want to head over to the nearest Stronghold in order to use it. You can find these easily on the Tac Map through the castle-shaped icon, and the boarded up windows or yellow logos on the doors.
There are a couple of doors that you can use the Keycard on once you reach a Stronghold, but we would recommend a top-floor entry if possible, as it is far easier to work your way down through the building.
In order to complete the 'Storm the Stronghold' question from the Legion Faction, you will need to not only acquire a Stronghold Keycard and completely clear a Stronghold of enemies, but you will also need to extract the White Lotus intel and extract with it. If you die after clearing the Stronghold, you will need to unfortunately repeat the whole process again.
Wondering how to find the Chemist in MW2 DMZ? Have a read of this guide for all the details, including what he drops.
About The Author
Harry Boulton
Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.
