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Can You Revive Dead Teammates in DMZ? A Comprehensive Guide

The question of whether you can revive dead teammates in DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is a frequent one amongst players. The short answer is: no, you cannot directly revive a teammate who has fully died in DMZ. However, the system is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. While you can’t bring a fully eliminated player back from the grave directly within a DMZ match, there are crucial aspects about reviving, pleaing for help, and what happens after death that players need to understand.

This article will delve into the specifics of team revivals in DMZ, exploring the limitations, alternatives, and related game mechanics. We will also address 15 frequently asked questions to provide a complete understanding of the revival system in this intense extraction mode.

Understanding Revivals in DMZ

In DMZ, when a teammate is downed, they enter a “downed but not out” state. During this period, a teammate can revive them by approaching and holding the interaction button. This standard revive is quick and straightforward, restoring the downed player to a vulnerable state with low health. A medic role, if present in your squad, can help to quickly heal the teammate to full health afterwards. However, if the downed player takes further damage, or if their timer expires, they are eliminated, marked by a skull icon on the map, and removed from the game.

Once a player is fully dead, they cannot be revived by their teammates through conventional means in DMZ. This fundamental difference between the “downed” and “eliminated” state is crucial to understanding the mechanics of DMZ. This differs slightly from other Warzone game modes that offer methods for bringing back teammates from the dead.

The Plea for Help System

When a player is fully eliminated in DMZ, they enter a “plea for help” state, indicated by a plea icon. This plea is a request to be revived by another squad, not their own. If a different squad chooses to accept the plea, they can revive the downed player and integrate them into their team. The player who issued the plea becomes a part of this new team and loses access to all contraband weapons they previously had in their stash. This is not a guaranteed revive and relies entirely on other squads’ decisions.

The plea system introduces interesting dynamics. It creates a temporary alliance, a potential risk for the rescuer, and a second chance for the downed player. However, you cannot revive your original dead teammates via a plea. This means that if your entire squad is wiped, any pleas will be to other squads, and it is only through this mechanic that a player may rejoin the match. You must also be quick because players cannot remain in a plea state for long before being removed from the match completely.

What Happens to Your Gear After Death?

One of the core elements of DMZ is the permanent loss of items upon death. When a player is fully eliminated, they drop all their weapons, tactical, lethal equipment, and other loot. This loot can be picked up by other players or AI combatants. In DMZ, this is called a Contraband weapon. If you obtain a gun from someone and successfully exfil it it is then considered a Contraband weapon.

The only items you do not lose are those stored in your permanent stash, which are accessible when you successfully extract from a DMZ match. Contraband guns you carry in the match are gone for good if you die in the DMZ, making it imperative to weigh the risk of combat encounters.

The Revive Pistol

The Revive Pistol is a field upgrade in Warzone 2.0, but in DMZ, it cannot be used to bring fully eliminated players back from death. It is used only for reviving downed players from a distance, whether it be a teammate or oneself. Once a teammate is fully dead, the Revive Pistol cannot be used on them. You can use it a total of 4 times when reviving a teammate but only once to self-revive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about revivals and death in DMZ:

Can I revive a teammate if they’ve been eliminated in DMZ? No, once a teammate is fully eliminated, you cannot revive them using standard methods. They can only be revived if another squad accepts their plea for help.
What happens to my loot after I die in DMZ? You drop all your weapons, tactical, lethal, and loot. This includes Contraband weapons that you have obtained during the match.
How does the “plea for help” system work? When eliminated, you can issue a plea that will appear on the map to other squads. Another squad can choose to accept your plea and revive you, integrating you into their team.
Can I use the Revive Pistol on dead teammates? No, the Revive Pistol can only be used to revive downed players, not eliminated ones.
How many times can I use the Revive Pistol? You can use the Revive Pistol 4 times to revive teammates and 1 time to self-revive.
How long does it take to revive a downed teammate in DMZ? It takes approximately 5 seconds to fully revive a downed teammate.
Do I lose items from my stash if I die in DMZ? No, items stored in your permanent stash are safe. You only lose the items you are carrying during the match, that is not stored in your stash, on death.
How long can a player stay in a plea for help state in DMZ? There is a limited time that a player can stay in a plea state. If a plea is not accepted in a certain time, they are removed from the match.
Is there a way to buy back dead teammates in DMZ? No, there is no buy-back mechanic in DMZ similar to the ones in Warzone’s Battle Royale mode. You must rely on a plea for help.
Can I rejoin my original team if another squad revives me through a plea? No, once another squad revives you, you join their team and can no longer rejoin your previous teammates.
What is the difference between a “downed” player and an “eliminated” player? A downed player is incapacitated but can be revived. An eliminated player is fully dead and cannot be revived by their original teammates.
How many players are allowed on a DMZ squad? The standard squad size for DMZ is 3 players.
What are Contraband weapons? Contraband weapons are guns that you have obtained during the match by looting and exfiling. These are not in your permanent stash.
Can players still be revived by their squadmates after dying in normal Warzone? In other modes such as Battle Royal, teammates can be revived at Buy Stations. Once they are completely dead and have failed to win their way back through the Gulag, other teammates will have to spend $4,000 at a Buy Station in order to bring the dead teammate back in.
How long does a DMZ match last? Players have approximately 25 minutes before the gas expands fully, making exfil difficult.

Conclusion

While you cannot directly revive eliminated teammates in DMZ, understanding the mechanics of the game, the plea system, and the consequences of death is critical for success. Focus on keeping your squad alive, use the revive pistol effectively, and be strategic about your looting and exfil plans. With careful planning and communication, you can increase your chances of extracting with your hard-earned loot, even in the brutal world of DMZ.

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