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In Warzone 2<\/em>, strongholds are the best spots to visit if you want your loadout and a few easy eliminations in the process. These areas are highly contested, and you are bound to find top-tier loot. To win at strongholds, players need to be tactical and decisive. Choose the stronghold which is farthest away to play it safe, and if you want eliminations, visit the one that’s most likely to have opponents. <\/p>

Once the stronghold gets activated, players get a pop-up notification on their screen. After clearing the AI onslaught, you’ll face the other enemies trying to gain access to the stronghold. Remember, the first team who infiltrates the stronghold must defuse the bomb. The bomb defuse is only available for a few minutes, and it’s best to kill all enemies before you attempt a defuse. Follow the wire cutter icon to figure out the bomb’s location. <\/p>