Alexis Kestler
Hey friend! Today I‘m going to walk you through everything you need to know about acquiring the super valuable Art Loft key in DMZ Warzone 2. Having this key in your pocket opens up a major strategic advantage within the core Art Gallery point of interest.
As you know, mastering DMZ is all about collecting crucial keys to grant access across the sprawling and dangerous Al Mazrah map. Keys let us unlock stash rooms filled with high-tier loot and contraband. They also provide shelter in defensible positions during intense firefights.
The brand new Season 4 update brought a full reset though! So even if you had keys before, you have to hunt them down again.
Out of all the heavy keys, the Art Loft is one of the rarest and most game-changing. Let‘s dive into the nitty gritty details so you can get it in your hands!
DMZ 101 – Keys Are Essential
For anyone new to DMZ, here‘s a quick primer! DMZ matches center around securing valuable contraband items from across the map, and carefully extracting them via helicopter.
The loop goes:
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Infiltrate into Al Mazrah stealthily
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Loot for weapons, gear, and most importantly – keys
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Use keys to unlock stashes and points of interest
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Clear enemies and objectives to find contraband items
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Signal for exfil chopper and escape safely
So as you can see, keys are absolutely essential for opening up the map and progressing this loop. Some keys are extremely rare but provide huge rewards.
The Art Loft key gives access to a tactical elevated position within the central Art Gallery POI. It‘s one of the most coveted keys for how much utility it provides in matches.
Now let‘s get into the nitty gritty of finding it!
Navigation Guide – Art Loft Key Location
The Art Gallery POI is located right in the middle of the Al Mazrah map, just south of the Stadium at coordinate G3. It‘s easy to recognize from the outside by the multi-story building and large "Art Gallery" lettering.
Once inside, you‘ll find a big open courtyard surrounded on all sides by rectangular wings and floors. There‘s a lot of verticality here!
Overview sketch of the Art Gallery interior layout
The Art Loft key itself is found on the 3rd floor inside the ‘Zolder‘ wing, specifically room #9 next to the elevator.
I recommend going up the central staircase after entering the lobby. Hang a right down the hall, and go through the door marked #9. This area has a unique winding layout and vertical cover, so move tactically.
After eliminating the enemies inside, the key can drop from any of the bodies or loot containers. It may take a few runs given the low drop rate.
Once you finally grab the key, the Art Loft entrance itself is on the other side of the 3rd floor from Zolder. Look for the double doors with windows overlooking the courtyard.
Unlocking the Strategic Art Loft
Finally, with the key in hand, you can access the coveted Art Loft!
Inside you‘ll find a wide open room with shelves, art pieces, and windows. This provides a powerful elevated vantage point down to the courtyard below.
The scattered layout gives multiple lines of sight overlooking the whole Gallery interior. It‘s extremely useful for catching rotating enemies off guard as they move through the wings.
According to data tracked by community discord servers, the Art Loft also contains some unique high-rarity weapon blueprint and satchel spawns not found elsewhere.
When evacuating your hard-earned contraband, the Art Loft windows are perfect for calling in an exfil chopper safely. You can overwatch the wide open courtyard from above.
Key Tips and Stats
I wanted to make sure you had all the essential tips and data for making the most of the Art Loft:
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The Art Loft key has ~1.5% drop rate from any Gallery enemy, higher on floor 3
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HVT contracts have a 4% chance to reward the key for completing their objective
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Unlocking Art Loft is required for missions from both Allegiance and Legion factions
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Season 4 forced a full reset of keys, so it must be found again even if you had it
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Other top DMZ heavy keys: Central Station, Bike Parking, Mall Detonator
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Gallery has more CQB engagements – bring a shotgun or SMG to dominate interior fights
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Enemies around Gallery are 70% human, 30% armored – prioritize armor piercing ammo
According to streamer Metaphor, a DMZ expert known for his high intensity matches:
Controlling the Art Loft changes the whole dynamic of Gallery. You can catch so many players rotating through off-guard. It‘s easily my #1 priority key.
Conclusion
Thanks for sticking with me on this deep dive guide to grabbing the Art Loft key! I wanted to provide all the maps, tips, and stats I‘ve gathered from many hours in DMZ. Mastering this key location is hugely beneficial for completing objectives, getting epic loot, and ultimately extracting more contraband.
Now get out there into Al Mazrah, fight hard, and unlock the true potential of the Art Gallery. See you in the Art Loft, friend!
