MW4 DMZ: Complete the Hunter Order at a Lieutenant Hunt Tower
To complete the Hunter Order at a Lieutenant Hunt Tower in MW4 DMZ, you must locate a designated Lieutenant Hunt Tower, eliminate the lieutenant guarding it, and then extract with the dropped item to finish the mission. This guide covers exactly how to find these towers, clear the area efficiently, and avoid the common mistakes that cause players to fail the order.
What Is a Lieutenant Hunt Tower?
Lieutenant Hunt Towers are specific, marked locations on the DMZ map where a high-value AI lieutenant spawns. Unlike standard AI soldiers, these lieutenants have increased health, better armor, and often carry a unique key or item required for a mission. The tower itself is usually a tall, fortified structure such as a radio mast, water tower, or observation post, and it is clearly marked on your tactical map with a skull icon or a mission-specific waypoint when you have the Hunter Order active.
These towers appear in various regions across the map, but they are most commonly found in the more hostile zones, such as the Al Mazrah city outskirts or the desert military areas. The exact locations rotate between matches, so you cannot rely on a single fixed spawn. Instead, you must use the mission tracker to see the current tower’s position, which is only revealed once you have the Hunter Order active in your mission list.
How to Start the Hunter Order
The Hunter Order is a mission that you acquire from a faction, typically the Legion or the White Lotus, depending on the current season’s mission tiers. To start it, open your mission list, select the Hunter Order, and then deploy into a DMZ match. Once in the match, the mission will automatically update your tactical map with the location of the target lieutenant’s tower.
You do not need to find a separate item or key to start the order; it is active from the moment you load in. However, you must be the one to land the killing blow on the lieutenant. If a teammate or another squad kills the lieutenant, you will not get credit for the order. This is a common point of failure, so coordinate with your squad to ensure you get the final shot.
Step-by-Step: Completing the Order
Follow these steps to successfully complete the Hunter Order at a Lieutenant Hunt Tower:
- Deploy with the right gear: Bring a weapon with good armor-piercing capability, such as a sniper rifle or a battle rifle with high-caliber rounds. Also carry armor plates and a self-revive kit, as the lieutenant and his guards will be aggressive.
- Locate the tower: Once in the match, open your map and mark the tower’s location. It is usually a few hundred meters from your spawn, so plan your route to avoid open ground where you can be picked off by other squads.
- Approach stealthily: Use the terrain and buildings to get close without being detected. The tower area will have several AI guards, but they are not alerted until you fire or get too close. A suppressed weapon can help you take out guards silently.
- Eliminate the lieutenant: The lieutenant is usually on the top floor of the tower or on a balcony. He has a distinctive uniform and a health bar that appears when you damage him. Focus your fire on him, but be aware that he will call in reinforcements. Use cover and keep moving to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Collect the dropped item: Once the lieutenant is dead, he will drop a mission item, such as a data drive or a weapon case. Walk over it to pick it up. The mission will update to require extraction.
- Exfiltrate: Head to the nearest exfil point, but be prepared for other players to ambush you. The item is valuable, so other squads may try to steal it. Use smoke grenades and a vehicle to make a quick getaway.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Many players fail the Hunter Order due to a few recurring errors. The most common is not confirming the kill. If you down the lieutenant but then die or leave the area, he may revive or the kill may not register. Always ensure you see the “Lieutenant Eliminated” notification before moving on.
Another mistake is engaging the tower from too far away. The lieutenant has a lot of health, and if you damage him from a distance, he will retreat inside, making it harder to finish him. Get close enough to land consistent shots, but not so close that you get surrounded.
Finally, many players forget that the tower is a hotspot for other squads. You are not the only one with this mission. If you see another squad already at the tower, either wait for them to leave or engage them first. Do not assume the area is safe just because you have not seen anyone yet.
Tips for Solo Players
Completing the Hunter Order solo is challenging but possible. The key is to use the element of surprise. Approach the tower from a direction that is not the main entrance, and use a silenced sniper rifle to take out the guards from a distance. When you engage the lieutenant, use a drone or a throwing knife to distract him, then rush in with a shotgun or SMG.
You should also bring a self-revive and a smoke grenade. If you get downed, you can revive yourself and escape. Do not engage in prolonged firefights; your goal is to kill the lieutenant and leave. If the situation gets too hot, retreat and come back later.
Another tip is to use a vehicle to get to the tower quickly, but leave it a safe distance away so it does not give away your position. A quad bike is ideal for this.
Rewards and Aftermath
Completing the Hunter Order grants you mission XP, faction reputation, and often a unique blueprint or a large amount of cash. The exact rewards vary by season and mission tier, but they are always worth the effort. After you extract with the item, the mission is marked as complete, and you can move on to the next tier.
If you fail the mission, you do not lose anything except the time spent. You can retry it in the next match. However, if you die with the item, you can still recover it if you return to the spot where you died, but the item may despawn after a few minutes, so be quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I complete the Hunter Order if my teammate kills the lieutenant?
No, the kill must be credited to you. If a teammate gets the final shot, you will not get credit. Make sure you are the one to land the killing blow.
Q: What happens if I die after picking up the item?
If you die, the item drops on the ground. You can recover it by returning to the spot, but other players may take it. If you cannot recover it, the mission fails.
Q: Do I need a specific weapon to kill the lieutenant?
No, any weapon works, but armor-piercing rounds are more effective. A sniper rifle or a battle rifle with high damage per shot is recommended.
Q: How many lieutenants are there per match?
There is usually only one lieutenant per Hunter Order mission, and it is the one at the marked tower. Other lieutenants may exist for other missions, but they are not relevant to your order.
Q: Can I do the Hunter Order in a squad of four?
Yes, but only the player who gets the kill gets credit. If you are in a squad, decide who needs the credit and have them take the final shot. The others can help with crowd control.
Q: Is the tower location always the same?
No, the tower location rotates between matches. You must check your tactical map each time to see where the current tower is.
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