Warzone 2 DMZ Boating And Entering: A Complete 2026 Mission Guide

The Crown faction's Boating and Entering mission sends Warzone 2 DMZ players into the flooded underbelly of Ashika Island. It is a Tier 4 story assignment that combines navigation, a tight three-minute switch puzzle, and a final extraction that feeds directly into the Data Wipe mission. For anyone tackling Crown progression in 2026, the mission remains one of the more memorable detours in DMZ because it demands both speed and preparation. The rewards are worth it: the Hazardous blueprint for the M13B and 30,000 XP.

Mission Objectives At A Glance 🎯

Objective	What Players Must Do	Key Detail
1. Enter The Waterways	Reach any main Waterways entrance on Ashika Island	The north entrance is best for the switch route
2. Reroute Electrical Breakers	Flip at least 9 breakers within 3 minutes	The timer begins with the first switch
3. Extract The Experimental Hard Drive	Loot the marked Legendary Supply Crate and extract	The crate unlocks after 9 breakers are rerouted

Preparation Matters More Than Ever ⚙️

Before touching the first breaker, players should clear the Waterways of Shadow Company soldiers and the two Juggernauts. The time limit is the real enemy, and a firefight in the middle of the switch route can ruin an otherwise clean run. A squad should split roles: one player watches the rear, another pushes the breaker path, and a third keeps an eye on the timer. Solos can still finish the mission, but they need to move with purpose and avoid every unnecessary engagement.

Entering The Waterways 🧭

The Waterways is a subterranean section of Ashika Island with three main entrances: north, southeast, and west. Any entrance satisfies the first objective, but the north-most entrance is the recommended starting point. It places players closest to the first electrical breaker and makes the three-minute route much more manageable. Players who enter from another side can still complete the mission, but they may waste precious seconds reaching the correct passageway.

The 3-Minute Breaker Run ⏱️

The countdown starts the moment the first breaker is flipped. From there, players have three minutes to reroute at least nine breakers. The route is linear once it is understood, but the pressure makes every wrong turn costly. Here is the full breaker order:

1. Breaker 1: At the north-most entrance, take the left side passageway. The breaker sits next to a wooden crate. Flipping it sounds an alarm and starts the timer.

2. Breaker 2: Cross to the right-hand side of the waterway tunnel. Move up the right passageway until a single white door leads into a small room. The breaker is in the right-hand corner.

3. Breaker 3: Exit the room and continue along the right passageway. Ignore the first zipline and take the second zipline up to the surface. The third breaker is at the top.

4. Breaker 4: Head back down into the Waterways and continue along the right passageway toward Town Center. A set of stairs leads down to the water; the fourth breaker is there.

5. Breaker 5: Move a little farther past those stairs, then cross to the opposite passageway. The fifth breaker is mounted on a wall that faces Town Center.

6. Breaker 6: Continue past the fifth breaker until reaching a staircase that leads to a walkway over the tunnel. Go up, follow the walkway, and take the right staircase down. A second set of stairs underneath the walkway holds the sixth breaker.

7. Breaker 7: After the sixth switch, progress to the dock just beyond it. The seventh breaker is on the dock.

8. Breaker 8: Head toward the Waterways Dead Drop. The eighth breaker is to its left, along the pathway leading from the Ashika Island Bunker.

9. Breaker 9: Stay on the same pathway toward Port Ashika. The final breaker is inside a cubby along the way.

Players do not need to flip every breaker on the map, but hitting nine is mandatory. Missing one switch usually means a failed timer and another attempt. The good news is that the route becomes second nature after a single practice run.

Extracting The Experimental Hard Drive 💾

Once nine breakers are rerouted, a Legendary Supply Crate unlocks within the Waterways. It can be found just outside the entrance to the Ashika Island Bunker. To reach it, players swim through a pipe on the right-hand side of the main bunker entrance, next to the Waterways Dead Drop. The crate contains the Experimental Hard Drive, the mission item required for Boating and Entering and later for the final Crown mission, Data Wipe.

After looting the hard drive, the only remaining step is extraction. Players should mark the nearest extraction point and move carefully. The hard drive is a mission item, so it must leave the match with the operator. If the squad dies before extraction, the entire breaker run has to be repeated.

Tips For A Clean Run ✅

• Clear the Waterways before starting the timer. The Juggernauts are slow but punishing in tight tunnels.

• Assign one player to lead the breaker route and another to watch for enemies.

• Use the north entrance every time unless a contract or squad spawn forces a different approach.

• Do not loot every container during the timer. The Experimental Hard Drive is the only mandatory item.

• Bring a close-range weapon for Shadow Company soldiers and a reliable secondary for the extraction.

• If playing in 2026, expect other squads to know the route. A quick push is safer than a long fight.

• Communicate breaker numbers out loud so the squad knows how many remain.

Rewards And What Comes Next 🏆

Completing Boating and Entering grants the Hazardous blueprint for the M13B and 30,000 XP. More importantly, it provides the Experimental Hard Drive needed for Data Wipe, the final Crown faction mission. Players who finish this step are one large objective closer to closing out the Crown storyline. The mission may be older, but in 2026 it still stands as a sharp test of route knowledge, time management, and squad coordination in Warzone 2 DMZ.