Possum is one of the most talked-about traits in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ. It gives players a second chance after a seemingly fatal encounter, making it especially useful during intense fights and dangerous extractions. However, the same ability can catch opponents off guard if they assume an eliminated Operator is no longer a threat.
What Is Possum in MW4 DMZ?
Possum is a Major trait in the Warfighter trait tree. Its primary ability allows your Operator to revive themselves into Last Stand after death, restoring their health to maximum. This effect works once per match.
Unlike a standard Self-Revive, which helps you recover while downed, Possum can activate after an Operator has apparently been killed. Enemies might believe the fight is over, turn away, and begin looting. That creates an opportunity to recover and fight back.
However, Possum is not unlimited. Once its effect has been used during a deployment, you cannot rely on it for another automatic recovery in that match.
How to Unlock Possum in MW4 DMZ
To unlock Possum, you need to invest in the Warfighter trait tree. Traits are selected for individual Operators, so plan your progression around the character you intend to use.
Follow these steps:
- Open the Operator or trait selection screen at the Forward Operating Base (FOB).
- Select the Warfighter trait tree.
- Progress through the earlier branches by selecting the required traits.
- Reach the ninth branch of the Warfighter tree.
- Select Possum when the choice becomes available, instead of its paired alternative, Adaptive Restock.
Possum is a high-tier choice, so you cannot simply select it immediately on a fresh Operator. Check the requirements shown in your trait screen before spending points. Trait progression and selection rules may affect when the option becomes available.
How to Use Possum Effectively
Possum works best when you treat it as emergency protection rather than permission to take reckless fights. Its value comes from giving you another opportunity to survive a situation that would otherwise end your deployment.
Consider these strategies:
- Protect valuable equipment: Use Possum when carrying important loot, weapons, or resources that would be costly to lose.
- Choose fights carefully: The trait can save you from one fatal mistake, but it cannot guarantee a successful extraction.
- Coordinate with teammates: Tell your squad when Possum activates so they can protect your recovery and prevent enemies from finishing you again.
- Stay aware of your surroundings: Recovering in an exposed position can leave you vulnerable to another attack.
Remember that surviving the initial encounter is only part of the challenge. You still need to escape safely.
How to Counter Possum in MW4 DMZ
The most important rule is simple: never assume an Operator is permanently out of the fight just because they appear to be dead.
Possum can turn an apparently successful elimination into another gunfight. Use the following tactics to reduce that risk.
1. Confirm the Elimination
After downing an opponent, do not immediately turn away to loot containers or search for another squad. Watch the body and remain prepared for movement. If the player has Possum, they may return to the fight when you least expect it.
2. Keep Your Weapon Trained on the Body
Maintain a clear line of sight whenever possible. If the enemy starts recovering, you can respond quickly instead of giving them time to reposition or attack.
Avoid standing directly over the body in an exposed area. Use cover and keep enough distance to react without sacrificing your own safety.
3. Use Equipment and Sustained Pressure
Explosives and continued weapon pressure can help control the area around a downed enemy. However, do not waste ammunition blindly or expose yourself to incoming fire. Your priority is to prevent an unexpected recovery while remaining protected from other Operators.
4. Communicate With Your Squad
Call out the downed player and warn teammates that Possum may be active. This prevents your squad from treating the encounter as finished too early. One player can watch the body while others monitor nearby approaches.
5. Stay Alert After the Fight
Even after an apparent elimination, listen for footsteps and watch for unexpected movement. Do not assume the area is safe until you have checked nearby threats and secured your position.
