Where to Find Experimental Compounds in MW4 DMZ
Experimental Compounds is a Legendary 3D Printer ingredient. It drops from the Commanders: the game's Ingredient Locations hint says "Found occasionally on commanders."
Last updated Game version: Launch (October 23, 2026)
Where to find Experimental Compounds
At the 3D Printer, open a recipe that needs Experimental Compounds and pick Ingredient Locations. The game says: “Found occasionally on commanders.”
So it comes from killing the Commanders, one of the roaming bosses, and getting out with the loot. Where players have run into each Commander, and how to deal with them, is in our MW4 DMZ bosses list.
Can you print Experimental Compounds?
No print recipe for Experimental Compounds has turned up yet, so you have to find it. Every recipe the 3D Printer has is on our 3D Printer recipe list.
What Experimental Compounds is used for
- Door Breacher Charge: needs 1
- 3-Plate Ballistic Gel Vest: needs 2
Its listed value is $3,500.
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Every ingredient and its hint is on one page: MW4 DMZ crafting materials.
Questions
Where do you find Experimental Compounds in MW4 DMZ?
Experimental Compounds is a Legendary 3D Printer ingredient. It drops from the Commanders: the game's Ingredient Locations hint says "Found occasionally on commanders."
What is Experimental Compounds used for in DMZ?
It goes into 2 recipes at the 3D Printer: Door Breacher Charge (1) and 3-Plate Ballistic Gel Vest (2).
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