Can you win Warzone with just one chest? ⇒ CODIntel

A Call Of Duty YouTuber Expel has brought back his legendary “One Chest Challenge” in Warzone—and this time, it’s harder than ever. With stricter rules, limited gear, and no loadout access, he attempts to win a full match using only the contents of a single chest. Armed with just a SOG or a Kar98k and pure game sense, Expel proves that smart plays and creative strategies can still dominate the battlefield.

How a YouTuber survived and won Warzone with one chest and a SOG

Call of Duty content creator Expel just pulled off one of the wildest wins you’ll see in Warzone—and he did it using only one chest. That’s right. There are no loadouts, no meta weapons, and no stacked perks. Just a single loot chest and the gear it gave him.

In his recent YouTube video, Expel returned to the legendary “One Chest Challenge” he first attempted five years ago in Verdansk. This time, the rules were harder, the enemies tougher, and the ending even crazier.

Here’s exactly how he managed to clutch one of the most entertaining solo wins in recent Warzone history.

What are the one-chest challenge rules?

The challenge is simple in concept but extremely difficult in execution. Here’s how it worked:

Open only one loot chest at the start of the game
Whatever weapon and equipment comes out is all you can use
No loadouts, no killstreaks, and no second chest
Picking up perks, satchels, plates, and ammo from enemies is allowed
Buy stations and contracts were banned at first, but allowed in later runs

This setup creates a brutally honest test of survival. You can’t rely on meta guns or broken perks—just your skill and smart decision-making.

Expel’s first run: chaos, recoil, and near misses

In his first match, Expel landed on the edge of the map, searching for an orange chest to give him a solid start. He couldn’t find one in time and settled for a SOG SMG, a low-tier ground loot weapon with sketchy recoil.

The early game was intense. He immediately got into fights with players dropping in the same area and had to rely on vehicles to escape. The worst part? No UAVs or contracts meant he was flying blind most of the match.

Despite that, he racked up 10 eliminations, used smart rotations, and even picked up enemy perks along the way. But just as he made it into the top 20, he was wiped by a player with perfect aim—possibly suspiciously perfect.

Learn more about the One Chest tips and tricks from Expel on YouTube.

The reset: new rules, new gun, new strategy

For round two, Expel tweaked the rules slightly. Now he could use:

Buy stations to get UAVs and self-revives
Contracts for intel and cash
Ammo caches to refill
Perks and gear from eliminated enemies

This gave him just enough of an edge to change the outcome. Even better, this time he pulled a legendary Kar98k from his first and only chest. Paired with a pistol, he now had long-range control and a fighting chance.

What followed was a masterclass in tactical Movement, car usage, and deadly quick-scopes.

The final circle: smoke, stealth, and survival

The endgame was pure chaos. Expel had to rely on ghost and tracker perks, sneak through bushes, and avoid LTVs filled with sweaty players. With barely any cover and surrounded by campers and armored trucks, he held his nerve.

In the final seconds, after rotating perfectly with the gas, he landed a clean shot, smoked out the last enemy, and clutched the win—still using only the Kar98k he grabbed from his first chest nearly 20 minutes earlier.

It was a win that mixed comedy, luck, and ridiculous skill, proving that sometimes the craziest strategies actually work.

The Expel Pro controller made it possible

Throughout the video, Expel also shouted out his custom-built Expel Pro controller, which played a big part in his precise aim and fast response time. For players looking to level up their gameplay, this controller is tailored for competitive Warzone.

Three games, three wild stories

While most of the action happened in the first two games, Expel ran a third match as well, this time determined to avoid the same mistakes. After securing a Kar98k again and surviving an early rush of players, he used UAVs and contracts smartly while sticking to his “no second chest” rule.

He found new ways to survive, including:

Hiding under bridges
Rotating with the storm’s edge
Using smokes to block high-ground opponents
Grabbing perks from downed enemies

By the end of the third match, he didn’t win, but came close again and showed just how versatile this strategy can be—even when limited by loot.

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Why this challenge is a must-try for Warzone players

Expel’s One Chest Challenge is a great test of skill for any Warzone player looking for something different. It forces you to think tactically, adapt to low-tier weapons, and make smarter choices about positioning.

Plus, it makes for some insane clips—whether you win or lose.