Finding hidden safes in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 campaign provides players with powerful weapons and tactical gear early in high-stakes missions. Tracking down all three campaign safes rewards you with high-tier gear alongside the elusive Gentleman Thief achievement. Below is a complete walkthrough detailing where to discover each hidden safe and the exact combinations required to unlock them.
Diego's Room Safe in El Sin Nombre
The first safe appears during Mission 11, El Sin Nombre, while sneaking through Diego's luxurious villa. Head upstairs to the second floor and enter Diego's room, which is located directly opposite the elevator shaft. Open the closet door inside his room to reveal the locked safe tucked away in the corner.
To unlock this safe, input the combination code 02-02-19, which originates from a calendar date visible in the room. Inside, players will earn a silenced Lockwood 300 shotgun alongside extra Armor Plates to bolster survivability.
Coffee Shop Safe in Alone
The second safe is located during Mission 13, Alone, where Soap must rely heavily on crafting and stealth tactics to survive. After disarming a shotgun trap and climbing upstairs, enter the upper level of the local coffee shop before dropping down. Craft a pry tool to open the locked office door on your left, where the safe resides next to a desk.
Enter the safe combination 10-10-80, which corresponds to a marked date on the office wall calendar. Cracking this safe rewards players with a lethal throwing knife and a suppressed .50 GS pistol for quiet eliminations.
Mechanic's Garage Safe in Alone
The final safe also resides in the Alone mission shortly after leaving the coffee shop premises. Drop into the lower alleyway and head left toward the mechanic's repair shop filled with patrolling guards. Sneak inside through the garage entrance to locate the safe sitting in the back corner near a computer terminal.
Input the combination code 37-60-80, which can be verified by examining the laptop computer nearby. Opening this final container yields a silent crossbow and another throwing knife while completing the requirement for the Gentleman Thief trophy.
