20+ DIVISION 2 Tips and Tricks for Beginners & Solo Players (2023)

If you have just started playing Division 2 or looking for tips and tricks on leveling up fast, this guide is for you.

As a fan of looter shooters, I loved Division 2 from the beginning. I’ve completed the campaign as well as all the episodes released so far on solo. And managed farm some great exotics as well.

Since I switched from PC to PS4 recently, I bought the game on PlayStation. And started a new game from scratch.

While breezing through the early missions I thought about covering a few tricks that helped me to play and enjoy the game more efficiently.

Here are my top tips for beginners and solo players.

1. Loot Everything

This is an obvious tip but often disregarded by new players. You’ve got to loot everything. And I mean everything!

Don’t just loot the best gear drops from enemies. Loot other crafting materials, provisions, and even the useless low-level gear items. Grab them all. You’ll need them later when completing projects and upgrading/recalibrating weapons.

2. Help Other Players

From time to time, you’ll get a message saying a player is requesting help. When you get those messages jump in and help them. This will help boost your XP and level up faster.

3. Don’t Sell Junk

Do not sell all your unnecessary weapons and gear. Save as much as you can and store the extra stuff in your stash.

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These gear are required for completing certain community projects. Or you can deconstruct them for materials. And also use them for upgrading weapons.

4. Don’t Worry About The Gear

In the early game, you’ll feel compelled to buy better gear and weapons. But don’t. Save your credits to buy stuff later on.

You’ll be constantly leveling up fast and your gear will get outdated very soon. So don’t waste your money on them. Get by with the loot drops from enemies. At least until you hit level 30. Then you can buy weapons or farm better gear.

5. Weapon Mods Are Your Friend

Weapon mods and attachments are an essential part of Division 2. These attachments help improve your weapon and gear stats. Farm them early by completing missions and crafting blueprints.

6. Choose Your Weapons Wisely

I never liked the SMGs in Division. They spray bullets everywhere. My loadout almost always consists of a combination of an LMG, Rifle, and a sawed-off as the sidearm.

I use the rifle for long-range and LMG for close-quarters combat and for taking down tough enemies.

Create a weapon set according to your play style and stick to it. At least for the early parts of the game.

7. Unlock The Hive Skill

The Hive is the first skill that I unlocked. And it’s a lifesaver for solo players, literally!

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The hive skill revives you when you’re downed. This means you get a second chance to take on the enemies without having to respawn back to the safe house.

The next skill I unlocked is the turret. Another great companion for solo players.

8. Unlock Safe Houses

Be sure to unlock safe houses as early as possible. They are not just a great way to fast travel around the map but they also unlock new side missions and reveal SHD cache locations as well.

9. Control Points Have Great Loot

Every time you take over a control point from enemies you get access to a weapon and gear stash. But what you’ll also notice is that this stash refreshes every day. For example, if you log out of the game and log in a day after you’ll find new loot in the control point stash.

10. Get The Best Perks

If you’re not sure about which Perks to unlock first, here they are. Unlock these Perks first. Especially the XP bonus for kills perk is a must for earning extra XP and leveling up fast.

BTW the Perks page can be accessed at the quartermaster.

11. Higher-Level Gear Isn’t Always The Best

Don’t be too quick to swap your gear. Even if you come across a new gear item with better stats just hold onto it.

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Gear in Division 2 is categorized by brand sets. When you equip 3 gear items from the same brand it unlocks new perks like increased critical damage, increased weapon damage and protection from elite enemies. Sometimes these perks make it worth keeping old gear equipped than switching to high-level gear.

12. Don’t Buy Skins

It sucks seeing other players in the game rocking awesome skins and weapons. But don’t rush to buy skins. You’ll come across plenty of skins throughout the game for free. And you’ll also be able to farm skins during events. Just be patient.

13. Don’t Rush Through Missions

Division 2 features missions with progressing difficulty. This prevents you from rushing through story missions. So don’t try to finish the missions in a day.
You’ll need to complete side missions and gather XP to level up before taking on enemies with higher difficulties.

14. Explore The Tunnels

The tunnels are a great way to travel between places without having to run into random activities. These tunnels also have fraction cache keys. These can unlock great gear and exotics as you progress through the game. Be sure to farm them while exploring the tunnels.

15. Complete Projects

Projects are an important part of Division 2. Completing projects will reward you with blueprints and gear. And even skins and apparel keys later on in the game.

16. Don’t Be Afraid To Matchmake

I love going through missions solo. It allows me to take my time and enjoy the game. But sometimes when enemies are kicking my butt I’m not ashamed to call for help.

If you’re also having trouble completing a mission, matchmake and play with other players. It can be fun.

17. Save Dark Zones For Later

I’m not a fan of the PVP element of Division dark zones. But they contain some great gear. However, it’s definitely not worth wasting your time early in the game.

Save dark zones for the endgame.

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18. Learn To Swap Covers

Covers are your best friend in Division 2. So Learn to swap from one cover to another more quickly early on the game.

Simply aim at the next cover spot and press and hold the cover button to quickly switch places. This will help you go from cover to cover without taking damage.

19. Learn The Weak Points

Every elite enemy has a weak point. This area is usually highlighted in Red. Learn these spots and shoot them to take down tough enemies faster.

20. Throw A Grenade

When you see a group of enemies either patrolling or guarding, don’t shoot them. First, throw a grenade. It will take down a few of them in one shot. Then you can bring out your guns.

21. Work On Your Build

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Once you reach a certain stage in the game (or if you feel like the game is too tough) you should work on your build. This involves carefully configuring your gear to get specific skill points.

Give this guide a read to learn how to start a build.

22. Enjoy Free Roaming

Free-roaming is the best way to experience Division 2. Sometimes I just run around fighting random enemies and looting stuff. It’s quite relaxing. It’s also a great way to farm XP and materials.

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23. Play At Your Own Pace

Overall, Just try to have fun playing the game. Don’t rush to complete the game quickly. Enjoy the missions and the story. And the upcoming updates.

FAQs

What is the best beginner skill in The Division 2? ›

The very first skill The Division 2 solo players should unlock should be either the Assault Turret or the Striker Drone. Functionally, these skills are somewhat similar, allowing players to deploy a gadget that can effectively act as an extra teammate.

Is Division 2 solo friendly? ›

Pre-end-game soloing is totally a thing in The Division 2. It's not easy, but with the right gear and tips, which you can find in abundance on the Internet, the shooter RPG provides a satisfying single-player adventure.

What happens when you hit 40 in Division 2? ›

Once you reach Level 40 and complete the Warlords of New York campaign, you will gain access to Keener's Watch and with it, infinite SHD Level progression. SHD Levels will replace your Gear Score and allow you to continuously improve your Agent's attributes and resource rewards, and gain cosmetic unlocks.

What is the best weapon in The Division 2 2023? ›

Chameleon, Police M4, FAMAS 2010, Carbine 7, and P416 are some of the best Assault Rifles available in all combat scenarios in The Division 2. While it is imperative to defeat enemies faster, these are potent in dealing significant damage while providing a fast enough firing rate.

What class is easiest to solo d2? ›

The Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress are the best classes to use for playing alone, and each of them has an optimal build. Although every class has flaws, these three are the strongest and most versatile. When combined with top gear, their already powerful skills become greatly enhanced.

How long is The Division 2 single player campaign? ›

The developers said the game's main campaign would take around 40 hours to complete, making it twice as long as the original game.

Is The Division 2 fun by yourself? ›

Playing it either solo or in co-op, game is a blast. It's a fun, interesting , full of the content (even after the main story end). You can free roam the city and there is a ton of stuff to do or maybe you want to search for secrets and puzzles? Yea, you can do that too.

What to do after 30 in Division 2? ›

As soon as you reach 30, you'll have access to the game's final mission at the Capital Building. But you shouldn't go there yet. Instead, head to the White House and talk to your Quartermaster. He'll offer you three new specializations.

What is the max power in The Division 2? ›

Gear Score shows this combination of power and quality as an objective, comparable number to a maximum of 515. The power of a new item is dictated by your collective power and source power (e.g. NPC level, World Tier).

What is the highest skill tier Division 2? ›

The maximum Skill Tier a player can reach through equipment is +6. A higher level called "Overcharge" can be reached through status effects and talents.

What weapon has the highest DMG d2? ›

The highest top end damage would be an eth rep cruel rare thundermaul with 450ed socketed with two ohms. That would do 269-1755 damage.

What is the best weapon farm d2? ›

For most players, the fastest weapon XP farm is the Shuro Chi encounter in the Last Wish raid. Despite being tied to a raid, solo players can access this encounter through the raid's "wishing wall" room. Enter the encounter, place a Rally Flag if you're leveling a Special or Heavy, and farm as many kills as possible.

What is the hardest boss in Division 2? ›

Here are some of the toughest enemies in the game and what to do about them.
  1. 1 Outcast Tank. Perhaps the most nightmarish unit in this game is the Outcast Tank.
  2. 2 True Sons Heavy Gunner. ...
  3. 3 Warhound. ...
  4. 4 Black Tusk Sniper. ...
  5. 5 Black Tusk Controllers. ...
  6. 6 Outcast Heavy. ...
  7. 7 Black Tusk Heavy Gunner. ...
  8. 8 True Sons Sniper. ...
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Does difficulty affect XP Division 2? ›

Playing on a higher difficulty will grant you additional XP.

How to get to World Tier 5 fast Division 2? ›

To reach World Tier 5 (max GS 515): Get a Gear Score of 425. Complete Capitol Building, District Union Arena and Roosevelt Island invaded Strongholds. Finish the Tidal Basin invaded Stronghold.

Does increasing the difficulty in Division 2 give better loot? ›

Higher difficulty has the chance to provide better items. Better items have higher attribute rolls. You can identify these rolls by looking at the bar in the item UI. A filled out bar is better than a shorter bar.

What is the best skill gear set for Division 2? ›

The Gear
  • Heartbreaker Set: best for assault rifle and LMG DPS builds.
  • Hunter's Fury Set: best for SMG builds.
  • Foundry Bulwark Set: best for tank builds.
  • Future Initiative Set: exclusively for healer builds.
  • Eclipse Protocol Set: best for status effect builds.
  • Rigger Set: the perfect choice for skill builds.
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Which dungeon is easiest to solo? ›

Destiny 2: Every Dungeon, Ranked By How Hard They Are To Solo
  1. 1 Hardest: Duality.
  2. 2 Grasp Of Avarice. ...
  3. 3 Spire Of The Watcher. ...
  4. 4 Prophecy. ...
  5. 5 Pit Of Heresy. ...
  6. 6 Easiest: Shattered Throne. Shattered Throne is the first dungeon introduced into Destiny 2. ...
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What class is best for solo DDO? ›

Warforged Wizard 18 / Rogue 2 – Best DDO Solo Build

The Warforged Wiz 18 / Rog 2 build is one of the most efficient and fun solo builds for DDO. Combining the toughness and survivability of the Warforged, with the DPS of the Wizard and the utility skills of the Rogue.

Where to level d2 single player? ›

From level 25 onwards, the best way to gain XP is by doing Baal runs. Enter the Worldstone Keep Level 2 waypoint, run to the Throne of Destruction, and kill the five waves and Baal himself. You will be able to gain a level at almost each run. At level 40, proceed to Nightmare difficulty.

Does Division 2 have easy mode? ›

Yes, you can change the difficulty settings for missions at each main mission location. You can also unlock additional difficulty options by completing the Warlords of New York expansion.

Is the division solo friendly? ›

If you want to play the division alone you can play it. The game is built around seamless online integration. Going from playing alone, to playing in a group, to playing PvP will all be handled with very little or no interruption. But there is no offline support for the game.

How long to beat Division 2 Warlords of New York? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 - Warlords of New York is about 9½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 20½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

How many hours of gameplay is The Division 2? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is about 26 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 93½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Division 2 still worth playing 2023? ›

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is a fun third-person looter-shooter and is definitely worth playing in 2023. If you like playing titles like Destiny 2 and Warframe, you will enjoy this offering from Ubisoft.

What to do after 40 in The Division 2? ›

Once you reach Level 40 and complete the Warlords of New York campaign, you will gain access to Keener's Watch and with it, infinite SHD Level progression. SHD Levels will replace your Gear Score and allow you to continuously improve your Agent's attributes and resource rewards, and gain cosmetic unlocks.

Can you unlock all skills in The Division 2? ›

After finishing the intro mission, you'll unlock your first skill point, which can then be given to the Quartermaster for one of the eight skills listed above. Future skills only unlock by completing main missions, but you'll have all of them unlocked about midway through the campaign.

How many weapons can you carry in Division 2? ›

IGN has the stats and details for every Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Weapons in our Wiki Guide. In The Division 2, once you've completed the Prologue and unlocked the second weapon slot you can equip two main weapons and a sidearm at any one time.

What is the skill overcharge in The Division 2? ›

Overcharge is a skill from the Gunslinger Tendencies regime. A passive skill that increases the armor penetration of your equipped gun weapon, letting it bypass thicker damage resistances than previously able.

What is the highest crafting level in The Division 2? ›

You will then be able to apply the Superior Crafting Bench Upgrade, which will unlock better items for you to build. When you finally reach level 29, you'll unlock the High-End Crafting Bench Upgrade, which will allow you to craft even more powerful gear.

Is the level 30 boost Division 2? ›

The character boost allows you to speed up the progression of any new or existing character you have, straight to Level 30. Boosting your character will complete all campaign and World Tier Invasion missions, maximise your Gear Score and automatically unlock all progress achievements up to that Level.

What is the highest defense armor in d2? ›

Sacred Armor is a Body Armor in Diablo II, it is the Elite version of Ancient Armor. It holds the honor of being the armor with the highest possible base defense, although it comes at a cost of a whopping 232 strength requirement in order to equip it, as well as reducing speed by 5% and increasing stamina drain by 50%.

What is the highest damage one handed weapon? ›

The sword of the ancient Dragonborn priest, Miraak, has the highest base damage of any one-handed weapon (16 damage when it's at its best). This blade's dark appearance should be an immediate draw for fans of the Lovecraftian Hermaeus Mora. It also carries an enchantment that absorbs 15 points of stamina.

What is the max damage reduction in d2? ›

Damage Reduced by % (Physical Resistance)

DRB has a maximum cap of 50% which cannot be increased by any effects. Since Amplify Damage and Decrepify reduce a Character's DRB , having >50% DRB is not redundant. DRB can reduce below 0% (to a bottom cap of -100%) which would increase Physical Damage taken.

What is the best faith weapon for farming? ›

Top 10 Best Faith Weapons Elden Ring:
  • Blasphemous Blade.
  • Golden Halberd.
  • Coded Sword.
  • Winged Scythe.
  • Godslayer's Greatsword.
  • Maliketh's Black Blade.
  • Cipher Pata.
  • Sacred Relic Sword.
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How do you get the best loot in d2? ›

Raids & Dungeons

Home to some of the most sought-after weapons in the game, raids and dungeons are some of the most straightforward methods to acquire top-tier weapons in Destiny 2. Each encounter of each dungeon and raid has a chance to drop specific loot.

What is the best Infinity weapon d2? ›

Thresher and Giant Thresher have the fastest speed and are considered the best type of polearm for infinity.

Where is the secret vendor in Division 2? ›

First, fast travel to The 1040 Safe House. Take the door labeled South East exit, and walk until you reach outside. Run forward through the gate and follow the winding path. Eventually, you'll see an NPC on your left labeled “???” Walk up to him and interact.

How do you get the bullet King in Division 2? ›

The Bullet King can be acquired specifically from the end bosses Theo Parnell and James Dragov from their respective missions in Lower Manhattan, The Tombs and Wall Street. The drop rate is 1% starting from Normal difficulty, increasing in increments of 2% up until Heroic Difficulty at 7%.

What is the drop rate for Lady Death? ›

Lady Death is an Exotic SMG Tom Clancy's The Division 2's Warlords of New York expansion. Introduced in Title Update 8, Lady Death may be acquired by defeating World Bosses in New York City at a drop rate of 3%.

What skills should I use in Division 2? ›

The Division 2: 20 Useful Skill Combos
  1. 1 Cluster Seeker Mine & Fire Starter Chem Launcher.
  2. 2 Striker Drone & Assault Turret. ...
  3. 3 Fixer Drone & Sniper Turret. ...
  4. 4 Blinder Firefly & Riot Foam Chem Launcher. ...
  5. 5 Demolisher Firefly & Assault Turret. ...
  6. 6 Bulwark Shield & Striker Drone. ...
  7. 7 Reinforcer Chem Launcher & Reviver Hive. ...
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What are the best weapons in Division 2? ›

The 15 Best Weapons In The Division 2
  1. 1 ACR Rifle.
  2. 2 M1A (CQB) Rifle. ...
  3. 3 AUG A3 SMG. ...
  4. 4 SVD Sniper Rifle. ...
  5. 5 Vector SMG. ...
  6. 6 AKM Assault Rifle. ...
  7. 7 D50 Pistol. ...
  8. 8 P416 Assault Rifle. ...
Aug 29, 2022

What are the most demanding settings in Division 2? ›

Best Division 2 Settings
  • Open The Division 2 > Settings > Graphics > Video. ...
  • Video: Fullscreen.
  • Resolution: Max (Some People Tend to Use Custom Resolution's that are wide. ...
  • Refresh Rate: Select Max Available Value.
  • Monitor : 0.
  • Enable Reduced Latency: Yes.
  • Enable DX12 Renderer.

What is the highest gear score Division 2? ›

Gear Score shows this combination of power and quality as an objective, comparable number to a maximum of 515.

How do you improve skills in Division 2? ›

How Can You Boost Your Skill Power? – The Division 2. In The Division 2, you boost your Skill Power by swapping gear. Certain gear will provide bonuses for your Skill Power: these bonuses will be indicated by a yellow battery symbol in the stats and bonuses section for that item, on the right-hand side of your screen.

What is the highest gear in Division 2? ›

Since the introduction of the Warlords of New York expansion, the new maximum Gear Score in The Division 2 is 515. This is 15 more than is possible in the base D.C. game, so there's plenty to work toward as you play.

What is the max squad size in Division 2? ›

Played from a third-person perspective, The Division 2 is a cover-based third-person shooter with up to four players being able to complete missions together.

Is the level 30 boost worth it Division 2? ›

If you haven't yet played The Division 2 and you're not getting the expansion, there's really no reason to use it. Besides bumping you to level 30 and gear score 500, the boost also cuts all the campaign, endgame campaign and side missions out of the game.

What does world tier do in Division 2? ›

The end-game is organized into World Tiers. Each Tier has a corresponding max Gear Score (GS), which represents the maximum score of the loot in that Tier.

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