FunkyPajamas
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Tom Clancy's The Division |OT 3| Crafted From 150 OT 2s
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Oh yeah it's awesome, the talents I have are Viscous, Brutal, Unforgiving on the M4, Destructive, Responsive Uncomplicated on the Famas. 340k dps with 5k firearms, 24% damage DTE, 55% EAD. 470k toughness with 7k stamina, 55% mitigation and 120k skill power with the specialised backpack. Then there's the Barret vest bonuses on top when a skill is used. I know its mainly for SMG'S but my crit chance is at 22% prior to pulse as well so hits pretty damn hard when pulse is out with the additional crit chance. I've never seen armour disintegrate so quick, it's a joy to play with and if you've took enough damage where you're below two health bars for vicious, unforgiving kicks in. I rolled brutal on to the M4 as it was Swift, shame it wasn't in the free talent as I'd have tried to get Ferocious but read people have been struggling to roll that in the free slot anyway. Brutal came up on the first roll so was a no brainer compared to everything else that was offered. Ran solo most of the evening doing daily HVT's, some weekly HVT's, UG and challenge missions, didn't really come across any sticky points except for when in one HVT the enemies spawned right behind me lol
Its a good feeling having a decent powerful build where you can deal with most pve situations. The only improvement I could do is getting a better Barret chest piece with higher base armour, mine came with just under 3k but my Reckless piece was almost 3300 so I lost a fair bit there but both skills on cooldown make up for that.
Is the four set talent still a full mag reload when holstering the weapon? Bet there's hardly any down time with that. That's one thing I'm struggling with on AR's, being used to such big LMG mags the 63 bullets in my M4 are soon out, especially with rapid fire on the mag.
How do you solo queue? I go into my base of operations and down into the undeground bit and all I see is matchmaking to find people or queue as a group.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
Is the show stopper actually good? A friend had one drop for him earlier and the weapon didn't look that special, what about lone star makes it great?
MythicReclaimer
Member
Yeah, full mag on holstered weapon.
LoneStar gear set offers bonus dmg with LMGs and Shotguns in addition to 100% ammo bonus and automatic reload when holstered (any weapon).
I'm not sure what talents are rolled on the Showstopper these days but it is the only automatic shotgun in the game and a rather rare weapon drop. I had two of them drop when I played on Xbox One back during the 1.3 iteration of The Division.
It's a build that, for me, offers the most fun from a moment-to-moment gameplay perspective. It's not a build that offers anything other than maybe damage output as it's not a support build of any kind and doesn't really offer any synergy in team play but when paired with say the Steady Hands and On the Move character talents it shines with advantages of both in and out of cover. The LMG and Shotgun combo also offers a great weapon dynamic that works great together. Find yourself a laser-like LMG and a high % stagger shotgun and have at it. Damage/suppress, finish off with shotgun. Meet the shotgun rushers halfway, etc.
Regarding team builds, support builds and the like, I think that aspect has really taken a backseat with this iteration of The Division and isn't remotely necessary to be efficient in murdering your foes or surviving. What I mainly mean by this is there are enough gear set bonus combos and different named/high-end gear pieces that offer plenty of damage output and survivability as the game has become more of a direct shooter with lighter RPG elements whereas in previous iterations it was more important for different builds and skills in composing a team/group. It's really all about damage output, enemy armor damage, and as always, but more direct now, the amount of armor you have.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Damn, this delta 0 1234 login server issue is killing me. Half my attempts play sessions result in this or the last day. Low level character, started up recently. Really unencouraging.
Audioboxer
Member
Haven't played in months! Was only a bit through the Underground DLC when I got burnt out. Probably coming back soon, I used to run with the PS4 group for a bit.
Always a bit time consuming getting back into a patched up game you haven't played in ages. All my inventory will probably be crap now lol.
Always a bit time consuming getting back into a patched up game you haven't played in ages. All my inventory will probably be crap now lol.
Insane Metal
Member
So I finally managed to get an AB holster (been desperately looking for one to complete my 4AB + 2HE set). As soon as my team got out of the checkpoint after resupplying ammo, a team of lurkers screwed us and stole it 
FML
FML
MythicReclaimer
Member
So I finally managed to get an AB holster (been desperately looking for one to complete my 4AB + 2HE set). As soon as my team got out of the checkpoint after resupplying ammo, a team of lurkers screwed us and stole it
FML
I know it's subject to RNG but I get lots of AB gear from HVTs, Challenge missions and Underground Ops.
Insane Metal
Member
I basically run 99,9% of my time in the DZ... maybe I should try those other things... haha
Oh, I got a very nice AB Chest piece today. 3100 armor, +52% ammo and 7% DtE. The only piece missing is the damn holster.
Did some SnD for Intel to run daily and some weekly HVT's yesterday, first time since 1.5 and was quite enjoyable, loot everywhere on most of them except for the 5 Intel dailies, was refreshing.
Insane Metal
Member
Nice. I'll jump into tomorrow then. Join me maybe?
Insane Metal
Member
Man, in the DZ basically *ALL* the loot I get is Frontline gear (D3-FNC). Kinda boring tbh. I need AB!
hollerphonix
Neo Member
so I recently picked up a new copy for ps4 when it was down to $10.
I installed game and 1.5 update
game keeps crashing upon the login screen.
is this a known issue?
is anyone else experiencing this?
is there a fix?
I'm a bit freaked out cause my friend also got a copy and this started happening to him then his hdd failed so while I don't think they're connected I just want some piece of mind with it.
I installed game and 1.5 update
game keeps crashing upon the login screen.
is this a known issue?
is anyone else experiencing this?
is there a fix?
I'm a bit freaked out cause my friend also got a copy and this started happening to him then his hdd failed so while I don't think they're connected I just want some piece of mind with it.
Hvts
Insane Metal
Member
Yep sounds good
Going to work in 1h
But at least I managed to get an AB holster from a mob today. Yeah, not even a boss... a random dude.
This is how I am at the moment... unfortunately, it's all messed up due to previous builds...
Need better gear... fml
Darryl M R
Member
How is survival mode? I'm a PS4 [Pro] player and I'm looking forward to coming back just for that mode. Pick up and play with even levels and playing field.
MythicReclaimer
Member
The Advanced Weaponry Vendor is selling an updated version of the Pakhan this week that does 1K more base DMG and 14% DMG to target out of cover.
Insane Metal
Member
Ohhh that's nice, thanks.
Northern_Manny
Member
Awesome, thanks for pointing that out. Would never have thought to check again, thought it's stats were fixed.
Pakhan is my go to PvE weapon.
Edit - Completely unrelated but 150+ runs of Lexington and no chest piece yet.
Wag
Member
Ok, I didn't realize that. The scope I have just brings a little red thing in the reticle. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure it out.
MythicReclaimer
Member
There is a melee but it does very little damage and is really only useful for disrupting an attacker.
Shotgun with stagger is your friend.
Yea, it's a very weak and annoying "melee". Easier to hop back and blast them.
I was hoping for serious takedowns. Especially sneak/surprise ones when they come around a corner or you walk up they are they unaware.
GustyGardens
Banned
I was fooling around with this last night. My base Toughness is 265K. I have a mask that I haven't switched out yet, but that gets me to 320K. It takes my Skill Power down to 161K, which isn't that bad. That Lightweight M4 I'm using is great. It shoots like a laser. I'm just trying to roll Determined on it, and it'll be perfect. I retired my Caduceus.
Gonna get rid of the Final Measure stuff eventually, I think. I'm working towards Barrett's Bulletproof.
Really surprised how much I've been enjoying this. I thought I would have gotten tired of it now but 12 hours later I'm still not. I've mainly done PvE though. The story is anything to write home about but it is a bit interesting. All the phone calls and area design are really good though. Really sets the appropriate tone and I can only image the horror that likely is in the Dark Zone area.
I guess since I've been into Diablo against I don't mind the grind nature of the game. It's thankfully something different from military shooters. I guess I also look at as the Destiny alternative I've wanted. I want to play Destiny but don't like how the PS3 version looks and I can't find a PS4/XBO system deal at the price I want where I can get the games I want instead of what is offered.
Does the rest of Manhatten open up to you or do you only have access to Midtown part of the island?
I guess since I've been into Diablo against I don't mind the grind nature of the game. It's thankfully something different from military shooters. I guess I also look at as the Destiny alternative I've wanted. I want to play Destiny but don't like how the PS3 version looks and I can't find a PS4/XBO system deal at the price I want where I can get the games I want instead of what is offered.
Does the rest of Manhatten open up to you or do you only have access to Midtown part of the island?
Insane Metal
Member
I tried that build someone posted a video of a few pages ago, 4AB + 2HE with savage gloves, +LGM dmg... and I didn't enjoy it. *shrugs*
Then I switched to 4AB + 2 Nomads with great gloves roll (+ 1,205 assault rifle dmg and + 10% DtE) and boy... I'm melting everything with my G36
Running G36 + Famas with Uncomplicated, Responsive, Competent, Brutal and Destructive... I end up with + 37% dmg to elites and + 50% enemy armor damage.
Then I switched to 4AB + 2 Nomads with great gloves roll (+ 1,205 assault rifle dmg and + 10% DtE) and boy... I'm melting everything with my G36
Running G36 + Famas with Uncomplicated, Responsive, Competent, Brutal and Destructive... I end up with + 37% dmg to elites and + 50% enemy armor damage.
Aspirations26
Member
Just wanted to come in and say the Survival DLC is fantastic. Such an awesome game mode. Came back just to play this and I'm glad I did. Me and my friend have some intense moments in PVP, so much fun.
I just wish matchmaking was a littler faster. It takes a long time to find a game. Does it group everyone up evenly? For example since I am grouped up with one friend does it find other players in groups of two as well to keep it even? Guess that makes sense in the end, just takes sooo long sometimes and kills the flow. Last night we got on and seriously took like 30 mins and we still didn't find a game lol.
I just wish matchmaking was a littler faster. It takes a long time to find a game. Does it group everyone up evenly? For example since I am grouped up with one friend does it find other players in groups of two as well to keep it even? Guess that makes sense in the end, just takes sooo long sometimes and kills the flow. Last night we got on and seriously took like 30 mins and we still didn't find a game lol.
shawnoftheshred
Member
Yeah, I recommend starting with just 6 really high rolled items of various sets as the raw numbers of 256 items are so far beyond 229s that there's bound to be some major upgrades. Get the armor mitigation number way up, get good enemy armor damage, get high stamina/firearms in place for weapon talents, and then piece by piece upgrade into a Gear Set (or all HEs) you wish to unlock bonuses.I tried that build someone posted a video of a few pages ago, 4AB + 2HE with savage gloves, +LGM dmg... and I didn't enjoy it. *shrugs*
Then I switched to 4AB + 2 Nomads with great gloves roll (+ 1,205 assault rifle dmg and + 10% DtE) and boy... I'm melting everything with my G36
Running G36 + Famas with Uncomplicated, Responsive, Competent, Brutal and Destructive... I end up with + 37% dmg to elites and + 50% enemy armor damage.
I'm at 376k/460k/119k w/ 4 Alphabridge + 2 HEs (a robust chest piece +10% armor in cover/a Specialized backpack for + skill power) and it's hard to imagine upgrading much at this point beyond finally getting Barrett's chestpiece or getting a FAMAS with perfect complimentary rolls. I'm running with Destructive, Brutal, Uncomplicated, Unforgiving, Deadly and Swift (those last two I could do without, but not the worst - at least they are all active).
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Lord of Castamere
Member
I wish there was a pve Darkzone. The trophies in there are going to be painful. Can't wait to be done with it,l so I never have to go near it again.
If you're on PS4 I'll help you extract at all zones if you need it and you can kill my alt for the rogue kills to get it done faster if you don't want to hang around in the DZ.
MythicReclaimer
Member
Just think, when the 1.6 update hits folks will have to rely on RNG again for Barret's chest, Skull gloves, etc.
Even if everything else is left behind they should at least allow you to update your named High-end pieces to the highest gear score (stat increases) through recalibration. Make it costly but make it possible.
Even if everything else is left behind they should at least allow you to update your named High-end pieces to the highest gear score (stat increases) through recalibration. Make it costly but make it possible.
I think the vast majority of cosmetic items come from citizens in need (give water, food, etc.) and abandoned apartments.
Ah, I'll keep an eye on those, thanks!
MythicReclaimer
Member
You need to unlock the Appearance Vendor at the BoO who will sell different skins/clothing each day (items for sale that you have already acquired will not show in the vendor's inventory).
Other than that...Scavenger chest at BoO (also need to unlock), NPCs in need, normal drops from killing NPCs, Incursion rewards, etc.
Spat_triate
Member
Lvl 11 scrub here (NA - PC). I've been using the same Scar H since lvl 6 and I can't seem to find anything better.
Also went to the dark zone just to see what is was and got roflstomped by 2 high lvl guys. They kept killing me again and again until i just left the DZ. How the hell am I going to ever level up in there? Seems like it's a gank fest.
Also went to the dark zone just to see what is was and got roflstomped by 2 high lvl guys. They kept killing me again and again until i just left the DZ. How the hell am I going to ever level up in there? Seems like it's a gank fest.
MythicReclaimer
Member
I would imagine most players are in Tier 5 already sans for new players to the game. I would suggest doing activities that are solo-able to your play-style (Search and Destroy, Daily HVTs, Hard Missions [Challenging if you can handle them], Underground Ops, etc) until you get enough gear to put together any kind of decent Frankenstein-type build allowing you to move into Tier 5 where it will surely be more populated and where you'll be getting the highest level gear to create whatever you want to for more of a long-lasting experience, well, until the 1.6 Update drops next year.
That said, if gear isn't all that important to you and you just wanted to play I doubt you'll have much luck anyways otherwise doing activities you want and when you want in a lower Tier if looking for group play.