Hard Hitting Assault Rifle Damage Build | The Division 2

[@ThatAbrax]

I've had quite a few folks asking about this build so here it is, I hope you find it helpful. If you do enjoy this video a LIKE goes a long way and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for future uploads!

[@erinmorales5097]

When I first started playing, I was a big fan of Ranger. But as time has gone by I've switched to in sync....but after watching this video I'm going to go back to the lab and test it out because I am a beamer from mid to long range with my assault rifle build. Can't wait to get home and test it out. You just opened my eyes

[@ThatAbrax]

@@erinmorales5097 Glad to hear it!

[@deadbeat_zim4362]

for the holster I make Improvised Holsters, gives you a extra gear piece slot to add to your stats, for either skill based or damage based skills

[@deadbeat_zim4362]

I liked your video and attempted at your build, i liked it but I moved some stuff around and got the following stats, its not for everyone but i thought i share with you. Grupo mask - Prov BP-the gift -fenris chest w/obliterate-improv holster-prov knees (3-piecebonus). Stats-Weapon Damage 124k CHC 60% Crit Hit Dam 209.5 Headshot damage 110% health damage 21% using eaglebearer.

[@oldhippie8774]

The holsters both have 4 rolls!!

[@deadbeat_zim4362]

@@oldhippie8774 Improve Holsters are the only Holsters you can ADD a mod, other holsters all have 3 roles.

[@oldhippie8774]

@@deadbeat_zim4362 Your fourth reel is in the gear bonus, so also 4 roles.

[@WannabenerdOfficial]

How to make an improvised holster? You need to unlock a bp for this

[@jeddybuiigaming]

This was VERY informative, great stuff. Been going through a lot of diff div2 content creators and you might just be my new fave. Cheers

[@ThatAbrax]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@CCM1199]

I run grupo sombra holster instead of ceska since your weapon will have the Crit Hit Chance that will get you to 60% CHC. I use the FAL, Black Market AK-M or Carbine 7. If youre going to use ranger, the FAL is the king due to the damage falloff profile. You add the scope that gives you additional range and the damage falloff is at 60M or so before the damage starts to have its diminishing returns. If youre facing black tusk, the Contractor's gloves will come in handy for the armored targets

[@newsonomamashine]

The armored targets don´t respond to armour damage, respond to health damage, it desn´t make sense but for some reason that´s how Massive designed it.

[@vr6trooper]

Hands down the best build video I have seen. I learned so much. Thank you

[@ThatAbrax]

I'm happy too hear it, glad you found the video helpful!

[@vr6trooper]

@@ThatAbrax I bought the game when it first came out and I was playing on Xbox. Content sucked and I stopped playing. Recently bought for my new PC set up and it’s like a whole new game. It’s amazing. Can’t wait to start grinding out for more gear. I will be sure to watch your videos when I need help again.

[@llj5ll734]

Really excellent AR Dmg build!! l just recently came back to division 2 and l was looking into dmg builds mainly for ARs (primary gun). This vid was a really great setup for heavy dmg and well synced talents to boost dps!

[@newislandflyer]

I combined your build with Coyote's mask and a striker drone with the crusaders shield. I also use a shotgun for self defence, just in case.😃 Really big fun to play, while farming for better gear, I'm just a beginner on watchlevel 42. Thanks for the inspiration and your great content. Your serie was very helpful for me.

[@ThatAbrax]

Sounds awesome! and thank you for watching!

[@manmadegolf1629]

This build hits HARD! Thanks for sharing

[@ThatAbrax]

Damn right it does, no problem!

[@SpitfireSpud]

Great build mate, thanks for sharing this. I use the Hunter's Fury with Dark Winter and it hits hard. I'm always looking for new builds, so will definitely give this a try. 👍

[@sanlorenzo7896]

If you have the Eagle Bearer, try it with Negotiator’s Dilemma, Ceska Obliterate, and Momento (3 reds, 4 blues, 1 yellow). You can use Technician or Gunner depending on preference. Overall, my base stats run at 60% CHC and 150% CHD. You’ll need to use some CHC mods, but I think the Orbit and Gear Set bonus make up for it. Remember, Tenacity also synergizes with this to score easy multi kills and to safely collect Trophies.

[@dannynicholson50]

But in a team that sux my friend used to run memento and in 2 floors of summit he didn't get 1 trophy lol 😆 😂 my smg build rips up all dps builds with memento.... 16 mill dps on dummy 🤣

[@dannynicholson50]

And 14mill dps with just body shots

[@sanlorenzo7896]

@@dannynicholson50 At that point, I’d run the ND Backpack with Coyote’s mask. I might be a little squishy in turn, but at least 3 of my enemies will take 100% damage 😅

[@HeyItsBiz]

Love an in sync shotgun combo!! Oohweeee!!

[@ThatAbrax]

Ooooh yeah!

[@leonardochang2523]

Great video as always!

[@ThatAbrax]

Thanks!

[@jay1364]

Nice build haven’t tried full red build yet will give this a go thanks

[@ThatAbrax]

Cheers, All red hits hard but you do have to more aware of incoming damage, hope you enjoy it!

[@JEB66]

I like the stinger hive to drop and run away when closed in on and the Savage Wolverine for the cyclic rate extra damage within 7 ft.

[@kulik7403]

My first ever build and great fun

[@paulcuk3066]

Great vid once again, interesting and informative 👍

[@ThatAbrax]

Appreciate it, cheers!

[@donb185]

This is the OG dps build haven't use this in a long time the only down side is when group 1 it's crazy how hard the enemy hits.

[@ThatAbrax]

Ooooh yeah, risk and reward at it's best lol

[@7Im8O66]

Nice job Agent 👊🏼

[@ThatAbrax]

Appreciate it!

[@jeanbruton4133]

The build is ok however....I use a 4 piece Negotiators Dilemma with Fox knees and Fenris chest with Focus talent. I use the AK and 8x scope. I use a shield and reviver hive and I can solo just about anything. My dps on one target is about 9mil so on three targets, especially warhounds, robots and chungas, I can get anywhere between 22.5mil and 26mil dps. Remember, robots and chungas never take cover so damage to targets out of cover is essential. I use gunner spec to give me more ammo and armour on kill.

[@wayneriley8142]

Nice one, bro! I have this build too, I just can’t seem to get the max rolled mods though! 😩 Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatAbrax]

No problem, keep grinding they'll drop!

[@wayneriley8142]

@@ThatAbrax yup. That’s the plan. 👊🏽

[@z-e-k-e9475]

Thanks man for the vid it really help me understand how to make a melting glass Canon

[@ThatAbrax]

No problem, glad you enjoyed!

[@drogir1214]

I don't want to offend anyone but I don't prefer using fox´prayer kneepads because I lost 10% damage, instead I used fenris gloves because of the 10% AR damage. Overall, I've pulled up to 1.2 million damage with Eagle Bearer and Coyote Mask when someone is in a party with me. But it would take an old eagle bearer. I miss that gun. peepoSad

[@MissTinaTv]

Great build Thanks

[@ThatAbrax]

No problem, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Cristian-rj6zw]

Thanks for the video men :D

[@ThatAbrax]

No problem!

[@xdooksyt7251]

Very good build i love it you got me as your new follower :)

[@ThatAbrax]

Thanks, welcome to the channel!

[@xdooksyt7251]

@@ThatAbrax thanks for having me are u on xbox my guy?

[@ThatAbrax]

@@xdooksyt7251 I'm afraid not dude, I'm on PC.

[@dragonwalkerdew]

Well, ironically this build matches what I do in the game almost to a T, just with a marksmans rifle instead of a shotgun, and the skills instead being a Striker drone and the Cluster Seekers, sometimes the Demolisher Firefly, as they are really just to distract enemies or break armor, I’m looking at you, Outcast Sledgehammer Enemies

[@jhonm6347]

I just got this game and boosted my character, so now idk shit about it, lol. Good video.

[@ThatAbrax]

Haha! I like the enthusiasm but you may have missed a little info!

[@panaku3963]

im trying to do the same but will put 2 armor with armor bonus to get that 1.1k armor to survive a little better.. i was wonderring if Composure could be a second choice.. will do less damage but will always have the damage bonus in cover

[@CastIronEric]

If you changed the mods on the M4, couldn't you end up with the same crit chance cap but more CHD from using gear mods?

[@tareqalfarah1109]

As always informative , direct , simple kindly a quick question would u recommend using a hollow man mask with an AR build thanks again.

[@ThatAbrax]

Thanks! Hollow Man is a mask, it depends what you are fighting, for endgame content it will really help you out against anything without Armour like BT Heavies or Wardogs specially with an AR already having a good chunk of Damage To Health.

[@tareqalfarah1109]

@@ThatAbrax thanks for the reply am already in end game so my thoughts to use it in AR build for some legendary strongholds & floors would love to see a build from you for that mask coz I never seen someone that use it I know it's hard to find but I was lucky with it that I have 6 masks lol thanks again.

[@2PeteShakur]

nice, real informative, as i just started digging into gearing up now and its all quite overwhelming with so much things going on/possible, always wondered how to get it properly done [with the proper base chc at least!]. Now, the question is, i see some players have around the same chd as you but also have about 200 headshot damage ontop, hows that possible!?...

[@blacktuxwidow4318]

its not possible. but they migth have a marksman rifle witch gives you extra 111% hs dmg im pretty sure. but you only get that headshot dmg when you are using that wepon ofc

[@ThatAbrax]

Cheers! It's very tricky to increase both crit and headshot together with there only being limited attributes. What you could do is run a build like this with an SMG which comes with a good amount of crit chance as a fixed attribute that will free up a few minor attributes on gear to be rolled to headshot damage, plus you could use headshot or crit damage on the random 3rd weapon attribute but I'd still prefer Damage to targets out of cover. You could also rely more on talents like finisher and killer to increase your crit damage too.

[@tonyhamilton6948]

That shotgun, does it shoots slug ammo. And can you do different grips and barrel on ARs? And what is the best AR mid to long range that shoots semi auto (like pop....pop....pop...pop, does it work with a level action Rifle) and can you make the weapons and gear different colors?

[@Matt24.]

I Almost had the same build a tweak some stuff around but I have it at the same as yours and I love it I use it all the time now but I use the bighorn and I hit like 1.1 mill damage it’s crazy

[@chilrl7425]

Remember CHD and CHC mods on weaps are only 5% so you're better off with crit chance mods on gun and less on build. Use build to get more crit dmg.

[@ThatAbrax]

100% agree, always start with crit damage on gear, that's why I have crit damage rolled on every gear piece on this build but because I've also balanced crit chance throughout the build I'm able to make use of the weapon mods as well as one attribute on each piece of gears and the gear mods.

[@Frostbite0524]

Could this build still work? Ive been looking for a build that doesnt require any stacking as it means I have to get close to get the most use out of it.

[@ThatAbrax]

It does! I have the same preference when it comes to build, all about instant burst damage without having to stack anything. This build works great but Glass Cannon can be punishing, I still run this Spotter build for most content but I've swapped the main weapon talent for Flatline: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rWlWpmqtdsqJY

[@muxinwang7771]

How is armour on kill handy for glass cannon? Literally, when you put on that glass canon, your armour becomes irrelevant.

[@ThatAbrax]

Because if you're using a talent that increases the damage you take there's nothing wrong with a perk that helps you recover armour per kill, any extra sources of healing when you're made of paper is good healing.

[@sjonit1]

Why overlord when not using a rifle? Shouldnt you use fenris instead as you are running assault rifle

[@CosmicMatt92]

Would using the Coyote's mask work if i replace the overlord kneepads with the missing providence piece instead?

[@matthewfowler4104]

Nice to see a new video #stophordingabraxlol #blamemarmite #30booze

[@ThatAbrax]

Cheers Matty! #AlwaysBlameMarmite lol!

[@danielchristie2519]

Do you know of a good dps armour regen build? I'm trying to make one but some tips on what talents I should look out for and what gear brands to use would also be helpful

[@SpitfireSpud]

I use Hunter's Fury 4 piece and I use Liquid Engineer back pack with Bloodsucker and a Sokolov chest piece with Intimidate. So I get over 1.6-2M armour and 35% extra weapon damage. Weapons for that build is the Dark Winter and the Scorpio. I use the Striker drone as a sidekick.

[@blacktuxwidow4318]

@@SpitfireSpud momento backpack would be way better for even more weapon dmg and also get the bonus armor. also extra armor

[@YardratZ]

Momento. Two piece sokolove for crit damage and SMG DAMAGE Bel stone for one percent armor regen. This is a MUST unless you have two or three minor attributes rolled to armor regen, but Belstone is better. 1% regen is higher than rolls you can get on minor attributes. Ceska Last piece of gear can be anything. Want more regen and armor on kill? Add another belstone. Want some protection from elites ? Add modified equipment. Want extra multiplicative damage ? Add walker and Harris or foxs prayer. Want even more armor regen?? Ceska, one sokolov, groupo, momento, wivrin, foxs . Roll one major attributes to skill tiers. Roll two to damage. And two to stamina. Try to reach a solid 150 crit damage and 55% crit chance. 40 percent stability helps if you can pull it off . Add a trait protection from elites mod mod. Just one. Cause you will only have 1.3 million armor. Run Kinetic momentum for the best. Use Technician. You’ll be consistently at skill tier three. Repair skills are extremely boosted from kinitec momentum. But you still have have 3 damage attributes (two roles plus momento) and healing. Equip an smg with “future perfect” and proc future perfect and you will dominate lol.

[@danielchristie2519]

@@SpitfireSpud for now the bases of the build is 4 armour cores and 2 damage cores but all extra attributes are things like crit damage and crit chance with 3 armour regen attributes, it not great ik so that's why i have asked for tips and you have helped a bit so thanks

[@blacktuxwidow4318]

@@YardratZ hunters fury momento and sokolov or grupo intimidate is just as good if not better. With 1.3 mill armor.

[@preston4432]

Build is great for heroic atleast for me wish there was a way to have a tad more armor

[@ThatAbrax]

Still my go-to with a few tweaks

[@DNH17]

Thanks. How to get a watch at that level?

[@ThatAbrax]

No problem! Most of the time I farmed Resource convoys for XP to get my watch level up, like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIjKp42IedeMaKs But you can also farm the Summit game mode on floor 10 which is also very quick: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4GypmlsetGdhpo

[@DNH17]

@@ThatAbrax Thanks for your answers but especially for your videos. Incredible to see so low comments, and also not much views but really they are very well made, and followable from newbies to the game. and also not newbies. It's really well done also videos that are not on this. You should cover really everything I mean any games cinema, anything sports.. you have an important talent not virtual game stuff, real game stuff. If I may share with you a secret: do videos that also include "boring" settings complete review. This is something nobody does because most are noobs and not real players they do not understand what is useful. People who knew how to review like Total Biscuit used to do this! If you will cover settings and keybindings you will see .. the secret is: how you cover them. Talk of all the opportunities you see the playstyle one can have by setting the game in certain way or allow people to easily imagine what they could do with those settings 0 and 1s but also more complex the keybindings to show what the each video game allows to control and not control. Stay positive and thanks for all the videos (I watched around 10 of them 2 days ago - I was astonished on how complete they were for example the one that describes is it worth to play TD1 in 2021 was really good.) Take care.

[@kulik7403]

By the time I assemble this I will die of old age but…

[@jrkinley]

Where do you find these guns? And how do you get red weapon skins ?

[@ThatAbrax]

It's been a while but I believe the red weapon skin was from a box in DC, not a specific one, but various boxes around the DC map drop a limited about of cosmetics. And the weapons are either just farmed for or crafted them recalibrated to get the attributes right.

[@jrkinley]

Thanks for the info I’m new to the game .

[@ThatAbrax]

@@jrkinley No problem!

[@ilyashashim123]

Hiw to get waveform???

[@ThatAbrax]

Currently the Waveform holster is in the general loot pool so farming anywhere with 'Holster' targeted loot will be able to drop it, also if they re-run Season 4(Faye) it should also be on the free reward track again too. Hope that helps!

[@kulik7403]

Is eagle bearer ok replacement for m4?

[@ThatAbrax]

Yeah, I swap it out sometime just because I like the feel of the Eagle Bearer but it also adds a little more survivability to the build.

[@kulik7403]

@@ThatAbrax thank you for response

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

I use Crit Hit Chance mods on my backpack, chest piece, or mask, and Crit Hit Chance attributes on some if not most of my other gear, my Crit Hit Chance is at or near 60% without using any Ceska gear, I currently run a 3 piece Walker, One piece Fenris (chest piece w/ Obliterate) one piece Providence (The Gift), and Sawyer's Kneepads, is there any benefit to running a Ceska if I'm already at the 60% Crit Hit Chance cap? Should I ditch one of the Walker pieces for a Grupo piece for the Crit Hit Damage considering I'm already at the Crit Hit Chance cap? It's an AR primary build, SMG secondary. Thanks in advance for the help

[@georgekirby5490]

Your build is trash.

[@HOOT247]

I’ll switch 2 piece of walker for 1 piece of ceska and grupo you will see the difference

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

@@HOOT247 I just switched out one of the Walker for a Grupo, I can already see the difference, not sure if I want to do a Ceska tho as my Crit Hit Chance is already at the cap without it

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

@@georgekirby5490 hey thanks!

[@HOOT247]

@@MaverickHeloPilot yeah but if you put ceska on you could switch all your crit chance modes to crit damage

[@kingtvt973]

I run three piece providence my chest piece has unbreakable as the talent 1 piece Fenris mask 1 piece bell stone holster and fox prayer knee pads then I run police m4 and eagle bearer

[@kingtvt973]

And I have another build with my banshee smg that puts out 100k , then as my secondary I run Scorpio and still have 1.2 mil in armor

[@oldhippie8774]

My build is as follows> Coyote's mask, Fenris GroupForsakt Breastplate, talent..Focus, Holster,Gloves and Backpack Providence Defense, talent Perfect Vigilance,Or Grupo Dusk Attack Gloves and Fox Prayer Kneepads, Fal Sa 58 Para with Ranger and off course The Mantis, Average Score 1 million bodyshots up to 2 million headshot with the Ass.R. 17 Mil with the Mantis. If you have a group, try all four with the same gearset, then roll as much cr.damage as possible on your set because the 4x C.mask gives you the 60% cr/d for free. Bobyshots are then 2 Million minimum with an Assult rifle. Have fun. Do not tell anyone! LOL.

[@kulik7403]

How is your fire is so stable?

[@ThatAbrax]

probably a combination on playing on PC with a mouse being a little easier to keep stable then a controller(In most cases) and a lot of time in game lol

[@oldhippie8774]

Use 1 roll for weapon handling and you get the same effect, I always sacrifice 1 roll for weapon handling, it gives you a lot of advantage because you hit a lot more. By the way, the Police M4 is a very good Ass.rifle that is already stady by default. THe Para hit harder.

[@kulik7403]

@@oldhippie8774 thank you

[@ragingenglishman6127]

What sight is that on your Police M4?

[@ThatAbrax]

That's the Russian Red Dot Sight(+5% Critical Hit Damage)

[@arnieee559]

I tryed this build ,my big issue is no armor , on my test run ran into to rogues took me right out well hate to say this is not going to make it

[@GhostieOs]

Does this work build work in pvp?

[@ThatAbrax]

It does but Glass Cannon in PvP is extremely punishing so I would look at swapping that out for another damage talent(Obliterate or Spotter with some kind of Pulse) Also if you want to jump into PvP I would also recommend swapping 2 or 3 of the core attributes to Armour for a little more protection. Hope that helps!

[@GhostieOs]

@@ThatAbrax Ok, Thank you

[@nonehere5809]

Nice build, I've been using for a couple hours but I have a problem. The first couple of control points, I have no trouble of hitting 700k-900k. But now, my gun is stuck at 400k even when Im not being shot at. No I didn't change anything. Instead I upgrade the crit damage. Do you have any idea what's the problem here?

[@flawlessxyz]

Nobody is making videos about early builds for beginner players. 2.5k shd level, maxed out watch and inventory full of exotics... If somebody's going to make a video for newbies and early stage of shd for pve build let me know because this isn't helping at all.

[@botheredwind]

Update?

[@ThatAbrax]

This build still works great as it is, a classic all-red glass cannon build, however, I am considering re-making/updating some of my previous build videos that have had changes.

[@aaroncrawford7884]

@@ThatAbrax Quick question. Could you say this build is still able to compete with other dps builds you made? Such as Striker or other brand set builds in your arsenal.

[@jonblaz1027]

@9:15 Your calculation was off. You forgot the 8% DTOC on Fox's Prayers. So, with DTOC on your weapon, that's always 18% not 10%. Yea that's alot!

[@ThatAbrax]

Ah I see what you mean, is that segment of the video I was specifically talking about the weapon alone which was why I didn't include the 8% from the kneepads.

[@jonblaz1027]

@@ThatAbrax Exactly! So, it was actually stronger 😁

[@ThatAbrax]

@@jonblaz1027 Haha Ok you got me!

[@lilmario0]

Wait... you can upgrade the watch? What the what.

[@ThatAbrax]

You can! Once you've finished the Warlords of New York expansion and reached level 40.

[@benisapp155]

Seems doable, i have try other build, this however seems to be right.

[@RisingReap]

can you use this for raids or will you get to much damage?

[@L-BitD]

I prefer Obliterate instead of Glass Canon for Raid. Ranger makes sense on the Razorback map or against third boss in Iron Horse. Otherwise Strained / Optimist is better for short range.

[@RisingReap]

@@L-BitD just looking for insane high dps build for raid/all rounder so raids solo teamplay/legendary. i've tried spotter with 8x scope also hits hard but dont like the party when it needs to build up first and lose sight hurts my performance

[@L-BitD]

@@RisingReap focus is a good decision imo for raid. For close range shotgun. Focus and delemma for legendary works good.

[@ThatAbrax]

You can but for Raids Glass Cannon can make you a little squishy so something more like Obliterate or Spotter(With a way to pulse targets) would still give good damage but with a little more survivability. For Raids I actually use this build(kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOyo6iHbqqhorc) using the Famas more then the rifle but it can take a little getting use to playing scoped it with an AR. Hope that helps!

[@emilianoperez7029]

Can anyone help me get exotics plz and thanks

[@emilianoperez7029]

@L_O_W_K_E_Y-G its because im not to familiar with the game and dont have the summit

[@emilianoperez7029]

@L_O_W_K_E_Y-G do you think u can help me

[@blacktuxwidow4318]

@L_O_W_K_E_Y-G pretty sure they doesent have the expantion

[@blacktuxwidow4318]

@@emilianoperez7029 to play tthe game the best way you should get the new york expantion for the game if u dont have it. then you will unlock the summit

[@emilianoperez7029]

@@blacktuxwidow4318 ok so im ruind bc i dont have money for it but thanks either way

[@JimisJames]

Bro gunslinger versatile.

[@PHOdessa]

LOL, was I the only one shouting for you to open the EXOTIC on top of the roof?

[@ThatAbrax]

If I remember right it was a piece for the Dodge City Holster because I didn't have one of that character lol!

[@RUKALION]

i prefer carbine 7 in mid-long range

[@ThatAbrax]

I do enjoy the Carbine 7

[@RUKALION]

@@ThatAbrax is more accurate and Stable i think and the bit less rpm makes it better to land shots at distance while is in a sweet spot between for ex. The m4 and the fal para or the tactical mk16

[@Thoughtful8]

Damage you take 60 percent; lol that's a no for me

[@ThatAbrax]

Go on, live life on the edge lol