The Division 2 | Secrets To Damage | Amplified VS Increased Damage | Improve Your Builds!

[@Safari87]

Appreciate the time you put into educating fellow agents on this game. Keep up the great work Patrick!👍

[@daynos]

If using your shield to proc insync the weapon damage increase is only for 5 seconds after which you have to recycle your shield to get the buff again. Using a striker drone or turret that constantly damages the enemy will constantly proc insync.

[@Tiberiu_Popescu]

I know this video was not made just for me, but it was for me a little. Probably the nicest unexpected present from anybody on youtube made for me, therefore, I am sincerely grateful. You Sir, are a Star! Now, maybe I can be of service a little bit, related to "amplify", from the flavor point of view. When you were talking about Pestilence, I think I had an epiphany! It was a great moment. So, Increase weapon damage, happens at the level of the player. Better primers for the ammo, heavier materials for the bullet, a little longer barrel for higher velocity..., maybe addition of some kind of electrical charge (from spark), etc. The second part, is dependent on where the bullet is touching the target. If it is a headshot, same bullet will deal more damage. Critcall damage is the same, it assumes a vital organ is touched. Spotter makes targeting of vital organs also easier. Targets under status effect, or panicked due to the intimidation talent, expose the heart and the liver, for extra damage. True Patriot and Opportunistic talents also amplify damage (taken by the target), therefore my flavor guess. The Pestilence is implying the carry of a pathogen, that infects the host. It is calculated only by let's say, for the sake of simplicity, just the size of the bullet. If it is delivered to the head, or by a critical hit, even if the bullet did more damage to that area, the pathogen was the same quantity, so, now, it is inside the host, where the immune system tries to eliminate it, but the damage it does is not multiplied by the place of delivery. I still don't have a reasonable explanation of what it does to mechanical enemies, but I don't want that to change, so I will keep quiet... I hope you took the time to read the entire novel I put here, and you smile now, knowing you did a good deed for a curious soul. Thank you, Patrick!

[@davidbowser]

One of the best Focus combos I have seen is with the Burn Out Famas and an 8x scope. Use that with a shield and you can have an AR sniper.

[@kud0nii]

Intimidate condition for increased dmg: 10m range + you have BONUS ARMOR (blue armor gauge). Ally also deal increased dmg to the enemies near you

[@matthewwalter727]

Some things you said at the beginning of the video about the game being bugged reminded me of what happened last night and this morning. I’ve been using my crit build religiously (59 CHC - 188 CHD / 3x Providence, Fox’s Prayer, Grupo, and Fenris). I’ve been using perfect glass chest, vigilance pack, and in sync with damage to targets out of cover on my carbine 7. Everything is beautifully maxed out down to the CHD mods. So last night I replaced in sync on my carbine with strained. I was curious about ramping up CHD paired with targets out of cover. I was shredding through heroic elites in like a second, with one mag. Even though the numbers looked pretty much the same as with in sync. I fire the game up this morning and it’s like something changed. The numbers still look the same, but the NPC are not going down as easily as they did last night. It almost looks like a lot of hits are not registering or something. Is something happening there that I’m not understanding or could it be me?

[@Dylan-zm3ht]

Focus is basically the only talent i use on the chest lately. I’ll have to try concussion, I didn’t understand the talent fully so thanks for explaining.

[@Bruhvernor]

A guide over how caps work in this game would be awesome. Whether the cap is applied to the damage on a weapon itself or if it isnt worth it to go over 100% weapon damage or 200% crit damage.. The only cap the game mentions is crit chance at 60.

[@JuanMartinez-lk6zl]

@Patrick Wolf: PRO TIP, the 15% amplified dmg from an Eclipse Protocol backpack works even if you are just using that backpack in your builds.

[@Thundercloud1969]

The only Division agent that realy makes sense and i thank you for it ! Big thumb up m8

[@JavGeez]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Very appreciative of the work you put in to help the community

[@fetz6904]

Don't listen to anyone else, you are great. Everyone always told me wrong about the Pestilence and also that the shooting range was broken. It is my favorite weapon after watching one of your build a month back.

[@deejayflapjack]

Brilliant. Keep up the great work Patrick 💯👍👌

[@axeman0073]

Like yourself, I always use my god rolled pestilence but I use a god rolled bakers dozen as backup, my build is all but god rolled everything, with fire holster, creeping death and Trauma. contractors gloves and foxs kneepads, specked into all reds, 30% status effects I can solo any heroic content, I love using this build.

[@Magdann]

Thanks for all the testing. I already knew but I wasn't 100℅ sure. Now it's clear. Also I don't how the dev made their formula with all theses inconsistency. In sync and vigilance are really top tier talent and there are really easy to use. I'm still using perfect glass canon. Last thing, I had build something really weird for maximum assist: 4piece true patriot + opportunistic + overwatch. I had also another one more skill based with booster hive with overlook + tag team and a coyote mask. A nice dmg assist.

[@slavmagician2898]

Same thing with composure. As long as you stack additive weapon damage to the pestilence the tick will be increased 👍

[@mac231000]

these are pretty in depth vids, waffle on bru!

[@charlespeterson2026]

I love my gunslinger and versatile build. My smg is hitting for 1.1mil with those talents.

[@ShadowLuzifer]

Very very VERY!! Helpful! Appreciate your work :D

[@MrTigidoo]

There is a chest you dont want but does amplified weapon dmg by 40% instead of 35% with perfect intimidation is the Golan Hunter Killer chest. Totally worth it in my opinion especially with any shield build for doing tons of dmg upclose without lot of reds. Otherwise I agree versatile+gunslinger is quite a deadly combo.

[@brellnob]

I use spotter with the laser pulse and unstoppable force. It doesn't take long to get five stacks and once you do it stays up as long as you keep killing. Works better than people think. Doesn't go away when you get hit.

[@andrewmarceau422]

Hey Patrick- can you link a video to that Pest DPS build? I use the status build with my Pest and love it, but would love to try a pure DMG build.

[@Garybaxter1]

very interesting and informative for a old gamer (aka OldPrivateRyan) Division 2 PC ;-)

[@spinawebs2717]

Opportunistic is multiplicative with your skills and weapons along with ALL of your teams skills and weapons. Add survivalist and they'll get the status buff also.. very strong and under used. Ty for the info

[@ensoaguilar5619]

Patrick i would like to see more of your pestilence build. Maybe have a video for it. Awesome vid. Made things a little more clear.

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

I’m working on it as we speak

[@CadePDrumstiX18]

For my PVE Pestilence build I run Composure and Overwatch for a 27% damage increase because they both increase the amount of tick damage dealt. My allies also benefit from the added 12% damage increase to weapons and skills from Overwatch.

[@skompie]

Not sure if mentioned already but a future initiative skill dps build with overwatch on chest gives a 27% buff to you and all of your team. (assuming you stay in cover and at full armor)

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

i think future should be kept as a healer to be honest

[@skompie]

@@PatrickWolfChannel Couldn't it be both?

[@duke7203]

Memento is my fav backpack skill ;)

[@dukeofdisko4949]

WAIT! You can shoot the numbers in the top to get the target closer.... I have been spamming them down trying to get them closer to me to test stuff...

[@danielsan1393]

Haha hahaha sorry but was funny I just discovered thanks to this guys ggs

[@doobydoo9548]

Hello Mr Wolfe I get the feeling that you think that you have to choose a path for your watch points like choosing one block over another but you don't have to, once you get to level 1000 all the blocks will be full then you get only scavenging points but your health still gets boosted also all your watch progress is shared amongst all your characters once each one earns their own watch that is,hope that helps 😀👍

[@Lazereer]

Bc Intimidate is 'Weapon Damage' ie bullets only. while spotter or glass cannon is ALL Damage increased

[@JohnPaulification1]

Came here to say this.

[@danielsan1393]

Hello Patrick I share the same opinion I don't like main stream talents I prefer composure in sinc spark overwatch I don't like to rush I love the cover mechanic of this game wicked I just discovered a few days Im new player i start playing 2 months ago and I'm loving it big hug

[@weathermanx2005]

Love the video and info, my gosh, you have a great gift to break things down pretty easy. question for you: IF playing a skill build, is it feasible to use BloodSucker talent in any capacity? To help with being squishy and NOT using a shield?

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

It really it’s great for keeping you alive but the percentage will be low if you are below a million armor

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

I have a vigilance/intimidate build and it does 1 million each clic when at max!

[@erinpitt580]

Biggest complaint about this game... Can pick up Hive and move it, Can't pick up pulse remote and move it or turret. it's all good... it's cool... we're division we've got more of these in my backpack.... oh... but I know it was MY skill.... I deployed...recharged... . and loved.... for 5 seconds.... and thank you little turret skill... thank you.... I know you have more ammo and skill time.... like.... another 2 minutes...you could help me and my team some more...... . but the enemies moved now. imagine that.... they move.... so.... deployed skill I salute you and hit the deconstruct skill cancel button and waste All that skill time and ammo you had in order to have to WAIT ANOTHER 30 SECONDS.... for you to recharge skill and be deployable again. but yeah... mister hive? I love You because I can move you.... ya know... with the enemies location and stuff 🤣you don't shoot.... or.... actually do anything other than heal at an extremely low rate due to my lacking skill tier... but hey.... so.... yeah... thanks devs... that Helmut.... needs to be dragged out into the street and shot uuuuuuugh lol 😂

[@oxcide9279]

I love the pestilence and the charmeleon

[@Isacson81]

the secrets to make coffee in the middle of a fight

[@jonathanmoore8886]

Pesty is fantastic when playing solo.

[@Malckorn]

Great video bro! thanks =)

[@fredericbrasseur7399]

I went for a LMG/Shotgun full cover build with Perfectly Braced and Composure with a Sleipnir for that Perfect Frenzy and I was surprised how much DPS I could dish out in PvE. I can get around 180% critical damage and 120% headshot damage with 70% handling, I loose some base damage but I greatly compensate while I'm under the Frenzy buff. And when I'm out I can either reload quickly or immediatly pull a shotgun and with vastly reduce spreading shoot easely in the head.

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Frédéric Brasseur weapon handling is a form of damage like you say being able to always hit headshots and having Quick reload speed allows you to put the damage on sooner it’s great to many people overlook it

[@So_Wan]

Thx Dude really helpfull video 😉

[@Umbelbumbel]

Great Vid as Always. May i ask you, Are you from South Africa by any chance? Can’t place the accent.

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Zimbabwe

[@Bruhvernor]

Great video man. I've been wondering about hard caps on this game.. I have many builds where I'm just stacking one stat into the whole build with brands and attributes as best as I can and I am wondering with my Mantis/3 pieces aces build for example if i am overcapped on damage when i hit my headshots. I have a ton of marksman rifle damage and over 290% headshot damage on it. I am debating whether I should add more weapon handling or crit into it

[@matox01tekk]

Nice video i dont play PvP at all where most of this is very important, but i like the pestilence build you showed i want to try it i like dots

[@ItsDobbie]

I’m pretty sure I heard this from one of your videos, but I can’t remember what you said. Does damage to armor or target out of cover affect skills like striker drone or assault turret?

[@bigcee454]

This needs a reply. Frfr. 😂

[@pablonicolasnavarra5095]

It buggs alot. Yesterday the bullwark talent didnt procked neither. So cool this video i miss using my pesti alot. Alsso versatile with intimidate doesnt work have you tried? My teammate was giving me extra armor with his vanguard and i had intimidate with vers. And only one got active :(

[@298cole]

Maybe spotter is bugged on pc. I def don’t get the same crit damage to the body when swapping to spark and it being proc’d as opposed to spotter. 520k with spotter vs 495k with spark. Maybe I misunderstood what was trying to be said though.

[@brandonhardman4740]

Kinda feel like the pestilence proc is self-explanatory seeing how it literally says weapon damage over time. so just from that i would assume and figure amplified damage wouldn't work and anything that increases weapon damage would.

[@djw48]

Is there a perfect versatile on a backpack anywhere in the game?

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Leeloo dallas Multi pass no

[@raven9ine]

Just a thought, intimidate is pure weapon damage, however spotter is weapon and skill damage, maybe since you proc spotter with the pulse, which is a skill, this might be the difference?

[@rocacademy5773]

Regarding the Spark talent you didnt calculate the damage gain to the skill if you are running a turret or striker

[@BUZDRIFT]

best damage vids on YT out now!

[@gabetasse7232]

Hey I’ve been trying to build a set with 2 piece system C myself but I’m pretty sure it’s still dz exclusive, anyone know a good way to farm it when gear set target isn’t in DZ?

[@TopCop-uv9mm]

I am also a fan of the pestilence....do you have the build specs on the one you were demonstrating and tick for 715K plus

[@AJ-cn7eh]

My vile recipe is like your toxic plague build though i didnt think to use the pestilence. It is top tier weapon i agree

[@ayurome8683]

Once more: appreciated but, again: how do I found "System Corruption" Core Data?

[@bostontricker211]

when i get full stack on myt pestilance I can get it to 900K per tick with like a full red build

[@Feisar1976]

Very informative video thank you. I think i will test that Bloodsucker to have more survivability at heroic world level where i get shred so fast :-)

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

It allows you to put out more damage than with vigilance if used correctly since you will be able to be firing more

[@prezzbelikeme]

MarcoStyle 2.0 😉. Great video. Keep up the good work sir!

[@Bl4cksail]

Definitely one of the only guys left who doesnt waste my time.

[@vondremcdonald6122]

that's sounds all good.... but my watch score is very low.... what else have you found out? would love to know..

[@terrencebellman938]

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!

[@Loyal2law]

I, uh............... Was just looking to improve my rifle build. Came out and wanting to be a gunner with a pestilence now. lol! I guess it's time for me to get out of Glass Cannon.

[@298cole]

Wow. Def thought amp damage was multiplicative for ALL damage not just headshots with spotter. Amazing find.

[@298cole]

Is this for all amp damage or just spotter?

[@TopCop-uv9mm]

can you tell me how to read if your damage is stacking like with heartbraker and striker?

[@TERMINATOR1988ful]

It will be great if you can show a build which can shred named boss of heroic in a single magazine.. I got that tested on shooting range named boss but it doesn't kill everytime. And also named bosses of light zone on heroic are not getting killed in a single magazine.. So can there be a build like that??

[@hadoken95]

I don't have Pestilence so I haven't played around with it - but is it possible the dot on it is being buffed by the skill damage part of spotter and not weapon? Intimidate only does weapon, not skill.

[@ladybugblue2002]

Can’t use spotter on ps4 as it causes blue screens. 😟

[@starfighter1043]

I didnt know to shoot the different range meters to change the distance

[@vamp9750]

so some gun work with Amplified and some with Increased ???? and if yes can we know which one work the what ????

[@RunningButcher]

Nice one

[@maxmarshall2310]

So I have 5% dta on my build is it better to use contractors gloves for more dta or fox’s frayed for damage out if cover?

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Foxs

[@maxmarshall2310]

Patrick Wolf so it’s better to have different types rather than stack the same type?

[@hamacoshi6507]

focus and concussion are my main!!!

[@danschmehl7824]

Maybe Spotter works properly with pestilence ticks because it's also bugged. Right now spotter double dips on ballistic skill damage, so instead of double dipping it just applies 15% to the tick. Edit: apparently Spotter was fixed, so just put it on the pile of weird bugs I guess.

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

They fixed the skill damage bug

[@danschmehl7824]

@@PatrickWolfChannel In 10.1? Guess it's unrelated then. A lot of the coding/math has really weird quirks

[@seanbraden8756]

Spotter does amplify pestilence damage. Intimidate has a range.

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Sean Braden as I showed it’s not working

[@horizonb1744]

This is awesome

[@tohkoklim]

Debuff is considered weapon damage or skill damage? Spotter amplified weapon and skill damage, intimidate only weapon damage.

[@neilrachynski3242]

The debuff damage from Pestilence is counted as Skill Damage.

[@jeremiahfrank1162]

You have to have bonus armor for it to work

[@datoysn3917]

Hey where Does this mask come from?

[@711jastin]

back in the days when you can one shot the raid bosses.

[@lewismceacharn3241]

Braced is great. Headshots with pesti all day

[@julianpanozzo53]

Wait headshot is multipilictive now !?

[@diemellz]

Pestilence reign supreme

[@brellnob]

I thought you could respec your watch

[@phillipdominique2401]

Does stacking status effect increase the damage for the pestilence?

[@Vdigz80]

No, it doesn't. Weapon damage does.

[@Brandonbohl]

It does not. Pestilence buff increase is attributed to weapon damage only. More weapon damage = higher tick amount

[@AJ-cn7eh]

Only if you are getting bleed damage also or using the vile mask

[@mel6266]

Incoming repairs still works with clutch?

[@natecollins5275]

No

[@thzzzt]

1:50 Gearscore 816? I thought the cap was 515.

[@99bimmer]

After you finish WONY and get to level 40, you get a watch that accrues SHD points every time you level up. You use the points to increase attributes. Once you get to SHD 1000, you get points that you can use to add currency or materials,

[@thzzzt]

@@99bimmer Thanks. I ended up getting WoNY for cheap. It's a whole new game now, and even more complexity, and a black hole for my time.

[@kandicha2092]

Sorry but when I see some of the builds you have and didn't post about them, man I'm jealous but aside from that thank you for the info.

[@echoeversky]

Someone please collate all this data and make a nice infographic? Please? Pretty please?

[@wwe2ktv853]

cuz that gun got niffy with most talent

[@shyronnye8867]

yes all great BUT is in Challenging

[@clintonallen5129]

Obliterate is better than intimidate

[@PatrickWolfChannel]

Obliterate got buffed after this old video you bum 😂

[@gflorida2425]

Love it ...love it

[@twenty_8_642]

I know using the Pestilence with Glass Cannon & Vigilance is pure AIDS! The ticks are absolutely insane & melts players in PVP.

[@nasirjones4467]

Pestilence with glass cannon you definitely getting shredded lol if you going against real players that strafe or using hazard pro you getting dominated. I’ll like to see that build in the DZ if you on Xbox. I got something for that build.

[@twenty_8_642]

@@nasirjones4467 it's situational & clearly if I'm getting shot at by multiples, I'm getting smacked no doubt. It's not my go to for PVP. I was responding to damage output from the Pestilence & what talents Patrick asked for in the comment section. I am on Xbox & with DMT clan. I know all too much about PVP. But if you wanna see that build in action, shoot me a message 💯

[@lesslisilverman]

Just "PAY ATTENTION", lol.

[@azzo3449]

What a buggy game

[@jtadeleon]

Yet you are here...

[@travishernandez5511]

I don’t Understand this shit