The Division 2: Tips & Tricks • Beginner's Guide for New and Returning Players!

[@TuxedoBandido]

which is your favorite? And share anything you feel the community would win from.

[@namerandom2000]

I have 700hrs played on Division 2 but haven't played in years, so much has changed don't even understand some of the stuff in the video, thank you.

[@drake128]

I came back after a 2 year hiatus. I’ve been pressing x for 30 mins so far , pop up ..pop up ..pop up. Holy moly

[@picklezchannel394]

Bro how? It’s not a whole lot to do in the game once you have everything. You must be the person stopping newbies from getting loot out of extraction zone

[@tonynittoli4792]

I’m right here with you. I played for years and just put it down and never came back, until now. Seems like the game got even more depth. Since most of our society is devolving, I see no choice but to come back. It’s an older game but let’s be honest, most of the current culture puts out trash and I don’t see it changing.

[@armasvilla1987]

The division has become in a master degree to play it, it is soooooooo complicated with weapons, skills, talents etc it is crzy I just play to go around and do some missions because following all the details impossible

[@SmittyHD-zq7gk]

Returned back to division 2, only level 26 and ive never been more confused in a game in my life lmao. Its so alot of fun but man its complex it was confusing when it first came out but now its like learning a whole new game

[@TuxedoBandido]

I hear you. Tons of guides on the way. I have a new player playlist on the channel. I’ll continue to load that up.

[@tommantek3632]

I've restarted the game several times now, as I play to a point and leave the game for months or years at a time.

[@timmatteson7897]

Good gosh! 2 years away, I come back and so much more EVERYTHING! Found some really good people to help out though. That's the great thing about the Div community. Everybody is always willing to help out.

[@Veritas.0]

I came back recently, too. Crazy the amount of content that is in it now.

[@MuhannedAL-Harbi]

How did you find people ? Is there a discord server or something?

[@TTVBunnyDougie]

I have about 500 hours in The Division 2 and haven't played for a good 3 years. Coming back was almost like experiencing a new game for the first time. So much stuff and so little time. I'm having a blast rekindling my love for this open world shooter. One of the best atmospheres Ubisoft has ever created.

[@appealinbanana]

Mastering this game is like learning a new language. Even the blue print, crafting, components, recalibration, optimisation and expertise system is a life lesson in its self to a new player. I’ve tried onboarding every viable person I know. Standing at the first rung of the ladder is just too daunting. Their loss. 😬 Give me something new to sink my teeth into. I’m still not clear on disorient vs confuse vs disrupt after 4 years 🥴

[@TuxedoBandido]

I know the feeling. The beginning was so far back I don’t even remember it. I sometimes wonder if I should create a new account to walkthrough the community.

[@appealinbanana]

@@TuxedoBandido Same. I have friends who have handed over their accounts for me to farm builds for them. Which I’m happy to do. Anyway, TUX. I hope you and your family have a fantastic Christmas. Peace out

[@fabexgame]

As a returning player and not even finished the main history, I can see a long way ahead.😅

[@goboltz26]

Best way to think about it is "What if COD was an MMO?" Yup, No 360 No scope BS in here ! lol

[@Wes.E.]

I've only just started playing Division 2, I've got over 1k hours in the 1st game, I had the choice to go back to no.1 or buy no.2 on 89% sale, so I bought the 2nd and giving it a go. These are good tips. I've not played D1 in years so it helps jump back into a semi-familiar game

[@Rooler694]

I just started playing the division 2 , and i was very lost but found this channel to help me haha.

[@JayP119871969]

Tux you're one of the best content creators on KZbin. The amount of hours i have watched your content and all the stuff you have taught us is amazing. You make this game look so easy with all the builds and skillsets. A big thankyou from myself keep it up !!!!!

[@TuxedoBandido]

All those watch hours, wow thanks for the support. Really mean it. I have a blast with this game and want you to have the same.

[@wade2277]

Make sure to cup the balls

[@deensama7718]

This video was super informative. I haven't played since Season 2 so there was a ton of info I wasn't aware of. This might sound nitpicky, but I wanted to leave some feedback: the cadence and choice of emphasis when giving these tips actually made it harder for me to keep track of where each tip begins and ends. I do understand that the cadence and emphasis is supposed to help increase viewer retention by emphasizing every other line to keep them interested, but I feel like when someone is always speaking that way it has the opposite effect. Mostly because if everything is over-emphasized then nothing is emphasized Either way, great video and I really appreciate all the info!

[@readmyusernamecauseitssoreally]

Heres a wonderful quirk ive found with the countdown vendor, and that credits are universally transferrable, even with your hardcore character. Meaning that if you grind countdown all week, and need credits or items to crush for materials for your hardcore, you can by caches. Best caches to buy is the season cache, as for me, currently im in gear score, and youll get a max attributes 515 item (currently only drops the military g36 and Thompson for some reason) got my g36 a long while ago, and i plow through targets even on wt3

[@TheSelinski]

Well this was a very high octane video, didn't learn anything but got a headache! 10/10

[@REALITY_ONLY_PLEASE]

This is a must watch for new and casual players. I’m thinking when you say “Viola” (the instrument) it’s really Violà (French term) hopefully for the fun of it. This is full of great info presented extremely well.

[@grumpyoldman6503]

I prefer "bobs your uncle" instead of the deliberately mispronounced French interjection.

[@TuxedoBandido]

I prefer Freedom Fries. 🍟

[@RaulNigli]

Good catch. My brain did a jump start when I heard it too. You got the spelling wrong though... 😅

[@diachiwest1804]

Just bought it on sale it’s refreshing I love the gameplay

[@TuxedoBandido]

welcome to the game!!

[@TanDevilz]

Commenting only for the efforts you took for this video Kudos!!

[@RaulNigli]

You said VIOLA, made me do a double take, haha. You meant VOILA! 😂 Bless. Great video!

[@hunedog8693]

PVP not so much But PVE definitely saves my @ss more often then not. Use cover to cover especially when retreating form being overwhelmed. At the end of the day The Division 1 & 2 are both cover based shooters. Haven't seen one Division content creator stress this feature enough. Key feature is it loses the magical lock on enemies have while shooting you. On PC Space bar is my best friend. 😎

[@CommanderBroccoli]

The video is a delight for both new and returning players, however is there any chance to get a text list with the time and the mega TL;DR of what you said, because halfway in I realized I already forgot what you said in the beginning. ADHD go brrr

[@TuxedoBandido]

Yes. I’ll add it to description

[@user-sx8nn2yw9n]

why does this sound like an ep on interdimesional tv? ha love you my guy dope tips!

[@johnbarrow3823]

The video you put up about the hunter Comms and the map you found well I was out farming for mats and ended up in a building with a basement,it had the exact same map without the X's but the red lines were there.Anyway it said it was a map of the electrical grid exactly the same, thought you would like to know keep up the good video clips all well done 👍

[@m.s.6545]

As a returning player after nearly 5 years, do i need the New York DLC or should i get in touch with the new stuff in the base game ?

[@TheLiverTea]

Same boat, pretty sure not having the new York dlc locks out most of the new end game content

[@PhaRoaH87]

Yep, I played alot back at launch. Back after years out and I'm just starting again 😅 So much to take back in.

[@worldsworstgaming79]

Def one of the Top creators. Thank you for this and all that you do!

[@the_yeegineer]

I still haven’t even done ledgendary

[@Kariu]

I wish this was in article form so I could copy and paste and print out this information

[@TuxedoBandido]

oh, me too! hehe

[@mlg_maxxi3502]

Me and my stepson have been looking for a shooter to get into. I’m a MMO player and I despise first person games so this caught my eye especially with my feed showing a bunch of division 2 content recently. Would you recommend this game as a father/son type of game? Even though we can’t play together we can each have our own character and can watch eachother play and grow.

[@TuxedoBandido]

I would absolutely recommend. And you can play together. You start out solo, but it is a cooperative RPG MMO with PVE and PVP. This game is in Year 5 and better than ever! I have a whole playlist dedicated to new players in 2024, thats how crazy this game is growing right now. and Division3 was announced for the future. I have been playing non stop since 2019, and about 60% of new players are returning players in 2024.

[@mlg_maxxi3502]

@@TuxedoBandido that’s awesome. I have only just discovered your channel and I’m definitely gonna be watching. Unfortunately my stepson can’t play PC yet cause he’s not skilled enough with a keyboard yet, so we’ll be playing on ps5. No local co op. But we watch eachother play spiderman all the time so it won’t be an issue I think lol

[@Tweezy141]

Is the 30 lvl boost and warlords of New York together if I get the pass or separate

[@TuxedoBandido]

If you own New York, i believe it's the option in the purchase area. I think you only have to buy it once and it works for all characters. Sorry if this is inaccurate, it's been a minute.

[@youhou21]

Not sure how well known this tip is, when an NPC is marked by Tag Team talent the canister shot from the chem launcher can consume the mark.

[@mjordan5382]

Beautiful video

[@parabellumFC]

Somebody finally bought up the linked laser on The ump and the vector!

[@ddrew1973]

Dark blue =Electrical, Green =Poison, Orange = Fire

[@davegiles2344]

Very informative 👏👍

[@TuxedoBandido]

Glad you think so!

[@traphousemouse777]

Just reach world teir 3 but havent touched the DZ, or any expansions any advice on what do after teir 4 and tips on the DZ

[@badkarma5753]

The MP5 ST also takes linked lazer

[@RyanKangos-le7hk]

Love Tux

[@71771PAULTHEWALLOFSOUND]

Damn i didnt know about the orange bar, i thought was how many mags you have 😂

[@givdc8424]

I haven’t played since launch and holy shit… there’s so much 😭

[@DPedro7]

I played on release.... Last week i tried to come back but man.... Im lost. I think ill start from zero.

[@Sartech3]

Hi i play the game but i have vision problems i cant see the colors to match up gear ect i try following videos but as you can see i cant see so well so is there anywhere i can find instructions on build for armor or mainly how to play the game step by step any ideas would be very helpful thank you

[@TuxedoBandido]

HI, there are some tips on colorblind mode in this vid, does this help?kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmaUia2ol9ppiLM also guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSYhKl9mbyVaKc

[@Sartech3]

@@TuxedoBandido u fortunately even in that mode there is no difference to me i tried. In going to wStch videos later and illnlet you know thanks

[@chriswalker-pi2iz]

❤❤❤❤❤ Merry Christmas 🎁🎉. Wish someone done this for us when we start. If u didn't try M700 carbone for sniper second u must it's fast 12 bullets powerful I think is better SRS a1. Have nice holidays

[@mitchkupietz]

I’m still confused lol

[@Like12People]

Ngl, I completely forgot that you could reposition the HUD elements

[@the_yeegineer]

I’m on challenging at shd 850 with 2 directives available and no meta build

[@josephhein9497]

wut?

[@dirrrtydawg9772]

Custom M870 MCS shotgun with 35% headshot damage is completely OP. 🤣

[@RavenofChaos1]

Does anyone know the exact location of the wall with the art and the writing?

[@TuxedoBandido]

It’s just southwest of Dua main entrance. (The very next street)

[@ashbozier8537]

Has anyone cracked the code and received the hunters mask? Any idea what the mask looks like?

[@RavenofChaos1]

@@ashbozier8537 You don't crack a code perse. Go inside (at night I believe). 2 buildings separated by a court. You have to interact with phones or computers. Hit both and the hunter will spawn in the court

[@eatyourcereal4747]

​@ashbozier8537 its not new. One of the masks we already know of...

[@ashbozier8537]

@@eatyourcereal4747 do you know the name of the mask? Also, have you heard about the secret named boss in NYC DC has Yannick the beard and I heard that NYC had another boss named after a dev

[@bmj2k7]

How do you make a 498% crit damage build?

[@TuxedoBandido]

4 PC UMBRA, with chest piece, coyote mask, grupo bp. Crits everywhere. Backfire SMG with booster hive. Beware of bleed.

[@the_yeegineer]

I really want ledgendary apparel

[@Internal_hustle5]

If my brother gets a ps4 and I play on ps5 can we play together?

[@TuxedoBandido]

Yes.

[@Albert41122]

Damn, and now I have to make a new character ... xDDDD

[@valemodsVD]

I watch the whole 23 minutes of video and I didn't assimilate anything! Am I ADD?

[@keagan2192]

just started the division 2, i am extremely lost lol

[@TuxedoBandido]

this one should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSYhKl9mbyVaKc

[@EVERYDAYGames00]

Takes a while to get a round it all just keep playing it it will get easier

[@alvarosoudre8963]

About to reach lvl 7k, and I'm like 😮... Hahahahahhaa

[@gorignac7487]

BOOM Shakalaka!

[@blucrddvl9743]

Join the conversations and level up your game. Join TUX discord discord.gg/TuxedoBandido

[@_theHUMUNGUS]

Stopped at 5, you are explaining nothing

[@CoolKnight451]

I hate the amount of ai art he uses it He has money so he could just pay someone for the art

[@jonathancampoli3117]

After 2 mins, it was very clear that this is not at all for beginners 😂. I have no idea what he’s talking about and I’ve played the game for a few hours already.

[@the_yeegineer]

And nearly 1.0m armour

[@grumpyoldman6503]

Surprised you didn't mention double-clicking to ignite your fire chem (might have been in there and missed it). Also how to change off floating damage numbers, those always come up. Minor nitpick- there are several of SMGs that have long underbarrel mods and will take the LLP. Mp5 (all of them), 2 out of 3 of the Aug variants, .45ACP vector, and UMP (all of them). But IMO the .45 vector is the only one worth a piss (mp5 is ok, UMP hits hard but shoots slow and handles badly).

[@reasonableinterpretation6290]

This is not for beginners.. It was more discouraging than anything. Looks like a big commitment when I thought I was playing a laid back realistic shooter. So when I hit level 40 its bullet sponge enemies and a numbers game.

[@Cowie2]

im brand new but im so lost lol

[@josephhein9497]

"Beginners Guide" ...Proceeds to talk extraordinarily fast about things I have absolutely no idea about and won't be introduced to until I'm at least level 30... Nice.

[@AstralWeebo]

Viola 🎻

[@BurritoBandito140]

None of these were helpful to NEW players. It's all about elite gear and micro optimization for late game

[@the_yeegineer]

I’m on Xbox one x

[@deathproof8732]

Im only level 4 and i dunno wtf youre saying....

[@Ijustpullingeneral]

Finish the main story… That’s when the game starts 🤣

[@tonymarino8]

I'm so confused....

[@gjaxx]

Wow bud... You do know YT doesn't have a 'slow down' option, yeah? 😂 Just jumped in again after a long hiatus... and even in the 1st 5 mins of this, there was info I didn't have a clue about, but it was gone before I could think about it... this is gonna need a few playthroughs I think

[@XeroFailGames]

Why not split this into 2 10 minute vids? Make more money

[@munchies982]

It doesn't always work like that and 100/101 have better SEO than 50/51

[@TuxedoBandido]

I stuffed this potato extra full, I know.

[@dw4897]

CuZ there is more too life than money.

[@the_yeegineer]

Just damage

[@sycjim]

Let’s go

[@jasonreed7501]

Division just look complicated lol

[@krishm16]

This game makes no sense but it's a decent shooter... I guess.

[@Dumasher]

i dont understand, only talking./..

[@AARon-mx2xj]

too much info dumping

[@SirLee07]

Or your brain ain't big enough 😂

[@christopheredwards2516]

​@SirLee07 for me it's both 😅

[@Fanassaria]

As a new player this is not a beginners guide. This is info for more experienced players needing trying to improve.

[@jfab7026]

Tell us you are a moron without telling us.

[@drdreegzer]

Was expecting “red cores increase your damage”

[@benhales1953]

Yo what's the into music I've been trying to find it for fkn aaaaaaaaaagessss

[@tommysmith7462]

I get the RPG system but i don't think they ever need to go this far. This is just excessively idiotic.

[@RcNerd]

Its just a bullet sponge cash cow.