The DIVISION: BEGINNER'S GEARING GUIDE - Weapon Types, Mods, Main Stat Builds & More!

[@TheMilpitasguy]

I just started playing The Division about a month ago. A couple of tips I learned about boss fights: 1) Always try to find high ground so you can fire down into their heads; and 2) If high ground is unavailable, lure them into prepared killzones where you can empty an entire mag before retreating back into another killzone, then rinse repeat.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!

[@abdulrazzaquekeerio2009]

I'm beginner but I can face level 9 enemies just in oneday playtime except the sniper it's v.hard to kill sniper 😢😂

[@westernblood3732]

Just picked this up, like everyone else late to the party. You have some great information and tips shared with this video. Thank you, surfed on in from a random youtube recommendation in my feed.

[@kenboyk7419]

I've honestly been running around for 6 hours now playing blindly. Thank you for this 😁😁

[@dariend8659]

Just started playing this game like 3 days ago. This is very helpful.

[@soni_nyc2829]

Just started playing the division. This video is excellent, thx so much! Just the right amount of detail and I appreciate that you explained and gave examples of how to use the mods. 👍

[@1987RaPsCaLLioN]

Helpful - thank you I've just got to level 20 and am only now considering why my life drops like a stone, prioritising DPS to get those sweet sweet talents means I was like paper, switching over to stamina means I now don't get instakilled by a officer enemy or boss.

[@MarquesLKing]

Thankyou this is still a grrat video. Especially the importance of Attributes and Mods. I dont quite get mods well yet, but I do appreciate understanding their value. Div 1 is considerably more challenging than Div 2. My nephew and I have just began playing it together. Thx a bunch Ziggy.

[@TheyGotAlex]

Great tips, 8yrs later I’m just now diving in (I’m not into PVP so it’s perfect) - and your guide explained a lot. The DPS is definitely misleading; I found out the hard way swapping out a SCAR-H with an M44 despite the misleading stat was a huge step in the right direction. But the DPS would have me believe the SCAR-H was 2x stronger…it was more like 4x weaker.

[@derKoelle]

started the game yesterday and realized, the dps stat is somewhat confusing in the beginning. Nice video that explains everything i had a question for, thanks a lot! :Dsome good tips for newbies like me :)

[@Phixcer]

I started playing this game man its soo good compared to newer games. New games sucks i dont know man. Old games feels different.

[@chrispreczewski455]

Great breakdown thanks for taking the time to put this together- quite certain it will be helpful for many players!

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!

[@AirZeee]

Great video, wish I had watched this when I started out! although I’ve now learned most of this by trial & error/blind luck/epic failure, it’s good to have a refresh & soak up more info. Also, perfect title for the content too, so many “beginners” guides skip basic stuff such as this. Keep up the great work! 🤙

[@ninjak85]

I really like the last bit about apply the correct mods on the weapons. To be honest I've just been putting whatever on whatever. Now I really want to go home and fix my mess

[@pyrrhrick3339]

KZbin needs more game guides of this caliber! Keep it up mate, excellent vid

[@Fanfictation]

So the Armor rating actually does something!? Wow, I never realized you could look over stats like that in the character page, and I wasn't aware of how mods/weapon types differ even when the DPS rating is high. This is one of the best guides for a begginner like myself. Thank you!

[@mclauala]

Thank you, i have been having trouble understanding why the DPS varies so much, this has helped a tone.

[@universalsoldier27]

The rate of fire mod is incredibly helpful for sniper rifles because of how slow they are, it is a % based modifier. I personally don't use bolt action sniper rifles that much but the rate of fire modifier is still definitely noticeable.

[@troyboy986]

Thanks for that. I am only about 3 hours into the game and found a few of your tips helpful.

[@semperf1dude]

Cracking video - thanks, so difficult to understand the stamina / firearms ratio and with no help in game this is a great guide

[@hubbajas000]

easily the most helpful gaming video ive seen in years

[@tqh134]

The best beginners guide ive ever seen. Information is very detailed and ive learned many things from this video

[@LowkoTV]

Solid video! Thanks for sharing.

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+LowkoTV Hey thanks Lowko, appreciate it man!

[@NatiionalGamer]

+ZiggyD Gaming how you got gold scarl H gun when your only on rank 8? i really wanna get gold guns but i can't seem to find them.

[@joshuawerts6120]

+UnknownGamer I think he's get me from the dark zone I do that too sometimes by getting my lowest guns then storing everything

[@thebradleythompson]

Man I've been trying to maximize my character as much as possible and this is the only video that will help me do so. Appreciate it and breaking it down. The division for dummies. Haha. Thanks.

[@xWonders_worldx]

what conole u play on?

[@naflae8942]

I wouldn't call myself a beginner cause I'm a decently high level in game, but I came to this video for help to balance out my stats cause they suck. Thankyou :)

[@NosmoRex]

This is a great video. I've been struggling with my loadouts, and this really helps me prioritize. Thank you, sir.

[@dwightsbeats4274]

Actually really helpful video for complete beginner and summing up all the basics of the rpg aspect of the game. Thanks!

[@IB34041]

Great video, really helpful going into the game. I'll be looking forward to other videos from you as the game matures.

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!

[@justinbowen1183]

Just a small tip from working on playthrough number 3, in order to combat the rise of the assault rifle on automatic fire, I simply pull my mouse down slowly and it keeps it 100% stable. I know this may seem simple but my co-worker needed this explained to him he kept wondering why on my videos my assault rifle never raises. Also, do EVERY mission before moving onto the next area even if you only get a tiny bit of XP, it all adds up.

[@ZiggyDGaming]

With the Division open beta just around the corner I thought I'd share this fairly detailed beginner's guide to gearing! This should let you know exactly what you are looking for the moment you jump into the beta. And I'll see you there on stream! twitch.tv/ziggydlive/ Can't wait for the beta!

[@ToasterSecks2953]

+ZiggyD Gaming you think this is going to be repetitive and stale after a bit?

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+vaporkilla no idea yet! The core gameplay loop is pretty damn fun and the game is doing a few unique things - if they have good endgame content and regular content releases then I can see it being something we sink 100's and 100's of hours into.

[@ZiggyDGaming]

***** what re-release? I've never released this video before today, I only made it the other day ;)

[@ZiggyDGaming]

***** Nope, haha I recorded this offline. Maybe you saw another similar gear guide video? no idea ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@TheMusicEuphoria]

+ZiggyD Gaming What is that track at the beginning of your vid?

[@Gatmanx]

It is great to land on a video where the guy knows his stuff. Great video bro! I miss the beta already!

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+Gatman / TeamEssenceGoW Thanks mate, appreciate hearing that. Make sure to check out my video on over if you missed it I covered a couple things I've never seen anyone point out before! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHTTnXuelrt1j80

[@courtneylavere]

This is exactly what I was looking for. The menu is overwhelming when u first play the game. Amazing video

[@shimolkhakhar3753]

Really good mate. Helped a lot to get me started as a casual gamer. Thanks!

[@MrMichaelpaul45]

Thanks very much,although I will have to watch this again another 3/4 more times to get my head around all the options available to me. Am enjoying this game first time around.I just play on my own & so far on level 10.I hope to get to level 30,it won't be easy but will give it a go.

[@cbor19]

Awesome video which was easy to follow and makes sense how to build based on play style and type of weapon you choose. Thank you!

[@A1denPlay]

I hardly ever use the Like button on videos. This is an exception, great video indeed!

[@DMGamanda]

Thx for this I am new to division and was really struggling to understanding this stuff. I think now that I have a chance of changing it all up more effectively 😊

[@ipainthouses3084]

wow. this is some the best beginners guide tips n tricks video i have ever seen.. especialy with a game like this its usefull, cause there is so much trown at the player that im pretty confussiod. but how more i get how more i like this game.. greetings from the netherlands

[@Daeys2411]

Good video! Especially how to mod your weapon the correct way ,very smart

[@jimhackler5545]

Still kind of on the fence about this game but your content is making a good case for it. Thumbs up!

[@orrthehunter]

You should have included that Weapon special effects are based on your stats for this video. For example, AR and SMG special abilities are based on your Firearm and Electronic. LMG are based on having Firearm, Stamina, and Electronics. If players do not meet the stat demand for the weapon abilities then the weapon will not perform the special abilities so players will have to keep in mind what gear stats they need with their weapons.

[@juliancho999]

Hey Great Video ! I have shared it with my friends. Regards from New Zealand

[@lmitchell4023]

good video see you in Newyork people

[@cizzlen07]

So helpful now that the game is out. Great vid straight to the point and easy to understand thanks for sharing!

[@mitcHELLOworld]

this was an awesome video man. very helpful !

[@Sparkanp]

This was done very, very well and clearly. I'm getting into the game a bit late so I wanted to know a bit going in. Thanks!

[@sunhouse76]

Best explanation of all this yet. good lad!!. Cheers

[@wesleywells7374]

Wow. This is the best breakdown i've found so far. Thanks!

[@carmineSTAR508]

The first part about the guns I literally call of duty in a nut shell

[@BradMcPeak1]

Great Video and very helpful. Thanks man!

[@yungeli930]

Great video man! Reall needed this.

[@Qinxo]

Kickass guide!! good work

[@stevenmabee3232]

cant wait till next week!

[@Judy2aT]

This is a great video, so ty. This is my first RPG game, and it is a bit overwhelming to say the least. Could you do a video on the tools for finding your way around? I know that may seem elementary to some folks, but for beginners like me, it's a big deal. ty again.

[@hemperorkush6861]

This was so freaking helpful bro, thank you. I noticed that some of the names for things are different but obviously it's still means the same shit so, again thank you for the lesson boss. And I know my pops thanks you too. 😎🖒 Btw, division 2 comes out in a couple of weeks m are you gonna do one for that? I'm sure it'll have new editions to learn. I'll be keeping an eye out for it as I just subscribed.

[@LukeMcFaddenJUSTLUKE]

Excellent guide, thank you!

[@h.moedima]

Thank you, that was really helpful man! Can you make a video about the crafting system, please?

[@scumfuck713]

Do a guide on surviving in dark zone covering topics like when to attack good areas to look around and high traffic areas

[@sudilos1172]

Thanks answered my question of Armor vs Stam. But now! to figure how to break the game and turn into an armored Juggernaut

[@Stubrok]

Well done video, subbed

[@martyn158]

ARM on gear isn't clear, higher the better I'd have thought.... but sometimes on yellow and the new greens it's lower but the atributes are higher, which is better, the ARM or the others e.g. dps, stamina, electronics etc

[@itskeicoffee]

so much information... my head hurts XD

[@vivalahud777]

Learned a lot thank you

[@Freestylrolla]

Great video man, very informative. Subscribed.

[@samewald9635]

thanks man good video!!

[@stefan3370-za]

Thank you... Great Video

[@hmsapereira]

Good clear explanation, thanks for this!!

[@davidogarey3717]

Thanks mate, really well explained.

[@Naustrawarlock]

Hey ziggy. im following you since the early day of PoE. man have you grown. keep up the good work

[@nnlamb25]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@peteyg284]

Nice guide!!!

[@wesleymedrano7638]

i learned alot thanks

[@hirins]

thanks u!!! finally good vid explaining it in normal language! as u said: if u guys could find 1 thing useful its already success! and i finally got the understanding of dps, because im super casual gamer, but this game does something i felt when mass effect was around, so i cannot thank you enough! see u in dark zoneeee... aaaaaaa!!!

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+hirins Really glad to hear that mate, happy to help!

[@GoblinaYT]

Just started playing this game again, and i realized something. Electronics are op. Im building a no cover tank, and at lvl 14 with the shield, i have 50k health with a ton of damage reduction with no stamina on gear, and i have 100% uptime on the turret, which deals insanly consistent dps

[@banksyayo]

great video really helpful.

[@BielSixx11]

Nice video, dude! Thaks a lot! :D

[@caborama]

Awesome vid, thanks a lot! Gained a sub.

[@cesarvasques3536]

This helped so much

[@tjscoob27]

Thanks for quick reply,, looks like I'm getting this game then cheers bro,,,,

[@29Sephiroth]

hi dude, im new to the division and i was wondering-is it better to sell the non used weapons etc or dismantle them?? thanks

[@SnowyNI]

Some great tips, thank you kindly. :)

[@anyassassinspain8051]

thanks gr8 video

[@johnnylalsangzela7678]

thank you for this guide.. its very good and informative for a new player here in 2021

[@MightyRyan1337]

This helped out a lot, thank you!

[@gogopossum]

Great video, subbed!

[@danecastro4029]

SOLID LEARNED ALOT! THANKS.

[@prestigeworldwide7406]

Really helpful video

[@sentient02970]

Great video, thank you. I'm new to the game and just recently hit level 11. This video shows your character at level 8 yet you already have high end gear. How? Did you already get all that stuff from dark zone? I have yet to dare that. Sorry for the dumb questions. Subscribed!

[@sirken2]

Just a small note the High end AR was not an ACR it was a Scar L

[@spartanmerc7266]

Correct. It was the Caduceus (modeled after a SCAR-L). Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that.

[@xel_0073]

Should I concentrate on character dps or weapon damage?

[@generalismoquabablinotheth5902]

Thanks for helping me understand this in 2021, loving this game👍

[@Kahdir]

Good info 👍🏾

[@geekgirrrl]

Excellent work. I just posted this KZbin url to our Destiny Clan page. :)

[@danielrodriguez545]

Does anyone know what (in the inventory overview screen with your weapons, armor, gear, etc) the glove with a gear behind it is? (Its under the knee pads in the second column) Or what does it include? I can only suspect gear mods like mods for weapons but in this case for gear, although I'm not 100% sure.

[@ahmedpatel408]

thanks bro, just got game for ps4 yesterday

[@muellerd123]

how do map sizes in division affect feasibility of focus on long range sniper builds?

[@Boxdimz]

Best recoil mouse is the G502 Proteus Core you can set up a FPS Dpi stable key (aim/zoom button) you can effectively lower your dpi when you click this button allowing you can have extreme control when you sprey with any gun so good

[@shukenten4191]

+Boxdimz I have a really cheap mouse (Sharkoon Draconia) that has a rocker switch for variable DPI. Comes in real handy for that. Its actually an amazing mouse for the price. Use it over the other expensive mice I have even though its for right handed people, and Im left handed :) Check it out if you're after a solid cheap mouse.

[@nexzer112]

+Boxdimz pretty much every gaming mouse worth anything has this feature.

[@matrim]

+Boxdimz Basically you can use more or less any mouse with configurable settings, Logitech or Mionix both allow you to customize quite freely. I have used the side button to change my DPI as a toggle,, then bind the same key to my scope key InGame, allowing me to automatically lower DPI when I enter scope mode. if you want more configurability you can set a programmable script to it, only swapping DPI if the PDI is higher then the desired and using a simple flag to remove the lowered DPI when exiting zoom

[@Kopipop]

+ZiggyD Gaming Some gun question: Do the guns use hitscan instead of bullet travel? (assuming not hitscan) Do all guns have the same muzzle velocity? (assuming not hitscan) Is there bullet drop? If you reload before you completely empty your magazine, does it reload slightly quicker? For Damage falloff at range, does the game show your minimum damage at max range and what that range is? I thought I noticed Scope Sway for the bolt action rifle with a scope. Was I seeing things? If there is sway, are there ways to reduce it, like gear/stats or holding your breath?

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+Kopipop not sure on the technical level hitscan vs bullety physics but there is no bullet drop, most combat is done at ranges where bullet drop would not be a factor so I don't believe there would have been a point in adding extra processing for the physics. Unsure of reload time differences, I didn't notice anything but I haven't specifically looked. I'll check it in this next beta if I can. There's isn't a displayed minimum damage, I assume it will be zero beyond a certain range. Shooting down a street with a shotgun never really seems to deal any damage whatsoever. I haven't yet seen any mods that affect scope sway, it could be affected through talents we don't have access too yet or it could be just a balancing point for the first person zoom in a 3rd person game.

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+Kopipop Good and interesting questions btw, thanks!

[@Kopipop]

+ZiggyD Gaming Thanks for the reply. I'll be keeping an eye out on this game and how it develops before launch. I'm usually very weary of any form of pre-ordering things. As such, honest and upfront reviews, opinions, and gameplay really helps when looking at a new game. Thanks.

[@P14YCR]

Thanks for the video

[@funkchild75]

Very useful information. Thanks Homey.

[@number4497]

Really useful, and I'm hyped for the game, though FYI you sounded kinda monotone at points, or like you were reciting a speech. Not to hate, I enjoyed the video, and love most of your content, just wanted to mention it

[@ChoppahFace]

+Noah Klein lol thats because he doenst enjoy this game, he's only playing because he's getting paid by ubisoft

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+ChoppahFace I have not been paid by Ubisoft and I would clearly disclose if I had, as I am legally, morally, and bound by my personal ethics to do. You can read my personal code of ethics regarding sponsored content here: ziggyd.tv/ethics/

[@ZiggyDGaming]

+Noah Klein Recorded this video in the last hour or so of the closed beta, so didn't have much time to prep and make it more energetic or fancy - just wanted to be as accurate and informative as possible. I agree the video is a little dry though.

[@number4497]

ZiggyD Gaming Okay. No problem.