The Division guide: level fast, survive the Dark Zone and get the best loot
Everything you need to know to survive NYC and become the most feared Agent in the Dark Zone.
The Division guide: how to make money, level fast, survive the Dark Zone
Ubisoft Massive's The Division is a huge hybrid of shooter and role-playing game. It's easy to get into – you just grab a machine gun, get in cover and start taking potshots at the enemies. And just like that, you're sprinting through New York, grabbing loot and teaming up with buddies to survive the bullet-riddled city.
But you don't want to just survive. Beyond the basics of the game there's a lot to understand; leveling up, currency systems, crafting, how the Dark Zone works, gear, perks and more. We're here to break it all down for you.
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The Division: how to level fast and make money
Before you wander into the Dark Zone for multiplayer PvP you're going to need to get your level up and grab the best gear and weapons to give you an advantage. When you're ready, step into the Dark Zone armed with knowledge and an all-powerful shotgun.
12 things we wished we'd known before we started playing
How to level up fast
How to make money
Everything you need to know about the Dark Zone
How to earn Dark Zone credits
The 11 best Perks to unlock first
The Division: best gear, high-end weapons, perks and skills
You're going to need to fill out your character build beyond the basic weapons and clothing, so you'll need to understand the multitude of perks, skills and talents, and what effect they have in the game. Once you get a good grip on things like re-rolling stats, unlocking perks for skills and applying gear mods you're on your way to becoming one of the toughest agents in the field.
Best builds and weapons for groups and solos
Tips for the best solo character build
How to get high end drops more often
How to craft for better gear and weapons
How to re-roll your gear stats
Where to find the best vendors
What are Dark Zone keys and how to get them
All Perks explained
All agent abilities: what's the difference between skills, perks and talents
All Talents explained
The Division: endgame, high-end gear, farming routes, free content and raids
What are you working towards? Below you'll find the best high-end weapons, how to earn credits for them quickly, farming routes through the Dark Zone, and reviews of some of the best weapons and character builds. Aside from the satisfaction of hitting the level 30 cap, there's a lot more to The Division's endgame. You're just getting started…
How to get end game gear
Is the Vector 45 ACP the best SMG?
An in-depth look at the high-end marksman rifle Tenebrae
The best Marksman builds
The best aggressive tank build
The best route to easily farm Division Tech
This is what a max level 30 character build looks like
What are Phoenix Credits, and how do you get them?
How to rank up in the Dark Zone quickly and farm Phoenix Credits
Everything that's changed since the beta
All weapons and missions, end game story and more outed by datamine
This is what happens when you hit the level cap
Free raids and paid DLC: first details
Incursions update 1.1: all the changes, gear sets, new weapons and Falcon Lost guide
Incursions is the first free update for The Division, which drops April 12. It brings big changes to the game, from crafting to credits, high-end weapons to gear sets. And there's a new mission called Falcon Lost. Here's the full briefing:
Falcon Lost Challenge mode guide
How to get high-end SMG Valkyria
How to get all the new Incursions gear sets
Everything you need to know about Incursions update 1.1
Level 31 and level 32 blueprints
1.1 patch notes: Incursions, crafting changes, Assignments teaser, more
How tough is new mission Falcon Lost?
New gear sets and what they mean
Conflict update 1.2 – new gear sets, Clear Sky guide, High Value targets
Conflict is the second free update for The Division and includes another incursion, named clear Sky as well as loot hijacking in the Dark Zone. It also adds solo and co-op High Value Targets, which offer big rewards: high-end gear and weapons, as well as Gear Set items.
How to beat the Clear Sky Incursion on Hard Mode
How High Value Targets work and why you should care
Historian High-End Marksman rifle review
Predator's Mark Gear Set review
Update 1.2 Conflict first details: High Value Targets, Extraction Hijacks, more
New Conflict Gear Sets detailed
How Search & Destroy and High Value Target missions work
Update 1.2 loot changes detailed for Dark Zone, High Value Targets, Incursions and more
Update 1.2: watch the first Conflict gameplay
