The Division 2 is a tactical looter-shooter RPG that endows players with dozens of different skills. These skills come in the form of tools – military-grade equipment, with each piece having its own use on the battlefield. Players can choose to run any pair of tools from a selection of 33 complex gadgets. Each of these gadgets, with its own function, can aid a team or harass the enemy. When paired with one another, that's where these tools really shine.

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Some skills, due to their versatility, will show up multiple times on this list of useful skill combos. Take note, however, that these possibilities are not the end-all-be-all. These entries can still be modified to fine-tune to the player's unique approaches. With that said, here are some useful skill combos in The Division 2.

Updated on March 13, 2024 by Rhenn Taguiam: With The Division 2 kicking off March 2024 with the midway point of its Season 3 for Year 5, fans can expect a lot of twists and turns. Accompanying Season 3 "Vanguard" were the arrival of the Civic Center and Two Bridges, with the Financial District and Battery Park teased for April. With these maps and the season's new gear poised to bring more changes to the shooter RPG, players may want to figure out which skill combinations may be worthwhile during their current progression. Among suggestions include a staple tanking kit for the Firewall, solutions to deadly robotics, and a solo-compatible toolkit.

26 Striker Ballistic Shield & Reviver Hive

Revive Allies While Burning Opponents

Striker Ballistic Shield and Reviver Hive

Components:

  • Striker Ballistic Shield: Allows the Firewall to use the K8-JetStream Flamethrower while boosting the damage of the user and allies behind them based on enemies in front of the shield
  • Reviver Hive: Releases small drones that can revive nearby downed friendly units

Among Specializations in Division 2, the Firewall is the closest the game has to a viable tank. Armed with the K8-JetStream Flamethrower, the Firewall can set battlefields ablaze if it means debilitating the enemy’s formation, allowing their team to regroup or reposition to take back the advantage. A key skill combo in the Firewall’s arsenal would be the Striker Ballistic Shield & Reviver Hive, specifically tying into the Firewall’s potential to become a sub-support unit.

At its core, the Strike Ballistic Shield’s opening for the Flamethrower easily bolsters the Firewall’s defense to contend with most threats. This allows them to traverse battlefields safely and deploy their Reviver Hive near downed teammates while they provide supportive fire. This build also supports up-close buffs such as Hunter’s Fury and Adrenaline Rush, making this skill combo quite useful for melee-oriented combatants.

25 Oxidizer Chem Launcher & Jammer Pulse

Destroy Bulky Armor And Disable Robots For Faster Missions

Oxidizer Chem Launcher & Jammer Pulse

Components:

  • Oxidizer Chem Launcher: Releases gas that can break Armor of those affected
  • Jammer Pulse: Disrupts target electronics, overloading and disabling them

When players start tackling higher-level plays with better Division 2 weapons, they might find it difficult to contend against the game’s increasing number of heavily-armored foes and robots. Between having to spot their weaknesses and outlasting their durability, the game’s extra layer of challenge can prove difficult for players who don’t know how to bypass these enemies’ weaknesses. This is where the Oxidizer Chem Launcher & Jammer Pulse come in, as this is a skill combo built specifically to destabilize these stronger threats.

Robotics are made easier to deal with once the Jammer Pulse disables hostile electronics and inflicting the Disrupted status. Afterwards, the Oxidizer Chem Launcher should deteriorate Armor worn by opponents, leaving them more vulnerable to the players. With the right timing, players can take down human threats and leave the robot parts for scraps, and encounters can be finished much faster if this build is used with a heavy-firepower team.

24 Shock Trap & Jammer Pulse

Stun Enemies And Bots For Quick Kills

Shock Trap & Jammer Pulse

Components:

  • Shock Trap: Electrocutes and stuns those that step into its immediate radius
  • Jammer Pulse: Disables and overloads hostile electronics

Players who want a stealthier approach to takedowns in Division 2 could also consider Shock Trap & Jammer Pulse, especially in areas with a larger presence of robotics and human hostels. This time around, the Jammer Pulse is in charge of disabling electronics while the Shock Trap stuns human opponents.

When used properly, this build should give players enough time to take down whichever targets they need to eliminate or even have the entire team rush in for the quick kill. Compared to the riskier Oxidier Chem Launcher, the Shock Trap can be deployed in advance - allowing players to take down groups of humans and robots separately and in positions more favorable to them.

23 Reviver Hive & Fixer Drone

Secure Health And Armor In One Trip

Reviver Hive & Fixer Drone

Components:

  • Reviver Hive: Releases micro-drones that can revive nearby friendlies
  • Fixer Drone: A drone that actively repairs Armor when deployed

It’s not always possible for a player to meet teammates to accompany them in difficult Division 2 encounters, which means players need to anticipate being on their own throughout their experience. Since this necessitates creating a heavy-hitting DPS build to sustain solo encounters, the Reviver Hive & Fixer Drone combination can help players secure more survivability regardless of their setup.

At its core, the Fixer Drone ensures players get their Armor repaired consistently during heavy firefights. Likewise, getting into dangerous situations can have the Reviver Hive guarantee the player’s survivability. In sudden team setups, the Fixer Drone and the Reviver Hive can transform solo players into sub-support units, allowing them to contribute to the fight without being stuck in the front with a shotgun or the rear with a rifle.

22 Crusader Shield & Defender Drone

Get To The Frontlines With A Defensive Option

Crusader Shield and Defender Drone

Components:

  • Crusader Shield: A lighter shield that only covers a player’s upper body, although allowing them to use an AR, SMG, and Shotgun.
  • Defender Drone: This Drone lets players deflect bullets that are aimed towards players or targeted friendlies.

Players who want to spice things up in their Division 2 gameplay may want to try a more defensive approach. Instead of equipping the standard Ballistic Shield, a Crusader Shield should give Agents ample room to maintain an aggressive approach in hostile territories while maintaining both speed and defense.

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Since the Crusader Shield can only protect the user’s upper body, the Defender Drone is an ideal partner as it can deflect other bullets coming the player’s way. Even if the Defender Drone deflects upper-body shots, the Crusader Shield can still then tank much of the other damage. This combination can then incentivize riskier plays without the defensive fallout.

21 Striker Drone & Decoy

Lure Enemies In The Open For Quick Kills

Striker Drone and Decoy

Components:

  • Striker Drone: This Drone can be programmed to attack the player’s chosen target or the closest hostile.
  • Decoy: This gadget grabs the attention of enemy units, forcing them to shoot it instead of the player.

It’s one thing to take opponents out by stealth, and another for a player to fool opponents completely in their Division 2 gameplay. The first half of this Skill Combo is the Decoy, which upon deployment will distract enemies and encourage them to focus their attention on the Decoy’s direction.

When enemies reveal themselves, this is the ideal time for players to pick them off. Should enemies slip past the Decoy’s illusion, a Striker Drone prepared in advance should tip players off on the general location of other hostiles to avoid unnecessary flanking.

20 Sniper Turret & Striker Drone

Take Out Enemies From Afar And While They Approach

Sniper Turret and Striker Drone

Components:

  • Sniper Turret: This semi-auto, long-distance Turret fights the same target of the players.
  • Striker Drone: Players can program this Drone to attack the nearest hostile or a target of their choosing.

One of the best approaches a Division Agent could have in any Division 2 mission is absolute offense, especially when they’re almost always alone fighting various unruly Division 2 factions in dystopian Washington DC. Thanks to sophisticated Division tech, Agents have a way of outmaneuvering any number of foes, with the Sniper Turret + Striker Drone allowing players to approach any range of combat, regardless of the situation.

At its core, the Striker Drone is easily a nifty companion in terms of sheer firepower. This mobile Drone can pick off tough Division 2 enemies within range due to relentless shooting, giving players room to focus on other targets. The Sniper Turret is a decent targeting back-up as well, as it also attacks the same target players are aiming at with a slight delay. When timed perfectly, players can have the Sniper aim at a target, have the Striker attack potential backup, with players providing extra firepower only when necessary.

19 Decoy & Artificer Hive

Distract Opponents While Repairing Everyone Else's Gear

Holographic Distraction Decoy & Artificer Hive

Components:

  • Decoy: This gadget deploys a distraction to grab the enemy’s attention, forcing them to destroy this item first instead of attacking players.
  • Artificer Hive: The Hive releases micro-drones that repair other deployed units and improves their performance.

When outnumbered by dangerous foes in Division 2 like the Hyenas, players know that sometimes a diversion is easily the best form of defense. This build capitalizes on the potential of the Holographic Distraction Decoy to provide something of the sort, with this Skill creating a life-like projection of the player to grab the attention of foes. This allows players to move to a safer space while enemies are distracted.

The Artificer Hive emphasizes the specialization of the Agent as an offensive support, especially since this Hive variant exclusive to the Technician repairs and improves the performances of other deployed Skills. When utilized properly, this Technician-heavy build can transform otherwise struggling teams into powerhouses. Combined with the Decoy, players can provide struggling teammates with much-needed Artificer support while the double redirects foes to another direction.

18 Artillery Turret & Striker Drone

Long-Distance Barrage With Heavy Backup

Artillery Turret and Striker Drone

Components:

  • Artillery Turret: When deployed, the Artillery Turret chooses the closest targets within its 360-degree viewing radius.
  • Striker Drone: Players can use this offensive Drone to attack a target of their choosing or the closest hostile.

Sometimes, one of the best approaches a Division Agent can have when outnumbered is through outright chaos in Division 2 gameplay. This build capitalizes on the area-of-effect nature of the Artillery Turret, which makes it a great way of scattering tight groups of opponents, attracting the attention of coordinated foes, or sowing chaos before finishing the enemy squad. This is thanks to the main focus of the Artillery Turret, which allows it to launch explosive ordinances to a location, making it a perfect complement to the Demolitionist Specialization.

The Striker Drone once again proves its place as the perfect complement to the other Skills when it comes to building toolkits. This Drone’s target-based focus-firing can help players finish off reinforcements before they even get to attack the player and/or the Artillery Turret.

17 Cluster Seeker Mines & Striker Drone

Scatter Opponents With A Nearby Strike Drone For Good Measure

Cluster Seeker Mine and Striker Drone

Components:

  • Cluster Seeker Mines: When activated, this Seeker Mine releases clusters of self-propelling explosive charges.
  • Striker Drone: This offensive Drone attacks a designated or the closest target to the player.

Despite the forward-facing nature of Division Agents when outfitted with The Division 2 Skills, this doesn’t mean players can no longer approach things stealthily. Key to this build is the Cluster Seeker Mines, which deploys smaller seeking mines that “selects” stationary targets and explode in contact. Theoretically, this Skill alone serves to scatter clusters of opponents, either killing them off immediately or ruining their routine and leaving them quite open for players to strike a quick attack.

The Striker Drone serves a dual purpose for this particular build. Its target-seeking meta gives players room to strike reinforcements before they even pose a threat, while this can also ensure targets of the Seeker Mines are finished off before they recover.

16 Crusader Shield & Reviver Hive

Heavy-Duty Battlefield Support Combination

Crusader Shield & Reviver Hive

Components:

  • Crusader Shield: This is a light shield that lets players use ARs, Shotguns, and SMGs in exchange for only protecting their upper body.
  • Reviver Hive: This is a Hive that will try to revive allies within a specified radius.

While beginner Agents in Division 2 often have to wield weapons to engage in heated firefights against foes, there are certain builds that transform players into formidable support units. Key to this build is the Crusader Shield, a type of lightweight Shield that protects only the upper body while still allowing players to use quick-firing Assault Rifles for aggressive protection.

Perfect for healing-focused Agents of Division 2 gameplay, the Reviver Hive is a nifty way of guaranteeing survivability in critical situations. Compared to the active-healing Restorer, the Reviver Hive must be manually activated in order to revive a fallen ally. In the hands of a sturdy, defensible Agent, the Reviver Hive is an ace in the hole in crucial engagements.

15 Scanner Pulse & Riot Foam Chem Launcher

Stun Enemies And Retain Knowledge Of Their Location

Scanner Pulse and Riot Foam Chem Launcher

Components:

  • Scanner Pulse: This device highlights hostiles in the player’s HUD.
  • Riot Foam Chem Launcher: This Chem Launcher releases a foam that stuns enemies.

Operatives in any firefight know that staying put is a death sentence, especially when opponents know exactly where they are. Players can transform this fact into an advantage, as stunning enemies in place can help them eliminate them much faster compared to a mobile engagement.

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To do this, Agents under heavy fire can use the Riot Foam Chem Launcher to envelop an area with sticky foam. Enemies in the area are Ensnared for a duration, unable to attack. With the Scanner Pulse, players can see enemies scanned in their HUD so they know precisely where to fire. This Skill combination works well for glass cannon builds, as players can capitalize on weapon damage without risking survivability.

14 Cluster Seeker Mine & Artillery Turret

Set Up Deadly Traps With Automated Machines

Cluster Seeker Mine and Artillery Turret

Components:

  • Cluster Seeker Mine: Activating this Seeker Mine releases self-propelling charges that detonate within their target location.
  • Artillery Turret: When deployed in combat, the Artillery Turret uses its 360-degree field of view to choose the closest targets.

Demolitionists specialize in wreaking as much chaos as possible to disorient enemies. With the right combination of ordinances, a Demolitionist can obliterate swaths of enemy forces alongside heavily-armored Elites. Once a Demolitionist spots a group of enemies, they should get into a defensive position to prepare their loadout.

Firstly, Demolitionists should deploy their exclusive Artillery Turret to force enemies to a certain location. With foes confined to a particular space, players should spam Cluster Seeker Mines that automatically find their targets. The resulting kills should help Demolitionists restock on their Grenade Launcher ammo, allowing them to take on the armor of Elite enemies that might come for backup.

13 Mender Seeker Mine & Reviver Hive

For The Ultimate Healer

Mender Seeker Mine and Reviver Hive

Components:

  • Mender Seeker Mine: This Seeker Mine is tasked to repair a player’s or a friendly’s Armor through released chemicals.
  • Reviver Hive: This Hive will try to revive downed allies within a specified radius.

Survivalists have the tough job of keeping everyone in the fireteam alive – which isn’t easy, considering they always end up under heavy fire. To capitalize on their support potential, Survivalists can rely on the Mender Seeker Mine and Reviver Hive to keep allies in tip-top shape.

If the squad ends up in a firefight, a Survivalist needs to keep an eye on cover as soon as possible. Injured allies should always get a Mender Seeker Mine, while downed allies should get the Reviver Hive. This will force Survivalists to pay more attention to squad health more than enemies, though. To pull this combination successfully, Survivalists need reliable teammates to cover them while they zoom in for the heal.

12 Riot Foam Chem Launcher & Mender Seeker Mine

Debilitate Enemy Movement For Maneuverability

Mender Seeker Mine and Riot Foam Chem Launcher

Components:

  • Riot Foam Chem Launcher: This Chem Launcher releases a canister that stuns enemies in place.
  • Mender Seeker Mine: This Seeker Mine releases chemicals that repair the player’s or a friendly’s Armor.

Just because an Agent is a Survivalist doesn’t mean they should focus on healing. With the right combination of Skills, a Survivalist can control the flow of battle. When under heavy fire, the Survivalist can use the Riot Foam Chem Launcher to Ensnare enemies with sticky foam. This tactic should give allies more than enough time to eliminate foes, retreat for cover, or set up a counter-attack.

For the Survivalist, Ensnaring enemies with the Riot Foam will give them enough time to dish out their Mender Seeker Mines. Since these Seeker Mines automatically find nearby allies to heal, Survivalists can provide the necessary covering fire while they dash and heal one ally after the other.

11 Reinforcer Chem Launcher & Booster Hive

Become A Deadlier Force Of Nature

Reinforcer Chem Launcher and Booster Hive

Components:

  • Reinforcer Chem Launcher: This Chem Launcher releases chemicals that repair the Armor of friendlies in an area.
  • Booster Hive: This Hive sends micro-drones that boost the performance of players and friendlies within a radius.

As the popular adage goes: no risk, no reward. Players who want to capitalize on their damage as much as possible could rely on the combination of the Reinforcer Chem Launcher and the Booster Hive. The buffs they provide should get the team back in tip-top shape, with a bonus boost in firepower useful for that “final push” against enemy forces.

Agents could maximize this combination as Survivalists or Sharpshooters, depending on their preferred weapon specializations. When deployed as a Sharpshooter, players can get a tremendous boost to their reload speed and headshot damage. With the alternate Survivalist, players can dish out more damage with their Assault Rifles.

10 Scanner Pulse & Reviver Hive

Check Nearby Threats For Safe Revives

Division-2-Pulse-Scanner-Reviver-Hive-Skills

Components:

  • Scanner Pulse: This Pulse highlights hostiles in a player’s HUD.
  • Reviver Hive: This Hive will attempt to revive allies within a specified radius on the ground.

The Scanner variant of the Pulse skill works like Eagle Vision in Assassin's Creed. It pulses out and scans the area for enemies, tagging them on the player's HUD. This allows the player to be immediately aware of all nearby threats and plan accordingly.

The Reviver variant of the Hive, on the other hand, revives all downed allies in an area. But what really makes it a useful tool is that it auto-deploys when the player dies, immediately giving them a second chance. Pairing these two together gives the player a huge upper hand in battle since 1) they would know where all nearby enemies are, and 2) they can jump back up from a downed state, allowing for a more aggressive play.

9 Jammer Scanner & Reinforcer Chem Launcher

Distract Enemies With Armor Regen For Good Measure

Division-2-Reinforcer-Chem-Launcher-Jammer-Scanner-Skills

Components:

  • Jammer Pulse: This Pulse is an EMP that temporarily disables enemy gadgets in the area.
  • Reinforcer Chem Launcher: This Chem Launcher releases Armor-repairing chemicals that help the target.

The Jammer variant of the Pulse skill is the scanner variant's evil brother. Instead of scanning for enemies, it pulses outwards and disrupts all comms and electronics in the area. It also destroys those pesky RC car explosives. It's most important feature is that it stuns enemies in a wide radius for a brief moment. This allows the user's team to catch their breath and get the upper hand on the disoriented enemy team.

An effective skill to pair with the Jammer is the Reinforcer variant of the Chem Launcher. This launcher blasts area-of-effect clouds that repair the Armor of both teammates and the user. These clouds stack for exponentially faster Armor regeneration. This skill combo is an effective and versatile build to run whether solo or co-op.

8 Bulwark Shield & Reviver Hive

Get Deep Into The Frontlines For Support

Division-2-Bulwark-Shield-Reviver-Hive-Skills

Components:

  • Bulwark Shield: This full-body shield only allows players to use their Sidearm.
  • Reviver Hive: This Hive will try to revive friendlies within a specific radius.

The Bulwark variation of the shield protects the agent from incoming fire, but limits him to only use his sidearm. What's amazing about the shield is that its stats can be increased not just by skill points, but defense points as well, making it all the more impenetrable. This effectively turns defense into offense as the player can bulldoze like a tank into the heat of battle with just a shield.

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When overwhelmed, outgunned, or caught reloading, the bulwark can be deployed in an instant to momentarily protect the user as he finds cover. The Reviver Hive can be paired with this tool, making it all the more frustrating to fight against a player wielding a shield.

7 Reinforcer Chem Launcher & Reviver Hive

Capitalize On Support Potential With Revives

Division-2-Reinforcer-Chem-Launcher-Reviver-Hive-Skills

Components:

  • Reinforcer Chem Launcher: This Chem Launcher releases a canister that stuns targets in place with sticky foam.
  • Reviver Hive: This Hive will attempt to revive allies within a specific radius.

The previous build allows for a more offensive approach. This build, on the other hand, is less aggressive and more tailored towards a support approach. However, it can also be used offensively given its huge potential for self-sustainability. This build is the best for staying alive since it stacks two regenerative layers of protection on top of each other.

A player wielding the Reinforcer Chem Launcher doesn't die, so easily since he can heal himself with it. Meanwhile, its grenades have a decent cooldown time. If the player still manages to die, the Reviver Hive will bring them back well and kicking. The same sustainability can also be applied to the user's team since these tools also apply to them.