The Ultimate Division 2 Exotic Weapons Guide: Wield Power, Laugh Loud, Dominate Enemies

Welcome, Agents! If you thought your loot grind couldn’t get any crazier, think again. Exotic Weapons in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 aren’t just tools of destruction; they’re pure chaos wrapped in pixels. We’ll break down every Exotic Weapon in this guide, showing you why these bad boys will make you the star of every raid—or the target of every squadmate’s jealousy.

Warning: This guide may cause uncontrollable laughter, smugness, or your squad nicknaming you “Loot Lord.” Read responsibly.

What Are Exotic Weapons?

Exotics in Division 2 are the ultimate flex. These weapons don’t just kill enemies—they obliterate, humiliate, and sometimes even confuse them. Whether it’s the Eagle Bearer turning you into an unstoppable sharpshooter or the Pestilence unleashing a plague of misery, these weapons are the top-tier chaos machines you never knew you needed.

You can read the other guide at KeenGamer, where we discuss all of the Exotic Gears in Division 2, ranging from Sawyer’s Kneepads to Collector.

Year 5, Season 3: New Exotics Are Here!

Year 5 isn’t pulling any punches. The latest season drops a trifecta of terror: Mosquito, Vindicator, and Rugged Gauntlets. Spoiler: your enemies won’t know what hit them—but neither will your friends when you flex these beauties in combat.

The Spiciest Exotic Weapons in Division 2

We’re not here to bore you with stats. We’re here to hype you up and maybe make you laugh as you prep for the grind of your life. Let’s dive into the most absurdly powerful, meme-worthy weapons in the game.

Eagle Bearer: The MVP of Flexes

The Eagle Bearer is the Beyoncé of Division 2 guns. It slays, it flexes, and it’s always on point. With its talents, Eagle’s Strike and Tenacity, you’re not just playing the game; you’re owning it.

• Eagle’s Strike: More accuracy the longer you hold that trigger. Spray, pray, and dominate.

• Tenacity: Take headshots like a champ and laugh at damage for 15 seconds. Pro tip: Kill three enemies during this buff and turn into a walking tank.

How to get it: Complete Operation Dark Hours and pray to RNGesus. 10% drop chance, once per week. Good luck, Agent.

The Ravenous: Chaos in Dual-Barrel Form

This gun doesn’t just shoot; it demands a strategy session. Switch shoulders, detonate primers, and watch your enemies implode.

• Geri and Freki: Fire from one shoulder to load offensive primers, the other to stack defensive ones. Then BOOM—pure destruction.

How to get it: Defeat Colonel Morozova in Operation Iron Horse. 10% drop chance. Bring snacks—it’s a grind.

Regulus: Explosive Drama

Headshot kills trigger a 5-meter explosion. Yes, you read that right. It’s like a tiny nuke in your pocket. Add Regicide, and your enemies will literally regret showing up.

How to get it: Complete Operation Iron Horse and finish some ridiculously complicated projects. Or just cry and farm. Your call.

The Bighorn: Big Gun Energy

Switch between full-auto and scoped insanity. Perfect for when you want versatility with a side of ridiculous headshot damage.

• Big Game Hunter: Scope for 450% weapon damage per shot. Stack headshot buffs like you’re collecting trading cards.

How to get it: Conquer Legendary Strongholds. 5% drop chance from final bosses. Worth every rage quit.

Pestilence: The Plague King

This LMG isn’t just a gun—it’s a disease. Literally. Stack debuffs, spread misery, and laugh maniacally.

• Plague of the Outcasts: Hit enemies, watch them suffer, then transfer that suffering to their friends. Evil genius approved.

How to get it: Farm Black Tusk or Outcasts in the Dark Zone. Or camp LMG-targeted loot zones. 7% drop chance.

Ruthless and Merciless: Explosive Siblings

These rifles don’t just shoot bullets—they fire explosions. The Binary Trigger talent lets you rack up stacks until you unleash an explosive 7-meter blast.

• Binary Trigger: Fire on trigger pull and release. Stack up, hit seven, and kaboom—500% weapon damage.

How to get them:

• Merciless: Drop from Rifle-targeted loot areas or found in Countdown and The Summit missions.

• Ruthless: Purchase the bundle from the in-game store, which includes Ruthless and Lullaby for maximum synergy.

Sweet Dreams and Lullaby: Nap Time for Enemies

Ever wanted a shotgun that smacks enemies so hard they go to sleep permanently? Enter Sweet Dreams and its sibling Lullaby.

• Sandman Talent: Instantly whack non-elite enemies into oblivion. Cooldown? Just 15 seconds of patience.

How to get them:

• Sweet Dreams: Farm any area with Shotgun-targeted loot. Focus on Heroic difficulty for the best drop rates (up to 7%).

• Lullaby: Acquired as part of the in-game store bundle, which also includes Ruthless for seamless coordination.

 

Chatterbox: SMG on Caffeine

This P90 isn’t just fast—it’s furious. Reload near enemies to crank up its fire rate and rain down chaos.

• Incessant Chatter: More enemies = faster fire rate. Kills refill half your magazine. Keep shooting, never stop.

How to get it: You must find three Chatterbox parts before you can unlock the blueprint. These parts are hidden in Hyena faction boxes, which require Hyena keys to open. The parts are located in Downtown East, Federal Triangle, and Judiciary Square. Once you have all three parts, initiate the Bank Headquarters mission and grab the RFID keycard from the old CEO’s office after defeating Rebound. Use the keycard to open the vault grate and craft the Chatterbox at any Crafting Bench. After acquiring it, Chatterbox will also appear in SMG Targeted Loot drops in the open world.

Liberty: The Shield’s Best Friend

The Liberty isn’t just a pistol—it’s your personal cheerleader for shield builds. Stack damage, repair shields, and make your enemies regret crossing you.

• Liberty or Death: Gain weapon damage with every hit. Headshots consume stacks to heal your shield. Talk about multitasking!

How to get it: Collect parts from four True Sons missions (Capitol Building, American History Museum, ViewPoint Museum, and Space Administration HQ). Craft at any bench, but don’t forget to prep a High-End D50 pistol.

Nemesis: The Patient Sniper’s Dream

Charge your shots, line up your aim, and delete enemies with a single pull of the trigger. Nemesis isn’t just a weapon—it’s a lifestyle.

• Electromagnetic Accelerator: Hold. Release. Boom. Goodbye, enemy.

How to get it: Start by acquiring the Adrestia SR-1 from the Tidal Basin mission. Dismantle it to unlock a crafting project. From there, defeat named enemies in Invaded Strongholds (District Union Arena, Capitol Building, and Roosevelt Island) to collect parts. Finally, craft Nemesis at any bench and become a long-range nightmare.

Diamondback: Guaranteed Crits, Baby!

After the Nemesis, the next weapon on this Exotic Weapons list is the Diamondback, an Exotic Rifle variant from the 1886 Rifle, and is a deadly weapon if you can time the Talent right.

Diamondback’s Talent, Agonising Bite, makes the Diamondback randomly mark an enemy every time you shoot the weapon. Hitting that enemy consumes the mark, guaranteeing a critical hit with damage amplified by 20%. After hitting a mark, all shots fired are guaranteed critical hits for 5s. A mark will hit a new random enemy afterward and whenever you reload.

How to obtain: The Diamondback is available within the Hidden SHD Cache room after completing the main three Expedition Mission Nodes in the “Kenly College Expedition.” The Diamondback Exotic Rifle will be a guaranteed reward for your first completion of Kenly College when the Expedition opens.

Chameleon: Adaptive Chaos

This hybrid Assault Rifle/SMG adapts to your playstyle by rewarding precision. Headshots, body shots, leg shots—it’s got you covered.

• Adaptive Instincts: Buff crits, damage, or reload speed based on where you hit.

How to get it: Farm Bounties or target Assault Rifle loot zones during Bounty events for the best chances.

Lady Death: Speed Kills

Sprint, shoot, and turn enemies into Swiss cheese. Lady Death rewards movement with insane damage boosts.

• Breathe Free: Stack damage while moving. Sprint for extra stacks, kill for speed boosts. Fast and furious.

How to get it: Now part of the general loot pool, focus on SMG-targeted loot zones for your best shot.

Bullet King: Infinite Ammo Madness

Never reload. Ever. The Bullet King lives up to its name with infinite ammo and a hailstorm of bullets.

• Bullet Hell: For every 100 bullets that hit an enemy, replenish ammo for you and your allies. Chaos for days.

How to get it: Defeat bosses like Theo Parnell and James Dragov from their missions in Lower Manhattan or farm LMG-targeted loot zones. 7% drop chance.

Mantis: The Stealth Assassin

For Agents who love picking off enemies from a distance, Mantis is your silent killer.

• Hidden in Plain Sight: Amplify headshot damage by 50% when enemies aren’t targeting you. Cooldown resets on Decoy kills.

How to get it: Farm any Marksman Rifle-targeted loot zone or try The Summit or Countdown for increased drop rates on Heroic difficulty.

Backfire: The Risk-Taker’s SMG

Stack damage but beware the sting. The Backfire will shred enemies—and potentially your own health.

• Payment in Kind: Gain critical damage stacks per shot, but reloading triggers bleed damage based on stacks.

How to get it: Farm SMG-targeted loot zones or challenge yourself in Countdown and The Summit. Heroic difficulty yields the best chances.

Capacitor: Skill Buff Galore

For Agents running skill-heavy builds, the Capacitor is your best friend.

• Capacitance: Gain skill damage stacks with every shot. Pair with Skill Tier 6 for optimal chaos.

How to get it: Complete five Summit challenges or farm Assault Rifle-targeted loot zones for repeat drops.

Scorpio: The Status King

The Scorpio is a shotgun with a venomous personality. Apply multiple status effects with every shot and watch your enemies crumble.

• Septic Shock: Hit enemies to stack poison, disorient, and shock effects. At max stacks, enemies take 20% more damage.

How to get it: Farm Shotgun-targeted loot zones or hit up The Summit and Countdown. Heroic difficulty has the best drop rate at 7%.

Dread Edict: Headshot Infinity

This Marksman Rifle rewards precision like no other. Land headshots, gain infinite bullets, and stack up damage bonuses.

• Full Stop: Stack weapon damage and headshot damage bonuses. Reload clears stacks but grants temporary armor.

How to get it: Farm Marksman Rifle-targeted loot zones or challenge The Summit. Higher difficulties yield better results.

Doctor Home: Team Savior

The Doctor Home Rifle supports your team with healing, making it essential for group play.

• Doctor’s Orders: Kill marked enemies to drop 10% armor repair kits for your squad.

How to get it: Farm Rifle-targeted loot zones or run The Summit for increased drop chances.

Bluescreen: Status Effect Mayhem

Trigger waves of status effects on enemies, all from a single LMG.

• Disruptor Rounds: Pulse, disrupt, and disorient enemies with stacked effects. Max stacks affect enemies in a 10-meter radius.

How to get it: Farm LMG-targeted loot zones or hit The Summit on Heroic difficulty for the highest chances.

Busy Little Bee: Sidearm of Fury

This sidearm rewards precision and switching tactics for devastating damage boosts.

• Busy Little Bee: Hit different enemies for stacking damage boosts. Switch weapons to unleash the power.

How to get it: Farm Pistol-targeted loot zones or run Countdown. Heroic mode offers better drop rates.

Sacrum Imperium: Divine Punishment

Mark enemies and debuff their movement speed—or set them ablaze with headshots.

• The Trap: Mark enemies, kill them with headshots, and debuff surrounding enemies with burn or movement penalties.

How to get it: Farm Marksman Rifle-targeted loot zones or The Summit. Heroic drop rate is highest.

St. Elmo’s Engine: Shock Ammo Overload

Unleash Shock Ammo madness with this Assault Rifle that rewards aggressive playstyles.

• Actum Est: Stack shots for Shock Ammo activation. Pair with offensive builds for maximum carnage.

How to get it: Originally a Y5S1 reward. Now available in Assault Rifle-targeted loot zones or The Summit.

Iron Lung: Flaming Fury

Burn enemies alive with this LMG that’s perfect for fiery destruction.

• Ardent: Build heat with sustained fire, then ignite targets when the meter fills.

How to get it: Previously a Y5S2 reward. Now farmable in LMG-targeted loot zones.

Ouroboros: Status Reversal

Turn enemy status effects back on them with this unique SMG.

• Rule Them All: Ammo applies the same status effect afflicting you. Perfect for PvP zones.

How to get it: Drop from Paradise Lost Incursion bosses or weekly rewards. High grind factor.

Mosquito: Boss Taunter

Force bosses to focus on you, letting your team unload damage.

• Mosquito Song: Build stacks to taunt enemies into targeting you. Great for tank builds.

How to get it: Level 90 reward in the current battle pass. Also farmable in Pistol-targeted loot zones.

Vindicator: Precision Rifle

And we have reached the latest Exotic Weapon that is available in Division 2, the Vindicator. This weapon is unique, with similarities with the Mantis regarding its scoping mechanics and how it utilizes the Decoy skill.

Vindicator’s Talent, Ortiz Assault Interface, focuses on maximizing the Exotic Weapon’s nature as a Rifle. While scoped, the weapon will highlight a random body section of each enemy. The weapon deals +40% Weapon Damage to highlighted body sections.

Based on its Talent, this means that Agents who want to run Vindicator with their Offensive Build must play similarly to the Mantis Build, by using Decoy to negate the enemies’ attention to snipe enemies comfortably.

How to get it: Challenge the Descent game mode within Division 2, one of the latest major modes available in the game, where agents must tackle numerous rogue-like rooms and enemies before facing off against the Nemesis, your perfect copy. Alternatively, Vindicator is available through the NSA Station Vendor, located in the Castle Settlement, where it can be purchased using 350 NSA Tech. You can buy as many copies as you want; however, Vindicator remains exclusive to the Descent game mode and the NSA Station Vendor, necessitating completion of the mode to gather sufficient NSA Tech.

 

All Division 2’s Exotic Weapons Stats

Once you understand a glimpse of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons and their incredible powers, from Eagle Bearer which allows you to withstand some damage you take, to Vindicator, which boosts your damage against specific parts of your enemies, it is apparent that these Exotic Weapons are deadly, rewarding, and in some cases, a Best-in-Slot weapon for certain builds.

And so, to accompany this Division 2 Exotic Weapons guide, we will also list down their respective stats, from their Average DPS to Talent Synergies (Which Chest and Backpack pieces work great in tandem with each Exotic Weapon), which we will divide into sub-sections of Assault Rifles, Light Machine Guns (LMGs), Submachine Guns, Rifles, Marksman Rifles, Shotguns, and Pistols.

Exotic Assault Rifles

The first sub-category of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons is the Assault Rifle variants. Generally, the Exotic Assault Rifles are high-powered, high RPM killing machines that can help Agents shred their enemies reliably, as most of them are suitable for Offensive Builds, except for Capacitor, as its usage is more fit for Skill Builds.

Although their optimal range is inferior compared to most Rifles, and some LMGs, the high RPM paired with relatively large magazine sizes makes Assault Rifles the go-to weapons for most occasions, and the Exotics are no different. Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic Assault Rifles’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic LMGs

The next sub-category of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons is the LMG variants. The Exotic LMGs boast great innate Talents that can tear down enemies’ defenses, however, this comes at the expense of slow RPM and low overall DPS.

Still, Bullet King and Bluescreen have spots within the Offensive and Skill Builds landscape, as these two Exotic LMGs have Talents that are convenient for Agents to help them mow down the enemies faster.

Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic LMGs’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic LMGs	Average DPS	Optimal Range	Magazine Size	Rounds Per Minute	Talent Synergies
Pestilence	430k	0 – 35 m	100 + 1 Rounds	550 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)
Bullet King	530k	0 – 40 m	1000 Rounds	850 RPM	Obliterate/Glass Cannon (Chest) + Vigilance/Versatile (Backpack)
Bluescreen	620k	0 – 40 m	100 + 1 Rounds	660 RPM	Overwatch (Chest) + Creeping Death/Calculated (Backpack)
Iron Lung	720k	0 – 30 m	85 + 1 Rounds	800 RPM	Obliterate/Glass Cannon (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)

Exotic Submachine Guns

The next sub-category of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons is the Sub Machinegun variants. The Exotic SMGs boast Talents that are usually tied with agility and or give-and-take situations, which makes the Exotic SMGs relatively risky to use if you aren’t careful.

Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic SMGs’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic SMGs	Average DPS	Optimal Range	Magazine Size	Rounds Per Minute	Talent Synergies
The Chatterbox	500k	0 – 15 m	60 + 1 Rounds	700 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)
Lady Death	620k	0 – 16 m	32 Rounds	900 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance/Companion (Backpack)
Backfire	750k	0 – 22 m	55 + 1 Rounds	850 RPM	Obliterate/Intimidate (Chest) + Bloodsucker/Adrenaline Rush (Backpack)
Ouroboros	1,000k	0 – 15 m	50 + 1 Rounds	1,485 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)

Exotic Rifles

The next sub-category of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons is the Rifle variants. Perhaps, this Exotic Weapons sub-category holds some of the weaker weapons within the game, as their Talents are outshined by Named Weapons like Baker’s Dozen, among others.

However, the Exotic Rifles fulfill a certain niche in the evergrowing landscape that is Division 2‘s builds, whether it is for Offensive Build (The Ravenous) or Skill Healer Build (Doctor Home), you can use them to further improve upon your builds as these weapons provide great bonuses for the Agents.

Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic Rifles’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic Marksman Rifles

The next sub-category of Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons is the Marksman Rifle variants. Boasting high damage, especially Headshot Damage, these weapons can kill most enemies in one shot.

For example, Nemesis is widely used in many MMR-centered Builds by using Aces & Eights Gearset with the Headhunter Chest, where Agents with steady hands can pick off the enemies one by one from afar. These Exotic Marksman Rifles are deadly but require precise shots for maximum DPS output.

Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic Marksman Rifles’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic Shotguns & Pistols

The last sub-categories for Division 2‘s Exotic Weapons are the Exotic Shotguns and Exotic Pistols. The reason why these two are combined is due to the lacking amount of Exotic Shotguns in the game, as there are only two of them so far: Scorpio and Sweet Dreams/Lullaby.

Although lacking in numbers, Scorpio and Sweet Dreams are highly powerful and useful, with the Scorpio oftentimes becoming the Best-in-Slot weapon for Crowd Control Build, while Sweet Dreams allows Agents who equip it to immediately kill a non-Elite enemy every 15 seconds, which to this day, no weapon can surpass it in terms of pure ability alone.

Meanwhile, the Exotic Pistols in Division 2 are also powerful in their league, as sidearms are crucial for Tanker Builds. It’s almost a certain thing that every Tanker Agent equips the Liberty pistol, as its Talent is indispensable for them to maintain their shield’s strength over time. As for the Regulus, if paired with Dodge City’s Gunslinger Holder, then you’d be in for a headshot spree… in an ‘explosive’ manner.

Below, we have listed all current Division 2‘s Exotic Shotguns and Pistols’ stats, helping you understand these weapons better:

Exotic Shotguns & Pistols	Average DPS	Optimal Range	Magazine Size	Rounds Per Minute	Talent Synergies
Sweet Dreams/Lullaby	754k	0 – 10 m	8 Rounds	70 RPM	Unbreakable (Chest) + Vigilance/Adrenaline Rush (Backpack)
Scorpio	977k	0 – 15 m	7 Rounds	130 RPM	Toxic Delivery (Vile) + Opportunistic (Backpack)
Liberty	587k	0 – 16 m	8 + 1 Rounds	150 RPM	Ablasive Nano-Plating (Tardigrade Armor System) + Protector (Backpack)
Regulus	752k	0 – 17 m	6 Rounds	160 RPM	Headhunter (Chest) + Quick Draw (Dodge City Gunslinger’s Holster)
Busy Little Bee	532k	0 – 14 m	30 + 1 Rounds	400 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)
Mosquito	520k	0 – 14 m	15 + 1 Rounds	350 RPM	Obliterate (Chest) + Vigilance (Backpack)