In The Division 1.8, we show you how to build a powerful DeadEYE build. This will let you excel in PvP.
DeadEYE is the gear set for the snipers among you. If you enjoy shooting enemies from the background with the sniper, you should take a closer look at this set. In the past, it was possible to create “1 shot, 1 kill” builds, which is no longer possible in 1.8. Nevertheless, it still has its benefits.
Currently, DeadEYE cannot quite compete with the power of Striker sets or Nomad sets, as it only shines in certain situations. You are dependent on a group to keep you alive. Solo agents have a hard time with DeadEYE. Still, this set has outstanding damage potential.
Youtuber MarcoStyle now presents a strong DeadEYE build in the video, which he believes allows you to get the most out of the set and excel particularly in PvP and in groups:
This is how you recreate the DeadEYE build
This build not only relies on firearms – which one could expect from a DeadEYE build – but also on stamina, so you can stay on your feet longer under enemy fire. The risk is therefore somewhat lower, and the “survivability” is higher.
For the build, you need 5 pieces of the secret DeadEYE set. This has been in the game since the first global event:
- 2-set bonus: +40% initial stability
- 3-set bonus: +20% precision rifle critical hit damage
- 4-set bonus: Talent – While zoomed, precision rifles lose the headshot bonus but gain 100% critical hit chance while in cover and 50% critical hit chance outside of cover.
- 5-set bonus: +40% initial stability, +20% precision rifle critical hit damage
With DeadEYE, headshots are not necessary. Instead, you fully rely on critical hits, giving you the entire body of the enemy as a target area. The 3-set bonus and the 5-set bonus increase crit damage, allowing you to benefit more from the talent.
These are the armor pieces:
- Chest Piece: Energized Talent (Allows all healing skills to over heal) with firearms, health points, exotic damage resilience, and ammo capacity
- Mask: Firearms with exotic damage resilience and burn resistance
- Knee Pads: Stamina with health points and three resistances
- Backpack: Firearms with health points and ammo capacity
- Gloves: Firearms with precision rifle damage, SMG damage, and crit damage
- Holster: Health points
For the mods, focus on health points and firearms. You also need mods with crit damage through the pulse.
Overall, you should aim for over 8000 firearms, 5000 stamina, and 3000 electronics:
The weapons of the build
You need a sniper for medium to long distances and an SMG for close range – in case you get overwhelmed by enemies:
- Surplus SVD (Precision Rifle): With Deadly (Critical hit damage is increased), Prepared (Damage increases by 15% at a distance of over 30 meters to the target), and Competent (Weapon damage increases by 10% for 15 seconds after using a skill)
- The House (SMG): With Malevolent (Crit chance is increased when the health bar has more than 2 segments), Receptive (Damage increases by 15% at a distance of under 10 meters to the target), and Card Counter (Half of the magazine deals bonus damage). We present The House with its exotic talent here in more detail.
The House is considered by far the strongest SMG that excels at close distances. The SVD is a fast-firing, accurate sniper rifle that allows you to land secure shots in both PvE and PvP. Focus on crit damage mods – both for The House and the SVD.
The skills of the build
The skills:
- Pulse with Hacker
- First Aid with Adrenaline Injector
The character talents:
- Rescue Medical
- Field Medic
- Steady Hands
- Precision
This way, you obtain a build with which you can deal a lot of damage with your sniper. If the enemies get too close, switch to the submachine gun. Here you rely on crit damage as well as solid survivability.
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