The Division 2 has introduced the sixth and final specialization for “Year 1”, bringing a hot option to the endgame. The new specialization Firewall comes with a flamethrower and skills for close combat. Check out what it can do here.
In the loot shooter The Division 2, the end of “Year 1” is approaching. Along with Episode 3, a new specialization will arrive in February.
The 6th specialization is the last of Year 1
What does the new specialization do? The Firewall hands you a flamethrower and is suited for agents who like to work on the front lines. With high damage and a special shield, you can burn enemies out of their shoes at close range.
The specialization plays like a hybrid of tank and damage dealer. You can inflict massive damage in an area with the flamethrower or throw cluster grenades that explode in all directions. At the same time, you receive skills that allow you to survive up close to enemies.
What abilities does the Firewall come with? To strengthen this playstyle, the specialization offers talents that support fire damage and enhance armor regeneration.
- Flamethrower – High damage at close range around 15 meters
- Striker Shield – A variant of the ballistic shield that allows you to use the flamethrower. There’s also likely a buff for everyone standing behind the shield.
- Cluster Grenade – This grenade bursts into several explosive parts and deals damage in a large area.
- Your armor kits regenerate 200% armor and health over 10 seconds. During this time, you can take significant damage.
- The secondary weapon, a small shotgun called Firestarter, makes enemies 50% more susceptible to the “Burning” status.
- One ability increases the duration of the “Burning” status by 50%
- Teammates within a radius of 10 meters receive 10% extra damage
- If you lose all your armor, nearby enemies will catch fire due to the Armor Break.
- You receive an attachment for underbarrel rails with +10% critical hit damage
Flamethrower for Frontline Fights
How is the specialization used? With the flamethrower, you are the melee fighter of the squad and always a few steps closer to the front than your comrades.
If a bigger threat comes too close, it gets a few rounds from the secondary shotgun in the ribs before you start the barbecue with the flamethrower. Your teammates will be protected behind you, and if they support you at the front, there is a 10% bonus damage.
A build for the flamethrower type needs a lot of armor and should be enhanced with other talents to support the fiery character. A good fit is the named assault rifle “Firestarter”, which is also one of the strongest assault rifles in the game.
Episode 3 arrives in February and is free for everyone
When does the Firewall come to the game? The release of Episode 3 / Title Update 7 is scheduled for February 2020, but the exact date has not yet been revealed. All buyers of The Division 2 will receive the content for free.
With the Season Pass, you can play the story content of Episode 3 one week early.
As soon as Episode 3 starts, the new specialization will be available to all players. However, without the “Year 1 Pass“, you will have to complete some small tasks to use the flamethrower.
What other specializations are there? In total, there are then 6 specializations, all filling their gaps and creating an RPG element in the endgame. From level 30, you can choose one, which still needs to be leveled up.
- Precision Shooter with sniper rifle
- Survival Specialist with explosive crossbow bolts
- Destruction Expert with grenade launcher
- Gunner with minigun
- Technician with multi-target rocket launcher
The specializations have a lot of power and support your builds with good stats. The individual weapons bring a bit of variety to the gameplay. Try them all out and check out the skill trees.
Are you looking forward to burning everything in Division 2? What big weapon would you like for a specialization?
