In The Division, the AUG variants of submachine guns have a good reputation among agents. We take a look at what makes the AUG in The Division special.
Currently, agents have several ways to obtain the coveted AUG submachine guns. They do not have to rely on luck this week, as there are two vendors that supply these popular SMGs. The weapon dealer in the Dark Zone sells a high-end blueprint for the AUG A3P Tactic with a gear score of 163. The specialized equipment vendor sells the AUG A3 Para XS in high-end quality at the Base of Operations with a maximum value of 204. Is it worth buying?
What makes the AUG A3 Para XS special in The Division
All AUG variants of submachine guns come with the same base stats. The fire rate is 725 without mods, and the magazine size is 25. Here are the other stats:
At this point, a comparison with other submachine guns in The Division can be fruitful. When talking about SMGs in this MMO shooter, the keyword Vector must come up, a popular SMG variant. Compared to the Vector, the AUG stands out with a higher base damage; however, the fire rate is slightly lower. The Vector has a fire rate of 750. In both weapons, the small magazine size is a disadvantage. Here, the MP5 or Midas in The Division have advantages.
The AUG is a submachine gun that can deal a lot of damage in a short time. However, this power is interrupted by the need to reload frequently. However, one can counteract this with appropriate mods.
If you obtain the AUG through loot or craft it with a blueprint, the talents are random. If you acquire the high-end AUG A3 Para XS from the tech wing of the Base of Operations, you can expect the following fixed talents:
- Brutal: With this weapon, headshot damage increases by 24.5% (Requirement: 2579 firearms).
- Malicious: Critical hit chance increases by 13.5% when at full health (Requirement: 2063 firearms, 2579 stamina).
- Careful: Eliminating a target has a 23.5% chance to refill the magazine.
Additionally, this weapon has a bonus of +22.5% critical hit chance.
What the AUG can do in PvE and PvP in The Division
To utilize the talents of this AUG A3 Para XS from the specialized equipment vendor, a offensive tank build in The Division that is usable in both PvE and PvP is recommended, as it focuses on stamina and firearms. Furthermore, a submachine gun that excels at mowing down enemies at close range fits perfectly with the offensive playstyle of a tank.
What do the agents say about the weapon?
Both in PvP and PvE, the AUG is a “beast”. Agents praise its handling and stability; even without mods, it handles well, and the recoil is manageable. By increasing stability, it hardly pulls up at all. It is quite easy to land multiple, precise headshots with one magazine.
Moreover, the range of this weapon is better than many agents expected. One player claims that the AUG is an assault rifle in the body of a submachine gun, which feels great.
The conclusion of most agents who own an AUG is as follows: It is the best submachine gun in the game, provided you compensate for its magazine size disadvantage with mods. This applies to PvE as well as the Dark Zone. It is hard to find bad reviews about this weapon in the reddit forum.
However, it is often pointed out that it always depends on the random talents with which the AUG comes. Talents that increase headshot and critical hit damage are popular – specifically those that quickly diminish enemy health. The talents that the AUG A3 Para XS from the specialized equipment vendor comes with are therefore not considered a “God-Roll” but rather solid.
If you have not yet enjoyed an AUG and have saved the necessary Phoenix Credits – 814 in total – it may be worth visiting the vendor in the tech wing. Specifically, while this may not be the best SMG in the game, you can successfully run through the post-apocalyptic New York with it.
By the way: The guy who mastered the incursion “Falcon Lost” solo took on this feat with an AUG submachine gun in incursions.
The AUG SMGs are among the top of the best weapons in The Division.
