In The Division, update 1.2 introduced the new Incursion “Clear Sky.” We show you how to complete this new mission in hard mode.
The “Clear Sky” Incursion pits agents against the Rikers and takes place at Columbus Circle. The streamer and YouTuber Arekkz Gaming has already successfully completed this incursion and provides you with tips and hints on what to look out for in “Clear Sky.”
How the Incursion “Clear Sky” unfolds
Mechanically, the new incursion differs from the previous “Falcon Lost”: You do not have to survive multiple waves to progress, but instead go through three phases at two different locations.
The path to Columbus Circle
In the first part of “Clear Sky,” your task is to reach Columbus Circle. However, there is a problem: The Rikers have set up a blockade. To break through it, follow these steps:
- Numerous Rikers defend the area. You will initially encounter enemies with a purple health bar. The types of enemies vary: From shotgun fighters to snipers, there is everything. Take them out.
- Over time, elite enemies will appear. After you’ve dealt with them, a foe with an orange diamond above their head will spawn. This enemy carries explosives. Take them out.
- An agent must now pick up the explosives and attach them to the marked blockade. Meanwhile, the other agents clear the enemies out of the way.
- You need a total of two explosive charges to break through the blockade. To get to the second one, you have to continue sending enemies to the afterlife until the guy with the orange diamond spawns.
- Now blow the blockade up completely, kill the remaining enemies, and proceed.
Warning: During this phase, you must avoid mortar fire, similar to “Falcon Lost.”
Columbus Circle – The fight for the fuses
Now you reach the area where the rest of the incursion will take place: Columbus Circle. You can enter it by taking either the left or right entrance. Below is a sketch with important markings:
- First, one player must go to the center and activate the laptop. The other agents of the Division provide cover and distract the enemies.
- Once you press the button on the laptop, two fuses will appear (marked as “Fuse” on the upper map). Your task is to insert these into the two fuse boxes near the laptop.
- Once an agent picks up a fuse, they are heavily restricted in their movement speed. The duty of the other three players is therefore to clear the way for them and protect them by all means. Be aware of numerous enemies and also the mortar fire!
- According to Arekkz, it is a good idea for one person to escort the fuse carrier to heal them in case of emergency. It is not possible to take out all enemies beforehand, as new ones keep appearing.
- Once you’ve managed to insert both fuses, you need to interact with the laptop again. This will disable the helicopter’s defenses. Now the final phase of the incursion begins.
Columbus Circle – The boss fight
Now the boss of this incursion descends from the helicopter. You must take him down. Additional adds will appear.
- The boss is a Riker with a strong shield, accompanied by his “bodyguards.” Here, the tactic is: Shoot everything you have at him.
- Since this final boss is not extremely difficult, Arekkz recommends taking him down first. After that, you can focus on the rest.
- This completes the “hard” incursion.
As a reward for completing the Incursion Clear Sky in The Division on “Hard,” you will receive:
Hard Mode (Boss Drop):
- 1x 204 high-end weapon
- 1x 214 gear set
- 182/204 high-end or 214/240 gear set
Hard Mode (Weekly Reward):
- 1x 204 high-end weapon
- 1x 214 gear set
According to Arekkz, the hard mode of “Clear Sky” is not as difficult as that of “Falcon Lost.” The new incursion can be completed in a relatively short time. Many agents mention in the forums that it takes about 15 minutes.
How the challenge mode of this incursion will look remains to be seen. This will be released a week after the launch of update 1.2.
What is new since the “Conflict” update in The Division? Find out here.
