In The Division we take a look at the new weapons coming to the game with Update 1.5.
Even those who cannot currently access the PTS themselves have already learned through the Patch Notes for 1.5 that new weapons are on the way. A total of 12 new guns and 4 named weapons are listed.
The YouTuber WOBO is known for his detailed and illustrative weapon analyses in The Division. He has now reviewed all unnamed weapons from 1.5. How powerful are they compared to other weapons? We present the results.
FAMAS – Assault Rifle
With 1.5, the FAMAS assault rifles come into play. They have a rate of fire of 900, a magazine size of 30, and an optimal range of 28. On top of that, they possess a unique talent:
- Uncomplicated: Damage is increased by 15%, but precision and stability mods reduce this bonus.
By the way: If you have precision bonuses on the gear sets, the increased damage of 15% is not diminished. Only through mods.
The rate of fire is high, but the base damage is low. Compared to other assault rifles, the FAMAS performs as follows (white):
Notice: The increase of the line shows how much damage the weapon deals with a full magazine over what time. The horizontal line indicates the reload time.
MG5 – Light Machine Gun
This weapon comes in various variants and was accidentally leaked before Update 1.4. It is a strong gun with a rate of fire of 800, magazine size of 50, and range of 30m.
Compared to other LMGs, the MG5 makes a good impression (white):
As the weapon deals a lot of damage in a short time, it will probably be the new beast in PvP, unless it is nerfed before the release of 1.5.
M700 – Sniper Rifles
This sniper comes as M700 Carbon, M700 Tactical, and Model 700. It is quite similar to the SRS sniper rifles, but the M700 are more powerful, have a higher rate of fire, and can be reloaded much faster – which likely makes the SRS a weapon of the past.
The M700 has a unique talent:
- Elevated: Damage is increased by 10% if you are at least 1.2 meters above your target.
For example, stand on a car to gain the bonus. 1.2 meters is not much. Here’s how the weapon performs in comparison:
93R and Rhino – Two New Pistols
The 93R pistols come with a rate of fire of 1100, magazine size of 20, and range of 16m. Rhino has a rate of fire of 350, 6 rounds in the magazine, and an optimal range of 18 meters.
The 93R shoots in three-round bursts and therefore has relatively low base damage per bullet. Rhino, on the other hand, deals significant damage per bullet:
UMP – Submachine Gun
The UMP SMGs have a rate of fire of 600, a magazine size of 30, and a range of 14 meters. The USC is also part of the UMP SMGs, but it has a magazine size of only 20, with a rate of fire of 650. In most cases, the UMP-45 submachine guns are the better choice.
They come with a unique talent:
- Ambusher: Damage against enemies in cover is 10% higher.
Here you can see the comparison with other submachine guns:
Note: The strengths and weaknesses of these weapons can still change before the release of Update 1.5. We will report on that then.
Below is the video from WOBO:
Here you will find the weapons that have been excellent in PvE since 1.4.
