In The Division, the YouTubers from “GUGA.TV” present a tank build that is specialized for the PvP area of the game.
The YouTubers from “GUGA.TV” present a tank build by user TDG_Julesz. He has combined the abilities and items of his agent in such a way that a build has emerged that particularly shines in the Dark Zone. It is promised that this will make it very difficult for your enemies to kill you. Let’s take a look at it.
How to create a “PvP Tank Build” in The Division
This “PvP Tank Build” is designed to allow agents to perform more dominantly in the Dark Zone. The goal is to withstand significantly more damage while also dealing more damage. Especially for those agents who like to go rogue but have often come up short before, it may be worth taking a look at this build.
When you reach Rogue Level 5 in the Dark Zone, a Manhunt operation starts – with you as the target! If you survive this situation, you will reap fine rewards. With the following build, your survival is not guaranteed, but you can improve your chances.
Focus on Stamina and Weapons for this Build
This Dark Zone build is primarily a tank: Therefore, the Stamina attribute plays the most significant role. You want to be able to take a lot of hits before your enemies force you to kneel. More stamina means more health, and more health means you can withstand more before you die. So raise it by all means!
The second attribute that this build relies on is Weapons. You not only want to withstand a lot of damage but also deal decent damage. Weapons are, therefore, the second priority. The Electronics attribute plays a subordinate role; you take what is left over.
Important: High stamina alone does not protect you from aggressive enemies. You must also increase your armor value as much as you can. Armor reduces the damage taken, which is essential for the tank build. The maximum armor value is 65%, so try to get as close to this value as possible.
Select the Following Skills for the “Manhunt Build”
You can equip your agent with two skills and one special skill. The skills can be modified:
- Pulse with the “Tactical Scanner” mod: This increases damage when attacking enemy targets identified by a Pulse. You perceive your enemies earlier and can also deal them more damage. A benefit when going against other Division agents!
- First Aid with the “Adrenaline Shot” mod: In addition to the normal healing effect, it temporarily increases damage for the healed.
- Survival Link: Your damage resistance increases by 80% for 15 seconds. Additionally, movement speed increases. This allows you to either aggressively ambush your enemies or flee from them.
These are the Talents You Should Rely on for the Build in The Division
Once you have unlocked all slots, you can choose four talents. For this build, take the following:
- Adrenaline: Use a medkit when you are not at full health to receive an “overheal.” This temporarily increases your maximum health. If your health is low, this talent could save your life. Remember that medkits should only be used in emergencies.
- Rescue Medical: Use a medkit at low health to increase damage resistance by 40% for 10 seconds. This talent also enhances medkits to ensure your survival. You can carry up to 5 medkits, which means 50 seconds of increased damage resistance. In the Dark Zone, that’s a lot of time. But remember the cooldown of the First Aid kits.
- Field Medic: When you use a medkit, you heal your group members and other allies within 20 meters by 40%. This talent also has the effect of providing yourself with an additional 40% healing.
- On the Move: If you kill an enemy while moving, damage taken is reduced by 30% for 10 seconds. This is especially beneficial when facing multiple agents.
This is the Gear You Need for the “PvP Tank Build” in The Division
The following weapons are recommended for this build:
- The Vector .45 Submachine Gun: We have already extensively introduced the Vector .45 in The Division in this article. This weapon is very popular in the community and serves useful purposes for this build as well.
- The Midas Submachine Gun is an alternative to the Vector: We have already dealt with the Midas in The Division here. Although this weapon has been nerfed by Massive, it still reliably saps your enemies’ health.
- The M1A Series 1 Precision Rifle: This may very well be the best sniper in The Division, which is discussed in this article. A good way to stay alive in the Dark Zone is to kill others before they can inflict damage on you. With the right roll, you can turn this sniper into a “headshot machine.”
Note: Since the user of this build focuses on stamina, not all weapon talents are unlocked. For this build, stamina is simply of greater importance.
For the armor pieces, you should focus on high-end gear that brings the armor value close to the maximum of 65%, which is the highest priority. Furthermore, it is recommended to increase damage and critical hit chance. Also, pay attention to the armor talents. An overview of all armor talents in The Division can be found here.
In the following video from GUGA.TV, you can have all items explained in detail and the entire build thoroughly:
The video also includes gameplay footage; see for yourself how this build performs in practice.
In the comments, opinions about this build are quite unanimous: it is said to be a very good build that is “mega fun” to play with. You survive many situations with it.
What do you think of this tank build that specializes in PvP?
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