In The Division, the new SEEKR set is “overpowered.” It is currently being tested on the PTS for 1.6.
Since January 24th, the test servers for Update 1.6 and Last Stand have been live. Numerous PC agents are currently examining the preliminary content – and discovering some issues. Right at the launch of the PTS, there were matchmaking problems that have since been resolved. But the Ubi forum is still overflowing with bug reports and feedback about specific OP items.
A heated discussion has already arisen about a new item on the first day of the PTS: the SEEKR set. According to user reports, it is far too powerful. Why is that?
This is what makes the SEEKR set special
SEEKR, which is displayed as “Seeker” in-game, is the only new gear set being introduced with Update 1.6. And it has a lot to offer. Users are already predicting that SEEKR will define the new meta.
It consists of a total of six individual parts. If you equip multiple pieces, certain bonuses are activated. With four set pieces, the talent is active:
- 2-set bonus: +10% body shot damage
- 3-set bonus: +30% critical hit damage
- 4-set bonus – Talent S.E.E.K.R: After two consecutive body shots, the next shot is guaranteed to be a critical hit. You can switch targets during this.
In the game, the active talent is indicated by a green marking under the grenades. After two body shots, the symbol appears. Once the guaranteed crit shot is fired, it disappears again:
The bonuses are too strong
There are several reasons why users are dissatisfied with SEEKR. One reason is that this set does not require any skill from the player. No precision shots are needed to deal significant damage. Instead, you can wildly shoot at the enemy’s body. You have the entire hit area of the enemy available to deal a lot of damage.
Moreover, the bonuses granted by the set are excessively high. You always have the +10% body shot damage buff. Additionally, the +30% critical hit damage is enormous, considering that thanks to the talent, every third shot is guaranteed to be a crit.
Note: The bonuses are not restricted to a specific weapon type. You can combine it with any weapon.
The new meta has already been established with SEEKR and the Valkyria weapons, as they allow excessive DPS numbers on the PTS. Interesting combinations include Caduceus or Hungry Hog. You can read about the unique talents of all Exotics on the PTS here.
By the way: The Exotics are highlighted in red so that you can easily recognize them in your inventory or as loot drops. The color of exotic items was not known before the PTS.
Ubisoft’s community manager Gabelikes has already commented on this meta in the forum: They are aware of it and will find a solution soon. There is still plenty of time before the launch of 1.6 and Last Stand to balance SEEKR on the PTS.
