Since the April update, the assault rifle Warlord is available in The Division . We take a look at this renowned high-end weapon.
When talking about assault rifles in The Division, the name AK-74 must come up, more specifically, the black market version of this weapon. This assault rifle has been one of the best and most popular weapons in The Division since release. We have prepared what makes the AK-74 – black market version in The Division here.
Now, with the Warlord, another strong assault rifle steps into the spotlight and agents embark on the hunt for it. But can the weapon with the promising name even compete with the AK-74 black market version?
How to get the Warlord in The Division
The Warlord is a high-end assault rifle that has a proper name. All weapons with proper names in The Division can be seen here. You receive the weapon as random boss loot in the raid “Falcon Lost” in Challenge Mode. Since it is not the weekly reward of the raid but rather a drop from the boss, you can repeat the raid as many times as you want to get the Warlord.
There are further reports that the Warlord can also be found in the Dark Zone, from the named boss in DZ06.
What makes the Warlord in The Division special
The Warlord is based on the AK-74, which is known to be one of the better weapons in the game. The recoil is well controllable, and with the right mods, it becomes a strong alternative for the primary slot. It drops with a Gear Score of 204. Here are the base stats of this weapon:
Like every renowned weapon in The Division, the Warlord also comes with fixed talents. These are its perks:
- Capable: When you use a skill, the handling of the weapon is improved for 13.5 seconds (Requires 2579 firearms).
- Ferocious: Damage against elite and named enemies is increased by 14%.
The talent Ferocious requires a very balanced build, as you need a value of 2063 in all attributes to unlock the talent. For many playstyles, this will make it difficult to benefit from this weapon’s advantage.
- Unforgiving: Missing health bars increase your damage: 1 missing bar +10%; 2 missing bars +23.5%. This talent is always active.
Is the Warlord the better AK-74 – black market version?
The Warlord is a solid assault rifle that can become a good weapon with the right mods, similar to the AK. Those who enjoy using the AK will also like roaming the streets of New York with the Warlord. However, the possibly biggest limitation of the Warlord is its fixed talents.
Users on reddit report that an AK-74 – black market version with strong talents, which can be tailored to individual playstyles, is superior to the Warlord. Generally, it is a problem of “named weapons” that they are limited to certain talents. If only they were unique, these weapons would become more interesting. Therefore, many agents currently prefer the AK.
Notably, the Warlord has an eye-catching design: It appears in golden and silver colors. According to Arekkz, the weapon reflects light so strongly that one can hardly recognize the weapon itself, as the picture above shows. A weapon with an equally strong “bling-bling” status, the Valkyria, is also introduced here.
In the following video by Arekkz Gaming, you can experience the Warlord in action:
What do you think of the Warlord? Have you already acquired it?
