In The Division, items and mods provide various bonuses. However, these are not explained in detail. How does “exotic damage” affect your gameplay?
During the last State of the Game, the developers of The Division discussed the effect of a specific bonus: exotic damage. This is not explained by the game itself, which is why many agents wonder what this special type of damage even does and whether it’s worth altering.
This is the influence of exotic damage in The Division
According to the developers, exotic damage refers to any damage in the game that is not dealt by weapons or melee attacks. This includes damage from fire, bleeding, explosions, and other types of damage that fall under this category.
The flamethrower of a Cleaner causes as much exotic damage as the grenades in The Division. A high resistance to this damage helps in various situations.
How can I influence exotic damage?
You will encounter exotic damage when you want to modify your items. Some mods indicate that they change this type of damage. Keep an eye out for them.
Additionally, at the Improvement Station in the operations base, there is a chance that you can modify this special damage on your gear. You can find out how the Improvement Station works in The Division here.
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