Exotic AR
St. Elmo's Engine
Actum Est: Hits apply Shock stacks; at 10 stacks, next magazine is Shock ammo. Targeted Loot (AR), Countdown, Exotic Caches.
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Division 2 All Exotics Guide: Weapons & Armor [2026]
Every Division 2 exotic in one place. 78 total (44 weapons, 34 armor). Each guide covers how to get it, talent breakdown, and build tips. Unofficial fan guides by Raigulus.
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How to Farm Exotics
General pool: Most exotics drop from the general loot pool. Set the correct weapon type or gear slot as Targeted Loot in Countdown, The Summit, or the open world map to increase your odds.
Gear first: Prototype gear vendors and Escalation caches set the base every exotic build starts from. See the Division 2 prototype gear guide before you farm.
Activity-locked: Raid and incursion exotics only drop from their specific activity on a weekly lockout per character. These cannot be target-farmed.
Quest/season-locked: Some exotics come from quest chains or season tracks and are guaranteed rewards rather than random drops.
Assault Rifles
Exotic AR
Capacitor
Capacitance: +5% weapon damage per Skill Tier; shooting builds stacks for +2.5% skill damage each. Complete 5 Summit challenges first.
Exotic AR
Eagle Bearer
Tenacity: Receive 50% damage immediately, rest as bleed over 10s; headshot kills grant damage buff. Dark Hours Raid exclusive.
Exotic AR
Chameleon
Traits: Headshots grant crit chance, body shots grant damage, leg shots grant reload/ammo buff. Targeted Loot (AR).
Exotic AR
The Bighorn
Headsplitter: +30% headshot damage; while aiming, gain 200% headshot damage but lose stability. Legendary Strongholds only.
Exotic AR
Strega
Rage: Kills grant stacking damage buff; taking damage removes stacks. Targeted Loot (AR), Exotic Caches.
Exotic AR
Agitator
Perturb: Holster for 10s to prime; +25% ROF and +30% weapon damage for 20s. Y8S1 Season Pass track.
Exotic AR
Caduceus
Triage: Critical hits heal you and nearby allies. Y8S2 Season Track; Targeted Loot (AR) as of Y8S3.
Submachine Guns
Exotic SMG
Ouroboros
Overflow: Extremely high RPM with magazine overflow mechanic. Paradise Lost Incursion exclusive (1% boss, 10% weekly cache).
Exotic SMG
Underboss
Gangland Hit: Mark enemies for +20% amplified damage; +5% per ally mark. Zodiac Climax Mission guaranteed first Master clear.
Exotic SMG
Lady Death
Breathe Free: Movement builds stacks; at max, next mag deals bonus damage based on distance traveled. Targeted Loot (SMG).
Exotic SMG
Backfire
Payment in Kind: Deals bleed to enemies; killing a bleeding enemy refills the mag. Targeted Loot (SMG), Exotic Caches.
Exotic SMG
The Chatterbox
In Rhythm: Reloading near enemies increases RPM for 10s. Hyena Caches (3 parts) + Blueprint from Bank HQ.
Exotic SMG
Oxpecker
Symbiosis: Healing-related SMG talent. Y6S3 Season Track (Rank 69); Targeted Loot (SMG).
Light Machine Guns
Exotic LMG
Pestilence
Plague of the Outcasts: Deals damage over time; DoT spreads to nearby enemies on death. Targeted Loot (LMG), DZ drops.
Exotic LMG
Bluescreen
Disruptor: Shooting enemies applies marks; activating a skill triggers effects based on marks. Captain Lewis Manhunt reward.
Exotic LMG
Bullet King
Bullet Hell: Never need to reload. Rikers named boss drops; Targeted Loot (LMG).
Exotic LMG
Iron Lung
Heat: Applies burn to enemies through sustained fire. Targeted Loot (LMG), Exotic Caches.
Exotic LMG
Vertigo
Startling: Suppression applies Disorient and +30% team damage to targets out of cover. Red Moon Rising reward pools.
Rifles
Exotic Rifle
The Ravenous
Left-click primes enemies; right-click detonates primed enemies for bonus damage. Iron Horse Raid exclusive.
Exotic Rifle
Diamondback
Gifted: Randomly marks enemies; shots on marked enemies are guaranteed crits. Kenly College Expedition first clear.
Exotic Rifle
Merciless
Binary Trigger: Fires on trigger pull AND release; rounds have chance for explosion. Hyena named boss drops.
Exotic Rifle
Steel & Sons ACR
Confirm and Execute: Body shots add stacks; headshot consumes all for amplified damage. Broken Rain Incursion weekly chest.
Shotguns
Exotic Shotgun
Scorpio
Venomous: Applies escalating status effects (poison, disorient, shock) based on hit stacks. Targeted Loot (Shotgun).
Exotic Shotgun
Sweet Dreams
Sandman: Melee deals massive burst damage with a cooldown. Outcast named boss drops; Targeted Loot (Shotgun).
Exotic Shotgun
Fafnir
Dragon's Breath: 40% chance to apply Burn per shot; weapon damage scales with Status Effect bonus. Y8S3 Season Pass free track.
Marksman Rifles
Exotic MMR
Nemesis
Scope: Charged shot mechanic; longer charge = more damage. Multi-week quest: Tidal Basin + Invaded Strongholds + Grand Washington.
Exotic MMR
Mantis
Dead Eye: Headshot kills reset Decoy cooldown; Decoy grants +50% damage bonus while active. Targeted Loot (MMR).
Exotic MMR
Prima Donna
Out of combat: 10 stacks, +12.5% amplified damage per stack, 1 stack consumed to repair armor. Paradise Lost Incursion.
Pistols
Exotic Pistol
Regulus
Revolver: Headshot kills create a radius explosion. Iron Horse Raid quest chain ("Rats Gnaw Our Bones") + crafting.
Exotic Pistol
Liberty
Headshot kills repair your shield; stacking damage buff. Multi-part quest: Capitol Building, American History Museum, Viewpoint Museum, Space Admin HQ.
Exotic Pistol
Whiplash
Faster Than Reloading: Holster for 5s to prime; swapping reloads Primary and Secondary; +20% ROF and +50% weapon damage. Pentagon Climax Mission.
Armor: Masks
Exotic Mask
Coyote's Mask
Pack Leader: Grants crit buffs to allies based on distance to enemies (close/mid/far). Jefferson Trade Center final boss.
Exotic Mask
Vile
Status effects deal additional damage over time. Targeted Loot (Mask), Exotic Caches.
Exotic Mask
Catharsis
Purgatory: Taking damage builds stacks; at max, grants bonus armor and heals when broken. Requires blueprint first.
Exotic Mask
Investor
Slotted: Bonuses per non-Core Attribute color. Red +10% Crit Damage, Yellow +5% Skill Efficiency, Blue +1% Armor Regen. Y8S1 Season Track.
Armor: Backpacks
Exotic Backpack
Memento
Kill Confirmed: Kills drop trophies; collecting grants bonus armor, weapon damage, and skill efficiency stacks. Targeted Loot (Backpack).
Exotic Backpack
NinjaBike Messenger Bag
Folderol: Acts as a wildcard, counts as 1 piece of every equipped brand/set. Targeted Loot (Backpack).
Exotic Backpack
Acosta's Go-Bag
In the Zone: Skills gain Overcharge when grenaded. Locked faction box drops; Targeted Loot (Backpack).
Exotic Backpack
Sarru
Decoy King: 8-phase moon cycle amplifies damage up to 25%; full-moon Decoy gains Overcharge. Red Moon Rising reward pools.
Armor: Chest Pieces
Exotic Chest
Tardigrade Armor System
Ablative Nano-Plating: When ally's armor breaks, they gain 80% bonus armor for 10s. True Sons named boss drops.
Exotic Chest
Ridgeway's Pride
Creeping Death: Shots on enemies within 15m apply bleed. Summit quest (5 parts on floors 1-100).
Exotic Chest
Iron Will
Resolved: Your next body shot is considered a headshot (1s cooldown PvE, 2s PvP). Requires MMR, Rifle, or Pistol. Y8S3 Season Pass free track.
Armor: Gloves
Exotic Gloves
BTSU Datagloves
Infused: Skill damage bonus; overcharges skills on kill. Black Tusk boss drops.
Exotic Gloves
Loaded for Bear
Afterburn: Hitting enemies applies stacks (max 20); reloading consumes all stacks to deal 2% Weapon Damage per stack. Y8S3 Manhunt Climax.
Armor: Kneepads
Exotic Kneepads
Sawyer's Kneepads
Unbreakable: Cannot be staggered; bonus damage when stationary. Hyena named boss drops.
Exotic Kneepads
NinjaBike Messenger Kneepads
On cover-to-cover move, reload all weapons and gain bonus armor. Targeted Loot (Kneepads).
Exotic Kneepads
Nurse's Kneepads
First Aid Associate: You and allies within 10m gain 40% hazard protection. Y8S2 Season Track; Targeted Loot (Kneepads) as of Y8S3.
Armor: Holsters
Exotic Holster
Dodge City Gunslinger's Holster
Quick Draw: After swapping to pistol, first shot deals massive bonus damage. Exotic quest with Blueprint from Inaya.
Exotic Holster
Waveform
Alternating Current: Cycles bonus damage between Primary and Secondary weapon; skill damage bonus. Targeted Loot (Holster).
Exotic Holster
Imperial Dynasty
Dragonholster: Burns enemies who get close. Cleaner named boss drops; Targeted Loot (Holster).
FAQ
- How many exotics are in Division 2 in 2026?
- As of Y8S3 Red Horizon there are 78 exotics: 44 weapons and 34 armor pieces.
- How do you farm exotics in Division 2?
- Most exotics drop from the general loot pool and can be target-farmed by setting the correct weapon type or gear slot as Targeted Loot in Countdown, The Summit, or the open world map. Raid and incursion exotics are locked to weekly rolls.
- What is the best exotic in Division 2?
- It depends on your build. Popular picks include Coyote's Mask for group crit buffs, Memento for solo play, St. Elmo's Engine for shock utility, and Scorpio for crowd control.
- Can you target-farm raid exotics?
- No. Raid exotics like Eagle Bearer, The Ravenous, Regulus, and Ouroboros only drop from their specific activity on a weekly lockout per character.