The Division 2 / Exotic Chest
How to Get Beacon in Division 2 [2026]
Beacon is an exotic chest piece that stacks skill damage with every kill, making it a powerful option for skill-focused DPS agents in The Division 2. Unofficial fan guide by Raigulus.
Beacon at a Glance
| Type | Exotic Chest |
|---|---|
| Talent | Bond |
| Source | Targeted Loot (Chest), Exotic Caches |
How to Unlock It
Beacon drops from any source that can award exotic chest pieces. The most reliable farming method is setting Targeted Loot to Chest and running missions or open-world activities in that zone. Summit floor 100 boss runs and Countdown also provide strong drop opportunities. Additionally, Exotic Caches earned through weekly SHD SHD level projects, season pass rewards, and Descent Nemesis kills can award Beacon randomly.
Bond, Explained
Stay within ten meters of allies and everyone shares crit damage, skill efficiency and armor regen, skills nearby count at half strength. The team chest of the Mutiny season.
Build Tips
Beacon shines on skill DPS builds that can secure frequent kills. The Hive Striker or Seeker Mine cluster variants work well for clearing groups and building stacks quickly. Pair Beacon with the Tech Specialist or Survivalist specialization for additional skill damage bonuses. Hard Wired or Empress International gear sets amplify your skill performance further. For full setups see tested Division 2 builds.
FAQ
- How does Bond work?
- Allies within 10m share +30% crit damage, +15% skill efficiency and +2% armor regen; nearby skills grant half.
- Where does Beacon drop?
- The Mutiny-season chest is in targeted chest loot and exotic caches.
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