The Division 2 / Exotic LMG
How to Get Iron Lung in The Division 2
The Iron Lung is an exotic LMG that heats up as you fire, eventually igniting enemies in a sustained burn that keeps them writhing in flames. Unofficial fan guide by Raigulus.
Iron Lung at a Glance
| Type | Exotic LMG |
|---|---|
| Talent | Ardent |
| Source | Targeted Loot (LMG), Exotic Caches |
How to Unlock It
Iron Lung drops from any activity with LMG targeted loot, including missions, control points, and open world activities. Exotic Caches from weekly SHD projects and season pass rewards are another reliable source. The weapon has a chance to drop from any exotic cache, so completing your weekly projects consistently will eventually yield one.
Ardent, Explained
Sustained fire fills a heat meter worth half the magazine; when it maxes out, your rounds ignite enemies. Stop shooting and the meter bleeds off, reload or swap weapons and it empties completely. So the playstyle is commitment: hold the trigger through the heat-up, never reload mid-fight, and let the burn do the talking against elites and bosses.
Build Tips
Iron Lung thrives in fire-based builds that amplify burn damage. The Firewall specialization provides a direct burn damage bonus and the Immolator chem launcher for spreading fire to additional targets. Equip the Vile mask for an extra damage-over-time layer and the Eclipse Protocol gear set to spread burn effects on kills. For full setups see tested Division 2 builds.
FAQ
- How does the Ardent heat meter work?
- Firing fills a meter worth half the magazine; a full meter ignites enemies. Pausing drains it, and reloading or swapping empties it, so hold the trigger and never reload mid-fight.
- Does Iron Lung work with Firewall specialization?
- Iron Lung synergizes perfectly with the Firewall specialization. The Firewall's burn damage bonus amplifies the Ardent talent's burn ticks, and the flamethrower alt-weapon lets you ignite groups while keeping Iron Lung's burn active on priority targets.
- What is the best way to farm Iron Lung?
- Iron Lung drops from targeted LMG activities and Exotic Caches. Farm missions and strongholds with LMG targeted loot, or complete weekly projects that reward exotic caches. The Capitol Building and Roosevelt Island strongholds are efficient farming locations.
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