The Division 2 / Exotic Pistol
How to Get Mosquito in The Division 2
Mosquito applies a poison damage-over-time effect with every shot, making it perfect for status effect builds. Unofficial fan guide by Raigulus.
Mosquito at a Glance
| Type | Exotic Pistol |
|---|---|
| Talent | Mosquito Song |
| Source | Targeted Loot (Pistol), Exotic Caches. |
How to Unlock It
Set your targeted loot to Pistols and farm Heroic missions, control points, or bounties. Mosquito drops randomly when targeted loot is active. You can also find it in Exotic Caches from the Seasonal Vendor, Raids, or Incursions. There is no quest required to unlock this weapon.
Mosquito Song, Explained
Shared stacks force enemies to target whoever applied them last, a team-play mind trick in a pistol. No PvP functionality.
Build Tips
Mosquito thrives in status effect and DoT builds. Stack Status Effects attributes on your gear and use talents like Trauma or Wicked to amplify damage. Pair with the Eclipse Protocol gear set for spreading poison to nearby enemies on kill. For full setups see tested Division 2 builds.
FAQ
- How does Mosquito Song work?
- Stacks shared with enemies redirect their targeting to the last applier. It does nothing in PvP modes.
- Where does Mosquito drop?
- It is a Year 5 Season 3 exotic available from targeted pistol loot and exotic caches.
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