The Division 2 / Exotic LMG
How to Get Pestilence in The Division 2
The Pestilence is an exotic LMG that applies a deadly plague debuff to enemies, dealing damage over time and spreading to nearby targets when infected hostiles die. Unofficial fan guide by Raigulus.
Pestilence at a Glance
| Type | Exotic LMG |
|---|---|
| Talent | Plague of the Outcasts |
| Source | Targeted Loot (LMG), Dark Zone drops |
How to Unlock It
Pestilence can drop from any LMG targeted loot activity, making it farmable in missions, strongholds, and open world activities. Dark Zone named bosses and contaminated loot also have a chance to drop it, though you'll need to extract safely. Exotic Caches from weekly projects and the Season Pass are another reliable source if RNG isn't on your side.
Plague of the Outcasts, Explained
When you hit an enemy with Pestilence, they receive the Plague debuff which ticks for weapon damage over 10 seconds. If the debuffed enemy dies, the plague spreads to all nearby enemies within a 15-meter radius, refreshing the duration. This makes Pestilence devastating against clustered NPC groups, as each kill triggers a chain reaction that can wipe entire packs without additional shots.
Build Tips
Pestilence shines in damage-over-time and status effect builds. Pair it with the Eclipse Protocol gear set to amplify the plague spread, or combine it with the Vile mask for an extra DoT layer. Coyote's Mask and Grupo Sombra pieces boost critical hit damage for hybrid setups. The Firewall specialization's burn synergies complement the fire-and-forget playstyle perfectly. For full setups see tested Division 2 builds.
FAQ
- What is the best build for Pestilence in Division 2?
- Pestilence works best in DoT and status effect builds. Pair it with Eclipse Protocol gear set to spread the Plague debuff to nearby enemies, or use it with Coyote's Mask and Grupo Sombra pieces for hybrid DPS and burn damage.
- Does Pestilence work with Firewall specialization?
- Yes, Pestilence pairs exceptionally well with the Firewall specialization. The Firewall's striker drone and burn bonus amplify the damage-over-time effects, and the flamethrower alt-weapon synergizes with the DoT playstyle.
- Can Pestilence drop from the Dark Zone?
- Yes, Pestilence can drop from Dark Zone contaminated loot and named bosses. Running targeted LMG drops in the Dark Zone increases your chances, though PvP risk is a factor.
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