The Division 2 / Exotic LMG
How to Get Vertigo in Division 2 [2026]
Vertigo is the exotic GR9 light machine gun from Red Moon Rising. Its Startling talent turns every suppression into Disorient plus team-wide damage to targets out of cover, rewarding the hold-the-trigger LMG playstyle. Unofficial fan guide by Raigulus.
Vertigo at a Glance
| Type | Exotic LMG (HK GR9) |
|---|---|
| Talent | Startling |
| Source | Red Moon Rising reward pools |
How to Unlock It
Vertigo drops only from the XB-35 "Phoebe" Marauder world boss during the Red Moon Rising event in the PvE Dark Zone, between September 24 and November 3, 2026. The drop is not guaranteed and Ubisoft has not published a percentage, so expect to repeat the fight. Run a full squad so teammates can trade duplicates. After the event ends on November 3, 2026, Vertigo leaves the event pool and returns to the general exotic pool. See the Red Moon Rising guide for the event window and pool details, and the Dark Zone guide for current PvE Dark Zone rules.
Startling, Explained
Whenever Vertigo suppresses an enemy, that enemy takes Disorient, and you and your allies gain +30% damage to targets out of cover for 15 seconds. The buff refreshes with continued pressure, so sustained fire on grouped enemies keeps the whole squad amplified. Suppression is the trigger, not kills - volume of fire is the build.
Build Tips
Vertigo runs at 750 RPM with a 200-round belt, 35m optimal range and 65% headshot damage, and every attachment comes fixed: +15% crit chance optics, +50 round magazine, +15% reload underbarrel and +10% rate of fire muzzle. The weapon cores are fixed LMG damage and damage to targets out of cover, which stacks directly with the Startling buff. Test suppression pairings in the build planner, and see tested Division 2 builds for full setups.
FAQ
- How do I get Vertigo in Division 2?
- Vertigo drops from Red Moon Rising reward pools during the Y8S3.1 event. Farm the PvE Dark Zone event pools while the event is live, then check the Red Moon Rising guide for the event window.
- How does Startling work on Vertigo?
- Whenever Vertigo suppresses an enemy, that enemy takes Disorient, and you and your allies gain +30% damage to targets out of cover for 15 seconds. Keep pressure on to keep the buff rolling.
- Is Vertigo good?
- Yes for sustained fire. Its 750 RPM, 200-round belt and 65% headshot damage reward holding the trigger, and Startling turns every suppression into team-wide damage. The fixed +15% crit chance optics and +10% rate of fire muzzle come baked in.
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