This Tom Clancy's The Division 2 tier list ranks every major option by overall effectiveness. Rankings factor in damage output, survivability, versatility, gear requirements, and how well each option scales.
Tier definitions: S = best in class, always a strong pick. A = strong and competitive, minor weaknesses. B = solid but clearly outperformed in most situations. C = viable only for players who enjoy the playstyle.
Characters Rankings
| Tier | Role | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| S | Crit DPS | Peek, crit, reposition, repeat |
| S | Skill Build | Deploy skills, kite, let the drone work |
| A | Tank Healer | Hold the shield, soak fire, repair the team |
| B | Hybrid Survivalist | Trade safety for damage as your gear improves |
| A | Status Effect Build | Apply ailments, control the field, finish |
Detailed Characters Analysis
Crit DPS (S-Tier)
Stack critical hit chance and damage with red cores and a strong AR or rifle. The default damage build that melts enemies on every difficulty.
Best with: All red cores, Coyote's Mask, Fox's Prayer, Obliterate weapon talent. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Crit chance to cap, then crit damage
Skill Build (S-Tier)
Six skill tiers turn your turret and drone into the main weapon. Safe and devastating, ideal for solo heroic clears.
Best with: All yellow cores, Hard Wired set, Capacitor talent. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Skill tier to six, then skill damage
Tank Healer (A-Tier)
Blue cores and the Foundry Bulwark set make you a near-unkillable shield carrier who repairs allies. The backbone of organized groups.
Best with: Foundry Bulwark set, Ballistic Shield, blue cores. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Armor, then repair skills
Hybrid Survivalist (B-Tier)
A balanced mix of damage and survivability for newer players still gathering god-roll gear.
Best with: Mostly red with two blue cores, flexible brands. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Crit chance, then armor
Status Effect Build (A-Tier)
Burn, bleed, and shock enemies with status damage and the right talents, strong against tough armored targets.
Best with: Status effect attributes, Ongoing Directive, hazard protection. See our builds guide for full setup. Stat focus: Status effects, skill tier
Weapons Rankings
| Weapon | Best With | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox | Aggressive crit DPS builds | An exotic SMG that ramps fire rate and magazine size on kills and reloads, a close-range shredder. |
| Eagle Bearer | General-purpose damage builds | A coveted exotic AR with strong all-round stats and a self-heal-on-kill talent, dropped from a raid. |
| Bighorn | Rifle and AR damage builds | An exotic AR that buffs weapon handling and pierces armor, excellent for sustained damage. |
| Lullaby | Close-range control and burst | An exotic shotgun that staggers and confuses on hit, great crowd control up close. |
| Sweet Dreams | Brawler builds that close the gap | An exotic shotgun that grants overhealth on melee, pairing burst damage with survivability. |
Check our weapons guide for in-depth stats and comparisons.
Weapons Analysis
Chatterbox: An exotic SMG that ramps fire rate and magazine size on kills and reloads, a close-range shredder.
Eagle Bearer: A coveted exotic AR with strong all-round stats and a self-heal-on-kill talent, dropped from a raid.
Bighorn: An exotic AR that buffs weapon handling and pierces armor, excellent for sustained damage.
Lullaby: An exotic shotgun that staggers and confuses on hit, great crowd control up close.
Sweet Dreams: An exotic shotgun that grants overhealth on melee, pairing burst damage with survivability.
Meta Analysis
The current meta in Tom Clancy's The Division 2 centers on gear cores and attributes and skill builds. Our combat guide explains these interactions in depth.
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Crit DPS with Chatterbox is the benchmark.
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brand sets and gear sets builds are gaining ground as players find new combinations.
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Tank Healer remains essential for learning hard content. See the boss guide.
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Skill Build is consistently overlooked despite being the most flexible option.
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Bighorn offers excellent performance for its investment level.
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Pure Status Effect Build builds.
Quick Picks by Situation
| Situation | Best Role | Best Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall best | Crit DPS | Chatterbox | Highest consistent performance |
| New player | Skill Build | Eagle Bearer | Most forgiving, teaches mechanics |
| Hard content | Tank Healer | Bighorn | Survivability when you need it |
| Group play | Hybrid Survivalist | Lullaby | Utility and team support |
| Experienced player | Status Effect Build | Sweet Dreams | Unique challenge and high ceiling |
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