[Top 5] The Division 2 Best Exotic Assault Rifles and How To Get Them

Updated:

14 Nov 2020

POV: You are playing The Division 2 and you realize you are a primarily AR user so you need an exotic to fill that void.

Well look no further, The Division 2 thought about you and then some.

One of the more exciting features of this game is the prospect of gaining on the many exotics items; weapons or gear.

Part of that excitement comes from realizing the hard-work one has to put into getting some of these exotics and also the idea that the items you will be getting will boost your character to the highest of stats.

Specifically, we will be discussing the exotic ARs, Eagle Bearer, Chameleon, and Big Horn, and which of them are in the top 5.

1. Eagle Bearer

"Some people could use a little… old fashioned."

Eagle Bearer, at this point, is a household name in The Division 2.

Players have had their run with Eagle Bearer, notably since the inclusion of Chameleon and Big Horn, but that doesn't mean that Eagle Bearer is finished.

No, still an exceptional exotic weapon, time and time again, it is crowned an AR front-runner for its incredible power and how it likes to be chased.

Eagle Bearer Stats:

RPM: 750
Magazine: 60 + 1
Optimal Range: Medium
Critical Strike Range: 10-45m
Fire Mode: Full-Auto
Reload Speed: 2.5s

Why Eagle Bearer Is Great:

Eagle’s Strike Talent
- Accuracy increases as you continuously fire, up to +30%.
- Headshot kills grant Tenacity buff for 15s.
- The strength of Tenacity is increased by 1% for body shots and 5% for headshots.
Tenacity Talent
- 40-80% of damage taken is delayed until the buff expires.
- All of the total delayed damage is reduced for each enemy killed while the buff is active, up to 100% with 3 kills.

How To Get Eagle Bearer:

2. Chameleon

You'll certainly blend in with the wallpaper.

Chameleon is a marvelous exotic AR and definitely has the reputation to show for it.

The paint job of the Chameleon is what makes it stand out, with its design seen as unparalleled to other ARs in the game.

The Chameleon has some interesting and useful talents, but do not let me just tell you all about it, you need to get one for yourself.

Chameleon Stats:

RPM: 900
Magazine: 50 + 1
Optimal Range:...
Critical Strike Range:...
Fire Mode: Full-Auto
Reload Speed: 2.4s

Why Chameleon Is Great:

Adaptive Instincts
- Hitting 30 headshots grants +20% critical hit chance and +50% critical hit damage for 45s.
- Hitting 60 body shots grants +80% weapon damage for 45s.
- Hitting 30 leg shots grants +150% reload speed for 45s.

How To Get Chameleon:

3. Big Horn

"The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood…"

With only a 5% drop rate in Legendary Missions and Strongholds, this exotic AR lies in a bit of mystery.

But for those who have been able to get their hands on it, it is unquestionably not a force to be reckoned with.

Big Horn Stats:

RPM: 800
Magazine: 30 + 1
Optimal Range:...
Critical Strike Range:...
Fire Mode:...
Reload Speed: 2.0s

Why Big Horn Is Great:

Big Game Hunter
- When scoped, it switches to semi-automatic fire mode, dealing 450% weapon damage with each shot.
- Headshots grant 2% headshot damage. Stacks up to 50 times. Resets to 0 at full stacks.

How To Get Big Horn:

4. Savage Wolverine

Definitely X-Men worthy.

The Savage Wolverine is a named assault rifle, with great potential. given to players in the initial release of the Warlords of New York expansion.

This assault rifle is rapid and easy to handle.

Savage Wolverine Stats:

RPM: 790
Magazine: 30 + 1
Optimal Range:...
Critical Strike Range:...
Fire Mode: Full-Auto
Reload Speed: 2.2s

Why Savage Wolverine Is Great:

Perfectly Close & Personal
- Killing a target within 10m grants +50% weapon damage for 10s.
The talent allows for the Savage Wolverine to rip it's targets to shreds.

How To Get Savage Wolverine:

5. Burn Out

You won't get "burned" out using this piece.

This named FAMAS 2010 has shown time and time again that it is worth the grind.

Burn Out Stats:

RPM: 900
Magazine: 30 + 1
Optimal Range: 28m
Critical Strike Range: 10-45m
Fire Mode: Automatic
Reload Speed: 2.2s

Why Burn Out Is Great:

Powerhouse assaulter, when Assault Rifle Damage is maxed out.
Famous Burn Out FAMAS 2010 became noticeable for its 40% weapon handling.
While only an AR, one will notice considerable damage to the head with proper headshot damage mods.

How To Get Burn Out: