September 22nd marked the day that Title Update 11 came through for The Division 2 and we have been introduced to some new things, including a new gear set.
The Summit, a new mode of PVP, is also an exciting new take on the game and we want to make sure you are ready to tackle it.
Brand sets are a staple of The Division games and play an intricate part in The Division 2. You can't properly play the game without brand sets or understanding what they all mean.
Brand sets put on a whole new face when Warlords was released with the introduction of four new brand sets.
Some may be wondering what specific brand sets are for, and which one of them is best.
While it entirely depends on how you're playing your agent, what weapons you're primarily using, and if you're more focused on damage, health/armor, or skill, there are various ways to tell which piece of armor puts you in a better place.
1. Yaahl Gear
Yaahl Gear is perfect for those who are trying to create a build that specializes in hazard protection.
What Makes Yaahl Gear Great:
- Yaahl Gear is great for bumping up weapon damage if you need an extra boost.
- If you're trying to create a skills build, this gear can be extremely useful.
- If you’re trying to go without being found, then having a third piece of Yaahl Gear for PvP will certainly help a player avoid being pulsed.
Yaahl Gear Details:
- +10% Hazard Protection
- +5% Weapon Damage
- +40% Pulse Resistance
Video: The Division 2 - How To Find Yaahl Brand Set Pieces
2. Golan Gear Ltd.
Golan Gear is one of the new brand sets that came out during the release of Warlords of New York.
What Makes Golan Gear Ltd. Great:
- Golan Gear is perfect for builds that are focusing on status effects or armor regeneration.
- It adds onto the total armor of a player’s build.
- The core attribute for Golan Gear is armor.
Golan Gear Ltd. Details:
- +10% Status Effects
- +1% Armor Regeneration
- +5% Total Armor
Video: The Division 2 - GOLAN GEAR **NEW** BRAND SET
3. Providence Defense
Providence Defense is a great brand set that would be best beneficial for PVE builds.
What Makes Providence Defense Great:
- If you’re trying to run a crit build or a dps build, three pieces of Providence will take you a long way.
- Combining Providence Defense and Airhaldi Holdings may be the edge one needs to solidify that peak headshot damage.
- While it can be used for any weapon, marksman rifles will definitely benefit from Providence Defense with +10% headshot damage
Providence Defense Details:
- +10% Headshot Damage
- +10% Critical Hit Chance
- +15% Critical Hit Damage
Video: Division 2: Best DPS Build | 3 Piece Providence Defense | TU10
4. Petrov Defense Group
Petrov Defense Group is a powerful armor set that is mainly for those who are running LMGs, and with LMGs comes instability.
As you add on each piece of Petrov, you will see how this set really helps those who are LMG prone.
What Makes Petrov Defense Group Great:
- This armor would be great for LMG builds and having all three would be ideal. Although, most LMGs have a high magazine so “Ammo Capacity” may not be your most important case.
- If you are only using an LMG for a secondary weapon, then this armor would still work for you as weapon handling could benefit the other weapons you are sporting.
- Despite ammo capacity not truly affecting LMGs in a huge way, this third attribute could in turn help a non-LMG weapon.
Petrov Defense Group Details:
- +10% LMG Damage
- +10% Weapon Handling
- +20% Ammo Capacity
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
5. Airaldi Holdings
If you are making a marksman rifle build, this set will be perfect for such a build.
What Makes Airaldi Holdings Great:
- Very skilled brand set, especially for marksman rifle builds.
- Increases headshot damage percentage.
- Players who are handling the Sharpshooter specialization will always benefit from using Airaldi Holdings wear.
Airaldi Holdings Details:
- +10% Marksman Rifle Damage
- +10% Headshot Damage
- +5% Damage to Armor
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
6. Sokolov Concern
If you are looking for pieces to complete your SMG build or your advanced critical build, then look no further.
What Makes Sokolov Concern Great:
- Similar to Petrov, this armor will truly only benefit those with SMG builds.
- It is also an incredible armor to use for critical builds.
- Sokolov is the perfect armor for those who need more SMG damage, for those running builds with the Vector SBR or Lady Death.
Sokolov Concern Details:
- +10% SMG Damage
- +15% Critical Hit Damage
- +10% Critical Hit Chance
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
7. Fenris Group AB
Fenris Group AB is a great armor set for those who like to run assault rifles.
What Makes Fenris Group AB Great:
- This armor set with just one piece increases assault rifle damage.
- With two pieces, this armor can increase the speed of any primary and secondary weapon.
- With the popular exotic AR Chameleon gaining more traction. And with the Eagle Bearer, a player can utilize this armor set to full use.
Fenris Group AB Details:
- +10% Assault Rifle Damage
- +10% Reload Speed
- +10% Stability
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
8. Ceska Vyroba
Ceska Vyroba is a brand set that was added when Warlords of New York came to The Division 2.
What Makes Ceska Vyroba Great:
- A build that specializes in protection would find this brand set extremely useful.
- 10% Hazard protection against many different effects.
- The health boost provided for players with the ceska vyroba is significant.
Ceska Vyroba Details:
- +10% Critical Hit Chance
- +10% Hazard Protection
- +10% Health
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
9. Grupo Sombra S.A.
This brand set is very interesting, given that many of the attributes can be useful for a wide range of builds.
What Makes Grupo Sombra S.A. Great:
- This brand set makes for an easy pair with other brand sets or having a complete 3 set.
- This armor set can pair very nicely with Airhaldi Holdings, Providence Defense, or China Light.
- Grupo Sombra is a great set for crit builds, explosive bleeds, or marksman rifle builds.
Grupo Sombra S.A Details:
- +15% Critical Hit Damage
- +15% Explosive Damage
- +10% Headshot Damage
Video: The Division 2 - BEST BRAND SETS TO USE IN WARLORDS OF NEW YORK! (NEW SETS & HOW THEY WORK)
10. Walker, Harris, & Co.
Walker, Harris & Co is the type of armor set that you may only need if you’re running mostly 3 or 4 piece gear set.
What Makes Walker, Harris & Co. Great:
- Damage oriented brand set.
- Chest piece has Perfect Headhunter challenge
- After killing an enemy with a headshot, your next weapon hit within 30s deals 150% of that killing blow’s damage in addition to it.
- PVP coordination with the %5/%5/%5 on weapon damage, damage to armor, damage to health.
Walker, Harris & Co. Details:
- +5% Weapon Damage
- +5% Damage to Armor
- +5% Damage to Health
Video: The Division 2 PTS - Walker Harris & Co. Brand Set - (DAMAGE ORIENTED)
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