[Top 5] The Division 2 Best Solo Builds (New!)

Updated: 11 May 2020 5:45 pm
Division 2 solo builds
Five of the best solo builds in The Division 2.
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Many players love to play The Division 2 by themselves but need the right Builds to succeed in solo playing.

These builds cover an array of weapon, skill, and armor type builds that are sure to help those running by themselves, especially if you decide to run to New York.

Here are five of the best solo builds, as of right now. 

1. Shield Solo Build

This shield build features armor that is high in protection from Elites, a perfect build for those who focus more on defense than offense. 

What Shield Solo Build Excels In:

  • Damage to armor
  • Pistol damage
  • Protection from elites

Build Details:

  • Stats:
    • DMG: (Primary) 51.3K
    • Armor: 1.7M
    • Health: 280.5K
  • Weapons: Liberty
  • Armor: Heft Grade A Mask, Pointman vest, Forge holster, Sheridan Kneelers, Ross Hand Protectors, Driver Excursion Pack

Video: THIS DIVISION 2 SHIELD BUILD IS INSANE THE TANK BUILD FOR SOLO OR GROUP PLAY - 13.7 SHIELD HEALTH

 

2. “Baker’s Dozen” Solo Build

This build is a solo build that features the new Baker's Dozen weapon. 

More on the offensive side, this build peaks when it comes to a rifle and overall weapon damage. 

What “Baker’s Dozen” Solo Build Excels In:

  • Rifle damage
  • Weapon damage
  • Critical hit damage

Build Details:

  • Stats:
    • DMG: (Primary) 532.6K
    • Armor: 678.5K
    • Health: 272.0K
  • Weapons: Baker’s Dozen, Carnage, TAC-50 Sniper Rifle
  • Armor: Coyote’s Mask, Body Armor System vest, “Graftham” Thigh Combo holster, Police SW Backpack, Contractor’s Gloves, Urban Warfare Kneepads

Video: THE DIVISION 2 - NEW "BAKER'S DOZEN" BEST SOLO M1A DAMAGE BUILD IN TU8! FARM HEROIC MISSIONS EASY!

 

3. Hardwire Skill Solo Build

The Hardwire gearset is a great gearset for damage, and this build will show you how to implement the set to its highest potential, and what weapons work best to increase weapons damage. 

What Hardwire Skill Solo Build Excels In:

  • Armor regeneration
  • Weapon handling
  • Weapon damage

Build Details:

  • Stats:
    • DMG: 1.8M
    • Armor: 694.3K
    • Health: 273.9K
  • Weapons: P-017 Launcher, Surge, Sweet Dreams
  • Armor: “Rhodeswood” mask, “Serpentine” Array Vest, “Abberton” Dynamo Carrier, “Strines” Stabilizing Pads, Plated Gloves, Duel Holster

Video: The Division 2 | HARD WIRE FTW SKILL BUILD | EASY SETUP BUT INSANE DAMAGE

 

4. Sniper Skill Solo Build

This is a Solo sniper and skill build.

What Sniper Skill Solo Build Excels In:

  • Skill damage
  • Weapon damage
  • Health

Build Details:

  • Stats:
    • DMG: 573.7K
    • Armor: 660K
    • Health: 290.4K
  • Weapons: P-017 Launcher, The Send-Off, Surge, Maxim 9
  • Armor: “Mengu” Face Protection, Percussive Maintence, “Digits” Finger Stabilizer, Duel holster, Murakami Industries vest, Knee savers

Video: The Division 2 | GLASS CANNON SNIPER SKILL BUILD | DCD HEROIC SOLO

 

5. Huge Armor Solo Build

This is a Solo Armor build that has Armor at about 1.3M.

What Huge Armor Solo Build Excels In:

  • Damage to armor
  • Weapon damage 
  • Headshot damage

Build Details:

  • Stats:
    • DMG: (Primary) 399.6K
    • Armor: 1.3M
    • Health: 296.4K
  • Weapons: Classic M1A, Lady Death, KB-JetStream Flamethrower, 
  • Armor: TacLite Plate Carrier, Fox’s Prayer, Forge holster, Big Horn Pack, Deathgrips, Rapid Deployment Mask

Video: The Division 2 | The Best New PVP Build | Huge Armor Huge Damage

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Kasey B.
Emerging from the vault, unscathed from the frostbitten land of the Midwest. She has made it her mission, with the power of her exhilarating mind, to reach the masses about the games she loves.
Gamer Since: 2002
Favorite Genre: FPS
Currently Playing: The Division 2
Top 3 Favorite Games:Fallout 4, Tom Clancys: The Division, Watch Dogs


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The new Baker's Dozen weapon from the new Warlords of New York.Take a moment to finalize your Hard Wired build to be an indestructible forceThis build will have a boost in armor so you won't have to worry about using armor kits so oftenThese builds will help those who are running solo, defeat elite enemies. The new Baker's Dozen weapon from the new Warlords of New York.Raise control point alert levels to get better loot. Test out some of your best skills. Test out your builds in the Dark Zone and see if you can handle it. Have the best shield ready for when you need to add a personal touch to a few NPCs This solo sniper build is perfect for those lone long distance wolves.

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The new Baker's Dozen weapon from the new Warlords of New York.

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