‘The Division’ 1.6 Last Stand Guide: Best In Slot Gear & Weapons, Best Builds For PvP & PvE

The Division 1.6 is finally here, so we’ve made a guide to get you started. Want to know the best in slot gear, attachments and example builds for PvP and PvE? Your Last Stand tips are right here.

WHAT’S THE BEST IN SLOT GEAR IN THE DIVISION 1.6?

As far as gear choice is concerned, here’s what we’ve found with a little help from MarcoStyle on YouTube and Rezhyn on reddit. These details were based on the final PTS, but they’re still very effective now.

Chest Major Attributes : Health [DPS and Skill build], Health On Kill [PvP DPS build], Exotic Damage Resilience [DPS, PvP builds], Skill Haste [Skill build]
Chest Minor Attributes : Ammo Capacity
Mask Major Attributes: Critical Chance [DPS build], Skill Power [Skill build]
Mask Minor Attributes : Damage To Elite [PvE], Burn Resistance
Knees Major Attributes : Health [DPS and Skill build]
Knees Minor Abilities : Shock Resistant, Burn Resistant, Damage To Elite [PvE], Disrupt Resistance [PvP]
Backpack Major Attributes : Health [DPS and Skill build]
Backpack Minor Attributes : Burn Resistance
Gloves : Weapon Damage 1 [DPS and Skill build], Critical Chance [DPS build], Critical Damage [DPS build], Skill Haste [Skill build], Weapon Damage 2 [Skill build]
Holster : Critical Chance [DPS build], Skill Haste [Skill build]
Mods : Health [Skill and DPS build], Skill Haste [Skill build]

WHAT’S AN EXAMPLE BUILD FOR PVE IN THE DIVISION 1.6?

We’ve given you the possible setups above, but, in case you don’t want to do the mixing, here is an example to consider that we’ve found to work really well. It starts with at least 4,800 firearms and 225,000 toughness.

Chest : Health, Skill Haste [Major] and Ammo Capacity, Kill XP [Minor]
Mask : Skill Power [Major], Damage To Elites [Minor]
Knees : Health [Major], Damage To Elites [Minor]
Backpack : Health [Major], Burn Resistance [Minor]
Gloves : Weapon Damage, Skill Haste, Enemy Armor Damage
Holster : Critical Chance
Mods : Stamina [Major] Health [Minor]

WHAT’S AN EXAMPLE BUILD FOR PVP IN THE DIVISION 1.6?

You should have at least 4,800 firearms and 300,000 toughness.

Chest : Health, Skill Haste [Major] and Ammo Capacity [Minor]
Mask : Skill Power [Major], Burn Resistance [Minor]
Knees : Health [Major], Burn Resistance [Minor]
Backpack : Skill Haste [Major], Ammo Capacity [Minor]
Gloves : Weapon Damage, Critical Hit Chance, Skill Haste
Holster : Health
Mods : Stamina [Major], Health [Mino Shock Resistant, Burn Resistant, Damage To Elite [PvE], Disrupt Resistance [PvP]

WHAT WEAPONS SHOULD I USE?

• For PvE any assault rifle will do with talents like Responsive, Destructive, Unforgiving, Competent, Ferocious, Predatory, Coolheaded, Skilled and Determined
• Assault rifles are also popular in PvP too. Responsive, Unforgiving and Competent talents are a must for any automatic weapon talents.

WHAT WEAPON ATTACHMENTS SHOULD I USE?

• Scope [Large] : Headshot Damage, Critical Hit Chance, Critical Hit Damage
• Scope [Small] : Critical Hit Damage, Critical Hit Chance, Headshot Damage
• Muzzle [Large] : Headshot Damage, Critical Hit Chance, Critical Hit Damage, Reduced Threat
• Muzzle [Small] : Critical Hit Chance, Headshot Damage, Critical Hit Damage, Reduced Threat
• Grip [Small And Large ]: Critical Hit Damage, Optimum Range/Accuracy, Reload Speed/Stability
• Magazine: Size, Critical Hit Chance, Rate Of Fire

There are obviously lots of ways to suit up whether you want to play PvE or PvP, but this guide is a quick way to know what the top players are using right now. By nerfing some of the most overpowered mainstays The Division 1.6 offers a meta with increased choice. Ergo, the combinations listed above may not work for all players.

The Division 1.6 is live on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Check out the update’s full patch notes here.

Are any of these gear and weapon setups helpful for getting back into The Division? What do you think of 1.6 so far? Tell us in the comments section!