Best build for a solo run in 2020?

[Jnx]

I've been putting off getting started on this one, as I know it's not meant to be played solo, but rather in a team, but since I haven't been able to find anyone to coop with, I figure I might as well give it a whirl on my own.

To that end, I am looking for a solo build that you can comfortably get through the game with. I know it might not be the easiest, but I'm just looking for something that'll see me through the story. I don't really care about the endgame at all.

So does anyone have a link to a guide, or a build, or can share their own builds which have worked for solo. I'd very much appreciate it.

**Edit: I got it with the humble bundle monthly a while back, so I don't own it on steam, but rather on uplay, in case you were wondering why I'm asking when I don't have the game on steam*

[Darklander-X]

What you need is a 4-piece Tactician (Classified) with the Barrett’s Bulletproof Vest and the Inventive Backpack. Everything calibrated for maximum electronics, so that you hit 400k+ skill power, and maximum skill haste. Also, maximum Damage to Elites.

Then buy 5 x electronic gear mods (the purple ones) with Damage to Elites 4%.

Then buy 4 x prototype gear mods with Seeker Mine damage 4%. Search LZ and DZ vendors, they have them almost every week.

Finally, use Seeker Mine and the Turrent as main skills, with the Shrapnel and Chain Reaction talents (very important). The other two can be Demolition Expert and Strike Back.

This is, in my opinion, the strongest PVE build in the game, and you'll be able to even do legendary missions solo, with just a few more teaks and tricks.

I'll be happy to help, free free to add me on steam.

[Jnx]

Please keep in mind I don't have any sort of economy to buy any of that, and I have no real clue what you're talking about, since this'll be my first time through the game.

I'm really just looking for a build, not so much what gear I should eventually get. I mean yeah sure that's nice as bonus info, but not anything that's really achievable at this point for me :)

[Darklander-X]

How far are you in the game? Have you reached wt 5?

[Jnx]

No, I haven't reached any point. I don't really want to start the game, and then make a mistake in my build that'll end up costing me, so I haven't started playing yet.

[Darklander-X]

There is no one perfect build in this game, and it's ok to make mistakes - it's part of the learning curve. I'm playing this game for 3+ years and I'm still fine-tuning my builds, and trying different things...The gear sets are all unique, with many different combinations for different play styles.

This is what's fun about this game. It's not for everybody, but I sure enjoy it.

[Jnx]

I'm sure you're right, but again, I'm looking for a build that'll comfortably get me through the story while staying solo. I'm sure it's doable, as I saw plenty of videos from past versions of the game disclaiming xyz was the best build, but they're horribly outdated it appears, so I'm looking for an updated version that'll work with whatever the current build is.

[Darklander-X]

Then just focus on a skill-build and have electronics as high as possible. Use seeker mine + turret and keep your distance. When you need to engage in combat, have a sniper rifle for long-distance and an SMG for close-distance.

[Karmaterrorᵁᴷ]

If your going through the story leveling up there isnt really a 'build' to go for. You will be swapping gear pieces every mission as you gain levels and get better rewards.

'Builds' are something you do at endgame more than while leveling. Just use the best pieces in your inv as you play through :)

[Jnx]

That's gear though, not build. I get there are endgame builds, but there are surely still superior solo builds for the story, as there used to be throughout the years?

[Karmaterrorᵁᴷ]

Ahh ok. When i hear build i instantly think of each classy set. Yeah i guess the skills you pick count as a build. I think Darklander gave you a good info for the best pve skills.

I take the turret and the med station myself. Med station can pick you up when you go down so its sort of like having a team mate with you.

Sorry i missunderstood what builds ment then :)

[Werde]

https://www.pcgamesn.com/tom-clancys-the-division/the-division-new-player-guide

https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Division/comments/7pmks3/division_guide_new_and_returning_players/

https://guides.gamepressure.com/tomclancysdivision/guide.asp?ID=42841

or you can search on google / youtube for the division builds, guides, weapon talents etc, but is better to start playing the game to help you understand it a bit, then you will know what to ask or search exactly if you need more help. There's too much stuff to explain to someone who didn't even played the first part of the game at least, and you will not be able to understand so easy.

I've found Nomad easier to survive with when I was new to this game and solo-ing. Then Striker, D3... depending on your playstyle...

https://division-builds.com/builds

[Jnx]

The first 2 links are guides on how to play etc. Not looking for that. The 3rd link is pretty outdated, and the last one containing links is just random people uploading a build template with no feedback on whether it's any good in practice. Couldn't really find an updated light zone solo build either that was new. There was one for the dark zone, but that was it.

Thanks all the same though. I guess I'll just have to start it and find out if I'll be able to complete the story mode by winging it.

[Karmaterrorᵁᴷ]

You will be able to complete story without any sort of meta build or anything like that.

From your posts it sounds like you think theres something more to a build than gear and weapons. Theres the 2 abilities you can slot.... but no sort of character progression or anything like that.

Your gear and weapons pretty much are your 'build' its not like an rpg with a skills tree that you keep expanding on. You pick two abilities that you can swap out anytime but thats it. All the stats we manipulate to make us or our 2 abilities perform better reside on the gear and weapons

While you level it will go like this...

Ohhh a nice lvl 5 gear piece il wear this
Does next mission
Damit now im lvl 7
Ohh a nice lvl 7 piece
Does next mission
Damit now im lvl 9...

So while you level its almost impossible to think in terms of a build. Your just using the pieces that best match your lvl and swapping them out every two mins. Only when you hit lvl 30 and that stops can you start to think about keeping stuff

When people show a light zone build or a dark zone build I would assume they are talking about builda for level 30 world tier 5 boss hunting/pvp :)

[JFC4891]

Jinxtah I added you bro, down for some co op if you are. Been wanting to get back into this for awhile now but had no one to play with.

[Jnx]

@Karmaterrorᵁᴷ

Yes I get that. That's how it works with pretty much every game. It seems I wasn't making it clear enough I guess.

I was specifically asking what would be the best to choose build wise, not gear, but actual skills. Here's the skill screen: https://i.imgur.com/dYPaDLG.jpg. Which are most optimal, and what modifications should be taken to make the journey a lot easier for a solo dude.

And what about the best talents for a solo campaign run, and what perks should I take.

I don't mean to be an ass, but I don't think I can make myself any clearer on what I'm looking for than this :)

@JFC4891

Thanks for the offer, but our play times wouldn't be compatible (I'm from europe, and you're from the states), and I want to see if I can't do this thing solo at a casual pace. At least to begin with. I do appreciate the offer of coop though.