Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Incursions

Conquer The Division 2's Incursions like Paradise Lost. Master mechanics, coordinate with your team, and defeat bosses like The Incinerator and The Twins.

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Incursions

Incursions are The Division 2's premier challenging four-player cooperative activities, designed to test even the most seasoned agents. These missions feature unique mechanics, formidable boss encounters, and offer some of the game's most coveted rewards, including exclusive gear sets and exotic weapons. Success in an Incursion hinges on meticulous team coordination, optimized builds, and a thorough understanding of each encounter.

General Incursion Strategies

  • Team Composition is Key: While specific builds will vary per Incursion, a balanced team generally includes at least one dedicated tank (e.g., Foundry Bulwark, True Patriot), one or two damage dealers (e.g., Striker, Heartbreaker, Hunter's Fury), and a skill-based support/healer (e.g., Future Initiative, Hard Wired).
  • Communication: Voice chat is almost mandatory. Call out enemy positions, skill cooldowns, and critical mechanics.
  • Situational Awareness: Always be aware of your surroundings, enemy flank routes, and environmental hazards.
  • Learn Mechanics: Each Incursion has unique mechanics that must be understood and executed precisely. Failing to do so will often lead to a wipe.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: Don't get discouraged by early failures. Incursions have a steep learning curve.

Incursion: Paradise Lost (Manning National Zoo)

Paradise Lost is the first Incursion introduced to The Division 2, located within the familiar confines of the Manning National Zoo. This Incursion pits agents against the Cleaners, featuring several distinct encounters that demand precise execution.

Recommended Builds for Paradise Lost

  • Tank: Foundry Bulwark 4-piece, Belstone Armory 1-piece, Memento. Skills: Crusader Shield, Artificer Hive. Focus on Hazard Protection and Explosive Resistance.
  • DPS (Red Core): Striker's Battlegear 4-piece, Ceska/Grupo/Fox's Prayer, Coyote's Mask. Weapons: St. Elmo's Engine, Carbine 7/Famas. Skills: Reviver Hive, Striker Drone/Assault Turret.
  • Healer/Support: Future Initiative 4-piece, Alps Summit Armament (Perfect Efficient), Memento/BTSU Datagloves. Skills: Healing Chem Launcher, Reinforcer Chem Launcher/Restorer Hive.

Walkthrough: Paradise Lost

Encounter 1: The Zoo Entrance - Defend the Generators

Your first task is to defend three generators from waves of Cleaners. The primary threat here is the overwhelming number of enemies, including heavily armored units and flamethrower wielders.

  1. Initial Push: As you enter, immediately take cover and focus fire on the initial wave of Cleaners. Prioritize grenadiers and rushers.
  2. Generator Defense: Each generator will be attacked sequentially. A designated player (often the tank) should position themselves to draw aggro and protect the generator.
  3. Flamethrower Tanks: Several heavily armored Cleaners with flamethrowers will appear. These are high-priority targets due to their damage output and ability to suppress. Use explosives or focus fire to break their armor and expose their weak points (fuel tanks on their backs).
  4. Turret Placement: DPS You can strategically place Assault Turrets or Striker Drones to cover choke points and provide sustained damage.
  5. Healing: The healer should constantly monitor team health and deploy healing skills proactively, especially on the tank and any agents caught in flame.
Encounter 2: The Aviary - Secure the Control Room

This section involves clearing a large aviary area and then securing a control room. The challenge here lies in managing multiple enemy spawns from different directions and dealing with environmental hazards.

  1. Clear the Aviary: Advance cautiously, using the environment for cover. Cleaners will spawn from various doors and balconies. Utilize long sightlines to pick off enemies before they get too close.
  2. Control Room Access: Once the aviary is clear, you'll need to interact with a console to open the control room. Be prepared for a small wave of Cleaners to spawn as you do this.
  3. Control Room Defense: Inside the control room, you'll face more Cleaners. The space is tighter, so close-quarters combat builds like Hunter's Fury can shine here. Watch out for enemies attempting to flank through side doors.
Encounter 3: The Bear Exhibit - The Incinerator

This is the first major boss encounter. You'll face a heavily armored Cleaner named "The Incinerator" in the bear exhibit. The arena features a central pit and elevated platforms.

  1. Boss Mechanics: The Incinerator has a large health pool and powerful flamethrower attacks. His primary mechanic involves periodically activating a "burn phase" where the ground ignites in certain areas.
  2. Damage Phase: Focus fire on The Incinerator. His weak points are his fuel tanks, which are exposed on his back. Coordinate with your team to flank him or use skills to force him to turn.
  3. Environmental Hazards: When the ground ignites, move to safe zones immediately. These are typically indicated by areas that remain unlit. The tank can draw aggro to keep the boss in a favorable position for DPS.
  4. Add Management: Smaller Cleaner adds will spawn throughout the fight. Prioritize these to prevent being overwhelmed, especially the grenadiers.
  5. Repeated Cycles: The fight will cycle between damage phases and burn phases until The Incinerator is defeated. Maintain consistent damage and avoid the flames.
Encounter 4: The Aquarium - The Twins (Boss Fight)

The final encounter pits you against two Cleaner bosses, "The Twins," in the aquarium. This fight requires precise coordination and target prioritization.

  1. Boss Mechanics: You will face two bosses simultaneously, each with distinct abilities. One typically wields a flamethrower, and the other a heavy machine gun. The key mechanic is that they must be defeated within a short time frame of each other (approximately 10-15 seconds) or the defeated twin will revive.
  2. Target Prioritization: Designate one twin as the primary target. Both DPS focus on bringing this twin's health down to a critical level (e.g., 5-10%).
  3. Synchronized Kill: Once the first twin is at low health, switch focus to the second twin and bring their health down as well. Then, simultaneously burst down both twins. This often involves calling out "kill now" and unleashing all available damage.
  4. Add Control: Cleaner adds will spawn throughout the fight. The tank should try to manage their aggro, and the DPS quickly eliminate any adds that pose an immediate threat.
  5. Cover and Positioning: The aquarium offers various pieces of cover. Utilize them effectively to avoid incoming fire from both bosses and adds. The healer should be vigilant, as damage can be intense.
  6. Reviver Hive Usage: Due to the high damage output, Reviver Hives are crucial. Communicate when yours is on cooldown.

Upon successfully defeating The Twins, you will complete the Paradise Lost Incursion and earn your rewards, which often include exclusive gear pieces from the new Incursion-specific gear sets and a chance at the exotic weapon, the Ouroboros SMG.