The Devastating Power of the Merciless
As a long-time Division agent and content creator, I‘ve tested all the top guns and exotic weapons the game offers. Very few rival the Merciless for sheer explosive dominance. This Hyena masterpiece lives up to its name – lacking any mercy for those caught in its crosshairs.
The key to its strength lies within the unique Binary Trigger talent. Unlike standard rifles that fire one bullet per trigger pull, this exotic beast discharge TWO rounds per pull. Successfully landing both on your target generates a stack, amplifying subsequent damage up to +500% on the 7th stack.
Think that sounds brutal enough? Well, max stacks also detonate a bonus explosion dealing 500% damage in a 7m radius! Ideal for demolition jobs on dense enemy mobs.
| Damage Buff | Radius | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| +10% | – | Per stack (7 max) |
| +500% | 7m | On max stack detonation |
After extensive testing across PvE and PvP, I‘m ready to crown it as the current top DPS rifle thanks to sheer single-target and AoE potential. This guide will cover maximizing the Merciless through specialized builds, talent mechanics, and ideal farming locations to obtain this hydraulic hero.
Mastering the Merciless Talent
Unsurprisingly, excelling with the Merciless revolves around mastering the rhythm of its unique Binary Trigger…
The thrill of the hunt lies in tracking down exotic weapons through random loot drops. Despite its potency, the Merciless lives up to its elusive name. Having grinded all activities extensively, these provide your best odds:
Open World – Hit targeted loot rifle zones in New York and Washington D.C. for chances on completion of public events, convoys, territory controls and more. Challenging difficulty or above ensures a wider loot pool with higher minimum rolls.
The Summit – Scale challenging difficulty all the way to floor 100 with rifle targeted loot for a condensed farm. Directives further boost chances. I‘ve had tremendous Summit success across multiple exotics.
Missions – Prioritize Jefferson Trade Center, Bank Headquarters and other Hyena rifle target missions. Speed runs on heroic provide effecient rolls with a named boss guaranteeing high-ends.
While grindy, having acquired three Merciless drops myself, these tips will surely help overcome the stingy RNG gatekeepers. Now get out there, agent!
