How to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2

Modified Jul 26, 2024 05:12 IST

Build to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2 open world. — Build to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2 open world (Image via Ubisoft)

Players are constantly looking for ways to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2. This is because it offers lots of universal bonuses that are permanently active throughout your character's playthrough. This item becomes available at level 40, regardless of whether you own a copy of the Warlords of New York DLC.

Previously, this item, referred to as the SHD watch or Keener's Watch, was only available as a reward for completing the DLC. But as of the Year 6 update, every player has access to this item as soon as they reach level 40. Meaning those who only had a copy of The Division 2 base game, are now eligible to get this item and gain access to all the endgame content.

In this article, we shall look at one build in particular that assists in quickly leveling up your SHD watch in The Division 2 on Heroic difficulty with four or five Directives activated.

Build used to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2

Talents, Specializations, and Skills to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2

The talents that are required to run this Solo Heroic-5 Directives build (Image via Ubisoft)

This is the Hotshot-White Death build which combines the talents Determined and Headhunter to set up a one-shot killing combo based on this synergy. You can use White Death or any other rifle with the Determined talent. Use a Scorpio on the secondary slot if available to get out of tough spots.

The specialization required for Heroic-5 Directives solo run can either be Gunner or Sharpshooter, as both of them have talents to help regenerate ammo alongside the Hotshot proc that ignores ammo consumption. This ensures that even with all five active directives, you have the leeway to miss shots or spend your ammo on robots and other machinery.

The skills that can be equipped on this Hotshot build vary according to player preference. One may use the Reviver Hive, Decoy, Scanner Pulse, Turret, and so on. Note that due to the Cool Skills directive, activating one skill will automatically put the other on cooldown, so manage the skill usage thoughtfully while farming SHD levels.

Gear setup to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2

The Hotshot-White Death build can help you quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2 (Image via Ubisoft)

Mask: (Red Core) Hotshot with Headshot damage/Weapon handling attributes and Headshot damage Mod.
Chest: (Red Core) Chainkiller Walker, Harris with Weapon handling, Headshot damage attributes, and Headshot damage mod. (Perfect Headhunter Talent)
Holster: (Red Core) Hotshot with Headshot damage attributes.
Backpack: (Red Core) Airaldi Holding with Weapon Handling, weapon damage, Headshot damage attributes, and Headshot damage mod. (Bloodsucker/Vigilance Talent)
Gloves: (Red Core) Hotshot with Headshot damage attributes.
Kneepads: (Red Core) Hotshot with Headshot damage attributes.

How the talents work to quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2

By using this build players can quickly level up SHD watch in The Division 2 (Image via Ubisoft)

In this Hotshot-White Death build, kill the first target with a headshot when facing a group of enemies in an open-world activity (Propaganda Broadcast and Hostage rescue recommended). From hereon, the Determined talent on your gun will proc, allowing you to kill the next targets with headshot damage without having to hit their heads.

Three consecutive kills in this manner will proc the Hotshot gear set talent completely. These grant bonus armor and headshot damage, along with a magazine refill. Coupled with that, the Headhunter talent will drastically increase your headshot damage output after getting your third kill, thanks to its proc that scales on the Headshot damage stat.

Ensure you have a minimum of 150% Headshot damage stat in order to fully utilize the Chainkiller vest's Perfect Headhunter Talent. The backpack talent and the backpack itself are flexible, with the most recommended ones being: