If you’re new to Resurgence’s endgame, these three systems are the entire game. Lock them in, and the loop makes sense.
Tier 2 Gear
Resurgence has three gear tiers — Tier 0, Tier 1, and Tier 2. Tier 2 is the endgame ceiling, but it isn’t the only thing that matters: a well-rolled Tier 0 or Tier 1 with a Tier 2 talent on it remains competitive. Over time, the goal is Tier 2 with the right rolls for your class.
Where to get it:
| Source | Reliability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Mission Challenge (Legendary difficulty) | Primary source — highest drop rate | Requires Level 40 · No standard matchmaking · Pre-made group or in-game Group Finder · First 2 weekly mission clears award bonus T2 caches |
| Dark Zone — Heroic Roaming Bosses | Low–Medium | Rare but possible · Higher PvP risk |
| Dark Zone — Heroic Landmarks | Low–Medium | Inconsistent · Better for Chipset farming |
[!WARNING] There is no targeted loot for Tier 2 gear sets. Farm Legendary for volume; the right set bonuses come over time.
Chipsets (Skill Mods)
Chipsets are Resurgence’s version of skill mods. Each skill has three mod slots. Unlike Division 1 or Division 2, Chipsets in Resurgence have set bonuses — so chasing chipset sets is its own meaningful build axis.
How to farm them efficiently:
- Drops are tied to the Dark Zone
- The Dark Zone entrance screen has a “targeted chip set loot” selector — pick the set tied to your spec and play style
- Higher DZ difficulty = better drop quality. Challenging and Heroic bosses and landmarks are where Purple and Yellow chipsets show up
- DZ Vendor at the Base of Operations rotates new chip stock every 24 hours — check it daily
- If you don’t want to risk extraction with a great drop, smuggle it out at any DZ Safe Room (small DZ Credit cost)
OS Protocols
OS Protocols are class-defining talent selections — think of them like specialization passives that anchor an entire build.
The two ways to get them:
| Source | What It Drops | How to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Bounty Main Target | Random Blue / Purple / Yellow OS Protocol | Reveal 3 Lieutenants by completing open-world activities → main target unlocks · Only gameplay source for Yellow OS · Always claim rewards from the Bounty Menu after the kill, not just from the boss body |
| Sealed Caches (in-game store, gacha) | Random OS Protocol from the cache pool | Not recommended for cash purchases — listed gold drop rates are very low. SHD Keys (earned through gameplay, commendations, daily logins) can also open these |
[!TIP] Leveling protocols: Higher tiers are more powerful but harder to level — leveling is done by donating duplicate protocols. A well-leveled Blue or Purple OS easily competes with an under-leveled Gold in the endgame, so don’t despair if you don’t pull a Gold.
Sources [CONFIRMED]:
- RogueGold (YouTube), “Division Resurgence: ENDGAME FARMING GUIDE — Tier 2 Gear, OS Protocols, Chipsets”
- Saiynergy (YouTube), “The Division Resurgence 2026 — Best Tips/Guide For New Players”