Holy Trinity Striker Damage Build

Contributed by: Apophisdag

The Division 2 Holy Trinity Striker Build – Zealot, Exodus, and Chameleon Synergy

This build is designed for maximum damage output (“straight damage”), utilizing six weapon damage cores (“six reds”) with full crit attributes. Its sustain comes from the “Holy Trinity” synergy — the Zealot Active Modifier, Exodus Gloves, and the Chameleon AR — which keeps the user alive while maximizing DPS. Sustain is further bolstered by the Gunner Specialization and Palisade brand piece, combining for 20% Armor on Kill. For players who prefer more survivability, some red cores can be swapped for blues.

Mask: Striker’s Mask (Gear Set Piece)

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Chance, Crit Damage

Mod Slot: Crit Damage Mod

Purpose: Completes the 4-piece Striker setup, giving access to Striker’s Gamble (stacking weapon damage mechanic).

Synergy: If the EMP explosion causes armor break, it immediately activates Exodus Gloves, refreshing Chameleon buffs.

Chest: Palisade (Brand Chest Piece)

Chest Talent: Obliterate (up to +25 % crit damage as you land crits).

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Chance, Crit Damage

Mod Slot: Crit Damage Mod

Brand Bonus: +10% Armor on Kill

Synergy: When combined with Gunner specialization, this provides 20% Armor on Kill for massive sustain.

Backpack: Striker’s Pack

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Chance, Crit Damage

Talent: Risk Management (raises Striker stack cap from 100 → 200)

Mod Slot: Crit Damage Mod

Gloves: Exodus Gloves (Exotic)

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Chance

Exotic Talent: On armor break, spawns a smoke cloud that removes agent from combat for 3 seconds, heals armor, and refreshes Chameleon stacks.

Holster: Striker’s Holster

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Damage

Kneepads: Striker’s Kneepads

Core Attribute: Weapon Damage

Attributes: Crit Chance

🧩 SET BONUSES & TALENTS ACTIVATED

Striker’s Battlegear (4-piece active):

+15% Weapon Handling

+15% Rate of Fire

Striker’s Gamble: Landing shots grants weapon damage (up to +200% with chest + backpack combo).

Palisade Brand Bonus: +10% Armor on Kill

Zealot Modifier (Outcasts):

High damage + damage reduction stacks on activation.

Kills extend duration.

EMP explosion on stack expiration = burst utility + Exodus synergy.

Exodus Gloves Exotic Talent:

On armor break: Smoke + invulnerability for 3 seconds.

Refreshes all Chameleon exotic buffs.

Chameleon Exotic AR Talent:

Builds three stacks (Crit Chance/Damage, Weapon Damage, Reload Speed).

Stacks last 45s and refresh on re-engage in combat.

Holy Trinity Synergy:

Zealot explosion → armor break → triggers Exodus Gloves → refreshes Chameleon buffs.

Ensures continuous uptime of damage buffs

🎖️ WEAPONS & SPECIALIZATION

Primary Weapon: Chameleon (Exotic AR)

Talent: Adaptive Instincts

Buffs Crit Chance, Crit Damage, Reload Speed, and Weapon Damage after stacking conditions.

Synergizes with Exodus Gloves to stay permanently refreshed.

Secondary Weapon: Player’s choice (flex slot).

Sidearm: Player’s choice (flex slot).

Specialization: Gunner

+10% Armor on Kill (combined with Palisade = 20% AoK).

Bonus RPM and ammo regeneration fit the Striker’s high-RPM playstyle.

🧠 TACTICAL SUMMARY

PvE Focus:

Use Chameleon’s stacks + Striker’s stacks for multiplying weapon damage.

Exodus Gloves ensure survivability and keep Chameleon buffs up at all times.

Zealot provides crowd control with EMP detonation, but also fuels Trinity synergy.

Gunner’s Armor on Kill + Palisade chest = constant sustain, even with 6 reds.

Passive Modifiers Equipped:

Keep Out & Rupert’s Tier: Movement speed + disruption utility.

Stepping Stone: Extra damage on hollow point procs (flex slot).

Core Stats:

6x Red Cores (Weapon Damage focus)

Max Crit Chance & Crit Damage stacking from Chameleon

20% Armor on Kill sustain

Up to +200% Weapon Damage from Striker’s stacks

Guaranteed uptime on buffs via Holy Trinity synergy

Recommended Chest Talent

For maximum DPS: Obliterate (up to +25 % crit damage as you land crits).
For tougher solo/legendary runs: Unbreakable (restores 95 % armor once per fight).
Either can be rolled onto your Palisade chest.

🎯 PLAYSTYLE & STRATEGY

Engage aggressively with Chameleon AR to stack buffs.

Rely on Striker’s RPM scaling for sustained DPS.

Let Zealot + Exodus trigger on armor breaks to reset buffs and grant survivability.

Kill chaining = constant Armor on Kill sustain (20% per target).

Use Banshee Pulse + Reviver Hive for added safety in solo or group play.

🗺️ FARMING TIPS

Striker’s Battlegear: Countdown, Summit targeted loot, and seasonal caches.

Chameleon AR: Exotic caches, named bosses.

Exodus Gloves: Exotic caches / targeted loot.

Zealot Modifier: Earned via Outcasts activity progression.

Palisade Brand Set: Targeted loot in global map.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

Performance will vary based on SHD level, Proficiency ranks, and Expertise upgrades. Your results may differ depending on optimization and mods.

A note from Apophisdag: This build has not been personally field-tested as I no longer have access to an Xbox. It is solid on paper, but we would love to hear your experiences with it! Your support helps us continue to grow and bring you more content like this in the future. As soon as I have access to an Xbox, I will personally test each build and provide updates.