The Division 2 Perks List

by enricofairme · Published March 11, 2019 11:09 PM · Updated March 13, 2025 3:00 PM

Here are the perks in The Division 2.

In The Division 2, perks are passive abilities that can significantly enhance your gameplay. From increasing your inventory capacity to improving restocks, these perks complement your skills and help tailor your agent’s abilities to suit your playstyle. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the available perks, how to unlock them, and which ones can give you the most advantage.

How to Unlock and Upgrade Perks in The Division 2

To unlock and upgrade perks in The Division 2, you need to collect SHD (Specialization) Points. SHD Points can be obtained through various means such as exploring the open world or completing specific tasks and missions. Once you have enough SHD Points, you can unlock new perks or level them up for even greater benefits.

Complete List of Perks in The Division 2

Here are the 16 perks available in The Division 2, including their tiers and benefits:

1. Weapon Slot

Unlock: Allows you to carry a second primary weapon, expanding your tactical options.

2. Restock Perks

Restock 1: Armor Kits: When entering a safe space, all Armor Kits are refilled.
Restock 2: Grenades: When entering a safe space, all Grenades are refilled.

3. Field Proficiency Cache (Level 30)

Benefit: Grants a 50% chance for a bonus item to drop when opening a Field Proficiency Cache.

4. Armor Kit Capacity (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases the maximum number of Armor Kits you can carry, up to a total of 6.

5. Grenade Capacity (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases the number of grenades you can carry by 1 per perk tier.

6. Inventory Capacity (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases your inventory slots by 10, 20, and 30 for each tier.

7. Stash Storage (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases your stash storage capacity by 20, 30, and 50 slots for each tier.

8. Headshot Accolade

Benefit: Grants an XP bonus for each headshot kill.

9. Multi-Kill Accolade

Benefit: Awards an XP bonus for killing multiple enemies at the same time.

10. Weakpoints Accolade

Benefit: Provides an XP bonus for kills triggered by destroying enemy weak points.

11. Tactical Kill Accolade

Benefit: Awards an XP bonus for kills triggered by destroying environmental objects.

12. Survivor

Benefit: Earn increasing XP bonuses the longer you survive without dying, whether solo or in a group.

13. Detection Perks

Detection 1: Donating resources to control points enhances loot container detection in a 20m radius, for 10m.
Detection 2: Donating resources to control points enhances hostile detection in a 20m radius, for 10m.

14. Crafting Materials Capacity (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases your crafting materials storage by 100, 250, and 500 per tier.

15. Weapon Attachments

Magazine (1, 2, 3, 4): Unlocks magazines for various weapon types, including belt-fed, 5.56, 7.62, and sidearms.
Muzzle (1, 2, 3, 4): Unlocks muzzles for different calibers: 5.56, 7.62, 9mm, and .45.
Optics (1, 2): Unlocks optics including the T2 micro red dot sight and Acog scope.
Grip (1, 2): Unlocks short grips and compact laser pointers for better weapon handling.

16. Deconstruction Perks (1, 2)

Benefit: Increases the materials you get when deconstructing gear and adds a chance to obtain rare materials.

17. Resources Capacity (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Increases your resource inventory by 50 per perk tier.

18. Special Bounties

Hard Bounties (Otis Sykes): Unlocks one Hard difficulty bounty per day.
Challenge Bounties: Unlocks one Challenging difficulty bounty per day.

19. Loadouts (1, 2, 3)

Benefit: Unlocks additional equipment loadouts, bringing the total to 4, 5, and 6.

20. Signature Weapon Ammo (Level 30)

Benefit: Increases the amount of signature weapon ammo dropped.

Which Perks Should You Unlock First?

The perks you prioritize depend on your preferred playstyle. For example, if you focus on survivability and resource management, unlocking perks like Armor Kit Capacity, Grenades, and Inventory Capacity will be highly beneficial. If you’re more into tactical gameplay and prefer to engage enemies head-on, perks that increase your damage potential, like Weapon Slot and Headshot Accolade, should be at the top of your list.

Consider how these perks can complement your skills and enhance your overall combat effectiveness as you unlock them.

With a total of 16 perks, there’s plenty to consider when building your ideal agent. Each perk offers significant advantages that can suit a wide range of playstyles. Whether you’re looking to increase your combat capacity, enhance your ability to support your team, or gather resources more efficiently, unlocking these perks can give you the edge you need on the battlefield.

For more detailed gameplay tips, check out our guide on Skills in The Division 2 to learn how to maximize your potential with the best skills for your playstyle.

What are the perks you’re looking forward to unlocking in The Division 2? Let us know in the comments!