Born Great

At a Glance

The Born Great is a Named assault rifle that has built a reputation as one of the most versatile mid-tier ARs in The Division 2. With a base damage of 50,000 per round, a 750 RPM cyclic rate, a 30-round magazine, a 1.9 second reload, and a x1.55 headshot multiplier, it sits in the comfortable middle of the AR class, offering reliable performance across nearly every type of content.

Born Great is the kind of named weapon that does not announce itself with flashy talents or extreme stat outliers. Instead, it earns its keep through consistency. The handling is forgiving, the damage curve scales cleanly with build investments, and the talent layers smoothly into existing damage equations. For agents who want a weapon they can grow with rather than build around, this is a strong contender.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-25 · TU22.1 · Verified vs in-game

Stats

Base numbers

• Base damage: 50,000 per round
• Rate of fire: 750 RPM
• Magazine: 30 rounds
• Reload: 1.9 seconds
• Headshot multiplier: x1.55
• Optimal range: 12 to 40 meters
• Falloff: gentle past 40 meters
• Accuracy: high while aimed, moderate hipfire
• Stability: predictable, slight horizontal pull

Damage per second math

At 750 RPM the Born Great fires 12.5 rounds per second. With a base of 50,000 that lands you at 625,000 baseline DPS before any modifiers. The x1.55 headshot multiplier sits right at the AR class average, but the weapon's stable handling means you actually realize that potential in real fights. With a typical red-core build, real DPS climbs into multi-million territory, and headshot chains push it higher.

Time-to-kill in PvE

In Heroic content the Born Great kills standard reds in roughly 0.3 to 0.5 seconds, veterans in 0.9 to 1.3 seconds, and elites in 1.6 to 2.4 seconds. The numbers track closely with other 50,000-damage 750-RPM ARs, and the weapon's predictability means you hit the upper end of those ranges more often than the lower end.

Talent

The Born Great's talent rewards staying on target. The buff layers as you maintain sustained fire, providing a meaningful damage uplift that scales cleanly with weapon damage rolls and red core attribute. The effect does not require kills, reloads or proximity triggers, which means it stays active across nearly every play pattern.

Why this talent works

Talents that demand specific play patterns, like reload-on-empty or proximity bonuses, often punish flexible play. The Born Great avoids that trap. Whether you are clearing trash mobs, fighting bosses, or holding cover during a firefight, the talent stays online and contributes. This makes Born Great a strong choice for newer players who are still developing build discipline as well as veterans who want one less mechanic to track.

Top Builds

Striker red core

Born Great's 750 RPM and 30-round mag are an ideal Striker platform. Stacks ramp up smoothly, the 1.9 second reload keeps decay manageable, and the talent's flat damage uplift compounds with Striker's stack damage. Pair it with Providence headshot gear, Fenris kneepads, and a Picaro's Holster.

Memento headshot

Memento backpack rewards consistent kills with damage and headshot bonuses, which the Born Great's stable platform converts into reliable DPS. Run a balanced red-yellow setup with Memento, Picaro, and Providence brand pieces.

Hard Wired skill hybrid

For control-focused builds the Born Great serves as a contributing weapon rather than a pure utility tool. The talent provides meaningful damage even on a low red-core build, which means your AR pulls weight while your skills do the heavy lifting against tough targets.

PvE vs PvP

PvE feel

In PvE the Born Great is a textbook all-rounder. It handles trash mobs efficiently, scales well into bullet-sponge encounters, and has the range to deal with most engagement distances inside missions and Strongholds. It is not a speedrun-tier choice, but it is one of the most consistent ARs you can run for general endgame content.

PvP feel

In conflict modes and the Dark Zone the Born Great's predictable handling translates directly to performance. The recoil pattern is easy to control, the range bracket suits PvP engagement distances, and the talent's flat uplift means you do not need to win the build mind-game to win the gunfight.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Reliable, predictable handling
• Talent works without specific triggers
• Strong fit across multiple build archetypes
• Forgiving for newer players
• 1.9 second reload is fast for the class

Cons

• Base damage is mid-tier
• No standout damage spike or burst window
• Headshot multiplier is class-average
• Lacks the identity of more specialized ARs
• Easy to overlook in favor of flashier named drops

FAQ

How does the Born Great compare to other 50k AR named weapons?

It is on the consistent end of the spectrum. Compared to weapons like the Goalie, Born Great offers similar core stats with a different talent profile. The choice between them often comes down to which talent fits your build pattern better. Both are reliable picks.

Where does it drop?

It is a named AR following standard TU22.1 named loot rules. Targeted loot weeks for ARs improve odds, and Heroic and Legendary missions remain efficient farms. Dark Zone supply drops and Countdown rewards also count toward named loot pools.

Is the talent worth building around?

The talent is a clean uplift, not a build-defining mechanic. You do not need to build around it. Instead, slot the Born Great into an existing build and let the talent provide its bonus while your gear and brand bonuses do the heavy lifting. This is part of what makes the weapon so versatile.

Can I run this in Legendary content?

Yes. The Born Great holds up in Legendary content provided your build is appropriately tuned. The talent does not have any drawbacks that scale negatively at higher difficulties, so it remains a contributing weapon even when enemy health pools and damage outputs increase.

Should I prioritize crit chance or weapon damage rolls?

Both work. The Born Great's stable handling makes crit builds realistic to execute, and its talent layers cleanly with weapon damage rolls. If you have to pick one, weapon damage tends to scale more reliably, but a balanced build of crit chance, crit damage and weapon damage produces the best results.

Closing Thoughts

The Born Great is exactly what its name suggests: a weapon that does not need a flashy identity to perform. It is a reliable, well-balanced AR that fits into nearly any build template and delivers consistent performance across every type of content in the current TU22.1 endgame. It is not the highest DPS named AR, it is not the most specialized, and it is not the most distinctive. What it is, is dependable.

For agents who already main ARs, the Born Great is a strong addition that does not demand reworking your build. For players coming back from a break, it is a forgiving on-ramp into the modern damage curves of the current patch. For new players still developing their loadout, it is one of the safer named drops to invest in because it scales cleanly with your gear improvements rather than locking you into a specific play pattern. That kind of long-term value is exactly what makes a named weapon worth pursuing.