D50

title: "D50" weaponClass: "Pistol" rarity: "Base" baseDamage: 200000 rpm: 200 mag: 7 reload: 1.5 headshotMultiplier: 1.5

At a Glance

The D50 is the Division 2 take on the iconic Desert Eagle, a base-rarity pistol that absolutely does not feel like a base-rarity pistol. With a 200000 base damage value — among the highest in the entire sidearm class — the D50 turns the pistol slot from a backup tool into a legitimate panic-button damage spike.

The 200 RPM and 7-round magazine make it clear what the weapon is for: it is not built for sustained fire, it is built for delivering a handful of devastating shots when your primary is empty or when you need to finish a wounded target. The 1.5 second reload is one of the fastest in the pistol class, which keeps the D50 in rotation even when its small magazine empties quickly.

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

Stats

Core numbers

• Base damage: 200000 per shot
• Rate of fire: 200 RPM
• Magazine: 7 rounds
• Reload: 1.5 seconds (full)
• Headshot multiplier: 1.5x
• Optimal range: 0-30m
• Damage falloff start: ~25m
• Aim down sights time: ~0.2s

Damage output

• Body DPS (sustained): ~666K
• Headshot DPS (sustained): ~1M
• Burst (mag dump, body): 7 shots x 200K = 1.4M in roughly 2.1 seconds
• Time-to-kill on a 1M HP red bar: under 1.5 seconds

Handling

D50 has heavy single-shot recoil that climbs vertically with each round. The pattern is predictable but punishing if you fan the trigger — most players quickly learn to pace shots, which is exactly what the weapon is designed for. The 1.5 second reload is one of the fastest in the class, and ADS speed is fast enough that the pistol functions well as a snap weapon.

Talent

D50 talent profile

As a base-rarity pistol, D50 does not carry a fixed exotic-tier talent. Instead it benefits from the standard pool of weapon talents available to high-rarity sidearms — Eyeless, In Sync, Optimist, Sadist and other talents that drop on quality rolls. The flexibility is actually one of D50's strengths: you can tailor the talent to the build slot it is filling.

The most popular pairings are talents that reward swap or first-shot damage. Optimist rewards the player who keeps the magazine full, which fits the D50's burst identity. In Sync rewards skill-active gameplay, which works well with skill-hybrid builds.

Practical tips

• Roll for a swap-active talent if running it as a rotation sidearm
• Optimist is strong because you rarely empty the small magazine
• Pair with brand bonuses that boost pistol damage (Eclipse Protocol, Hard Wired pistols)
• Treat each shot as deliberate — the small mag punishes spray

Top Builds

Burst Sidearm Anchor

Four-piece Striker plus Coyote's Mask plus Walker, Harris and Co. holster. D50 is your panic button when an elite gets too close or your primary needs a reload. With Striker stacks plus a swap talent, expect 350-450K body shots and 500K-plus headshots.

Skill Hybrid

Three-piece Hard Wired plus Sokolov chest. D50 fills the damage gap when skills are on cooldown. The 200K base damage means even four shots into a yellow bar significantly hurts.

Hunter's Fury Aggressor

Three-piece Hunter's Fury plus Brazos de Arcabuz holster plus Lengmo backpack. D50 specifically benefits from Hunter's Fury's close-range damage stacks, and the burst identity fits the brand's aggressive playstyle.

PvE-PvP

PvE

In PvE, D50 is one of the strongest base-rarity sidearms. It is a true burst weapon — empty the magazine, reload fast, repeat. The 200K base damage is high enough that even body shots delete reds in two hits, and a clean headshot frequently one-shots non-elite targets. It is a popular pick for solo Heroic players who want a panic-button finisher and for Conflict players who like a high-impact swap weapon.

The downsides for PvE are the small magazine and the limited optimal range. D50 is a close-quarters tool, and trying to use it past 30m is a quick way to do nothing meaningful.

PvP

In Conflict, D50 is a feared sidearm. The 200K base damage means a couple of clean shots is often a kill, and the fast reload keeps it useful even after the magazine empties. It is especially popular as a swap weapon for primary builds that want a high-damage finisher.

In the Dark Zone, D50 shines for clutch fights. The high per-shot damage makes it a viable answer to opponents who push too aggressively.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• 200K base damage is among the highest in the pistol class
• 1.5 second reload is fastest tier
• Talent flexibility through high-quality rolls
• Strong burst potential
• Effective in PvE and PvP

Cons

• 7-round magazine punishes mistakes
• 1.5x headshot multiplier is class-standard
• Damage falls off past 25m
• Heavy recoil pattern requires deliberate trigger control
• Needs a good talent roll to compete with named pistols

FAQ

D50 or Maxim 9?

D50 has higher per-shot damage and faster reload. Maxim 9 has a larger magazine and a fixed swap talent. For pure burst, D50. For sustained sidearm DPS, Maxim 9. Many players keep both.

Is a base-rarity pistol really worth a build slot?

Yes, when it has the stats D50 does. The 200K base damage puts it ahead of most named pistols in raw output, and the talent flexibility lets you tune it to your build.

What is the best talent to roll?

Optimist is excellent because the small magazine means you rarely deplete the buff. Sadist also works well for builds that consistently bleed targets.

Can D50 carry a primary slot?

Not realistically. It is built for burst, not sustained engagement. As a rotation sidearm or panic-button finisher it is excellent, but it cannot match a primary's sustained output.

How does it perform against elites?

Strong on purple and red bars, where two clean shots often finish them. Against yellow bars it is more situational — best used to break armor and let your primary take over.

Closing

D50 is one of the rare base-rarity weapons that earns its slot through raw stats. The 200K base damage, fast reload, and flexible talent pool make it a sidearm that competes directly with named pistols, and in many builds it actually wins those comparisons. It is not a weapon for sustained fire — the 7-round magazine and heavy recoil keep it in the burst category — but for the role it is built to fill, D50 is one of the most lethal sidearms in The Division 2's TU22.1 sandbox. If you have one with a solid talent roll, give it a serious build slot.