Tkb 408

title: "TKB-408" slug: "tkb-408" weaponType: "Assault Rifle (Bullpup)" baseDamage: 55000 rpm: 650 magazine: 30 reloadTime: 2.4 headshotMultiplier: 1.55 lastReviewed: "2026-04-25"

At a Glance

The TKB-408 is one of the rarer assault rifles in The Division 2 — a Soviet bullpup design that predates the AK platform and feels like nothing else in the loot pool. With 55,000 base damage, a deliberate 650 RPM, a generous 30-round magazine, and the standard 1.55x headshot multiplier, the TKB-408 sits between the SIG 556 and the FAL in damage philosophy: harder per shot than the typical AR, but firing slow enough that every trigger pull feels considered.

The bullpup form factor changes the rifle's character. Recoil patterns favor controlled bursts over sustained fire, and the iron sights are positioned higher than usual, which takes some getting used to. Once it clicks, the TKB-408 is one of the most distinctive rifles to play in the AR class.

Stats

The TKB-408's body-shot DPS is on the lower side for the class, but the 30-round magazine combined with the high per-shot damage gives the rifle excellent burst potential and per-magazine total damage. It is a rifle that performs better over a sustained engagement than the raw DPS number suggests.

Mod Slots

• Optic — 4x scope; the TKB-408's iron sights are functional but cluttered
• Underbarrel — Vertical Grip; some players prefer Short Grip for handling
• Magazine — Extended Mag pushes the per-engagement total higher
• Muzzle — Compensator to flatten the bullpup recoil curve

Talent

The TKB-408 is a base-loot AR — the named-roll variant is uncommon and rotates through the targeted loot pool rather than appearing as a dedicated named drop. The most common god-roll players chase is Sadist, which adds bonus damage against bleeding targets. Sadist scales beautifully with the TKB-408's high per-shot damage because every bonus-modified round is worth more than on a higher-RPM rifle.

Other strong rolls on the TKB-408 include Optimist (back-half magazine scaling), Outsider (proximity-based bonus), and Ranger (range-scaling bonus). Because the rifle does not have a fixed named roll, the chassis is a great target for talent-rolling experiments.

The bullpup's slower fire rate means stack-based talents (Strained, Allegro) are slightly less efficient than they are on faster rifles, but the high per-shot value compensates. Sadist with a Bleed source (Sadist chest, M1A bleed mod, or a teammate's gas grenade) is the cleanest synergy and produces some of the best landed-shot damage in the AR class.

Top Builds

Sadist Bleed TKB-408 (Heroic PvE)

Sokolov chest with Sadist, Walker holster, four red cores, named TKB-408 with Sadist talent. Drag a teammate carrying a bleed mod or run a Sadist chest for self-applied bleed. Every round at the bonus rate, every magazine clearing yellow bars in record time.

Outsider TKB-408 (open world)

Outsider's range-scaling bonus pairs cleanly with the TKB-408's deliberate firing rhythm. Great for Control Points and roaming play, where engagements happen at variable range and the talent's distance scaling does the work.

Hunter's Fury TKB-408

Four-piece Hunter's Fury with the TKB-408 in primary. The set bonus dominates the build, the talent is irrelevant, but the rifle's mid-range competence makes it a solid Hunter's Fury primary for players who don't want to commit to an SMG-only loadout.

PvE vs PvP

In PvE, the TKB-408 is a strong off-meta pick. It does not have the named-roll prestige of the SIG 556 or the FAL, and the lack of a fixed god-talent makes building around it a bit of a project. But for agents who like the rifle's feel and roll into a Sadist or Outsider build, the TKB-408 punches above its base-stat tier. The 30-round magazine and 55k base damage give it strong per-engagement output even when the talent is not a meta pick.

In PvP, the TKB-408 is a curiosity. The 650 RPM is on the slow side for engagements that often resolve in two seconds, and the bullpup recoil takes practice. Skilled players who have logged hours with the rifle can do well, but it is rarely the first pick over a tuned SIG 556 or M4 platform.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• 55k base damage with 30-round mag — strong per-engagement total
• Distinctive bullpup feel and sound profile
• Flexible talent rolling — no fixed god-roll requirement
• Sadist and Optimist scale exceptionally well at this RPM
• Reaches 30 m comfortably

Cons

• 650 RPM is slow for the AR class
• 2.4 s reload is on the slower side
• No named-roll variant (chassis only)
• Bullpup iron sights take adjustment
• Less flat-stat DPS than the SIG 556 or P416

FAQ

Where does the TKB-408 drop? Standard targeted loot rotation, end-of-mission caches, and the Year 6 named-weapon pool occasionally seeds elevated rolls. It is rarer than the M4 family but not exotic-tier rare.

What talent should I chase? Sadist for sustained PvE, Optimist for raid play, Outsider for open-world flexibility. Skip Allegro on this chassis — the slow RPM does not maximize the flat bonus.

Is the bullpup recoil really that different? Yes and no. The recoil values are similar to other ARs on paper, but the visual recoil pattern is more pronounced because of the high iron-sight position. After an hour with the rifle, it stops mattering.

TKB-408 or the AK-M? The AK-M is the higher-DPS option for most builds. The TKB-408 is a sidegrade with a different feel and more flexible talent rolling. If you want raw DPS, AK-M; if you want a unique chassis, TKB-408.

Closing

The TKB-408 is one of those rifles that quietly earns its slot in the loadout once you give it a chance. The bullpup form factor and slow RPM mean it will never top a casual DPS chart, but the per-shot damage, generous magazine, and flexible talent rolling make it a rewarding chassis for players who like to build off-meta. Roll one with Sadist or Optimist, slap on an Extended Mag and a 4x scope, and watch it slot neatly into half your existing PvE builds.

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