Stretch Goals: Rank Up – Complete Division 2 Guide & Full Rewards Breakdown

Stretch Goals: Rank Up – Complete Division 2 Guide (Full Breakdown, Rewards, Progression & Best Drops)

The Stretch Goals: Rank Up event has returned to The Division 2, giving agents another chance to push beyond Tier 100 and earn some of the most valuable loot in the entire game. This limited-time extension is one of the best opportunities to obtain rare Named Items, exclusive Exotics, seasonal cosmetics, crafting materials, and the powerful Lexington AR, Turmoil Kneepads, and Caretaker AR — all of which have elevated drop chances during the event.

Below is a complete, expanded guide covering how the event works, what rewards you can earn, how the Rank Up Caches function, why certain Named Items are so important, how progression is calculated, and why this event is considered the strongest seasonal extension in The Division 2.

What Is Stretch Goals: Rank Up?

Stretch Goals: Rank Up is a temporary seasonal extension that becomes available once an agent reaches Tier 100 of the Season Pass. Instead of ending there, the event unlocks an entirely new bonus Page 11 containing ten looping Reward Tiers. These tiers repeat infinitely for as long as the event is active, allowing players to farm caches endlessly and accumulate high-value seasonal rewards.

Unlike the standard Season Pass, Rank Up progression is completely free. No premium purchases are required. The event begins on November 18 and lasts until December 2.

During this period, players can farm seasonal caches non-stop, acquire exclusive loot, and significantly increase their build power — all through pure gameplay.

How the Rank Up System Works

After reaching Tier 100, progression transfers to the Rank Up extension. However, progress works differently compared to the primary Season Pass:

– XP Boosts Do Not Apply After Tier 100

The 2× Season XP bonus applies only up to Tier 100.
Rank Up XP follows standard rates, which means:

• No level skips

• No paid progression

• No premium acceleration

All Rank Up progress must be earned through gameplay.

– XP Sources That Count Toward Rank Up

You can progress through Rank Up by completing the same activities that normally grant Season XP:

• Manhunt Scouts

• Seasonal Journey tasks

• Priority Objectives

• Weekly Projects

• Main missions

• Side missions

• Open World activities

• Random encounters

• Bounties

• Control Points

Whenever an XP Multiplier Event is active, its bonus also applies to Rank Up progression, giving an additional push if you play during boosted periods.

New Cache Types in Rank Up

This edition of Rank Up introduces two unique cache types:

1. Rank Up Cache

The standard cache obtained through each of the ten looping tiers.

2. Prestige Rank Up Cache

A significantly upgraded version, automatically awarded at Tier 10 of each cycle.
Prestige caches have:

• higher exotic drop chances

• guaranteed vanity drops

• guaranteed named item drops

This drastically increases your odds of farming powerful gear during the event.

Rank Up Cache – Full Reward Breakdown

Each Rank Up Cache contains guaranteed seasonal rewards, crafting materials, and additional chance-based loot.

💠 Vanity Items – 50%

• Tom Sergeant Outfit (8 pieces)

• 4 Arm Patches

• 2 Weapon Skins

💠 Rare Named Items – 10%

• Lexington — 30%

• Turmoil — 5%

• Caretaker — 5%

• Shield Splinterer — 5%

• Hunter-Killer — 5%

• Huntsman — 5%

• First Sight — 5%

• Sleigher — 5%

• Slingshot — 5%

• Oh Carol — 5%

• Handbasket — 5%

• The Harvest — 5%

• Chill Out — 5%

• Festive Delivery — 5%

• Snow Machine — 5%

💠 Seasonal & Special Exotics – 10%

• Shroud — 14.2%

• Overdogs — 14.2%

• Nemesis — 14.2%

• Liberty — 14.2%

• Chatterbox — 14.2%

• Dodge City Gunslinger’s Holster — 14.2%

• Ridgeway’s Pride — 14.2%

💠 Exclusive Exotics – 0.5%

These normally require raids or high-end challenges:

• Regulus — 12.5%

• Eagle Bearer — 12.5%

• Ravenous — 12.5%

• Bighorn — 12.5%

• Ouroboros — 12.5%

• Provocator — 12.5%

• Birdie’s Quick Fix — 12.5%

• Tinkerer — 12.5%

Prestige Rank Up Cache – Full Reward Breakdown

Prestige caches offer significantly better drop rates across all pools.

💠 Vanity Items — 100%

• Tom Sergeant Outfit (8 pieces)

• Arm Patches (4 pcs)

• Weapon Skins (2 pcs)

💠 Rare Named Items — 100%

• Lexington — 12.5%

• Turmoil — 12.5%

• Caretaker — 12.5%

• Shield Splinterer — 12.5%

• Huntsman — 12.5%

• Handbasket — 12.5%

• The Harvest — 12.5%

• Chill Out — 12.5%

💠 Seasonal & Special Exotics — 25%

• Shroud — 14.2%

• Overdogs — 14.2%

• Nemesis — 14.2%

• Liberty — 14.2%

• Chatterbox — 14.2%

• Dodge City Holster — 14.2%

• Ridgeway’s Pride — 14.2%

💠 Exclusive Exotics — 2.5%

• Regulus

• Eagle Bearer

• Ravenous

• Bighorn

• Ouroboros

• Provocator

• Birdie’s Quick Fix

• Tinkerer

Prestige caches massively accelerate exotic farming, making Rank Up one of the best exotic acquisition methods in the entire game.

Why Lexington AR, Turmoil Kneepads & Caretaker AR Are Meta

Within the entire loot pool, three Named Items dominate player interest:

▶ Lexington AR (Assault Rifle)

• boosted drop chance during the event

• exceptional endgame performance

• stable recoil and reliable DPS

• fits nearly all PvE hybrid builds

▶ Turmoil Kneepads

• strong survivability bonuses

• boosted weapon damage

• perfect choice for tanky hybrid builds

▶ Caretaker AR

• balanced stats

• works in nearly every endgame setup

• highly consistent damage output

These items form the “core trio” of the event’s best drops, and most players participate in Rank Up specifically to target them.

Best Way to Progress the Stretch Goals Event

To maximize efficiency:

1. Rush Seasonal XP Sources

Focus on high-yield activities:

• Weekly Projects

• Control Point clears

• Bounties

• Targeted Loot areas

• Seasonal Manhunt activities

2. Play During XP Multiplier Events

These dramatically speed up the grind.

3. Aim for Prestige Caches

Tier 10 is the jackpot of every cycle.

4. Don’t Let Rewards Expire

At the end of the event, all unclaimed rewards are automatically granted, so you don’t lose anything — but opening them manually helps track your progress better.

FAQ – Stretch Goals: Rank Up

How long does it take to farm Lexington AR?

It depends on RNG, but typically several Summer Swarm or Rank Up caches. Prestige caches drastically increase the chance.

Are Named Items guaranteed drops?

No — except in Prestige Rank Up caches, where the drop is 100% but the specific item depends on RNG.

Can I get Exotics from this event?

Yes. Both standard and Prestige caches contain Exotic items, including extremely rare raid-level gear.

Do I need a Premium Season Pass?

No. Rank Up is fully free and progression is earned entirely through gameplay.

Do level skips work after Tier 100?

No. After Tier 100, only gameplay grants Rank Up XP.

Conclusion

Stretch Goals: Rank Up is one of the most rewarding limited-time events in The Division 2, offering endless progression beyond Tier 100, powerful Exotic rewards, rare Named Items, and guaranteed seasonal loot. With the introduction of Prestige Rank Up Caches, the event provides one of the best farming opportunities in the game’s yearly cycle. Whether you are hunting Lexington AR, building a hybrid setup with Turmoil Kneepads, or searching for raid-tier Exotics, Rank Up delivers consistent value and long-term progression for every type of player.