How to Get the Regulus in The Division 2: A Complete Guide

How to Craft the Regulus Exotic Pistol in The Division 2
Regulus is one of the strongest Exotic pistols in The Division 2, offering deadly headshot explosions and a unique talent set. To craft it, agents must complete the Operation Iron Horse Raid, gather rare exotic components from bosses, finish several Goal Projects, and use the Regulus blueprint at the Crafting Station. This guide walks you through every step of the process.

Crafting the Regulus
To craft the Regulus, players must obtain its Blueprint by completing the Operation Iron Horse Raid, finishing a series of Goal Projects, and collecting the exotic components from the Raid’s five Named bosses. The weapon can only be crafted using the Blueprint at a Crafting Station.
Components Needed:
Exotic D2 Revolver: Main Frame
Exotic D2 Revolver: Curved Grip
Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Drum
Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Muzzle
Exotic D2 Revolver: Gold Ingot
36 Polycarbonate
26 Carbon Fiber
60 Receiver Components
Level 1+ Police 686 Magnum (Replica)
Usage
The Regulus is an exclusive drop from the Operation Iron Horse Raid. It offers high base damage and creates explosions on headshot kills that amplify damage and apply the bleed status effect to all nearby enemies.
Talents
Regicide (Regulus)
Talent Description: Headshot kills create a 5m explosion, dealing 400% weapon damage and applying bleed to all enemies hit.
Attachments
As with other Exotic weapons in The Division 2, the Regulus comes permanently equipped with its own unique mods.
Mod Slot | Effect |
|---|---|
Magazine | Engraved Muzzle - +20.0% Accuracy. "A rat's bite is viciously sharp and laden with disease. Be careful not to get bit." |
Muzzle | Engraved Drum - +10.0% Reload Speed. "The ornamentation revolving with the drum gives the impression of a scurrying rat." |
Crafting Regulus Costs:
979 E-Credits
1 Exotic D2 Revolver: Main Frame
1 Exotic D2 Revolver: Curved Grip
1 Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Drum
1 Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Muzzle
1 Exotic D2 Revolver: Gold Ingot
36 Polycarbonate
26 Carbon Fiber
60 Receiver Components
Level 1+ Police 686 Magnum (Replica)
Goal Projects to Craft Regulus
To craft the Regulus, agents must complete five Goal Projects involving gear donations and materials from the Operation Iron Horse Raid. Here are the key projects involved:
Foundry Bulwark Acquisition
Description: Donating various parts of the Foundry Bulwark Gear Set for blueprints.
Objectives:
Donate Foundry Bulwark Shield Carrier
Donate Foundry Bulwark Forged Plate Armor
Donate Foundry Bulwark Crucible Gauntlets
Donate Foundry Bulwark Anvil Toolbelt
Donate Foundry Bulwark Hammer Guards
Donate Foundry Bulwark Heat Mask
Rewards: Foundry Bulwark Assembly
Future Initiative Acquisition
Description: Donating various parts of the Future Initiative Gear Set for blueprints.
Objectives:
Donate Future Initiative 2k-RTS Radio Carrier
Donate Future Initiative Terrapin Armored Rig
Donate Future Initiative APM Controller Gloves
Donate Future Initiative Rush Tactics Holster
Donate Future Initiative Bounding Kneepads
Donate Future Initiative Fog of War Mask
Rewards: Future Initiative Assembly
Final Steps to Craft Regulus
After completing the Foundry Bulwark Acquisition and Future Initiative Acquisition projects, two new projects unlock:
Future Initiative Assembly
Description: Donating various High-End gear pieces and materials like Ironwork Bulwark Alloy and Ironwork Future Fabrics.
Objectives:
Donate Ironworks Bulwark Alloy
Donate Ironworks Base Materials
Donate High-End Gear (from sets like 5.11 Tactical, Overlord Armaments, and more)
Rewards: Ironworks Bulwark Alloy and Ironworks Base Materials.
Rats Gnaw Our Bones
This final project involves collecting Exotic D2 Exotic components to craft Regulus. These components are obtained from Named bosses in Operation Iron Horse, including the final reward chest:
Exotic D2 Revolver: Main Frame - Obtained from Lieutenant Gray.
Exotic D2 Revolver: Curved Grip - Obtained from Captain Fieser.
Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Drum - Obtained from Major Williams.
Exotic D2 Revolver: Engraved Muzzle - Obtained from Colonel Morozova.
Exotic D2 Revolver: Gold Ingot - Obtained from the final reward chest.
Objectives:
Donate Revolver: Main Frame
Donate Revolver: Curved Grip
Donate Revolver: Engraved Drum
Donate Revolver: Engraved Muzzle
Donate Revolver: Gold Ingot
Rewards:
Blueprint: Regulus
Completing this project will allow agents to craft the Regulus at any Crafting Station.

Conclusion
The Regulus is one of the most powerful Exotic pistols in The Division 2, with its high damage, explosive headshots, and unique talents. To obtain it, agents must complete the Operation Iron Horse Raid, donate various gear, and collect components from the Raid's bosses. With its explosive effects and high utility, Regulus is a must-have for those seeking powerful weapons in the game.