Tinker Exotic Mask Guide — The Division 2 Battle for Brooklyn
How to Get the Tinker Exotic Mask in The Division 2
The Tinker is a powerful new exotic mask introduced in the Battle for Brooklyn DLC for The Division 2. Designed for double-weapon builds, it lets talents from your secondary weapon apply to your primary — opening up creative and deadly combinations. In this guide, you'll learn how to unlock the Tinker and why it’s a must-have for DPS-focused agents.
Introduction
The Tinker mask not only enables powerful synergy between weapons but also comes with impressive base stats focused on raw damage output. Below you’ll find a full breakdown of its attributes and unique talent.
Stats & Features
Name: Tinker
Type: Exotic Mask
Core Attribute: +15.0% Weapon Damage
Attributes:
+6.0% Critical Hit Chance
+12.0% Critical Hit Damage
Unique Talent: Brief
If both your Primary and Secondary weapons are:
Not exotic or named
Of the same type
Then the secondary weapon’s talent will also apply to the primary.
Does not apply to talents that trigger on weapon swap.
Excellent for AR/AR, SMG/SMG or Rifle/Rifle builds.
How to Get Tinker Mask
Source: Available from seasonal vendor in Battle for Brooklyn DLC
Condition: Complete specific missions or earn seasonal currency
Alternative: Can drop as targeted loot in the Brooklyn region (when mask targeting is enabled)
Best Builds with the Tinker Exotic Mask
The Tinker exotic mask truly shines in meta loadouts where agents use two weapons of the same type. Its unique ability to transfer the secondary weapon’s talent to your primary creates powerful synergies — especially when paired with top-tier exotics from the Battle for Brooklyn and earlier expansions. Here are the best combinations to maximize your damage output with Tinker:
AR + AR (Assault Rifle + Assault Rifle): Pair St. Elmo’s Engine with Eagle Bearer or Bighorn to combine charged-shot mechanics, bonus weapon handling, and ramping headshot damage. This setup thrives in Legendary and Heroic content, especially with Striker’s Battlegear or Heartbreaker builds.
SMG + SMG: Combine Ouroboros (for venomous damage over time) with Chatterbox or Backfire for high fire rate and crit-based synergy. These builds excel in close-quarters fights and are perfect for Control Points and Directives.
Rifle + Rifle: Use Ravenous (for alternating shot effects) and Vindicator (with its Perfect Killer talent) to build precision-based PvE or PvP setups. With the right specialization, these weapons output incredible burst damage on elites.
LMG + LMG: Stack talents by running Bluescreen (for crowd control and EMP) with Bullet King, which has infinite ammo and exceptional sustained damage. This combo is excellent for solo players and support roles in team play.
Tinker’s true strength lies in build creativity. It allows you to bypass talent restrictions, opening the door to dual-exotic weapon builds that previously weren’t viable. Whether you're clearing Legendary missions or farming Heroic control points, this mask rewards aggressive, high-damage playstyles with unmatched efficiency.
Tips to Farm the Tinker Mask Faster
Getting the Tinker mask may take time due to RNG and mission requirements. Here are some tips to help you speed up the process:
Focus on Seasonal Vendor Tasks: Complete weekly and daily missions tied to the Battle for Brooklyn DLC to collect seasonal currency faster.
Enable Targeted Loot: Set your world to target masks when farming in the Brooklyn region.
Join a Squad: Farming with a team improves loot drops and speeds up mission clears.
Use Expertise Points: Higher Expertise level improves your drop rate chances from vendors and targeted loot.
Why Tinker is a Meta Exotic
Unlike many other exotic masks in The Division 2, the Tinker doesn’t offer utility or survivability — it’s built purely for offensive synergy. For agents who prefer fast-paced gameplay, critical hits, and pushing DPS to the limit, the Tinker is a game-changer. It turns average loadouts into highly specialized builds with doubled offensive talents.
When combined with the right gear sets like Striker’s Battlegear, Hunter’s Fury, or Ongoing Directive, the Tinker allows for incredible combat versatility and constant uptime of offensive buffs.
Conclusion
The Tinker mask breaks traditional build boundaries. It’s perfect for synergizing weapon effects across matching weapons, granting more power and flexibility for tactical loadouts. Great for aggressive players focused on consistency and raw damage.