Just took a new character through the first stage of The Division until the start of the Base Building. Did it with...
Just took a new character through the first stage of The Division until the start of the Base Building. Did it with more XP and also more confidence. Died once, which was unnecessary #bummer I was just about to get up and watch some TV and saw Good Guys Gaming GGG jump in. I immediately exited uplay to prevent being sucked in for another 3 hours ;) I still need to fetch my wife, dammit.
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1 - Go get everything from the Rewards Claim Vendor.
2 - Go to your inventory, equip the best gear you have in each section (for weapons DPS).
3 - Dismantle everything else for crafting materials. (Crafted items are always better thsn those you buy)
4 - Go to your Stash, repeat 3.
5 - Go to the crafting bench and see what better stuff you can make. Repeat 3 if you get better stuff made.
In general, repeat 3 anytime you find new equipment. You'll dismantle it if lower than what you have. Equip if better and dismantle what it replaced.
This works great for me.
Best way to know, take your new character and check ;)
All in previous posts. I can dig them out for you if you don't find them.