The legend of knowing how to get the Nemesis in The Division 2 is not so much a myth. Rather, it’s a weapon that players can indeed get in the game. However, there are a few hoops that you have to jump through to be able to do so. One of which is that you need to have the main campaign done first. Unless you can skip it and go right to Level 30 for your character. That’s just the beginning, though, and the journey can be more than worth it. The Nemesis in The Division 2 is an exotic sniper rifle that can deal some major damage to enemies. And like other looter shooters, such as Destiny 2, having the best firepower means something. Therefore, if you are looking to acquire the unique charge-up sniper, we can help you get to it.
How to Get the Nemesis in The Division 2
Aside from beating the game, players need to reach World Tier 4 to be able to access a stronghold. This allows you to get a part and start the hunt for the Nemesis. It’s something that needs various parts to put together. If you are just starting in the game, it can take a while to get to this. However, for any players who don’t have it in their stash, we break down the process for you.
Step #1 – Reaching World Tier 4
The first thing players need to do is get to the correct World Tier in the game. Reaching Level 40 allows you to do so. To keep track of which one you’re in, enter the Map screen and look in the top right. At the start of the game, you are in World Tier 1 but can continue to rise through the tiers. As you progress through the game, you will begin to rise through the World Tiers as you climb in levels.
Step #2 – Tidal Basin Stronghold
Next, you will see the Tidal Basin Stronghold, which is at the bottom left of the map. Playthrough it for the first time and complete it by defeating the final boss. This allows you to progress through to World Tier 5.
Step #3 – Black Tusk Invasion Missions & Tidal Basin Revisit
Once you finish playing Tidal Basin, you gain the ability to play through Invaded Missions. These are accessed by changing the variety of the mission before you start it. Because of this, you need to do three of these. They are essentially reskinned missions with Black Tusk operators to fight rather than the other factions. Which, in this case, means that they are tougher to complete, so bring your best gear.
After this, you can headback to the Tidal Basin stronghold and progress through it again. However, you must get to the part where Manny Ortega contacts you. It’s just after the objective of taking down the first group of defences.
Step #4 – Keycard in the Tidal Basin Stronghold
Now, in the area where Manny talks to you, there is a building. Go inside it and up the stairs into the barracks area with all of the beds. On one of the bunk beds is a key card that you must grab. When you get it, keep it in your inventory until you are in the cargo bay of the hovercraft. As you push further through the area, you must go through a door on your right side. But instead, go to the left and you will see a door locked with a key card reader.
This is where that key you picked up in the barracks previously is. When you get inside the room, there will be a weapons case that you can open. Inside is a high-end marksman rifle called the “Adrestia SR-1.” Grab it and then dismantle it. You will gain the exotic part called “Marksman Rifle Scope: The Tally.”
Step #5 – Grab the Three Other Weapon Parts
To continue building the Nemesis, you are going to need to get three other parts from specific bosses. There is a good and a bad side to this. The bad news is, the Invaded Stronghold each of them is in rotates each week. Therefore, it becomes a waiting game to get the other parts. The good news, though, is that the bosses can be found at one of the locations, and it’s not random. And can be done in any order you wish.
So, you need to head to the Invaded Capitol Building Stronghold to take down the boss named Prime. He will drop the part “Marksman Rifle: Barrel – The Scourge.” Players will also need to go to the Invaded Roosevelt Island Stronghold and defeat Shorty to get the “Marksman Rifle: Bolt.” And for the last part, you have to visit and complete the Invaded District Union Area Stronghold. When you beat the Klutz boss, you can earn the “Marksman Rifle: Stock – The Bridle” weapon part.
Step #6 – Grab the Nemesis Blueprint and Build It
With all the parts in your possession, the blueprint for the Nemesis is required to actually build it. Luckily, you can get in from a notable mission. That is the Invaded Grand Washington Hotel story mission. The boss named Puck can drop the blueprint for the Nemesis. However, it’s not a guarantee drop on your first run with the parts. So, if you don’t get Puck to drop it, you can just redo the mission until the blueprint drops.
Once you have it, head back to the White House. When you walk into the main doors that you spawn at, go to the Crafting Station. With the blueprint and parts, you can not build the Nemesis sniper rifle in The Division 2.
The rifle is a powerful weapon to have at your disposal. The endgame is full of tough enemies from all of the factions in the game. However, the Nemesis can make quick work of them. To make it even more effective, going for headshots will deal impressive damage. While the process to get the weapon is long, it’s more than worth it to gain access to this lethal rifle.
