How to Unlock the Catalyst Exotic Mask in The Division 2: Battle for Brooklyn Update

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Catalyst Exotic Mask in The Division 2

With the release of The Division 2’s Battle for Brooklyn update, Ubisoft has introduced several new pieces of high-tier loot — one of the most coveted being the Catalyst Exotic Mask. This powerful piece of gear not only boosts your stats but also adds a stylish new look to your agent. Here’s a complete guide on how to get the Catalyst Mask, including the steps, locations, and strategies you’ll need.

🎯 What Is the Catalyst Exotic Mask?

The Catalyst Exotic Mask is a brand-new exotic gear item introduced in the Battle for Brooklyn DLC. It offers unique perks that enhance your skill power, hazard protection, and status effect resistance, making it ideal for both solo and squad-based builds.

🧭 How to Unlock the Catalyst Mask: Requirements

To unlock the Catalyst Mask in The Division 2, players must complete a specific set of missions and challenges tied to the Battle for Brooklyn campaign. Here’s what you need to do:

✅ Step-by-Step Unlock Process:

1. Purchase the Battle for Brooklyn Expansion

   • Make sure the DLC is active on your account. The Catalyst Mask is exclusive to this content.

2. Complete All Brooklyn Main Missions

   • Finish the story missions involving new characters and the updated Brooklyn map.

3. Collect Catalyst Components

   • There are 5 Catalyst Components hidden across Brooklyn. Each is located in a high-level zone guarded by elite enemies.

4. Defeat the Final Warlord Boss

   • After collecting all pieces, a new mission will unlock: “Catalyst Protocol.” Defeating the boss at the end of this mission guarantees the mask drop.

5. Craft or Equip the Mask

   • You’ll be able to equip the mask directly or head to the crafting station for potential stat upgrades.

⚠️ Tips for Farming the Catalyst Mask Faster

• Play on Hard or Heroic Difficulty to increase loot drop rates.

• Team up with friends for faster component collection and boss clears.

• Use Pulse or Drone builds for better survivability in elite zones.

• Check in-game alerts and time-limited events — sometimes drop rates are boosted.

🧠 Why You Want the Catalyst Mask

• Boosts Skill Efficiency for tech builds

• Reduces status effect durations (great for PvP)

• Unique visual design exclusive to Battle for Brooklyn

• Pairs well with Hive, Seeker Mine, and Turret builds