Loot Farm Guide - Dark Zone 5 & 6 - (Updated for 1.3)

Interactive Map with Boss Timers: Dark Zone 5 & 6 - Loot Farm (Interactive) (Click the Clock, 'Enable Timers', Click boss icon)
Downloadable Map (can also be found lower in the post): Dark Zone 5 & 6 - Loot Farm (Downloadable)
Why This Route?

We believe this method is one of the absolute best ways to gain 268 gear / 229 weapons in the game. Our clan consists of experienced 228+ GS min/maxed players with a strong depth of in game knowledge. In addition, we have spent many hours running through Underground, HVTs, CM incursions, missions and the like in the quest to find the most efficient method of farming upgrades. With 6 guaranteed 268 / 229 loot drops in a 10-15 minute time frame, the possibility of gold / green caches, & 268 supply drops.. we believe this DZ 5/6 route will yield an enormous amount of loot in a relatively short time.

This detailed route map (found below) includes key tips and easy to follow markers to help you maximize your efficiency. I will let the map mostly speak for itself, while also providing some important pointers to help you better manage the flow. If in control of all spawns, you will be able to jump from one location to another with little down time. Even if competing with another group, your awareness of the route and spawns will quickly help you push out other groups. The boss timers will also help you know exactly when to expect the next group of elites to spawn. We have worked very hard perfecting this route and we feel it will greatly benefit those looking to min / max their weapons and gear.

Example Group Build

1x Skill Build: 4x Tactician & 2x Final Measure- Tanky (65%+ Exotic) / Low DPS - 350-500K tough - Supply Dropper - Rezzer - Tac Pulse / Overdose
1x Hybrid DPS Build: 4x Sentry & 2 Final Measure - Tanky / Good DPS / 2nd highest SP - 350K+ tough - Sentry Tagger - Recharger S.Cover / Overdose
2x Pure DPS Builds: Latest DPS Meta (or whatever +Elite / +Arm / HS / CHD) - Big DPS / 300K+ tough - Flash / Shock / Concealed / Booster
Suggestions & Tips

The route starts at the NE DZ6 checkpoint (Green Line) and runs clockwise, ending after optional DZ 6 extract
A key to commanding this route is using the boss spawn timers above. Know the times, beat the competition
Since 1.3, opening Dark Zone chests now gives max level gold loot. Make sure to open these religiously
If farming loot only, make careful note of the paths and where to hug the sides to minimize aggro
Depending on spawn location, your top priority is tagging (shooting) the boss to guarantee loot if other teams jump in
The Pit tunnel has a quicker route to Sub A if you are competing with another team for spawns and want to get ahead
Don't be afraid to leave boss loot on the ground if you are full. You will get it on the next pass
If you are concerned about rogues, stick exclusively to the DZ 6 or DZ 5 West extract for greater egress flexibility
If you are competing with another group and your teammate dies, immediately pick up his loot to trade it back later
DPS with low exotic resist must maintain maximum range from all flame NPCs, or use crowd control before engaging
Decide right off if your team will be engaging rogues or going rogue. Be OK with dying and going off course
When hunting supply drops, use the tankiest build to sig rush the crate, opening it while DPS lay down CC and cover fire
Never be afraid to use your signature links, especially when battling at Fatties. 3-4 flamers can lay out a whole team
Load out all guns with no more than 20% crit hit chance. Your tactician will keep max buffed tactical pulse out perma
Temporarily switch to 2 piece Lone Star / AlphaBridge and your police / paramedic backpacks when restocking
This route also works for any gear score. However 163+ should of course substitute item level references based on their qualified GS numbers

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