To obtain the Eagle Bearer Exotic Assault Rifle in The Division 2, you’ll need to focus on completing the Operation Dark Hours raid. This raid is the primary source of the Eagle Bearer and requires a coordinated team of eight players to tackle the challenges at Washington National Airport. The raid itself is challenging, so it's important to ensure your team is well-prepared and understands the mechanics.
The Eagle Bearer has a chance to drop from the final bosses of the Operation Dark Hours raid. Each time you defeat these bosses, there is a small probability that the weapon will drop for you or a member of your raid group. Given the low drop rate, it's common to need multiple raid completions before obtaining the weapon. Persistence and teamwork are crucial in these runs, as the drop is not guaranteed.
If someone in your raid team is fortunate enough to get the Eagle Bearer but doesn’t need it, they can share the weapon with you through the in-game loot sharing system. This can only be done within a specific time frame after the raid is completed, so communication with your team is important to ensure that everyone gets a chance at the loot they need.
Additionally, while extremely rare, the Eagle Bearer can sometimes be found in Clan caches. Being active in a clan and participating in activities that contribute to the weekly Clan caches can slightly increase your chances of obtaining the weapon this way. However, the primary and most reliable method remains completing the Operation Dark Hours raid.
Securing the Eagle Bearer requires dedication, repeated raid runs, and often a bit of luck. It's one of the more difficult and sought-after weapons in The Division 2, but with persistence and a good team, it’s achievable.