- Trench Decay Double 0: A light-ammo pistol with 14 rounds that deals explosive damage per shot
- Each round argues twice: Explosive payload adds splash potential beyond raw bullet damage
- Added in the Skyfall update alongside the MG 08, Lil Timothy, Chauchat, and the Shield
- Best role: Secondary sidearm for burst pressure, not a primary DPS tool
- Watch your spacing: Explosive rounds can punish careless close-range play
Double 0 Overview: The Pistol That Was Never Issued
The Double 0 is one of the standout weapons introduced in Trench Decay's Skyfall update. Its flavor text — "issued to men who were never here" — hints at its covert-operative identity, while the tagline "each round argues twice" tells you exactly how it fights: every trigger pull hits twice, once from the bullet and once from the explosive payload.
In a game crowded with machine guns and incendiary submachine guns, the Double 0 carved out a niche as the most exciting sidearm of the update. It rewards deliberate aim and punishes lazy positioning, making it a favorite among players who like high-risk, high-reward secondaries.
Video Highlights:
- The Double 0 fires light ammo with a 14-round magazine
- Every shot deals explosive damage, making it a unique pistol
- It arrived alongside four other new weapons in the Skyfall update
- The presenter calls it his favorite weapon of the entire update
Most Trench Decay pistols are plain ballistics tools. The Double 0 is the first sidearm in the Skyfall lineup to bring explosive damage to a light-ammo platform, letting you finish weakened targets and crack clustered groups with one weapon slot.
Double 0 Stats & Skyfall Weapon Comparison
Here is how the Double 0 stacks against the other weapons released in the Skyfall update. Note that exact damage numbers may shift between patches, so treat this as a role comparison rather than a fixed stat sheet.
| Weapon | Ammo Type | Magazine | Special Damage | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double 0 | Light | 14 rounds | Explosive | Burst secondary, clustered enemies |
| MG 08 | Medium | 100 rounds | None | Sustained suppression |
| Lil Timothy | Light | 40 rounds | Incendiary (fire, ground burn) | Area denial, crowd control |
| Chauchat | Medium | 20 rounds | None | Mid-range rifle support |
| Shield (melee) | N/A | N/A | Blocks incoming damage | Team protection, -20% speed on equip |
Key takeaways from the table:
- The Double 0 has the smallest magazine of the new guns, so reload discipline matters more than with the MG 08
- Unlike the Lil Timothy's lingering fire pools, the Double 0's explosive damage is instant, with no persistent ground effect
- Against the New Order and the Mindless, explosive rounds help delete grouped targets quickly
With only 14 rounds, the Double 0 empties fast under panic fire. Count your shots, reload behind cover, and never treat it as your main source of sustained damage — that is what the MG 08 exists for.
Best Loadout Pairings for the Double 0
Because the Double 0 is a secondary-style burst tool, build your loadout around covering its weaknesses: low ammo capacity and no sustained fire.
Suppression Build
- Primary: MG 08 (100 rounds, medium ammo)
- Secondary: Double 0 for burst finishing
- Role: Hold chokepoints, swap to clean up clusters
Area Denial Build
- Primary: Lil Timothy (incendiary)
- Secondary: Double 0 for instant explosive pops
- Role: Burn the ground, then detonate anything that survives
Tank Line Build
- Primary: Shield for blocking damage
- Secondary: Double 0 for shield-bait bursts
- Role: Absorb hits, answer with explosive pistol shots
| Loadout | Strength | Weakness | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suppression | High sustain, forgiving | Slow repositioning | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Area Denial | Strong vs hordes | Fire can hurt you too | ★★★☆☆ |
| Tank Line | Great survivability | -20% speed while shielded | ★★★★☆ |
Match the Double 0 with a weapon that solves a different problem. Explosive pistol plus incendiary SMG covers both instant burst and persistent burn, giving you an answer for nearly every enemy type in the Ossuary and Keep.
Step-by-Step: Unlocking and Using the Double 0
The Double 0 arrived with the Skyfall update, and new Trench Decay weapons typically roll out through war bonds and update rewards. Follow this flow to get it into your hands and use it well.
Update to the Skyfall Patch
Launch Trench Decay and confirm your client is on the Skyfall update. The update added the Double 0, MG 08, Lil Timothy, Chauchat, Shield, and three new war bonds.
Check the New War Bonds
Review the three Skyfall war bonds — Unrecorded Service, The Syndicate, and Entombed in Steel. New update weapons are distributed through these tracks, so progress the bond that carries the Double 0.
Earn Division Points
Participate in raids and use the new Division Garrison system. Donating metals to division members and completing raids builds the currency you need to unlock update gear.
Practice Burst Discipline
In a low-stakes raid, practice firing the Double 0 in 2–3 shot bursts. With 14 rounds and explosive splash, controlled trigger pulls outperform spray-and-pray.
Take It Into the Ossuary
Test the pistol against clustered Mindless and New Order spawns, and be ready for the Jager boss, whose dual Vickers machine guns punish players who stand still.
Use the new Division Garrison headquarters to coordinate raids. The three billboards show active members and let friends join your raid live, which is ideal when farming update weapons with a squad.
Combat Checklist and Farming Goals
Work through this checklist to fully integrate the Double 0 into your Trench Decay rotation.
Double 0 Mastery Goals:
- Unlock the Double 0 from the Skyfall update war bonds
- Complete a full raid using only the Double 0 as your secondary
- Land explosive finishing blows on 20 clustered enemies
- Survive an Ossuary raid without emptying a magazine mid-fight
- Combine the Double 0 with Lil Timothy for a burn-then-detonate combo
| Goal | Difficulty | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock Double 0 | ★★☆☆☆ | Access to explosive sidearm |
| Raid-only secondary run | ★★★☆☆ | Improved trigger discipline |
| 20 explosive finishes | ★★★☆☆ | Crowd-control confidence |
| No mid-fight empty magazine | ★★★★☆ | Reload-timing mastery |
| Burn-detonate combo | ★★★☆☆ | Full loadout synergy |
Once you consistently finish clustered packs without reloading under pressure, the Double 0 stops being a novelty pistol and becomes one of the most reliable burst tools in your kit.
FAQ
Q: What is the Trench Decay Double 0?
The Double 0 is a pistol added in the Skyfall update. It uses light ammo with a 14-round magazine and deals explosive damage, with its tagline 'each round argues twice' referencing the bullet-plus-explosion effect of every shot.
Q: How does the Double 0 compare to the Lil Timothy?
The Lil Timothy is a light-ammo weapon with 40 incendiary rounds that set enemies and the ground on fire for area denial. The Double 0 trades magazine size for instant explosive damage, making it better for burst finishing and worse for sustained control.
Q: Is the Double 0 good against the Jager boss in the Ossuary?
It can contribute burst damage, but the Jager wields dual Vickers machine guns, a charging attack, and a near-instant-kill AoE smash. Prioritize mobility and cover, and use the Double 0 to punish openings rather than tanking the fight.
Q: How do I unlock weapons from the Skyfall update?
Skyfall weapons are distributed through the update's three new war bonds: Unrecorded Service, The Syndicate, and Entombed in Steel. Progress raids and division activities to earn the rewards attached to each track.
Trench Decay receives consistent updates, and the developer actively reworks UI, visuals, and balance. Weapon stats for the Double 0 may shift between patches, so recheck this guide after each major update.