Borderlands 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed first person role playing shooter Borderlands created by Gearbox Software for Windows PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.
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Does accuracy affect in-hand weapon sway or just how accurate bullets are?
I've noticed there's two major factors that affect my accuracy; random spread of bullets after the leave the barrel, and the character physically swaying their weapon. Some weapons (notably SMGs) sway ...
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Price of kreig the psycho borderlands 2 [closed]
It's all over the internet , the psycho is 9.99$ but when i checked the psn it was 12.99$, what's the problem?
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Is cross platform multiplayer possible?
As Borderlands 2 has been released on multiple platforms, would it be possible for me to play Borderlands 2 on PC with a friend that is playing on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 or is it only possible to ...
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Do skills or items that increase fire rate also affect melee attack speed? (e.g. Krieg the Psycho's Buzz Axe Rampage)
I noticed that Krieg the Psycho has a skill that increases Fire Rate (Embrace the Pain), on the Mania skill tree (which focuses on improving the Buzz Axe Rampage action skill). Embrace the Pain ...
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What types of weapons or ammunition won't work with the Siren's Chain Reaction skill?
Maya / the Siren's Chain Reaction skill under the Cataclysm skill tree is described as:
While you have an enemy Phaselocked all of your shots that hit enemies
have a chance to ricochet and hit ...
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Does throwing Krieg the Psycho's axe when Buzz Axe Rampaging count as melee?
A lot of Krieg the Psycho's skills (especially in the Mania tree) allow him to deal bonus melee damage. I am wondering if skills that increase melee damage affect the Buzz Axe Rampage action skill ...
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My character has trouble running, he can only walk
For some reason every time I try to run by using the Shift key (and W) for example, my character just stops moving. I can't get him to run while walking by pressing the Shift key after the W key is ...
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Does an inflammable Psycho burn?
Krieg has some interesting new skills, including the Hellborn tree that revolves around setting yourself on fire.
What happens if I am wearing an inflammable shield like
Since I would be immune ...
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How is critical hit damage calculated?
In Borderlands 1, critical hit damage was based on a weapon's critical hit modifer (which was sometimes hidden) and "how critical" the hit was.
Does the same apply to Borderlands 2? How do the ...
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Fast leveling and easy experience farming
What is the sweet spot for experience gain? Is it more effective to fight the highest level enemies I can find, or am I penalized for being out of my depth? Are certain areas of the game better/best ...
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Where is Jimmy Jenkins?
There is a strange challenge ("JEEEEENKINSSSSSS!!!" under "Miscellaneous") that involves killing Jimmy Jenkins. Where is he?
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How to kill the W4R-D3N?
This machine is madness.Takes approximately 1/100 of its SHIELD and a tiny bit more damage on the shield when i shoot the red eye with my shock sniper rifle.All these crazy flying surveyors and this ...
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Can I gamble if I can't get to Sanctuary?
I'm at the part in the story line where
I'm playing with someone so I don't want to level my character past them, but I'd like to kill some time and gamble for some better weapons. How can I do ...
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Which shield component modifies which shield stat(s)?
I've been reading the Borderlands 2 Wiki's "Shield" article to create my own shields through Gibbed's Save Editor. I've learned that shields have the following parts: Body, Battery, Capacitor (each ...
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How do I set my level, unlocked weapon equip slots and playthrough mode?
I would like to play with the same level and questlines as my friend's characters, which are mostly Level 30+ and in True Vault Hunter Mode, but some of my characters that I'd like to play are in a ...
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Are there Rare Drops in Captain Scarlett?
After completing the DLC I've become aware that the new rarity level items can only be purchased (with a special currency). I didn't notice any oranges (period) while playing, particularly new ...
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What DLC is included in borderlands 2 season pass, and what is not included
I cannot find a clear list anywhere of what exactly is and what is not included in the Borderlands 2 Season Pass.
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How to take screenshots in Borderlands 2 without third-party software?
Is there a way to take a screenshot in Borderlands 2 with a certain shortcut (so i don't have to use third-party software) ?
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“Unable to enumerate the Downloadable Content offerings” error when trying to install Borderlands 2 Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode
I just bought and downloaded the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, I go into the game, went to Downloadable Content to install it but every time I select Downloadable Content it says ...
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Is Incinerator Clayton good or evil?
Im about to do the quest where i have to find incinerator clayton as a quest sent by lilith so i decided to do some research on this guy.What lilith said was that they worshiped her as a god (the ...
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Why are Boom and Bewm particularly vulnerable to headshots?
I went exploring the map on my low level gunzerker account and came to fight the boss 'Boom and Bewn'.During this fight I remained lowering their health after Big Bertha with my sniper rifle (the ...
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Shotgun and Launcher undiscovered challenges
I want to get "Did It All" achievement, but Shotgun and Launcher categories show an (undiscovered) challenge each.
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Borderlands 2 executable details version isn't correct
I play Borderlands 2 with some coworkers some of whom have the Mac version of Borderlands 2 and other have the PC version (myself included). Because the Mac version is distributed by a different ...
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Is there anything to lose (permanently) by starting a second playthrough ASAP?
I'm nearing the end of Borderlands 2, and there are some side quests ranked trivial that I would rather not bother with. I have some of the SDUs from the black market, but not all of them.
I'm not ...
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Farming isn't effective?
Does repeatedly farming a boss give reduced rewards?
I've noticed while running through Terramorphous and The Warrior over and over, the drops are getting worse each time. By worse I mean any color ...
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How can I build Gaige so I don't have to aim?
Gaige the Mechromancer's main selling point was that she'd be easy to play, hard to master, an ideal class for people not familiar with shooting games. I was intrigued by this idea and wanted to see ...
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“Mastering / crushing / playing” Steam game info for Borderlands 2
If you try viewing game info of a person playing Borderlands 2, it will show you "Mastering 1-52", "Crushing 1-9" or "Playing 1-11" and also "Dominating".
The first number means the playthrough ...
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“Give It a Whirl” challenge, and “knocking” enemies
The "Give It a Whirl" Bloodshot Stronghold challenge states:
Kill an enemy by knocking him into the whirlpool.
My melee only slashes—how can I knock an enemy?
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Is there a viable way of completing Ultimate Vault Hunter mode by yourself?
Since the update I've attempted to play the new mode but am not doing so well. I have an assassin specialized mainly into the Cunning tree and partially into the Bloodshed side. With my current build ...
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What are the “diminishing returns” for phaselocking the same enemy?
One of the loading screens proclaims that phaselocking the same enemy multiple times results in "diminishing returns". I've never particularly noticed this effect myself, but I find I rarely phaselock ...
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How has combat changed from Borderlands to Borderlands 2?
I might rephrase it as, "What are things that a BL1 player should know jumping into BL2?"
Not all of these are probably worth answering in regards to the main question, but here are some examples:
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Do Adaptive shields adapt to non-elemental damage?
Adaptive shields adapt to the last "elemental" type they were hit with with a set % of resistance. Sometimes non-elemental is counted as an "element" for resistance/bonuses, so I'm wondering if ...
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Do Seraph weapons “power up” and how?
After reading a long thread I've read that Seraph Weapons "power up" from their initial stats. Some suggested that killing enemies raised their stats or damage, and a great deal of people seemed ...
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How long is “a few seconds” for Kill Skills?
The Kill Skills in Borderlands 2, like BL1, all say they last "a few seconds" and don't give explicit lengths. Since they're not listed in the stats for the skill (as length for Kill Skills doesn't ...
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How do I begin playing DLC?
DLC in the first game was handled by having quests automatically added to the quest log. After downloading Captain Scarlett, I continued my existing game and found that I didn't have any new quests in ...
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Do the effects of relics like the Vault Hunter's Relic stack in co-op?
Do the effects of relics like the Vault Hunter's Relic, stack in co-op?
The effect of the Vault Hunter's Relic is +5% chance of enemies dropping rare loot. Will this +5% chance increase if more ...
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Problems installing the Ultimate Vault Hunters pack with season pass
I bought the season pass for BL2. I can see all of the other DLCs that have installed but I do not see the "Borderlands 2: Ultimate Vault Hunters Upgrade Pack" that has the level cap increase. Can ...
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Can you join a game that's further into the plot than your character?
Is it possible for another player(player 2) to join a nearly complete game of borderlands 2 to (for example) defeat a boss?
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Can I transfer my PC characters to my Mac?
I was hopeful that I'd be able to download and boot up Borderlands 2 on my mac this morning to the grand sight of all the characters I'd created on the PC version happily waiting for me. ...
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How can I beat Terramorphous the Invincible?
So this Terramorphous the Invincible is pretty tough. He's a giant Thresher who's basically the Super Boss of Borderlands 2. He spawns at level 52 after the end of the game even when your level is ...
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What is the drop rate for the legendary weapon “Infinity”?
The descriptions in game especially in the wiki are very confusing. As follows,for the legendary weapon "Infinity":
Infinity is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an
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What gameplay effects change in multiplayer?
So I know loot is allegedly better in co-op play and enemies are tougher. But I've noticed certain other things change gameplay-wise. Most noticeably, in co-op play I can Phaselock an Ion Loader ...
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In a co-op game, whose PhysX settings determine if flowing cloths are bulletproof?
…flowing cloth (flags, tarps) that use PhysX to flow realistically are solid with PhysX off, and block bullets completely. With PhysX on, the cloth can be shot apart and thus shot through.
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When do I get skill points?
I'm level 7 or 8 and I've only gotten three skill points so far. In Borderlands 1 you got a skill point every level up. At what rate do you get skill points in Borderlands 2? Every other level or ...
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Getting to Terramorphous Peak Cult of the Vault symbol?
I've been trying to get to the Cult of the Vault symbol that's "under the platform you drop down from to enter the arena with Terramorphous" (description taken from this question), and have found some ...
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What is the maximum level?
What is the maximum level in the game and how many skill points will I have at maximum level?
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Is there a globally-accessible means of tracking time of day in Borderlands 2?
Related: How does the day/night cycle work?
I have started a mission which has an optional "complete at night" objective. However, I'm afraid to pursue it just now because it is already night and ...
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How can I give myself the last two weapon slots with Gibbed Save Editor? [duplicate]
A friend of mine recently started playing Borderlands 2 and was looking for help leveling up. I figured I could give him a hand, and proceeded to create a character using the Gibbed Save Editor for ...
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Can we have multiple save file in Borderlands 2
Can we have multiple save files in this game? I mean, can I start a new game while keeping my last character's save?
Or it's a game with only 1 save file and you have to live with it.
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How many times can you get Moxxi's Good/Bad Touch weapon?
Possible spoiler: if you tip Moxxi $15k, she'll either give you Moxxi's Good Touch or Moxxi's Bad Touch. Does anyone know how many times you can tip her to get the weapon?
FYI: I tipped her $15 at ...
