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A Warm Welcome
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A Warm Welcome

Your friendly guide to Borderlands 2's 'A Warm Welcome' mission. Learn how to handle pirate waves, use cover, and defeat No Beard with expert tips.

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Your friendly guide to Borderlands 2's 'A Warm Welcome' mission. Learn how to handle pirate waves, use cover, and defeat No Beard with expert tips.

Alright, Vault Hunter, let's dive into the Captain Scarlett DLC with the 'A Warm Welcome' mission. It's your first taste of pirate action, and it's all about getting your bearings and learning the ropes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1

    Where you are: You'll start in a new area, likely just outside the town where the mission begins.

    What you see: Pirates! Expect a mix of melee attackers who rush you and ranged gunners. The town itself has plenty of cars and structures that you can use for cover.

    What you do: When the first wave of pirates hits, don't be afraid to back up. Let the melee guys come to you while you pick off the gunners from a distance. Once they're cleared, move into the town proper. Use the cars and buildings as cover, and again, let any melee enemies come to you. Once the town is clear, head towards the north part of the town square. No Beard is going to jump down and challenge you.

    Why this way? Sticking to cover and managing the enemy types is key. Rushing in blindly will get you overwhelmed quickly. Letting melee enemies come to you conserves ammo and makes them easier to deal with.

  2. 2

    Where you are: You're still in the town, likely near where you fought No Beard.

    What you see: After you defeat No Beard, you'll need to head towards an eastern waypoint. This waypoint will lead you to a place called the 'Kitty Kream shack'. Shade, a key NPC, will be waiting for you there.

    What you do: Once No Beard is down, follow the waypoint to the eastern side of the map. Find the 'Kitty Kream shack' and meet up with Shade. This will complete the mission.

    Why this way? Following the waypoint is the most direct route. Shade has important information and is the next step in the story.

Tips
  • Keep moving and use cover constantly. The pirates can put out a lot of lead.
  • Don't underestimate the melee pirates; they can close the distance fast.
  • No Beard isn't too tough, but he's a good warm-up for tougher bosses later. Focus on dodging his attacks and hitting him when you have an opening.

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