Explore the diverse arsenal of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Discover weapon types, manufacturer perks, elemental effects like Cryo, and rarity levels from common to legendary.
Hey there! So, you're diving into Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, huh? Great choice! As you know, it's a first-person shooter, which means guns are kind of a big deal. You've got all the classics you'd expect – pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers, sniper rifles – but the real fun comes from who makes 'em and what they do.
Each manufacturer has its own signature style. For instance, weapons from Vladof are known for their crazy high rate of fire. But the biggest new thing in The Pre-Sequel is the introduction of laser weapons. The type of laser you get actually depends on the manufacturer, so keep an eye out for those!
Beyond just the type of gun, you've also got elements to worry about. Most of the elements you remember from Borderlands 2 are back, but Slag is gone. The big new addition is Cryo. This stuff is awesome – it'll slow enemies down, and if you hit them enough, they'll freeze solid. A powerful enough Cryo blast can even shatter them instantly!
Here's the kicker: almost every gun you find is randomly generated. This means the element, weapon type, stats, and a whole bunch of other stuff can vary wildly from one drop to the next. The only exceptions are usually unique and legendary weapons, which tend to have set stats (though the exact numbers might still fluctuate a bit). You'll also notice weapons have different rarities, which really affects how powerful they are and how often you'll see them. There are 8 rarity levels in total, ranging from the super common White ones all the way up to the super rare Orange (Legendary) weapons.
- White (Most common)
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
- Orange (Legendary and the rarest)
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