Borderlands 2

[Geno9999]

With regards to combat style, I'd been mainly sniping, and moving in with a "increases accuracy as you fire" pistol afterwards.. Though now that I'm remembering the turret more, I'm having a much easier time =D

Ah, Hyperion weapons. Hyperion makes very good SMGs and Pistols, and a few notable Shotguns too, might want to check them out. They also produce singularity grenades, which work really well with a Zer0 specced into B0re, as it groups everybody up together for maximum bonus damage. About 99% of their Sniper Rifles are terrible though, you're better off with other companies because of the initial scope sway. The only Sniper rifle I recommend from Hyperion is the Morning Star, but uh... It's not without it's downsides...

[mangosta71]

Yeah, there's nothing in BL2 that makes me curse like finding a purple+ sniper rifle only to discover that it's made by Hyperion or Dahl.

[Geno9999]

Yeah, there's nothing in BL2 that makes me curse like finding a purple+ sniper rifle only to discover that it's made by Hyperion or Dahl.

Well Dahl can actually be pretty good if you're a Zer0 that specced into Critical Ascensi0n. And even then, it's mostly to build up stacks for your main Sniper Rifle.

[wiimanclassic]

Well Dahl can actually be pretty good if you're a Zer0 that specced into Critical Ascensi0n. And even then, it's mostly to build up stacks for your main Sniper Rifle.

But isn't Critical Ascens0n the WORST cap skill in the game since you need to cheese the game to actually make good use of it?

[ex cathedra]

well, yes, but if you do cheese it it's very strong.

i think the scenario in which its useless when used one way but strong when used another, much more niche, way is better than the scenario in which it is always useless

obviously neither scenario is optimal but game balance isn't exactly borderlands' forte

[Geno9999]

well, yes, but if you do cheese it it's very strong.

i think the scenario in which its useless when used one way but strong when used another, much more niche, way is better than the scenario in which it is always useless

obviously neither scenario is optimal but game balance isn't exactly borderlands' forte

^Pretty much.
Critical Acensi0n is also worth considering if you're using Vladof Snipers (especially the already powerful Lyuda,) or even a Maliwan Rakehell (Sniper Rifle with a Vladof barrel.)
Also, a Sniper Rifle stockpile relic is pretty much a requirement.

[Forrestfire]

The only Sniper rifle I recommend from Hyperion is the Morning Star, but uh... It's not without it's downsides...

Downsides?

[Togath]

Can rocket launcher ammo be obtained via vending machines like normal ammo?

[Ryuho Tsugu]

Can rocket launcher ammo be obtained via vending machines like normal ammo?

Yes, starting at (I think) Tundra Express.

[Togath]

What level range is that at?

[Ryuho Tsugu]

It's been months since I last played, but I want to say around 16.

[JediSoth]

Anyone know how are the new DLCs? Suitable for solo play, or full of bullet-sponge mobs like Big Game Hunt?

[Togath]

It's been months since I last played, but I want to say around 16.

Not too far away then =D

[Geno9999]

Anyone know how are the new DLCs? Suitable for solo play, or full of bullet-sponge mobs like Big Game Hunt?

You mean Tiny Tina and after?
Tiny Tina's Attack on Dragon's Keep is a lot of fun, though the Skeleton Mages will most likely make you scream in rage unless you have a rocket launcher. Has lots of good weapons in there, such as Magic Missile, Lightning Bolt (and their respective legendary variants,) SWORDSPOLSION, and the Handsome Sorcerer has the same drops as the Warrior.

T. K. Baha's Bloody Harvest is very easy, though the skeleton mobs, like in Tiny Tina's, are resistant to fire, despite being copy paste of the standard Marauders and Psychos enemies. The Pumpkin Kingpin/Jacques is pretty easy. I heard he was designed to be beatable by players with white equipment, so he's really easy to solo.

Wattle Gobbler is likewise an easy dlc. I haven't been through it myself, but I've been told that the titular boss is only about as difficult as Wilhelm. Easy EXP, easy solo, and he has three? red chests after you beat him, so that's a plus.

None of the Headhunter packs (T. K. and Wattle) have unique weapons, so outside of farming them for easy EXP, easy access to Red chests, they're a disappointingly short romps.

[Togath]

Any tips for soloing Dr. Mercy as a commando?
It seems like it would be an easy fight if I can get my turret behind him.. but I'm not sure how to catch him with it.

[Hida Reju]

Any tips for soloing Dr. Mercy as a commando?
It seems like it would be an easy fight if I can get my turret behind him.. but I'm not sure how to catch him with it.

Slag him with a rocket launcher then use Explosive weapons. They ignore his shield for the most part I fight him with a Torgue AR with a Spin Barrel or a Torgue Shotgun.

If you clear the mobs before you get to him its pretty easy.

[Geno9999]

Slag him with a rocket launcher then use Explosive weapons. They ignore his shield for the most part I fight him with a Torgue AR with a Spin Barrel or a Torgue Shotgun.

If you clear the mobs before you get to him its pretty easy.

Forget the rocket launcher, Togath's probably still in Normal Mode, right? Rocket Launchers, especially a Slag version, is hard to come by that early.

Dr. Mercy is no different from a regular Nomad with a shield. If you shoot him with an element (especially Slag or Fire) on his shield, it should proc on himself. Grenades are also useful for taking out Nomads in general, and Torgue weaponry should sometimes make them stagger backwards, exposing themselves more, as well as having the splash damage to hit them past their shield.

[Sith_Happens]

You could also just strafe him while he's busy fruitlessly shooting your turret.

[Alex Knight]

Any tips for soloing Dr. Mercy as a commando?
It seems like it would be an easy fight if I can get my turret behind him.. but I'm not sure how to catch him with it.

*Ahem*

<Krieg> "FIRE! Burning brightly glowing like the tender ashes of my heart! </Krieg>

[Togath]

You could also just strafe him while he's busy fruitlessly shooting your turret.

This ended up being what I did(well, that and throwing a fire grenade I found)

[Hida Reju]

In normal I never had a problem with anything as a Commando until I got to Mad Mike. After Mad Mike I rarely ran into an issue that a turret could not solve while I killed the bad guys.

After normal all bets are off if the turret is enough to save you and you should be using Slag as much as possible to boost your damage to deal with the stupid high HP that starts to show up.

This is about the time I abandoned the turret for DPS and moved it to pure distraction.

3rd Playthough (UTVH) is just silly solo and almost not worth the trouble.

I will mention that 99% of my time is solo so team tactics are sadly not available.

[Balmas]

Welp, I finally beat the Warrior for the first time today, using the time-honored tradition of cowering in a corner where it couldn't hit me while I plinked away at its health.


Incidentally, you know that it's going to be a good playthrough when you slash into a bit of frozen ice and find a Slagga.

[Artanis]

Gettin' about that time: time to suggest names for the next thread!


My suggestion:

Borderlands 2 Thread 2: True Post Hunter Mode!

[Geno9999]

Thread suggestion:
Borderlands 2 Thread II: Ain't no thread for no hero

[Sith_Happens]

Borderlands 2 Thread II: Pop Goes the Bandit

Borderlands 2 Thread II: Man, These Pretzels Suck

[Balmas]

Borderlands 2 Thread II: Man, These Pretzels Suck

This has my vote!

[Logic]

Butt Stallion presents: Borderlands 2 Thread II

[Triscuitable]

Borderlands: Where the Cars Live

[Dhavaer]

Borderlands 2 Thread II: Man, These Pretzels Suck

Also voting for this.

[Togath]

Borderlands 2 Thread II: Man, These Pretzels Suck

Voting for this as well.