Borderlands 2is particularly well-known for its array of zany characters, memorable quests, and super-satisfying weapons. This extends to the epic DLCTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep, which stars the quirky anarchist Tina and decorates theBLfoundation with amusing fantasy tropes and satire.
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Dragon Keepsaw such positive reception, that 2k and Gearbox have since re-released the pack as stand-alone content — simultaneously serving as a bridge to the anticipatedTiny Tina’s Wonderlands.This content, known asOne-Shot Adventure, spruces up the experience and adds some features and items toDragon Keep. This is in addition to the already appealing heap of weapons exclusively in the DLC. While there are a number of great guns to pick when dungeon crawling and dragon-slaying, which are the best?
8Ogre
While it took a small dip in potency from the firstBorderlands, this assault riflefrom Torgue is a true beast, and makes for a great choice for spamming bosses and larger foes. Aiming at these larger targets ensures players can get the most out of one of its perks — which yields a2x splash damage bonus.
Not only this, but the gun sporadicallybumps up the fire rate and reload speedfor short durations, also causing its projectiles to ricochet when shot. Its explosive damage amps up its already great DPS, making for an offensive powerhouse. The weapon can be found as a rare drop fromWarlord Slog in Murderlin’s Temple.
7Florentine
This distinct SMG from Maliwan can be deceptively useful, with its combined elemental effects ofshock projectiles and bonus slagdamage. This can swiftly wear down various mobs, particularly those laced with shields.
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Added to this is the large nature of the projectiles, which deals bonussplash damage equivalent to 50% of the inflicted damage.Couple this with the quick-firing, spamming nature of the SMG, and the Florentine is a DPS force of nature. It’s a great secondary weapon with its slagging abilities, and one that can do a little extra in the heat of battle. Players can secure one by trading with theSeraph Vendor in Flamerock Refuge.
6Orc
Bandit-made weaponryis often known for being cheaply thrown together; and rather spotty in combat. However, the Orc largely smashes through this stereotype with its wild damage output and its slew of perks. Not only is it capable of coming in incendiary, shock, corrosive, or slagform, but also potentially brings temporary boosts tofire rate or extra shot chances (50% for both), a 17% damage boost, 2x reload speed, or an extra pellet per shot.The Orc is obtained from the missionsMagic Slaughter (Round 5) in Murderlin’s Temple.
These bonuses last just six seconds, but can really make a difference when often cropping up over time. What’s really nifty is that these bonuses aren’t just triggered by firing, but also the mere act ofreloading, swapping weapons, or opening a menu. This means that the boosts can be passed to another weapon. These effects can greatly complement the Mechromancer (via ricochet) as well as the offensive-focused Gunzerker.
5Omen
This unique shotty from Tediore fires off projectiles in a set,circular pattern of eight on the perimeter and one in the center.This expands and contracts as it moves, giving it an oscillating spread that’s useful against different sized foes and distances. Being a Tediore, the gun usefully grants extra damage from the mere act of reloading,explodingwhile being tossed during this act.
This can compound with the spread pellets (and likelyelementaldamage), and bring an utter barrage of pain. This reallycomplements the SirenMaya, whose Phaselock can help concentrate this hail of gunfire, and effectively heal allies with Restoration. This is especially helpful inOne-Shot Adventure, as the Action Skill is given at level two. The Omen can be obtained from a drop in theAncient Dragons of Destruction.
4Swordsplosion
Living up to its emphatic name, the “SWORDSPLOSION!!!” is a truly twisted shotgun whose traits are befitting of the wild Tiny Tina. At least when disregarding the hazards of self-inflicting damage from close range, this is among the strongest, most effective guns inDragon Keep. This weapon is obtained from the missionThe Sword in The Stoner.
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Fittingly, the gun flings projectiles in asword shape that explodeswhen striking their target. This in turn spawnsthree smaller swordswith the same behaviors. Provided players can find their mark with this strange, short-ranged weapon, the Swordsplosion is a damage machine, one that handily deletes most standard mobs.
3Teeth Of Terramorphous
It should be noted that this weapon is thesole inclusion of a non-exclusiveTiny Tinaweapon.However, as part of this list’s aim is to highlight theOne-Shot Adventure, it seemed appropriate to add, as it’s been sighted in this standalone content (which reportedly hasn’tbeen the case in theBL2 Tiny Tina DLC). A rare drop inOne-Shot Adventure, the Teeth drop fromTerramorphous the Invincible in Terramorphous Peak.
This Bandit beast packs tons of power by way of itsincendiary damageand multiple rows of sprayed projectiles (two horizontal teeth-like rows of six that rise and collapse). With a wide spread and great damage-over-time, the gun is great with crowd-control and dealing with pesky Rakks or Varkids.
2Stinger
The aptly-named Stinger from Vladof fires potent bullets that can compound their damage by ricocheting about.This ensures players can inflict pain from the accurate (and already reliable) pistol. It also makes it useful indoors, and against foes with various critical areas like Threshers or Loaders.
At least in close quarters, the Stinger is one of the best pistols when it comes to DPS. Its high fire rate, reload speed, and bouncing projectiles cover ample ground and bring quick damage. Find it as a drop from theAncient Dragons of Destruction.
1Grog Nozzle
This awesome pistol comes courtesy of Maliwan and thesadistic fan-favorite, Moxxi. Being analways-slagweapon that’s sharp and effective, the Nozzle proves a great secondary weapon to use in a pinch—especially with its healingpowers. It also inflictsbonus elemental damagefor some useful added power.
While it’s slow-firing and doesn’t do outstanding damage compared to its Moxxi counterpart (the Rubi), its perks elsewhere make it more than worthwhile. This coveted gun is only available during the missionThe Beard Makes the Man.
