In Borderlands 3 there are seemingly endless weapons. Some of the special features of the guns have already been revealed: 9 weapon brands are known. And each manufacturer emphasizes different properties.
Until Borderlands 3 finally appears, about half a year will still pass. Gearbox has already begun to release some information about the weapons.
As in the predecessor Borderlands 2, the different weapon manufacturers play a significant role and determine some of the bonus effects a weapon has.
Because in Borderlands, the brand name stands for certain characteristics.
What can the different weapons do? Depending on the manufacturer, the weapons have different active or passive effects. Fans of the predecessors will surely recognize some effects. The following bonuses from the weapon manufacturers are currently known:
- Jakobs: Bullets that hit a target bounce off sideways and hit additional enemies.
- Atlas: Enemies must be hit with a beacon. Then you can fire a whole salvo of smart bullets that seek and hit the target automatically.
- Tediore: Instead of reloading, you simply throw the weapon away. It then aims at the target and follows it to deal further damage. Meanwhile, the same weapon regenerates fully charged in your hand.
- Hyperion: When aiming, Hyperion weapons have a forward-facing shield. They also have increased precision.
- Dahl: Dahl weapons have additional fire modes with different effects.
- Vladof: These weapons have additional barrels with special properties, such as lasers or rockets.
- Torgue: The weapons from this manufacturer can be fired in a “sticky” mode. The bullets then stick to an enemy and deal more damage when some of them explode simultaneously.
- Maliwan: Maliwan weapons can switch between two elements and be charged to deal more damage with a powerful shot.
- Children of the Vault: Weapons from the new manufacturer have unlimited ammunition. Occasionally (and without warning), these weapons will overheat.
Of course, there are also other unique effects that occur with special weapons. In Borderlands 2, for example, some weapons could talk to the player. You could also fire with a sword that would split into more swords upon impact. It’s going to be crazy again.
Why are the weapon manufacturers so important? In the story of Borderlands, the planet Pandora is largely divided among the weapon manufacturers. Particularly Dahl, Hyperion, and Atlas were seen as important organizations in the predecessors. They will surely play a significant role in Borderlands 3 and reshape the planet according to their wishes.
Are you excited about the crazy weapons of Borderlands 3? Or do you think the weapons in the Borderlands games are too outrageous?
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