The new “Blood Money” DLC in Borderlands 3 comes with a lot of fresh weapons. Among them, the “Complex Root” stands out as a rather firepower-heavy sniper.
This is the Complex Root: The Complex Root is a sniper rifle from the brand Maliwan. Like all other Maliwan weapons, it is based on energy bursts and emphasizes elemental damage. The gun is available in all sorts of elemental variants.
The unusual thing about the Complex Root is that it doesn’t necessarily function like a typical sniper. Instead of using single, aimed shots at long distances, it is also effective at close to medium range.
The special effect of the weapon defines its usefulness: When you fire it, your shot bounces around a few times, hitting your enemies multiple times. This allows for high damage values, as shown by YouTuber Joltzdude139 in his video:
The Complex Root might work even too well
Here’s why you should be careful: If you’ve acquired a Complex Root in the new Borderlands DLC, you can be pleased with one of the currently strongest weapons. But: If you shoot with it, you’d better take cover.
Because the bouncing projectiles from the Complex Root can cause a lot of splash damage. This was demonstrated by YouTuber Ki11er Six in another video: Here, you can see how the gun outshines any rocket launcher, but also fully hits the player.
The Complex Root does a great job against enemies, but one should preferably wait behind a wall until the fireworks are over. Especially Moze, who tends to unleash one or another explosion on her enemies, is in danger here.
Where can I find the Complex Root? The Complex Root was introduced with the new DLC and can be found on Gehenna as a world drop. But you can also try to get it from Lani Dixon in Ashfall Peaks.
Let’s just hope that the new super weapon doesn’t fall victim to the nerf hammer. Gearbox has often taken it out against some weapons that were too strong. Especially in the new, tough takedown, such heavy guns are very useful.
