The Never-Ending Story (of Bullets): Your Guide to the Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 2 & 3
Ready for that legendary experience of never reloading? The Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 2 and 3 is what you need. This Vladof creation delivers endless bullets, making your trigger finger excited. Counting ammo? Forget it. With the Infinity, shoot endlessly until all in front is ventilated.
Borderlands 2’s Infinity Pistol: Unlimited Power! (and Bullets)
Let’s start our journey in Pandora. The Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 2 is highly sought after. It’s not just a pistol; it’s a declaration. A declaration saying, “I have infinite ammo, and I will use it.”
How to Snag the Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 2
The Infinity Pistol can drop from any loot source in Borderlands 2. Yes, even skag dung might contain it. But you want to boost your chances. Your best farming options are:
- Doc Mercy: Your top target. More details on farming him soon.
- Gold Golem (Mines of Avarice): Shiny foes yield shiny loot.
- Chubby Enemies (True Vault Hunter Mode): Known for better loot drops in TVHM.
- Lt. Infinity: It’s quite fitting to farm him for the Infinity Pistol.
Farming Doc Mercy for the Infinity Pistol: A Doctor’s Appointment You’ll Want to Keep
Doc Mercy is crucial for your Infinity Pistol farming. He’s hanging out in Three Horns – Valley. Before charging in, handle some quests first.
First, complete the mission “Medical Mystery.” It’s simple. Get this quest from Dr. Zed after finishing “Do No Harm.” Once you finish “Medical Mystery,” Doc Mercy is farmable. Just keep revisiting him and show what a real medical emergency looks like – repeated lead injections.
Infinity Pistol Drop Rates: The Odds are Ever in Your Favor…ish
Let’s break down those drop rates, because knowledge is power. Here’s what you need to know:
- Boss Dedicated Drop: When a legendary is linked to a specific boss, like Doc Mercy, it has around a 5% (1/20) drop rate. It’s not terrible, but expect some runs.
- World Drop/Random Loot: From chests or random enemies, the rate for any legendary is a meager 0.1% (1/1000). So, relying on random drops is unlikely.
- Doc Mercy’s Personal Touch: Some suggest Doc Mercy may have a slightly higher chance to drop the Infinity, around 10%. While not confirmed, many think this is true. Either way, he’s your best shot.
Shift Code for a Free Infinity Pistol (and Friends!)
Who doesn’t love freebies? Gearbox occasionally shares SHiFT codes that offer generous rewards. There was a code that granted players a free Lyudmila, Norfleet, and an Infinity Pistol! Keep an eye out for these codes; they are usually time-sensitive. This code was: WTWJ3-SFJ99-TBSW6-THWJB-CHHSZ. While it might have expired, it illustrates Gearbox’s occasional giveaways on their SHiFT website.
Elemental Infinity: Spice Up Your Infinite Ammo
The Infinity Pistol also offers elemental effects! You might encounter it in:
- Non-elemental: Just bullets.
- Fire: Setting bandits ablaze and enjoying their panic.
- Corrosive: Melting armor, especially against armored loaders.
- Shock: Stripping shields and making robots miserable.
The right element makes your infinite ammo even deadlier against different enemies.
Borderlands 3’s Infinity Pistol: Still Infinite, Still Awesome
Fast forward to Borderlands 3, and the Infinity Pistol returns! It’s still made by Vladof, still has infinite ammo, and feels fantastic to use. Why change perfection?
Where to Find the Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 3
In Borderlands 3, go to Eden-6, specifically to The Anvil, to find the Infinity Pistol. Your target is the Anointed Alpha. This eridium-infused enemy is the dedicated drop source for the Infinity in this game. Keep farming the Anointed Alpha until you claim your infinite prize.
General Infinity Pistol Goodness in Borderlands 3
The Infinity Pistol in Borderlands 3 retains that glorious infinite ammo. This makes it great for sustained fire, taking out hordes without needing to reload. It can spawn with any element, letting you customize your infinite firepower for each encounter.
Vladof did an excellent job with this one. Why reload when you can shoot… forever?
Beyond Infinity: Other Weapon Wonders in Borderlands 2 & 3
The Infinity is fantastic, but Pandora and beyond overflow with fantastic weapons. Let’s take a moment to recognize other notable options in the Borderlands universe.
Borderlands 2’s Arsenal of Awesomeness
Borderlands 2 is filled with legendary loot. Besides the Infinity, some noteworthy items include:
- Unkempt Harold: Explosive and powerful.
- Norfleet: Rocket launcher that brings chaos with explosions.
- Lyuda (Lyuda/Lyuda): A sniper rifle that tears through enemies.
- Slagga: A top-tier weapon for applying slag.
- Volcano: A fiery sniper rifle leaving foes crispy.
- Gub: A powerful Jakobs pistol.
- Deliverance: A homing shotgun that requires no aiming.
- Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch & Good Touch: Healing SMGs delivering damage.
- The Lady Fist: A critical hit monster for skilled aimers.
- Hellfire: An SMG setting everything ablaze from Scorch.
- Fastball: Grenade mod with devastating direct hits.
- The Bee: Amplifies damage… until you get hit.
Borderlands 3’s Bringers of Boom
Borderlands 3 also offers amazing weapons:
- Plasma Coil: A radiation SMG, the top choice for melting faces.
- Atlas Replay: Tracks enemies with bouncing projectiles.
- Backburner: A Maliwan launcher causing fiery chaos.
- Free Radical: A cryo pistol with ricocheting shots.
- Light Show: A pistol producing a dazzling array of projectiles.
- Torrent: A Jakobs pistol gaining speed over time.
- Convergence: A shotgun converging projectiles for precise damage.
- The Monarch: A versatile assault rifle altering firing modes.
- The Love Drill: Tediore shotgun chasing enemies after reloading.
- Kaos: Maliwan rifle creating elemental explosions.
- Lucky 7: Jakobs pistol with random effects on reload.
Meet the Cast: Characters Linked to Your Loot
A shout-out to NPCs connected to the Infinity Pistol or just notable characters:
- Doc Mercy: The source of your farming in Borderlands 2. He’s likely tired of you now.
- Dr. Zed:The slightly unhinged doctor initiating your quest.
- to Doc Mercy in Borderlands 2. Medical ethics stay flexible here.
- Moxxi: The bar owner is charming. She gives you the Good Touch and Bad Touch. A mix of generosity and innuendo.
- Anointed Alpha: Your target in Borderlands 3 is the Infinity Pistol. Anointed enemies glow with Eridium power. There are variations of the anointed, like the “anointed. Alpha.” Interesting.
- Lilith: Lilith, the fiery Siren, is 34. Vault Hunters age like fine wine or strong skag whiskey.
Borderlands 3 Tidbits: Level Caps and Rerolling
Here are some more nuggets about Borderlands 3:
- Maximum Level: You can level your Vault Hunter up to level 72. There is plenty of room to grow and be a badass.
- Number of Guns: Remember the “1 billion guns” hype? It is real. With many parts and combinations, Borderlands 3 offers a massive variety of weapons. A mathematically proven gun-nanza!
- Rerolling Weapons (Anointments): You can reroll Anointments on your gear. This lets you perfect your builds and chase god-roll items. You’ll be the envy of other Vault Hunters.
- Most Rare Item (Green Strike): The “Green Strike” item is quite rare. Gearbox is not working on Borderlands 3 now. It might be available for a week a year. Consider it Bigfoot’s equivalent in Borderlands.
Gaming Universe Expansion: Other Worlds to Explore
The gaming world is vast! Aside from Borderlands, consider these titles:
- Stardew Valley: Take a break from shooting. Embrace your inner farmer. It’s relaxing and addictive.
- Cyberpunk: Explore Night City. Enjoy cybernetic enhancements and gritty stories amidst neon streets.
- BGMI: Mobile battle royale action for firefights on-the-go.
- Fortnite: The battle royale giant with building, shooting, and endless cosmetic options.
- Infinity Blade trilogy: No longer purchasable. Once iconic, it pushed boundaries in graphics and touch combat on iOS. A moment of silence for this fallen legend.
So there you have it, Vault Hunter! Your guide to the Infinity Pistol and more Borderlands goodness. Farm those bosses, redeem those codes, and unleash a storm of bullets on your enemies. Happy hunting!
