Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Guide Optional Missions
Cult Following: False Idols
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Mission Briefing| Level | Money | XP | Gear |
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10 |
$69 |
1736 |
Assault Rifle (Green) or Shield (Green) |
Frostburn Canyon
Start shooting Scorch the moment he makes his appearance. Don’t wait to get close!
If you really want to be in the cult, you’re going to have to take out the competition. That means killing Scorch, a rival “god” who has garnered a bit of a following among the fire-worshippers of Frostburn Canyon. Make your way south from Incinerator Camp, past the area where the Fast Travel station and vending machines are located, and continue through the enemy camp and small cave to Frozen Ant Lake.
Scorch is a massive fire-breathing spiderant, one far larger than anybody has ever lived to tell about. Prepare for the battle by swapping out any Fire-based weapons you had previously equipped. You’re best served by equipping either non-elemental or explosive weapons for this battle. The same goes for grenades: explosive grenades are best. Scorch attacks alongside a couple of his fiery minions. Weaken his Fire spiderant minions, but don’t kill them—you’ll want some fodder around if you need a Second Wind.
Never a good idea to be this close to Scorch unless you’re blasting away at his abdomen with a shotgun.
Scorch attacks by flinging fireballs at you when you’re distant, and by emitting a powerful, fiery shockwave when you’re close by. And, of course, he also has the same massive pinchers that all spiderants are blessed with. Keep your distance and sidestep any fireballs lobbed your way. Try your best to flank Scorch and get a clean shot at his abdomen to inflict greater critical damage.