Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Guide Optional Missions
Medical Mystery
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Mission Briefing| Level | Money | XP | Gear |
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8 |
$55 |
791 |
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Three Horns Valley
Open fire on Doc Mercy as soon as he appears. And if you can set him on fire, all the better!
Dr. Zed needs you to head to nearby Three Horns Valley and see what his ol’ rival, Doc Mercy, is up to. Exit the Sanctuary gate and climb aboard a Light Runner at the Catch-a-Ride outside the city and head for the southern exit to Three Horns Valley (not far beyond Snowbound Crossroads). Once in Three Horns Valley, make a sharp right-hand turn and drive up the hill to the entrance to Shock Fossil Cavern.
Enter the cavern on foot with your weapons loaded and ready. The cavern forks at what appears to be a large electrical generator of bootleg design. Stick to the left-hand fork and fight your way past the Crazed Marauders, Nomads, and Psychos in the area while trying to avoid detonating the explosive gas tanks and other barrels in the area. You just might need them soon enough!
Doc Mercy resides in the hut atop the stairs at the end of the left-hand fork in Shock Fossil Cavern. Approach the stairs slowly, preferably with a Shock or Fire weapon equipped, and open fire on him before he gets a chance to take cover behind the metal hospital sign he carries for protection. Though he’s shielded, using a high-powered rifle can quickly drain his shield, allowing incendiary damage to burn his flesh.
Now that you’ve gotten Doc Mercy’s attention, you’re going to quickly see first-hand why Dr. Zed asked you to pay his nemesis a house call. Doc Mercy wields a powerful E-tech assault rifle that packs tremendous punch, a blistering rate of fire, and a ridiculously large magazine. Do not expect to see him reload! Once shot, Doc Mercy’s shield makes it hard to get a clean line of sight on him, so put any grenades and explosive weaponry to use—explosive firepower inflicts concussive splash damage directly through his large riot shield. To make matters worse, Doc Mercy also possesses Transfusion grenades that drain your health and transfer it to him, thus enabling him to essentially heal himself. These grenade attacks can be extremely difficult to survive, especially if you’re at a lower level than Doc Mercy. Keep your distance and try luring him toward the barrels and explosive gas tanks that you hopefully left intact. Search Doc Mercy’s body for the mysterious weapon he was using to trigger the subsequent mission.