Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Guide Optional Missions
Note for Self-Person
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Mission Briefing| Level | Money | XP | Gear |
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17 |
($308 with Bonus) |
2903 |
Rocket Launcher (Blue) |
The Fridge
There’s a Goliath in The Fridge (typically in the Frigid Cleft area) that drops this mission’s ECHO Recorder. Since the weapons cache is located beyond The Rat Maze in Crystal Claw Pit, it’s worth completing this mission either during or after you accept “The Cold Shoulder.” This way, the door to The Rat Maze will be open as you battle Laney White.
Fight through The Rat Maze and clear the ice off the large red Dahl chest to complete this short mission.
Once you’ve found the ECHO Recorder by killing a Goliath in the Frigid Cleft, head due south to the previously locked gate leading into The Rat Maze. Move cautiously, as there are dozens of Tunnel Rats, Field Rats, and Lab Rats lurking in these halls. There’s also plenty of lootable containers and chests to scavenge money and items from.
As for the weapons cache, all you need to do is make your way to Crystal Claw Pit and locate the chest, then shoot the three chunks of ice off of it. You’ll naturally want to kill the Midgets and other enemies in the area, but consider refraining until after you open the chest. A towering creature by the name of Smash Head bursts from the ice and attacks as you access the chest. Back away, and unload on the creature with Explosive or Fire weapons until it’s put down. Try to shoot around the large Dahl sign it wields as a shield, and keep out of reach of its melee attacks. Any surviving rats in the area may come in handy if you need to Second Wind.
The mission isn’t over until Smash Head says it’s over!