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Best Minion Ever, Find Flynt | Borderlands 2 | Walkthrough, Gameplay, No Commentary

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Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter with role-playing elements set on the chaotic planet Pandora. Developed by Gearbox Software, it’s known for its distinctive cel-shaded art style, humorous tone, and emphasis on collecting a vast array of procedurally generated loot. Players take on the role of one of four Vault Hunters seeking to stop the tyrannical Handsome Jack. The gameplay loop revolves around exploring the open world, completing missions, and engaging in fast-paced combat against diverse enemies, all while constantly acquiring new and better weapons and gear. The mission "Best Minion Ever" in Borderlands 2 is a significant early quest given by Sir Hammerlock, primarily involving the player acting as a "minion" for Claptrap. The goal is to help Claptrap reclaim his boat from Captain Flynt to travel to Sanctuary. The mission guides the player through the snowy Southern Shelf region, starting in Liar's Berg. After an escort segment with Claptrap through bandit territory, the player faces the first major boss encounter: Boom and Bewm. Boom pilots a large cannon named Big Bertha, while Bewm attacks from the air with a jetpack. Defeating this duo involves prioritizing Bewm due to his mobility and then focusing on Big Bertha, using cover and potentially corrosive weapons. Once they are defeated, Claptrap instructs the player to use Big Bertha to blast open a fortified gate. The mission continues through more bandit-filled areas. A memorable segment involves rescuing Claptrap from bandits near Captain Flynt's ship, the Soaring Dragon, followed by Claptrap's inability to climb a massive staircase. The player must ascend the structure, fighting off more enemies, to activate a crane and hoist Claptrap up. This leads directly to the final confrontation of the mission: Captain Flynt, a bandit leader and early game boss. Flynt initially attacks from a distance before engaging the player directly with a flamethrower. The fight requires players to be mindful of fire hazards on the deck, which buff Flynt, and to target his critical spot on his head. Defeating Captain Flynt is a key step in the journey towards Sanctuary and often yields valuable loot, including the unique incendiary pistol, Flynt's Tinderbox. Completing "Best Minion Ever" unlocks the "Dragon Slayer" achievement and allows the player and Claptrap to finally set sail for the next region. More - Borderlands 2: https://bit.ly/2L06Y71 Website: https://borderlands.com Steam: https://bit.ly/30FW1g4 #Borderlands2 #Borderlands #TheGamerBay #TheGamerBayRudePlay