Can You Keep Tipping Moxxi? A Borderlands Deep Dive
Yes, you absolutely can keep tipping Moxxi in the Borderlands games where she operates her bar. This isn’t a one-time transaction, but rather a recurring option that can yield various rewards. The specific rewards, the mechanics of tipping, and the reasons to do so differ slightly across different Borderlands titles, but the core principle remains: you can endlessly pump money into Moxxi’s tip jar. Whether you’re hoping for her signature weapons or just enjoy the banter, she’s always happy to take your hard-earned (or hard-looted) cash.
Tipping Mechanics Across the Borderlands Series
The method for tipping Moxxi is generally consistent. In Borderlands 2, you’ll find a tip jar on her counter, which you can activate to contribute in $100 or $1,000 increments. In Borderlands 3, the system is slightly different, with the jar located in her bar on Sanctuary III, and the rewards are linked to a different system. The core idea, however, remains the same across these titles: repeatedly tipping Moxxi can result in unique items.
Borderlands 2 Tipping: The Good and Bad Touch
In Borderlands 2, tipping Moxxi primarily revolves around getting her infamous “Good Touch” and “Bad Touch” SMGs. These are elemental weapons, with the Good Touch being a fire-based SMG and the Bad Touch a corrosive one. While the first acquisition might require a specific amount of tipping (around $30,000 using the $1,000 tip increments), you can continue tipping her to get these guns repeatedly. The levels of these weapons scale to your level, which is valuable as you progress through the game. They also have a unique healing effect, where a portion of the damage dealt is returned to you as health, characteristic of most Moxxi weapons.
Borderlands 3 Tipping: Rewards Beyond Weapons
Borderlands 3 introduces a different system. While there’s still a tip jar, you won’t receive the same Bad Touch and Good Touch. Instead, tipping Moxxi in Borderlands 3 can net you random weapons via the in-game mail system. These weapons are typically anointed, providing extra stat buffs, and can be great for improving your build. This means you’re not stuck with only two weapons; you have a chance to receive other interesting loot from Moxxi. However, the system involves a bit more of a gamble. You could spend thousands and still not get that perfect roll you are looking for. The rewards here include the Hail and the Crit, and like the Borderlands 2 guns, have the life-steal mechanic.
Why Keep Tipping Moxxi?
Beyond the tangible rewards, there are several compelling reasons players keep tipping Moxxi:
- Weapon Farming: The Bad Touch and Good Touch in Borderlands 2 are reliable SMGs for all levels, and constantly re-level with your character for free. In Borderlands 3, the potential for anointed gear makes tipping her a great way to farm for powerful gear.
- The Humor: Moxxi’s witty remarks, flirtatious lines, and general personality make the act of tipping her, a unique experience, adding a flavor to the Borderlands universe.
- Life Steal: Most of the Moxxi guns offer the life steal mechanic. This means that for every hit that lands, you gain some health back. This is extremely valuable, particularly on higher difficulties.
- Completeness: For many players, tipping Moxxi is an important part of the experience. It is almost expected at this point, and so many players feel that they aren’t experiencing the game to the fullest if they skip this.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many times do I need to tip Moxxi to get a weapon in Borderlands 2?
Initially, you need to tip around $30,000 using the $1,000 increments to get either the Good Touch or Bad Touch. After this initial trigger, you can continue to tip to receive more weapons as much as you want.
2. Can I get Moxxi’s Good Touch more than once?
Yes, absolutely. Once you’ve obtained it for the first time, you can continue tipping Moxxi to get multiple copies of the Good Touch, scaling to your level each time.
3. Do Moxxi’s weapons scale with my level?
In Borderlands 2, the Good Touch and Bad Touch obtained from tipping Moxxi will scale to your current level each time you get them. In Borderlands 3, the weapons you get from her mail system will be of your current level as well.
4. What’s the best Moxxi weapon in Borderlands 2?
Many consider Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch to be one of the best due to its fire element, high accuracy, and life steal, making it very versatile. However, both the Good Touch and Bad Touch have their uses. It is ultimately up to personal preference.
5. Do all Moxxi weapons have life steal?
Yes, almost all weapons that bear the Moxxi name have the life steal mechanic, which returns a percentage of damage dealt as health. The amount of healing varies between weapons. Some, like the Rubi and Grog Nozzle, have much higher life steal.
6. What happens if I tip Moxxi in Borderlands 3?
In Borderlands 3, tipping Moxxi will give you a chance to receive random weapons in your in-game mail, many of which will be anointed, enhancing their power.
7. Is it better to tip in $100 or $1,000 increments?
In Borderlands 2, the $1,000 increments are more efficient to trigger the weapon reward the first time. After you get the first weapon, the $100 increments work just fine. In Borderlands 3, it appears that the overall spending is what counts, not the increment size.
8. Can I get Moxxi’s Heart Breaker from tipping?
No, Miss Moxxi’s Heart Breaker is a mission reward from the “Safe and Sound” mission in the Caustic Caverns, not obtained by tipping. You can, however, get another version of it by choosing to take the picture to Moxxi rather than Marcus for the side mission that you find it in.
9. Is there a limit to how many Moxxi weapons I can get?
No, you can continue tipping Moxxi and getting her weapons for as long as you have money to spend in all of the games that she is present in.
10. What is Mad Moxxi a reference to?
Mad Moxxi is a reference to Mad Max from the “Mad Max” movie series, and the Underdome is a riff on the Thunderdome of the third film.
11. How old is Moxxi in Borderlands 3?
Based on estimated ages and timelines in the series, Moxxi is estimated to be around 52 years old in Borderlands 3.
12. What happens if I give the pictures to Moxxi?
If you give the pictures from the mission to Moxxi, you receive a variant of the weapon Miss Moxxi’s Heart Breaker. If you give them to Marcus, you receive the “Lucrative Opportunity” relic.
13. Why does Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch vibrate?
The vibration on the Good Touch is a deliberate feature of the weapon, adding to its unique nature and appeal. It is always vibrating, and there is not a way to stop it, short of turning vibrations off completely on your system.
14. How many kids does Moxxi have?
Moxxi has at least four known children: Scooter, Ellie, an unnamed older sister of Scooter, and another unidentified fourth child.
15. Is Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot worth it?
Yes, Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot is a worthwhile DLC, offering a new storyline, unique weapons, and enjoyable side missions, despite some repetitive quest designs. It is a fan favorite, and is generally considered to be a must-play.
In conclusion, yes, you can keep tipping Moxxi. Whether it’s for her signature weapons or for the joy of hearing her flirty banter, tipping Moxxi adds a unique and rewarding dynamic to your Borderlands experience. Happy tipping, Vault Hunter!