Does Hunter Hellquist Respawn?
Hunter Hellquist does not respawn after being killed during the mission until the mission is turned in to Mordecai. This is a crucial piece of information for players attempting to farm the legendary shield, The Bee, which Hunter Hellquist has a chance of dropping, with a drop rate of 10%.
Understanding Hunter Hellquist and The Bee Shield
To fully grasp the mechanics behind Hunter Hellquist’s respawn and the drop rates of The Bee shield, it’s essential to delve into the specifics of how these systems work within the game. The Bee shield is a highly sought-after item due to its unique ability to apply damage to enemies without depleting the player’s shields when amped shots are fired, making it a powerful tool in combat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the drop rate for the Bee shield from Hunter Hellquist?
The drop rate for the Bee shield from Hunter Hellquist is 10%.
2. How do I farm the Bee shield?
To farm the Bee shield, complete the quest “This Just In” from Mordecai, then save and quit. Reload the game and you can kill Hunter Hellquist repeatedly until you obtain The Bee.
3. Can Treants drop the Bee shield?
Yes, all kinds of Treants have a chance to drop The Bee Shield, with a drop rate of 10%.
4. What is the strongest shield in Borderlands 3?
The strongest shields in Borderlands 3 include The Transformer, Stop-Gap, Messy Breakup, Re-Charger, Front Loader, and Red Card, each with unique abilities.
5. How rare is the Bee gun?
The Bee Gun has a 33% chance to be dropped by Queen Bee.
6. What makes the Bee shield so good?
The Bee’s special ability is that it deals 0 damage to your shields when amped shots are fired, applying damage to every shot without penalty.
7. Who gives the Hunter Hellquist mission?
Mordecai gives the mission to go after Hunter Hellquist once you reach the Eridium Blight and access the Arid Nexus – Boneyard.
8. How do I get the ladyfist in Borderlands 2?
In Borderlands 2, the Ladyfist is obtained from the mission Uncle Teddy in Arid Nexus – Badlands, provided you give a blueprint of T.K’s Wave to Una Baha.
9. What is the best delay for the Bee shield?
Around 6s is considered good for the Bee shield’s delay, with all Maliwan parts offering a maximum amp damage of 6.16s.
10. Can I scare Mortar and look like a badass?
Yes, by turning away from the Boombringer’s explosion, you can “look badass” and scare Mortar, as part of an optional objective prompted by Brick.
11. What is the point of optional objectives in Borderlands 2?
Optional objectives in Borderlands 2 provide XP points to level up and can award good gear, including items that are almost as good as Legendaries but not rare.
12. How rare is the Cobra in BL2?
The Cobra is one of the rarest drops in the game, with a 0.88% chance of being dropped by Pete’s burners when they drop a purple rarity sniper rifle.
13. What legendary does Saturn drop?
Saturn has an increased chance to drop the Invader and is the only loot source for the Hive.
14. Can I farm the Bee shield at any time?
Yes, once you’ve completed the initial steps, you can farm the Bee shield by killing Hunter Hellquist over and over without any time limits.
15. Does Hunter Hellquist’s battle dialogue still play after he’s killed?
Yes, Hellquist’s battle dialogue for the mission will still play as normal even in his absence, along with the Hyperion call for reinforcements, and reinforcement loaders will deploy as usual.