What Does Donating to Moxxi Do? A Comprehensive Guide to Moxxi’s Generosity
Donating to Mad Moxxi in the Borderlands universe, particularly in Borderlands 2 and 3, primarily rewards players with unique weapons that possess a special life-steal attribute. This means that a portion of the damage inflicted by these weapons is returned to the player as health, making them highly desirable for survivability. However, the specific weapons and the method of obtaining them vary, generally involving tipping Moxxi through her tip jar. There’s an element of randomness to it, but with enough persistence, you can acquire some very powerful and sought-after gear. The primary goal of donating to Moxxi is to get your hands on these coveted Moxxi weapons, each imbued with her signature style and perks.
How Tipping Works: A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Tipping Moxxi is straightforward. In her various establishments – such as her bar in Sanctuary in Borderlands 2 and her bar on the Handsome Jackpot in Borderlands 3 – you’ll find a tip jar on the counter. In Borderlands 2, you can tip in increments of $100 or $1,000. In Borderlands 3, tipping is also facilitated through a jar, though the specific amounts can vary. Each tip, beyond the sassy remarks and dances from Moxxi, has the chance to unlock a weapon. It’s not a guarantee with every tip, and there’s an element of random chance involved, particularly when it comes to the Bad Touch SMG in Borderlands 2.
The Weapons You Can Get
The most common rewards for tipping Moxxi are specific weapons:
- Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch SMG: A corrosive submachine gun that can be obtained by tipping over $10,000 in Borderlands 2, though it’s not guaranteed in a single donation; it may take multiple donations. It is always an epic weapon.
- Deft Hail Assault Rifle: You are guaranteed to receive this weapon after giving 30 $1,000 tips to Moxxi in Borderlands 2. It can switch between fully automatic and a 3-shot burst.
- Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch SMG: A fire elemental SMG that is also obtained through tipping Moxxi in Borderlands 2. If you keep tipping after getting the Bad Touch, it is very likely you will receive the Good Touch.
- Moxxi’s Heartbreaker Shotgun: A reward for completing the “Safe and Sound” mission in Borderlands 2 and choosing to give the pictures to Moxxi instead of Marcus. It has a life-steal property.
- Rubi Pistol: A unique pistol that heals a significant percentage of damage dealt. You can obtain this weapon by completing the side quest “Rubble Trouble” in the Borderlands 2 DLC “Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty” and giving it to Moxxi.
- Grog Nozzle Pistol: A legendary pistol with high life-steal obtained during the “The Beard Makes the Man” mission in the Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep Borderlands 2 DLC.
- Other Moxxi Weapons: She provides various weapons, most of which are quest rewards. These are, Good Touch, Bad Touch, Heartbreaker, Rubi, Grog, the Crit, Creamer, and Hail. They all carry the same healing ability.
The Random Nature of Rewards
It’s important to remember that not every tip will result in a weapon. The Bad Touch in Borderlands 2, for instance, is notoriously random. You might have to tip a significant amount before it drops. Even the Good Touch comes after you receive the Bad Touch. The Deft Hail is guaranteed after $30,000 worth of $1,000 tips. This makes the process both exciting and frustrating. The randomness also means that the weapons obtained will vary in stats and level, making repeated tipping potentially beneficial if you’re seeking specific prefixes or better damage.
Moxxi’s Signature Attribute: Life Steal
The common thread connecting all of Moxxi’s weapons is their life-steal attribute. This attribute heals the player for a small percentage of the damage they inflict. This mechanic makes Moxxi weapons highly prized for their ability to keep players alive during difficult encounters. The percentage of healing varies from weapon to weapon, with the Grog Nozzle being the standout at 65% life-steal, while others range from 2% to 12%. This emphasis on survivability makes Moxxi’s guns essential to many player builds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Donating to Moxxi
1. How many times can I get Moxxi’s Bad Touch?
You can obtain the Bad Touch multiple times in Borderlands 2. It’s a random drop, but as long as you keep tipping her, there’s always a chance to get another one. The same applies to the Good Touch, however, after getting the Bad Touch for the first time, you are very likely to get the Good Touch the next time. The level of these weapons also scale to your character level, therefore farming the tips at later levels may be beneficial.
2. What is the best Moxxi weapon?
Many consider the Grog Nozzle to be the most powerful due to its high life-steal percentage (65%). However, it can only be obtained during a specific side quest in the Tiny Tina’s DLC of Borderlands 2 and is not obtained by tipping. Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch is another highly sought-after weapon with a good balance of damage and healing and is described by Moxxi as her “super special and favorite” gun. It has an elemental fire effect.
3. Does tipping Moxxi in Borderlands 2 guarantee a weapon drop?
No, tipping Moxxi doesn’t guarantee a weapon drop with every donation, especially with the Bad Touch. It’s a random process that requires patience and enough cash. The Hail is guaranteed after 30 $1,000 tips in Borderlands 2, and the Good Touch is guaranteed after the Bad Touch.
4. What happens if you tip Moxxi $10,000 at once?
Tipping $10,000 at once in Borderlands 2 increases your chances of getting the Bad Touch; however, it is not guaranteed. The game does not require you to do one $10,000 tip. You will get the same result tipping in $100 or $1000 tips, the process is random.
5. Do Moxxi weapons heal in Borderlands 3?
While the Bad Touch and Good Touch are not in Borderlands 3, Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot DLC introduced new Moxxi weapons with life-steal attributes. They all have the healing attribute regardless of the Borderlands game.
6. Why does Moxxi’s Good Touch vibrate?
The vibration is a special effect of the Good Touch, a fun quirk of the weapon. There is no in-game method of turning off the vibration outside of turning off your controller vibration entirely.
7. Is tipping Moxxi worth it?
For players seeking self-healing weapons, tipping Moxxi is absolutely worth it. The weapons she provides are very strong, offering an edge in combat and allowing you to play more aggressively.
8. What are the unique properties of Moxxi weapons?
The primary unique property is the life-steal effect, which heals the player based on the damage dealt. They also often have unique elemental properties or quirks.
9. How do you get Moxxi’s Heartbreaker Shotgun?
The Heartbreaker is obtained by completing the “Safe and Sound” mission in Borderlands 2 and choosing to give the photographs to Moxxi rather than Marcus.
10. How much do I need to tip Moxxi for the Hail?
The Deft Hail is a guaranteed reward for tipping Moxxi 30 times using $1000 tips in Borderlands 2, totaling $30,000.
11. Can you obtain multiple copies of the Heartbreaker?
No, the Heartbreaker is a one-time mission reward. You can only obtain one on a single playthrough, unless you start a new playthrough.
12. Is Moxxi Ellie’s biological mother?
Yes, Ellie is Moxxi’s biological daughter.
13. How old is Moxxi in Borderlands 3?
Based on timeline calculations, Moxxi is estimated to be around 52 years old in Borderlands 3.
14. Can you get Moxxi’s Bad Touch or Good Touch at any level?
Yes, you can get the Bad Touch and Good Touch weapons at any level. They are given by tipping Moxxi, and scale to your current level.
15. What happens if you tip Moxxi with another character?
The Bad Touch weapon is not shared across characters. Each character has to do the tipping process separately. If you tip Moxxi with another character, you have to farm for a new Bad Touch, but it is then available for that character. If you keep tipping the character that received the Bad Touch, they will receive the Good Touch.
In conclusion, donating to Moxxi is a key aspect of the Borderlands experience, offering a chance to acquire powerful weapons with unique life-steal properties. While it requires patience and a decent amount of in-game currency, the rewards are well worth the effort for players seeking an advantage in battle. So, if you are looking for a leg up in the Borderlands, step into Moxxi’s bar, open your wallet, and start tipping!