Tipping Mad Moxxi: A Comprehensive Guide to Borderlands 2’s Generous Bartender

What happens when you tip the bartender in Borderlands 2? The short answer is: you get a chance at unique rewards, primarily weapons, along with a healthy dose of Mad Moxxi’s signature wit. Tipping Moxxi at her bar in Sanctuary isn’t just about being a polite customer; it’s a gamble that can pay off with some powerful gear. When you approach her tip jar, you’ll be prompted to give her either a $100 tip or a $1,000 tip. While both options contribute to your overall spend with Moxxi, the rewards are tied to specific spending thresholds, the most notable being the chance to acquire her exclusive SMGs. Moreover, each tip is accompanied by a short quip from Moxxi, or occasionally a brief dance, adding a bit of flavor to the experience. The most common tangible benefit of tipping is the potential to unlock Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch SMG and Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch SMG. These are not guaranteed, as the game uses a random reward system. Simply put, tipping Moxxi in Borderlands 2 is an investment in potential weaponry, a bit of humor, and a core part of the game’s lore.

Tipping Moxxi: More Than Just Loose Change

Tipping in Borderlands 2 isn’t a mere novelty. It’s an integral part of the game mechanics that allows players to earn unique weapons and items, making it an essential practice for anyone who wants an edge in their battles. Here’s a breakdown of the key elements involved when you tip Moxxi:

• The Tip Jar: Interacting with the tip jar, located on Moxxi’s bar, presents two options: a $100 tip or a $1,000 tip.
• Moxxi’s Responses: Each tip is accompanied by a short dialogue snippet or sometimes a brief dance from Moxxi, adding to her unique character.
• Unique Weapons: The primary reason to tip Moxxi is the chance to receive unique weapons, most notably the Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch and Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch SMGs.
• Random Rewards: The chance of getting one of Moxxi’s weapons is not guaranteed with every tip. The game uses a random system, making it necessary to tip multiple times to potentially get what you’re looking for.
• Progressive Tipping: Accumulating your total tips to Moxxi is key to unlocking these unique weapons. It often takes upwards of $10,000 in tips before she gives you the Bad Touch. You can continue to tip even after getting the weapons to obtain more copies of the weapons with your current level.

The Weaponry You Can Obtain

When you tip Moxxi enough, you stand a chance to gain the following unique weapons:

• Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch: This corrosive SMG is a valuable weapon for dealing with armored enemies. It is obtained randomly after tipping a significant amount, often more than $10,000. The weapon received will scale to your current level.
• Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch: This incendiary SMG is often considered Moxxi’s “favorite” weapon and a highly coveted item for its high accuracy and fire elemental effect. It has a chance to drop from the random loot table after spending enough money in tips. Like the Bad Touch, this weapon will be scaled to your current level when received.

These weapons are not only powerful but also have a unique life steal property, healing you for a percentage of the damage you inflict which is a trait of most Moxxi weaponry in the Borderlands series. This can be extremely useful for self healing and surviving intense firefights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Tipping Moxxi

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help you understand all aspects of tipping Mad Moxxi in Borderlands 2:

1. What is the achievement for tipping Moxxi? The achievement you’re referring to is “Token Gesture,” where you must tip Moxxi $1,000 a total of ten times. This can be done with any combination of $100 and $1000 tips until you have reached $10,000.

2. How many unique guns can you get from tipping Moxxi? You can get two unique guns from tipping: Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch (corrosive SMG) and Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch (incendiary SMG).

3. Can you get Moxxi’s gun multiple times in the same playthrough? Yes, you can receive Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch or Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch multiple times. It is a random drop and will be scaled to your current level.

4. How old is Moxxi in Borderlands 3? Based on character ages and timeline estimations, Moxxi is estimated to be around 52 years old in Borderlands 3.

5. Who has Mad Moxxi slept with in the Borderlands universe? Known exes include Mordecai, Lucky Zaford, Motor Momma, Timothy Lawrence (Handsome Jack’s doppelganger), and Handsome Jack himself.

6. Who were Moxxi’s husbands? Moxxi had a relationship with both Mordecai and Handsome Jack, as well as being married to Shank from the first game and Marcus Kincaid, who is her third husband.

7. What happens if you tip Moxxi over $10,000? Tipping over $10,000 increases your odds of getting Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch. It is still random, so you may not always receive the weapon, but tipping further will only give more chances.

8. What happens if you tip Moxxi $1,000? You can tip Moxxi in $100 and $1,000 increments by activating the tip jar on the counter. Both tip amounts will accumulate towards the threshold of getting her unique weapons.

9. Is it worth it to tip Moxxi? Yes, if you are seeking powerful, unique weapons and the chance for life steal. However, the randomized nature of receiving weapons may lead to multiple tips before obtaining a desired weapon.

10. What is the best Moxxi gun in Borderlands 2? Many consider Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch to be the best, due to its high accuracy and incendiary damage, although it is often a matter of personal preference.

11. Does anything happen if you tip Moxxi in Borderlands 3? Yes, Mad Moxxi makes her return in Borderlands 3 and continues to reward players with new weapons for tipping certain amounts, similar to Borderlands 2.

12. Do all Moxxi guns heal? Most Moxxi weapons have a life-steal property, returning a percentage of damage inflicted as health. However, not all weapons give the same amount. Rubi is a notable exception, returning 12% of damage as health.

13. What happens if you give the pictures to Moxxi in “Safe and Sound”? The pictures, obtained from the Safe and Sound mission, can be given to either Marcus or Moxxi. Giving them to Moxxi will reward a variant of the Miss Moxxi’s Heart Breaker.

14. How do you get Mad Moxxi’s Bad Touch? Miss Moxxi’s Bad Touch is obtained through tipping Moxxi at her bar in Sanctuary, and given randomly after meeting an unseen threshold, often more than $10,000 in tips. The weapon received scales to your level when obtained.

15. When should I get Moxxi’s Bad Touch? You can get it at any time. Getting it at a higher level will ensure the version of the weapon received is more powerful, as the weapon scales to your level. Many players wait until level 50 before farming the weapon, though it will continue to scale to your level every time you obtain it.

By understanding how tipping works and the potential rewards, you can make informed choices to maximize your experience in Borderlands 2. Whether you’re hunting for specific gear or just enjoying Moxxi’s quirky dialogue, tipping is a core component of the game.