When Should I Get Moxxi’s Bad Touch? A Comprehensive Guide

The Bad Touch, a unique corrosive SMG from Miss Moxxi in Borderlands 2, is a highly sought-after weapon for its potent damage output and elemental effectiveness. However, knowing when to acquire it can significantly impact its usefulness. The short answer? Ideally, you should aim for a high-level Bad Touch, either late in the game or through a multiplayer exploit. Grabbing it too early will leave you with a low-level weapon that quickly becomes obsolete. This article will detail the optimal timing, explain the mechanics, and address common questions to help you maximize this powerful tool.

Understanding the Bad Touch Mechanics

Moxxi’s Bad Touch isn’t just handed out; it requires a significant investment of tips in her Sanctuary bar. This unique weapon is a random reward after tipping her more than $10,000. Crucially, the level of the Bad Touch scales to the level of the player character that receives it. Therefore, a level 20 character tipping Moxxi will only receive a level 20 Bad Touch, while a level 50 character will receive a level 50 Bad Touch. This level scaling is crucial for its long-term usefulness.

The other key factor to note is that while the level will scale to the player recieving the weapon, the level of the Sanctuary area plays an important role. This area will be low level during your first playthrough, so the weapon will only reach a certain maximum before moving onto the next playthrough.

Why Timing Matters

Acquiring a low-level Bad Touch early in the game will quickly make it useless as you level up and encounter tougher enemies. You’ll be stuck with an underpowered weapon that struggles to keep up, wasting the money you spent on tips. On the other hand, obtaining a high-level Bad Touch late in the game allows you to continue using it into the endgame and even into True Vault Hunter Mode (TVHM).

Two Primary Methods for Obtaining a High-Level Bad Touch

1. Late-Game Acquisition: The most straightforward method is to simply wait until your character reaches a higher level, specifically around level 50 in Normal Mode or just before leaving for The Warrior fight in True Vault Hunter Mode (TVHM). At this point, your tips will yield a max level or near max-level weapon, making it much more valuable for the challenges ahead.

2. Multiplayer Boost: Another approach involves having a high-level character host the game while a lower-level character tips Moxxi. This method takes advantage of the game’s scaling mechanics, allowing the low-level character to receive a Bad Touch that matches the host’s level. This method is significantly faster and is the preferred way for most players.

Other Considerations

While these are the main strategies, there are a few other factors to consider:

• New Characters: The multiplayer boost is the primary way for players looking for high level versions on characters that haven’t reached level 50 yet.
• Farming: The Bad and Good Touch are infinitely repeatable, so feel free to keep tipping Moxxi for different weapon prefixes (e.g., the “Rustler’s Bad Touch” is often sought after).
• Second Playthrough: Remember that weapon scaling restarts for TVHM and UVHM so you may need to reacquire a high level version if you move to a new playthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Moxxi’s Bad Touch, providing more details and clarification:

What Level is Moxxi’s Bad Touch?

The level of Moxxi’s Bad Touch is determined by the player level of whoever tips for it and by the area level of sanctuary. A level 1 character tipping will receive a very low level weapon, while a level 50 character will get a level 50 one. There is also a level cap during the initial playthrough of the game, so expect a level cap on it if you grab it during the first playthrough.

How Much Do I Have To Tip Moxxi For The Bad Touch?

You must tip Moxxi more than $10,000 to have a chance at receiving the Bad Touch. Note that the weapon is a random reward, so you may have to tip a little more to get it if you’re unlucky.

Can I Get The Bad Touch Multiple Times?

Yes, unlike most unique weapons in Borderlands 2, you can get the Bad Touch an infinite number of times. As long as you have the money to tip, you can keep receiving more Bad Touches from Moxxi.

What’s the Difference Between Bad Touch and Good Touch?

The Bad Touch is a corrosive SMG, while the Good Touch is a fire elemental SMG. Both are unique Moxxi weapons, but the damage type and their general usage are different. The Good Touch is described by Moxxi as her “super special and favorite” gun.

What Happens if I Tip Moxxi $1,000?

Tipping Moxxi $1,000 multiple times will give you the Deft Hail, an assault rifle. You need 30 tips before claiming the weapon as your own. The $1,000 tips are not linked to the Bad or Good touch.

How Does Level Scaling Work with Moxxi’s Weapons?

Moxxi’s weapons scale to your character level and the area level in which they are acquired. If you obtain it early game in a low level zone, it won’t be at its maximum level, even if you are. Late game, you will get a high level version if your character and the area are a higher level.

Can I Farm For Specific Prefixes on the Bad Touch?

Yes, you can farm for specific prefixes by continuing to tip Moxxi after receiving the initial Bad Touch. The “Rustler’s Bad Touch” is particularly popular for certain builds due to its enhanced stats.

Does the Bad Touch Have Healing Properties?

Yes, like all Moxxi weapons, the Bad Touch has a life steal property. It will return a small percentage of damage dealt as health to the player.

Is the Bad Touch Good for All Classes?

The Bad Touch is an excellent weapon, particularly useful for Siren builds due to its elemental damage output and SMG-centric skill trees. However, other classes can also benefit from its high damage and life steal.

What are the Best Stats to Look for on the Bad Touch?

Stats are randomized for Moxxi’s weapons, but you should generally seek out ones with high damage, accuracy, and magazine size. Prefix modifiers are also significant with “Rustler’s” being the most sought after.

Can I get The Bad Touch in Normal and True Vault Hunter Mode?

Yes, you can get the Bad Touch in both Normal Mode (the first playthrough) and True Vault Hunter Mode. The level of the weapon will scale to the player level at that time.

What happens if I get the bad touch in Normal mode?

It will be at a level cap and will not continue to level with you unless you enter True or Ultimate Vault Hunter mode. It can still be useful, but most will prefer to get a high level version in TVHM or UVHM.

Is There a Glitch to Get The Bad Touch Easier?

The multiplayer exploit described earlier isn’t a glitch, but rather a mechanic in the game. Tipping in another players lobby is the fastest method of getting a high level version.

Is the Bad Touch Worth Getting?

Absolutely, the Bad Touch is a powerful and versatile weapon that can carry you through most of the game. Its damage output and life steal make it a valuable tool.

Will tipping Moxxi give me any other weapons than the Bad/Good Touch?

You can get an assault rifle called the “Deft Hail” by tipping her $1000 about 30 times. Otherwise, the only weapons you can get are the Bad and Good Touch.

Conclusion

The Bad Touch is a fantastic weapon in Borderlands 2, but timing is everything when it comes to acquiring it. By holding off until you are a high level or using the multiplayer boosting method, you can ensure it will provide maximum effectiveness and remain useful throughout your journey. The information provided here should give you all the tools to understand when and how to acquire Moxxi’s corrosive weapon and make the most out of its unique stats and effects. Happy Vault Hunting!