Where can I find Doc Mercy?

Where to Find Doc Mercy in Borderlands 2

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Doc Mercy is a nomad miniboss in Borderlands 2, located in Three Horns – Valley, and can be encountered during and after the side quest “Medical Mystery” and in Raid on Digistruct Peak. To reach Doc Mercy, players can take Claptrap’s ship to Three Horns Divide, get off the ship, and continue on past the now destroyed bridge to walk over to the Catch-a-Ride machine, then head over to the bandit camp to eliminate the enemies and grab the Hyperion adapter.

Understanding Doc Mercy and Related Quests

Who is Doc Mercy?

Doc Mercy operates as a shielded nomad, but with an E-tech weapon, making him a formidable opponent, especially for lower-level characters. He is slow-moving enough to avoid, but his weapon can be dangerous, and he can be lured out of the cave where a vehicle can be used to run him over if he proves too difficult to kill.

Drop Rate for Legendary Weapons

Any legendary weapon has a 1/20 (5%) drop rate from the boss it’s assigned to, and the Infinity pistol is assigned to Doc Mercy. Additionally, any legendary has a 1/1000 (0.1%) chance to be found in a chest, random drop, or in a skag/stalker/whatever pile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Q: What is the drop rate for Doc Mercy Infinity? A: The drop rate for any legendary, including the Infinity pistol from Doc Mercy, is 1/20 (5%).

  2. Q: How do you beat Doc Mercy in Borderlands 2? A: Doc Mercy can be beaten by avoiding his E-tech weapon and exploiting his slow movement, or by luring him out of his cave and using a vehicle to run him over.

  3. Q: How do I get to Sanctuary from Three Horns Valley? A: Take Claptrap’s ship to Three Horns Divide, get off, and proceed to the Catch-a-Ride machine, then head to the bandit camp for the Hyperion adapter.

  4. Q: How do you get the third gun in Borderlands 2? A: The third gun is obtained from a story mission where you pick up the ECHO recorder in the Crimson Raider HQ, rewarding a gun slot SDU.

  5. Q: What guns does Moxxi give you in Borderlands 2? A: Moxxi gives you Miss Moxxi’s Rubi Pistol, Miss Moxxi’s Heart Breaker Shotgun, and Miss Moxxi’s Creamer Rocket Launcher upon completing specific missions or achievements.

  6. Q: What is the best Moxxi gun in Borderlands 2? A: Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch is considered one of the best, a unique Incendiary Sub-Machine Gun with high accuracy and a fire elemental effect.

  7. Q: What is the most powerful gun in Borderlands 2? A: Among the most powerful guns are the Norfleet, Sand Hawk, Rubi, Baby Maker, Interfacer, Unkempt Harold, Pimpernel, and World Burn.

  8. Q: What quest unlocks Doc Mercy? A: Doc Mercy is encountered during and after the side quest “Medical Mystery” and in Raid on Digistruct Peak.

  9. Q: What are the chances of getting an Unkempt Harold? A: The chances of getting an Unkempt Harold are 3%, making it a rare drop.

  10. Q: Who drops the Infinity in Borderlands 3? A: In Borderlands 3, the Infinity Pistol can be farmed by killing Anointed Alpha in The Anvil on Eden-6.

  11. Q: What is the drop rate for Riptide in Destiny 2? A: The Riptide god rolls drop with a ~5% chance in Destiny 2.

  12. Q: How old is Moxxi in Borderlands 3? A: Assuming Moxxi was a young mother at 15 when she had Ellie, and considering the timeline of the games, Moxxi would be approximately 52 years old in Borderlands 3.

  13. Q: How many guns does Moxxi give you? A: Moxxi offers two guns, Miss Moxxi’s Rubi and Miss Moxxi’s Good Touch, which can be earned with different elemental effects and prefixes by continually spending money.

  14. Q: What happens if you tip Moxxi $1000? A: Tipping Moxxi $1000 multiple times eventually rewards the player with the Deft Hail, an assault rifle from Dahl that can switch between fully automatic and a 3-shot burst.

  15. Q: Can you buy guns in Borderlands 2? A: Yes, guns can be bought from vending machines operated by Marcus Kincaid, found throughout Pandora, which carry a variety of weapons and weapon-related items.

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