Rapier

The  is a Assault Rifle manufactured by Vladof.

Special Weapon Effects

 * +200% Melee Damage.
 * The user takes increased damage from Melee attacks.

Drop Guide
It is the reward from the Message In A Bottle mission in Hayter's Folly.

Usage
The melee bonus it provides is the highest in the game and as such, it is best used by Zer0. Zer0 has Resurgence in his Bloodshed skill tree, which could negate the increased damage received. Beyond that, his Decepti0n along with Many Must Fall allows him to use this gun to its full effect without any of its negative traits effecting him. When he leaves Decepti0n - just switch weapons.

Trivia

 * The quote is from the play Cyrano de Bergerac, where the title character is mocking his opponent in a duel by composing that poem at the same time.