Saturn



Saturn is a loader boss that protects the Hyperion information Nexus in Borderlands 2. He lands on a bridge that leads to the Nexus above what remains of the town of Fyrestone upon getting close enough to the landing site.

Saturn does not need to be defeated in order to complete any objective in that area, however, it can be very difficult to accomplish any quest without defeating Saturn first.

He has four mounted plasma cannons, one on each shoulder and one on each leg, which can be shot off.

He does have small critical hit locations on the back of both of his feet, but they are very hard to shoot at as he is almost always facing towards the player or attempting to stomp them.

Strategy
Saturn has a massive amount of hitpoints and several devastating attacks. On top of this, his critical hit points are all but impossible to damage unless more than one player is present. However, Saturn can be defeated via guerilla tactics somewhat easily, though it does take a lot of bullets.

First, shoot off the four plasma cannons. Their damage is arguably trivial compared to Saturn himself, but less damage coming at you is always better. Then, be prepared to evade Saturn's attacks as you whittle down his enormous health. He has four attacks, and preceding each attack Saturn stops moving and faces the target directly - this is your cue to take cover immediately.

The first attack is an electric cannon barrage which will nearly one-shot equal-leveled players. The second attack is a rocket barrage - similar to the air bombardment which Constructors use, Saturn shoots missiles directly upwards. They then home in after a set distance. Saturn also has a very similar attack which launches explosive drones at the player - these do more damage and are launched directly towards the player rather than upwards, but move slower. Finally, Saturn will stomp for massive area of effect damage if a player gets too close.

Either stay by the fences or circle by the gas station with the loot chest above it, and never allow yourself to get hit by these attacks. Every single one does massive damage. Other than that, Saturn will simply lumber towards you until his next attack. This is the time to unload bullets into him.