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Badassasaurus is a machine, with the appearance of a half-track vehicle modeled after a tyrannosaurus rex, piloted by Piston. It is a formidable opponent, with resilient structure and a number of devastating attacks.

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What is the Badassasaurus modeled after? toggle section
In the game Borderlands 2, the Badassasaurus is a formidable machine designed to resemble a tyrannosaurus rex. This half-track vehicle, operated by Piston, is equipped with a resilient structure and can execute numerous devastating attacks, such as spewing fire, launching fireballs, and deploying homing missiles.
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Piston is the character who pilots the Badassasaurus, a resilient and formidable machine modeled after a tyrannosaurus rex.
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In the Torgue Arena, the Badassasaurus is utilized by Piston to uphold his number one ranking. This formidable machine, modeled after a tyrannosaurus rex, boasts a resilient structure and devastating weaponry, such as flamethrowers and homing missile launchers. The Vault Hunters eventually destroy the Badassasaurus, compelling Piston to engage in combat without it.
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In the Torgue Arena, the Vault Hunters defeated the Badassasaurus, a large makeshift Tyrannosaurus Rex truck, by inflicting severe damage while avoiding bullet reflection. This led to Piston, who had been exploiting the Badassasaurus to keep his top spot in the arena, to confront the Vault Hunters without his vehicle. Upon Piston's defeat, the Vault Hunters claimed the title of #1 Badass on Pandora.
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Once the Vault Hunters destroy the Badassasaurus, a large, makeshift Tyrannosaurus Rex truck, Piston has to confront them without his vehicle. He is defeated and killed by the Vault Hunters, which results in the opening of the vault in the arena, thereby crowning the Vault Hunters as the top Badass on Pandora.
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Involvement[]

Badassasaurus is used by Piston to maintain control of his No. #1 ranking in the Torgue Arena with an unfair advantage. However, the Vault Hunters managed to destroy it and Piston is forced to fight them without it.

Overview[]

Badassasaurus is a massive makeshift half-track with a double front axle which allows for better turning and stability. The rear has tank treads used to support the massive V8 engine. The front fenders have retractable miniguns and side mounted machine guns. 3 fuel barrels serve as critical spots, One on the back of the neck and 2 on either side of the main body.

Strategy[]

Main article: Long Way To The Top

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