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==Special Weapon Effects==
 
==Special Weapon Effects==
{{Flavor|Kills ghosts, apparently.}}{{Dash}}Increased continuous damage. Always non-elemental, fixed weapon parts. No movement speed penalty when aiming down sights. Increased effectiveness against flesh but ineffective against armor/shields.
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{{Flavor|Kills ghosts, apparently.}}{{Dash}}Increased continuous damage. Always deals non-elemental damage. Fixed weapon parts. No movement speed penalty when aiming down sights. Increased effectiveness against flesh (higher than [[Incendiary]] weapons) but ineffective against armor/shields.
   
 
==Usage & Description==
 
==Usage & Description==
The E-Gun is the only laser weapon to benefit from bonuses affecting non-elemental damage. Additionally, an important effect of the E-Gun is that it is the only weapon capable of damaging the ghosts encountered during the [[Sub-Level 13 (mission)|Sub-Level 13]] mission.
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The E-Gun is the only laser weapon to benefit from bonuses affecting non-elemental damage. Additionally, an important effect of the E-Gun is that it is the only weapon capable of damaging the ghosts encountered during the [[Sub-Level 13 (mission)|Sub-Level 13]] mission, which is required for the bonus objective of killing 5 ghosts.
   
In exchange for a lack of elemental effect, the E-GUN forfeits the ability to have a damage-over-time effect and is heavily resisted by shields and armor. However, the E-GUN is stronger against flesh enemies than an equivalent incendiary weapon, dealing roughly 170% damage to flesh targets in Normal mode, and 200% in [[Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode]]. Additionally, as the E-GUN has no damage-over-time effect, it does not lose any of its damage potential when used in a vacuum.
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In exchange for a lack of elemental effect, the E-GUN forfeits the ability to have a damage-over-time effect, is heavily resisted by shields and armor, and does not receive bonuses for elemental damage. However, the E-GUN is much stronger against flesh enemies than an equivalent incendiary weapon, dealing roughly 170% damage to flesh targets in Normal mode, and 200% in [[Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode]]. In comparison, an incendiary weapon only deals 150% damage on Normal mode, and 175% on [[True Vault Hunter Mode]]/[[Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode]]. Additionally, as the E-GUN has no damage-over-time effect, it does not lose any of its damage potential when used in a vacuum.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*A mission weapon version of the E-GUN is given when [[Sub-Level 13: Part 2]] is active.
 
*A mission weapon version of the E-GUN is given when [[Sub-Level 13: Part 2]] is active.
**A permanent version of the E-GUN is awarded if the mission is turned in to [[Schmidt]] by using the inverter to repair the fast travel station. The mission and reward versions of the weapon are identical.
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**The mission and reward versions of the E-GUN will have identical stats.
*The E-GUN spawns with all parts fixed, and all parts are referred as a Maliwan-made in the game code.
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*In the game code, all parts of the E-GUN have the {{part|_Egun}} suffix and are referred to as Maliwan-made.
**However, visually it has a Maliwan body, Dahl barrel and stock, Tediore grip, no sight and unique materials.
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**However, visually it has a Maliwan body, Dahl barrel and stock, Tediore grip, no sight, and a unique skin.
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**The passive recoil reduction of the Dahl barrel is still present and can be observed when compared to common [[Beam]] lasers.
**E-GUN behaves as a [[beam]]-barreled laser, both technically and visually.
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*The E-GUN behaves as a beam barreled laser, both technically and visually.
**In the game code, all parts of the E-GUN have the {{part|_Egun}} suffix, implying that they are exclusive to this weapon.
 
*E-GUN cannot spawn with a prefix and is only avaliable at {{color|purple}} rarity.
 
 
*[[Showdown (Nisha)|Showdown]] greatly reduces the E-Gun's strong recoil.
 
*[[Showdown (Nisha)|Showdown]] greatly reduces the E-Gun's strong recoil.
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*While the E-GUN is more effective against flesh enemies, fire-resistant enemies will not be resistant to it as it does not deal incendiary damage. This makes it an effective counter to fire-based flesh enemies such as fire-elemental [[Guardian (enemy)|guardians]] or [[Kraggon (species)|kraggons]].
 
*The E-GUN works with Nisha's [[The Unforgiven]] skill and triggers explosions at the end of [[Showdown (Nisha)|Showdown]]. The beam will not, however, ricochet from enemy to enemy.
 
*The E-GUN works with Nisha's [[The Unforgiven]] skill and triggers explosions at the end of [[Showdown (Nisha)|Showdown]]. The beam will not, however, ricochet from enemy to enemy.
 
*The E-GUN does not work with Nisha's [[Hot Lead]] or [[Magnificent Six]] despite being non-elemental.
 
*The E-GUN does not work with Nisha's [[Hot Lead]] or [[Magnificent Six]] despite being non-elemental.
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*The line 'Can kill ghosts, apparently' is added as one of the bullet points on the gun, listing it as an actual bonus to the weapon's stats.
 
*The line 'Can kill ghosts, apparently' is added as one of the bullet points on the gun, listing it as an actual bonus to the weapon's stats.
 
**This doesn't change the weapon's usage as Ghosts do not appear after Sub-Level 13: Part 2 is completed.
 
**This doesn't change the weapon's usage as Ghosts do not appear after Sub-Level 13: Part 2 is completed.
 
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
 
*You can't hurt them! Shoot the junction box on the wall, it's the only way!
 
*You can't hurt them! Shoot the junction box on the wall, it's the only way!
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*The E-GUN is a reference to [[wikipedia:Ghostbusters|''Ghostbusters'']]:
 
*The E-GUN is a reference to [[wikipedia:Ghostbusters|''Ghostbusters'']]:
**It fires a continuous orange beam weapon that is very effective against ghosts, similar the [[wikipedia:Proton pack|Proton pack]]
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**It fires a continuous orange beam weapon that is very effective against ghosts, similar to the [[wikipedia:Proton pack|Proton pack]].
**E-GUN is a homophone of "Dr. '''Egon''' Spengler", the creator of the proton pack
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**E-GUN is a homophone of "Dr. '''Egon''' Spengler", the creator of the proton pack.
 
**It is branded with a [[wikipedia:No_symbol|No symbol]], reminiscent of the Ghostbusters logo.
 
**It is branded with a [[wikipedia:No_symbol|No symbol]], reminiscent of the Ghostbusters logo.
   
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Revision as of 10:43, 9 June 2020

E-GUN is a unique laser in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel manufactured by Maliwan. It is obtained from the mission Sub-Level 13: Part 2 located in Sub-Level 13, if the fast travel console is repaired.

Special Weapon Effects

Kills ghosts, apparently. – Increased continuous damage. Always deals non-elemental damage. Fixed weapon parts. No movement speed penalty when aiming down sights. Increased effectiveness against flesh (higher than Incendiary weapons) but ineffective against armor/shields.

Usage & Description

The E-Gun is the only laser weapon to benefit from bonuses affecting non-elemental damage. Additionally, an important effect of the E-Gun is that it is the only weapon capable of damaging the ghosts encountered during the Sub-Level 13 mission, which is required for the bonus objective of killing 5 ghosts.

In exchange for a lack of elemental effect, the E-GUN forfeits the ability to have a damage-over-time effect, is heavily resisted by shields and armor, and does not receive bonuses for elemental damage. However, the E-GUN is much stronger against flesh enemies than an equivalent incendiary weapon, dealing roughly 170% damage to flesh targets in Normal mode, and 200% in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. In comparison, an incendiary weapon only deals 150% damage on Normal mode, and 175% on True Vault Hunter Mode/Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode. Additionally, as the E-GUN has no damage-over-time effect, it does not lose any of its damage potential when used in a vacuum.

Notes

  • A mission weapon version of the E-GUN is given when Sub-Level 13: Part 2 is active.
    • The mission and reward versions of the E-GUN will have identical stats.
  • In the game code, all parts of the E-GUN have the _Egun suffix and are referred to as Maliwan-made.
    • However, visually it has a Maliwan body, Dahl barrel and stock, Tediore grip, no sight, and a unique skin.
    • The passive recoil reduction of the Dahl barrel is still present and can be observed when compared to common Beam lasers.
  • The E-GUN behaves as a beam barreled laser, both technically and visually.
  • Showdown greatly reduces the E-Gun's strong recoil.
  • While the E-GUN is more effective against flesh enemies, fire-resistant enemies will not be resistant to it as it does not deal incendiary damage. This makes it an effective counter to fire-based flesh enemies such as fire-elemental guardians or kraggons.
  • The E-GUN works with Nisha's The Unforgiven skill and triggers explosions at the end of Showdown. The beam will not, however, ricochet from enemy to enemy.
  • The E-GUN does not work with Nisha's Hot Lead or Magnificent Six despite being non-elemental.
    • The battery color of this laser (which represents its element) is red, matching the ones found on incendiary weapons. It is possible that E-GUN's element (Laser_Elemental_Egun) is a modified version of the incendiary element that has the same strengths and weaknesses against enemies but with a different damage type, thus the bonus is unable to affect it.
  • The E-GUN has a unique voice module that can only be heard during the missions involving it.
  • The line 'Can kill ghosts, apparently' is added as one of the bullet points on the gun, listing it as an actual bonus to the weapon's stats.
    • This doesn't change the weapon's usage as Ghosts do not appear after Sub-Level 13: Part 2 is completed.

Quotes

  • You can't hurt them! Shoot the junction box on the wall, it's the only way!
  • No time to explain! I'm in the vent!
  • The ECHO explains it all!
  • Impressive! I actually work on those things!
  • Are you experiencing feelings of dread? I know I am.

Trivia

  • The E-GUN is a reference to Ghostbusters:
    • It fires a continuous orange beam weapon that is very effective against ghosts, similar to the Proton pack.
    • E-GUN is a homophone of "Dr. Egon Spengler", the creator of the proton pack.
    • It is branded with a No symbol, reminiscent of the Ghostbusters logo.