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+ | The '''Nidhogg''' is an [[orange]] [[rocket launcher]] manufactured by [[Hyperion]]. |
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+ | Examples are on the [[talk:{{PAGENAME}}|talk page]]. |
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+ | == Special Weapon Effects == |
| − | *<span style="color:red;">'''Death rains from above'''</span> - |
+ | *<span style="color:red;">'''Death rains from above'''</span> - Airburst Rockets. After about 60 yards the main rocket explodes, releasing six more smaller rockets downwards. |
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| − | ==Acquiring Hyperion Nidhogg== |
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| − | This weapon can be obtained through many ways including - Looting chests and weapon crates throughout [[Pandora]], dropped by higher level enemies and can be on sale at [[Weapon Vendor|weapon vendors]] infrequently. |
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| − | == Notes == |
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| − | *Because the Nidhogg is manufactured by Hyperion, rocket launchers of this flavor have extremely high accuracy - often to such an extent that it could be used as a sniper rifle of sorts did the rockets not explode after a set distance. **Lilith's [http://borderlands.wikia.com/wiki/High_Velocity High Velocity] skill can drastically increase that distance, particularly when paired with the Mercenary [[class mod]]. |
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| − | *Due to the usually high damage, you can aim to the sky and the secondary rockets will cover a wide area, using this weapon as a mortar. This strategy is really inaccurate, but can be usefull to wipe large groups of enemies under cover. |
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| − | * taThe Nidhogg can come equipped with any elemental damage type. |
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| − | *This gun is very good for close quaters or small, tight corridors, where the rockets can cause massive damage to a group of enemies. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *Nidhogg is |
+ | *Nidhogg is a Norse mythological dragon who gnaws one of the three roots of Yggdrasill. |
| − | *The red text effect could be a reference to President Truman's statement to Japan during World War 2, stating that if Japan would not surrender, "a |
+ | *The red text effect could be a reference to President Truman's statement to Japan during World War 2, stating that if Japan would not surrender, "a rain of death would fall from the sky". {{Fact}} |
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{{Orange rocket launchers}} |
{{Orange rocket launchers}} |
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Revision as of 12:22, 2 May 2010
The Nidhogg is an orange rocket launcher manufactured by Hyperion.
Examples are on the talk page.
Special Weapon Effects
- Death rains from above - Airburst Rockets. After about 60 yards the main rocket explodes, releasing six more smaller rockets downwards.
Trivia
- Nidhogg is a Norse mythological dragon who gnaws one of the three roots of Yggdrasill.
- The red text effect could be a reference to President Truman's statement to Japan during World War 2, stating that if Japan would not surrender, "a rain of death would fall from the sky". [citation needed]
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