- For the legendary launcher in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, see Nukem.
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Nukem is a legendary rocket launcher in Borderlands 3 manufactured by Torgue. It is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source, but has an increased chance to drop from Loco Chantelle located in VIP Tower.
Special Weapon Effects
Name dropper. – Rockets travel in an arc and land with an increased blast radius. No Alternate Firing Mode
Usage & Description
The Nukem can be a powerful crowd clearing weapon, with the massive blast radius and high damage to wipe out multiple enemies, or as a weapon to deal massive damage on a single high health enemy. The large blast radius can down the user if used at close range and parabolic arc the projectiles travel requires aim adjustment at longer ranges.
Notes
Trivia
- The Nukem is a returning weapon from Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
- The name "Nukem" is a reference to the franchise and character Duke Nukem, whose most recent game, Duke Nukem Forever, was developed by Gearbox Software.
- The flavor text refers to mentioning people, institutions or other things of importance in an off-hand and colloquial manner (in this case, Duke Nukem).
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