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'''Pestilence''' is a {{rarity|legendary}} [[Pistol|pistol]] in ''[[Borderlands 3]]'' manufactured by [[COV]]. It is obtained as a random drop from [[Heckle and Hyde]] in [[Jakobs Estate]] on [[Eden-6]].
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'''Pestilence''' is a {{rarity|legendary}} [[Pistol|pistol]] in ''[[Borderlands 3]]'' manufactured by [[COV]]. It can only be obtained from [[Sylestro]] in [[Tazendeer Ruins]] on [[Nekrotafeyo]], or [[Heckle and Hyde]] in [[Jakobs Estate]] on [[Eden-6]].
 
==Special Weapon Effects==
 
==Special Weapon Effects==
{{flavor|Go forth conquering, and to conquer.}}{{Dash}}Always {{element|radiation}}. Increased charge speed. Reduced repair speed.
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{{flavor|Go forth conquering, and to conquer.}}{{Dash}}Always {{element|radiation}}. Increased fire rate. When the weapon breaks, it produces a radiation nova that damages both the user and nearby enemies.
 
==Usage & Description==
 
==Usage & Description==
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The Pestilence performs well for a weapon of its class, but care must be used to prevent overheating as the self-damage can potentially cripple the user.
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*When paired with the [[Red Suit]] shield, it can be used as an offensive weapon as the shield will negate the Pestilence's user-inflicted damage.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* The name and flavor text reference the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Revelation 6:2 of the King James Bible. The verse reads, "And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: '''and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.'''"
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*The name and flavor text reference the first of the [[wikipedia:Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse|''Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'']] in Revelation 6:2 of the King James Bible. The verse reads, "And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: '''and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.'''"
** Though this horseman isn't named, they are often called Conquest or '''Pestilence'''.
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**Though this horseman isn't named, they are often called Conquest or '''Pestilence'''.
 
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 23 November 2021

Pestilence is a legendary pistol in Borderlands 3 manufactured by COV. It can only be obtained from Sylestro in Tazendeer Ruins on Nekrotafeyo, or Heckle and Hyde in Jakobs Estate on Eden-6.

Special Weapon Effects

Go forth conquering, and to conquer. – Always radiation. Increased fire rate. When the weapon breaks, it produces a radiation nova that damages both the user and nearby enemies.

Usage & Description

The Pestilence performs well for a weapon of its class, but care must be used to prevent overheating as the self-damage can potentially cripple the user.

Notes

  • When paired with the Red Suit shield, it can be used as an offensive weapon as the shield will negate the Pestilence's user-inflicted damage.

Trivia

  • The name and flavor text reference the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Revelation 6:2 of the King James Bible. The verse reads, "And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer."
    • Though this horseman isn't named, they are often called Conquest or Pestilence.