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{{For|the class mod in Borderlands 2|Sickle}}
 
{{For|the class mod in Borderlands 2|Sickle}}
 
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|caption = Swing the sickle!
 
|manufacturer = Vladof
 
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'''Sickle''' is a {{rarity link|legendary}} [[Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] manufactured by [[Vladof]]. {{random|name=It}}
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'''Sickle''' is a {{rarity link|legendary}} [[Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] in ''[[Borderlands 3]]'' manufactured by [[Vladof]]. {{random|name=It|boss=Warden|loc=The Anvil|loc2=on [[Eden-6]]}}
   
 
==Special Weapon Effects==
 
==Special Weapon Effects==
{{flavor|Swing the sickle!}}{{dash}}Fires shotgun blasts in the shape of a sickle.
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{{flavor|Swing the sickle!}}{{dash}}Increased projectile damage, recoil and ammo consumption. Fires projectiles in the shape of a sickle. No [[Alternative Fire mode]].
 
==Usage & Description==
 
==Usage & Description==
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Although the Sickle is classified as an assault rifle, it functions in every way as a fully automatic [[shotgun]]. Since the weapon fires from a permanent shotgun underbarrel, it benefits from shotgun damage modifiers instead of assault rifle damage and it can earn progress toward shotgun challenges.
The Sickle proves to be an anomaly of its own. The Sickle has a shotgun attachment that draws from the assault rifle ammo pool, resulting massive ammo count for a shotgun. This comes at the price of the fixed sickle-shaped firing pattern, which makes it a difficulty aiming the weapon farther than near point-blank, as well as having to deal with the sluggish fire-rate for a Vladof weapon. These qualities can make this rifle rather unremarkable, as although it can be effective, it has to compete with other assault rifles and shotgun that of which makes it unfavorable due to being outclassed by other weapon by aforementioned weapon classes.
 
   
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Because of the fixed firing pattern, it is best used at extremely close range, which is not unusual for a shotgun. From a distance, it should be aimed slightly below and to the left of an enemy's crit spot, to account for the unique shape. Due to its heavy recoil, the user should fire in short bursts to make the gun easier to handle.[[File:Sickle Spread.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The special spread of the Sickle.]]
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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*Variants with the "Boom" prefix have significantly higher damage values and deal splash damage. While the unique pellet pattern rewards point-blank combat, caution is recommended as the splash damage can [[Crippled|cripple]] the character.
*As a close-range weapon, the Sickle benefits from [[Amara]]'s [[Personal Space]] skill.
 
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*Unlike other Vladof assault rifles, the Sickle only replenishes its ammo on reload after the user cocks the gun, instead of after replacing the magazine.
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*Hotfix 3/5/2020: Damage increased. Fire rate increased.
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Sickle has a similar special effect to the [[Hammer]] from ''[[Borderlands]]''.
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*The Sickle has a similar special effect to the [[Hammer]] from ''[[Borderlands]]''. Together they form the [[wikipedia:hammer and sickle|hammer and sickle]], a symbol of [[wikipedia:communism|communism]].
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*The Sickle ejects shotgun shells when it is fired.
   
 
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Revision as of 14:00, 5 May 2020

For the class mod in Borderlands 2, see Sickle.

Sickle is a legendary assault rifle in Borderlands 3 manufactured by Vladof. It is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source, but has an increased chance to drop from Warden located in The Anvil on Eden-6.

Special Weapon Effects

Swing the sickle! – Increased projectile damage, recoil and ammo consumption. Fires projectiles in the shape of a sickle. No Alternative Fire mode.

Usage & Description

Although the Sickle is classified as an assault rifle, it functions in every way as a fully automatic shotgun. Since the weapon fires from a permanent shotgun underbarrel, it benefits from shotgun damage modifiers instead of assault rifle damage and it can earn progress toward shotgun challenges.

Because of the fixed firing pattern, it is best used at extremely close range, which is not unusual for a shotgun. From a distance, it should be aimed slightly below and to the left of an enemy's crit spot, to account for the unique shape. Due to its heavy recoil, the user should fire in short bursts to make the gun easier to handle.

Sickle Spread

The special spread of the Sickle.

Notes

  • Variants with the "Boom" prefix have significantly higher damage values and deal splash damage. While the unique pellet pattern rewards point-blank combat, caution is recommended as the splash damage can cripple the character.
  • Unlike other Vladof assault rifles, the Sickle only replenishes its ammo on reload after the user cocks the gun, instead of after replacing the magazine.
  • Hotfix 3/5/2020: Damage increased. Fire rate increased.

Trivia