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The Darkness is a hidden enemy that can be found only in Hatred's Shadow in the Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC.

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How does one defeat The Darkness in Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC? toggle section
Defeating The Darkness in Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC is achieved by using Magic Missile. This is a nod to a 1996 comedy skit by Dead Alewives, involving a Dungeons & Dragons player casting Magic Missile at The Darkness. A trophy or achievement, 'It's Like That One Video', is awarded upon success.
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What rewards can be found after defeating The Darkness? toggle section
Upon defeating The Darkness, located in Hatred's Shadow, players are rewarded with XP and the unveiling of a door with a porthole. This door, which can be opened by using the Magic Missile grenade, leads to a dice treasure chest, a camp fire, and a wall with a bloody-eye symbol. Players also receive the 'It's Like That One Video' trophy/achievement.
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What is the role of 'I cast magic missile at the darkness' in relation to The Darkness character? toggle section
In Borderlands 2, 'I cast magic missile at the darkness' is a nod to a 'Dungeons & Dragons' sketch by Dead Alewives. The Darkness, a pitch-black cave entrance, can be defeated like any enemy. Using the Magic Missile grenade against The Darkness opens a door to a Dice Chest. The Darkness is found in Hatred's Shadow, after the Orc encampments.
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What does the porthole reveal after The Darkness is killed? toggle section
Defeating The Darkness reveals a door with a porthole. Behind it lies a dice treasure chest, a campfire, and a bloody-eye symbol. The door can be unlocked by using the Magic Missile grenade after The Darkness's defeat.
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The Darkness is a wall of darkness. It appears as a black void, similar to any other cave entrance, but also has a health bar and takes damage from regular attacks. Killing The Darkness awards XP and reveals a closed door with a porthole. Beyond the porthole is a dice treasure chest, a camp fire and a bloody-eye symbol on the wall. This door can be opened by walking up to it after defeating The Darkness with the Magic Missile grenade.[1]

The Darkness is located in Hatred's Shadow, at the end of the Orc encampments. Before entering the Pits and past Sir Gallow, all the way to the right, there is an area with a camp fire and two sleeping bags. Directly to the left is The Darkness.

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  • Defeating The Darkness with Magic Missile is a reference to the 1996 comedy CD skit by the group Dead Alewives in which a Dungeons & Dragons player attempts to cast Magic Missile at The Darkness.