Varkid

Varkid
Race	Varkid
Faction	Creature
Location	Caustic Caverns Tundra Express Natural Selection Annex
Game	Borderlands 2
Appearances	Borderlands 2

Varkids are an insectoid enemy found in various locations in Borderlands 2. They are generally spawned as Larval Varkids from conical-shaped protrusions in the ground (which in actuality is the genitalia of a female Varkid). Unlike many other creatures found on Pandora, Varkids NEVER spawn as or obtain an elemental property. Also, unlike other creatures on Pandora, Varkids have the ability to evolve into higher forms as they fight on the battlefield. Varkids tend to evolve when there are more of them on the battlefield and when they sustain substantial injury.

When they go to evolve, they dive into the ground and engulf themselves in a pod. A few seconds later, the pod will burst open and release a stronger Varkid. Additionally, when the Varkid reappears from its pod, its health is fully restored and all status effects are nullified. The amount of time needed for a Varkid to evolve to the next step increases with each passing evolutionary step.

It is also worth noting that Varkid pods are also extremely vulnerable and can be destroyed with enough damage. Destroying the pod kills the Varkid inside and grants a sizable XP bonus and additional loot. However, the higher up in the evolutionary ladder, the tougher the pods become.

Evolutions

Common

• Larval Varkid - The lowest and weakest form of Varkid that can be found on Pandora. They attack by quickly skittering up to their enemies and scratching/biting them or by leaping/flying at them. Unless they are in a very large group, they are little more than a nuisance and can be easily dispatched with one or two melee attacks.
• Adult Varkid - The second stage in the Varkid evolutionary chain yields a much larger, stronger and more resilient foe. Adult Varkids possess larger wings that allows them to take to the air and rain down acidic spit on their enemies or move to different locations. Their wings can be shot off with enough gunfire. On the ground they can strike with a more powerful melee attack. Fought one-on-one, they don't pose too much of a threat.

Uncommon

• Chubby Varkid - The Chubby Varkid is an oversized Larval Varkid that has a small chance to spawn from a Varkid Nest. The Chubby Varkid is slower than other Varkids but is substantially tougher and more powerful (almost on par with a Super Badass Varkid) and as such, is capable of inflicting massive damage to any Vault Hunter that underestimates it. They are best taken out from a distance. Chubby Varkids also have a chance to drop Tediore's Legendary rocket launcher, Bunny, or Dahl's Legendary shield, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

Badasses

• Badass Varkid - The third step in the Varkid evolutionary chain. Badass Varkids are large, tough and very powerful foes. Despite having wings, they prefer to stay on the ground and attack their enemies from close-up. They also possess the ability to perform a powerful charging attack that is very difficult to avoid. Furthermore, Badass Varkids possess armored carapaces that reduce damage; Fire and Corrosive weapons are especially effective against them.
• Mutated Badass Varkid - This varkid is only found during the quest "Mighty Morphin'" from Sir Hammerlock. The only way these are found is to wait for a larval varkid to turn into an adult pod, then run up to it and inject it with the injector given to you by Sir Hammerlock. Unlike all other Varkids, they are practically immune to Corrosive damage.
• Super Badass Varkid - The fourth step in the Varkid evolutionary chain and the most powerful Varkid players will encounter on their first playthrough.
• Ultimate Badass Varkid - The final step in the Varkid evolutionary chain and one of the most powerful enemies found in the game. They are only found in True Vault Hunter Mode; however one can also appear in Round 2 of the Creature Slaughter Dome.
• Madame Von Bartlesby (Supreme Badass Varkid) - This varkid is a unique varkid found only during the quest "You Are Cordially Invited" from Tiny Tina in the Tundra Express. You must kill the varkid in order to free Sir Reginald. Madame Von Bartlesby has a small chance to drop the legendary Tediore SMG, The Baby Maker
• Vermivorous The Invincible

Vermivorous The Invincible

Vermivorous The Invincible is the final evolution for Varkids, the quantity and quality of loot that it drops is comparable to that of Terramorphous the Invincible. It's health is double that of Terramorphous, however.^{[citation needed]}

It is also known to be able to 1-2 hit most level 50 players in vault hunter mode.

Vermivorous the Invincible... x2!

Two Vermivorous The Invincible at once