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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{rarity link|legendary}} [[Booster Shield|booster shield]] manufactured by [[Dahl]] that can be obtained in ''[[Borderlands 2]]'' and ''[[Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel]]''. |
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{rarity link|legendary}} [[Booster Shield|booster shield]] manufactured by [[Dahl]] that can be obtained in ''[[Borderlands 2]]'' and ''[[Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel]]''. |
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| − | In ''Borderlands 2'', Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Chubby enemies. |
+ | In ''Borderlands 2'', Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from [[Chubby]] enemies. |
| + | In ''Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel'', Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source. |
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==Special Weapon Effects== |
==Special Weapon Effects== |
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==Usage & Description== |
==Usage & Description== |
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[[Image:IEDBooster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|IED Booster, showing the second part of the shield's flavour text.]] |
[[Image:IEDBooster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|IED Booster, showing the second part of the shield's flavour text.]] |
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| − | Instead of spawning shield boosters like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot spawns special "IED boosters" which, in turn, eject three volleys of three powerful shock charges. These shock boosters will damage enemies and the user as well. Picking up an IED booster before it has ejected all of its shock boosters will |
+ | Instead of spawning shield boosters like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot spawns special "IED boosters" which, in turn, eject three volleys of three powerful shock charges. These shock boosters will damage enemies and the user as well. Picking up an IED booster before it has ejected all of its shock boosters will not cause it to launch more charges. |
| − | Rather than ejecting shield boosters in random directions like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot will eject them towards the nearest enemy, generally the enemy who fired the shot that spawned the IED booster in |
+ | Rather than ejecting shield boosters in random directions like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot will eject them towards the nearest enemy, generally the enemy who fired the shot that spawned the IED booster. If there isn't, it will spawn in a random direction also. |
The use of Whisky Tango Foxtrot yields high risk to the Vault Hunter, since the boosters are shock-elemental and being damaged by one can be devastating to a Vault Hunter's shield. As they are very powerful, it is readily possible for a Vault Hunter to be killed by their own shield, especially if a shock booster is spawned in a confined space. Another drawback consequence of that special effect is that it is difficult to pick up the booster immediately, as the risks tend to be higher than the potential gain, reducing the chance to recharge it while in combat. If used with caution and skill, however, the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot can double as both a decent shield and a devastating weapon against shielded foes. |
The use of Whisky Tango Foxtrot yields high risk to the Vault Hunter, since the boosters are shock-elemental and being damaged by one can be devastating to a Vault Hunter's shield. As they are very powerful, it is readily possible for a Vault Hunter to be killed by their own shield, especially if a shock booster is spawned in a confined space. Another drawback consequence of that special effect is that it is difficult to pick up the booster immediately, as the risks tend to be higher than the potential gain, reducing the chance to recharge it while in combat. If used with caution and skill, however, the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot can double as both a decent shield and a devastating weapon against shielded foes. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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*[[rat|Rats]] will be hurt or killed by the IED boosters if they pick it up. |
*[[rat|Rats]] will be hurt or killed by the IED boosters if they pick it up. |
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| − | *The Whisky Tango Foxtrot may spawn with a Maliwan capacitor, granting immunity to an elemental damage type. Shields granting [[Shock]] immunity (''Grounded'' prefix) will not protect the wearer from the shield's own IED boosters. |
+ | *The Whisky Tango Foxtrot may spawn with a Maliwan capacitor, granting immunity to an elemental damage type. Shields granting [[Shock]] immunity (''Grounded'' prefix) will not protect the wearer from the shield's own IED boosters (except for their DOT). |
*Electrocution damage over time on boosters is the same as equal-level weapons. |
*Electrocution damage over time on boosters is the same as equal-level weapons. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *Whisky Tango Foxtrot in the [[wikipedia:NATO Phonetic Alphabet|NATO phonetic alphabet]] spells WTF, which is an initialism for "what the fuck". |
+ | *Whisky Tango Foxtrot in the [[wikipedia:NATO Phonetic Alphabet|NATO phonetic alphabet]] spells WTF, which is an initialism for "what the fuck", referring to it's element of suprise in it's ability. |
*The red text refers to the term "SNAFU", which is military jargon for "Situation Normal: All Fucked Up". |
*The red text refers to the term "SNAFU", which is military jargon for "Situation Normal: All Fucked Up". |
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*IED is an initialism for [[wikipedia:Improvised_explosive_device|improvised explosive device]]. |
*IED is an initialism for [[wikipedia:Improvised_explosive_device|improvised explosive device]]. |
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Revision as of 12:28, 14 March 2020
- For the legendary shield in Borderlands 3, see Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.
Whisky Tango Foxtrot is a legendary booster shield manufactured by Dahl that can be obtained in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
In Borderlands 2, Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Chubby enemies. In Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source.
Special Weapon Effects
On shield: Situation normal... – Chance to drop an IED Booster when damaged.
On boosters: ...all foxtroted up. – Spawns 3 volleys of shock grenades.
Usage & Description
IED Booster, showing the second part of the shield's flavour text.
Instead of spawning shield boosters like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot spawns special "IED boosters" which, in turn, eject three volleys of three powerful shock charges. These shock boosters will damage enemies and the user as well. Picking up an IED booster before it has ejected all of its shock boosters will not cause it to launch more charges.
Rather than ejecting shield boosters in random directions like a normal booster shield, Whisky Tango Foxtrot will eject them towards the nearest enemy, generally the enemy who fired the shot that spawned the IED booster. If there isn't, it will spawn in a random direction also.
The use of Whisky Tango Foxtrot yields high risk to the Vault Hunter, since the boosters are shock-elemental and being damaged by one can be devastating to a Vault Hunter's shield. As they are very powerful, it is readily possible for a Vault Hunter to be killed by their own shield, especially if a shock booster is spawned in a confined space. Another drawback consequence of that special effect is that it is difficult to pick up the booster immediately, as the risks tend to be higher than the potential gain, reducing the chance to recharge it while in combat. If used with caution and skill, however, the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot can double as both a decent shield and a devastating weapon against shielded foes.
Notes
- Rats will be hurt or killed by the IED boosters if they pick it up.
- The Whisky Tango Foxtrot may spawn with a Maliwan capacitor, granting immunity to an elemental damage type. Shields granting Shock immunity (Grounded prefix) will not protect the wearer from the shield's own IED boosters (except for their DOT).
- Electrocution damage over time on boosters is the same as equal-level weapons.
Trivia
- Whisky Tango Foxtrot in the NATO phonetic alphabet spells WTF, which is an initialism for "what the fuck", referring to it's element of suprise in it's ability.
- The red text refers to the term "SNAFU", which is military jargon for "Situation Normal: All Fucked Up".
- IED is an initialism for improvised explosive device.
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