Gearbox has taken a new approach to loot in Borderlands 2 with the introduction of a large multitude of Raid Bosses. This is a cool concept, certainly- but leaves players collecting gear and equipping their characters solely for boss encounters. I think larger "raid areas" with challenging mobs and multiple boss encounters with rare, area-specific drops would be an interesting addition to the game, and would be great, challenging content to take on with a group of friends.
So, to pass some time, I've decided to create concepts for possible areas and encounters. Enjoy!
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With the awakening of the Warrior, the entrance to cavern was revealed within the mountains. The Fangspawn- the original Stalkers- call this their home. The Vault Hunters will face new varieties of Stalkers- faster, smarter, and stronger. Additionally, they will grab tons of new loot, including Stalker-inspired guns and shields.
New Enemies:
Fangspawn Shadow
Fangspawn Shadows warp through the void of the battlefield, stalking and assassinating enemies from behind.
Fangspawn Burner
Fangspawn Burners are hit-and-run creatures- they unleash a deadly fury of fire upon their prey, before quickly retreating behind their allies.
Fangspawn Charger
Chargers are the most persistent of the Fangspawn, relentlessly pursuing their prey, claws swinging. They prefer to stalk shielded targets.
Fangspawn Plagueclaw
Plagueclaws function as living turrets- shooting toxic goo as their prey from a distance, and using their stealth abilities to reposition if attacked.
Fangspawn Ironhide
Ironhides are the toughest and largest of the standard Fangspawn- although they possess no elemental power, they are capable of taking tons of damage.
Fangspawn Soldier
Soldiers are the bread-and-butter Fangspawn, attacking the Vault Hunters in hordes alongside their (much cooler) counterparts. (:
Bosses
Shino'Vi
Shino'Vi is an elite Fangspawn Shadow, gigantic and ebon in shade. His hide is adorned by glowing, purple, Eridian-like designs. Shino'Vi's years of hunting prey shows- the beast is experienced in the art of the kill, and specializes in quickly and efficiently killing its target.
Actions
Void Jump
Shino'Vi quickly warps to a Vault Hunter, rearing its claw back to slash at them.
Void Stalk
Shino'Vi blends into the shadows, and begins to stalk a target player. That character becomes paranoid, and only they can see the stalker's shadowy figure following them. The player will have to direct their allies to the creature's location to deal enough damage to cancel the attack, or else it will...
Void Assassinate
them after 20 seconds, warping to the player and striking them from behind, immediately making them take a knee.
Shroud of Many
Shino'Vi summons two Fangspawn Nightfury (Badass Shadows) to fight alongside him.
I'll be updating with some more stuff tonight. Enjoy for now. ^^
So, to pass some time, I've decided to create concepts for possible areas and encounters. Enjoy!
With the awakening of the Warrior, the entrance to cavern was revealed within the mountains. The Fangspawn- the original Stalkers- call this their home. The Vault Hunters will face new varieties of Stalkers- faster, smarter, and stronger. Additionally, they will grab tons of new loot, including Stalker-inspired guns and shields.
New Enemies:
Fangspawn Shadow
Fangspawn Shadows warp through the void of the battlefield, stalking and assassinating enemies from behind.
Fangspawn Burner
Fangspawn Burners are hit-and-run creatures- they unleash a deadly fury of fire upon their prey, before quickly retreating behind their allies.
Fangspawn Charger
Chargers are the most persistent of the Fangspawn, relentlessly pursuing their prey, claws swinging. They prefer to stalk shielded targets.
Fangspawn Plagueclaw
Plagueclaws function as living turrets- shooting toxic goo as their prey from a distance, and using their stealth abilities to reposition if attacked.
Fangspawn Ironhide
Ironhides are the toughest and largest of the standard Fangspawn- although they possess no elemental power, they are capable of taking tons of damage.
Fangspawn Soldier
Soldiers are the bread-and-butter Fangspawn, attacking the Vault Hunters in hordes alongside their (much cooler) counterparts. (:
Bosses
Shino'Vi
Shino'Vi is an elite Fangspawn Shadow, gigantic and ebon in shade. His hide is adorned by glowing, purple, Eridian-like designs. Shino'Vi's years of hunting prey shows- the beast is experienced in the art of the kill, and specializes in quickly and efficiently killing its target.
Actions
Void Jump
Shino'Vi quickly warps to a Vault Hunter, rearing its claw back to slash at them.
Void Stalk
Shino'Vi blends into the shadows, and begins to stalk a target player. That character becomes paranoid, and only they can see the stalker's shadowy figure following them. The player will have to direct their allies to the creature's location to deal enough damage to cancel the attack, or else it will...
Void Assassinate
them after 20 seconds, warping to the player and striking them from behind, immediately making them take a knee.
Shroud of Many
Shino'Vi summons two Fangspawn Nightfury (Badass Shadows) to fight alongside him.
I'll be updating with some more stuff tonight. Enjoy for now. ^^