Overview
- Borderlands side quests are celebrated for their outlandish humor and unconventional rewards, featuring items like weapons inspired by Sarah Palin.
- Notable quests include themes of dark humor, such as a morbid tea party, assisting Claptrap in obtaining a beard, and creatively renaming bullymongs.
- Several missions challenge players with non-violent decisions, hosting gatherings amidst chaos, and liberating a man ensnared in a porta-potty.
Known for its chaotic spirit, the Borderlands series excels in blending absurdity with engaging narratives. With an array of eccentric characters and explosive gameplay, this franchise places a strong emphasis on humor and creativity.
While the main storyline features its fair share of madness, it is the side quests in Borderlands that truly push the limits of imagination and hilarity. These missions often serve as vehicles for bizarre humor and unexpected plot twists, providing players with unique experiences and rewards that evoke laughter well after the quests conclude.
Below is a compilation of some of the most outrageous side quests that the Borderlands series has to offer.
10 Borderlands 2: Splinter Group
Psychos in a Half Shell, Turtle Power
Dive into a quirky homage to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in this whimsical quest. Shortly after reaching Sanctuary in Borderlands 2, you are tasked by Tanis to eliminate mutant foes who happen to have a strong affinity for pizza.
As you venture into the sewers, you systematically take down color-coordinated mutants named Lee, Dan, Ralph, and Mick. This quest is not just a playful reference; it also hints at deeper social commentary.
Your efforts yield rewards like the powerful RokSalt shotgun, humorously engraved with a quote from Sarah Palin: “Don’t retreat. Instead, reload!” The weapon’s exceptional reload speed and high damage make the quest truly worthwhile, despite the uneasy nostalgia of facing off against childhood heroes.
9 Borderlands 2: You Are Cordially Invited
Tina’s Torturous Tea Party
In this early introduction to Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2, you’re enlisted to assist in hosting a tea party reminiscent of a twisted fairy tale.
Your mission involves scaling mountains, defeating varkids, and raiding a bandit camp to gather supplies, all leading to a dramatic confrontation with Fleshstick as the guest of honor.
The quest culminates in a grim act of revenge as Tina tortures Fleshstick, protected by you from his bandit friends attempting to rescue him. This disturbing scene showcases Tina’s depth as a character, balancing her whimsical persona with her tragic backstory.
Completing this darkly humorous quest earns you valuable rewards, including the Caustic Teapot pistol, a formidable corrosive weapon.
8 Borderlands 2: Kill Yourself
Handsome Jack’s Lose-Lose Proposal
Handsome Jack is widely regarded as the most captivating villain in the Borderlands universe. With immense wealth but devoid of any moral compass, his quests often reflect his over-the-top personality.
In this mission, Jack challenges you to end your own life for monetary gain, a shocking testament to his twisted sense of humor.
You’ll encounter a choice at the Jack Bounty Statue: leap from a cliff or press a button to call the Hyperion Suicide Prevention Hotline. Both options deliver humor and insight into Jack’s character, but each has different rewards—Eridium and experience points await those who take the plunge.
I chose the jump, embracing the absurdity with no regrets.
7 Assault on Dragon’s Keep: The Beard Makes The Man
Why Grow a Beard When You Can Steal One?
In the D&D-inspired DLC, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep, you embark on a mission to craft an impressive beard for the wizard Claptrap. He asserts, “All great wizards have big beards,” leaving you to assist.
Your quest to supply Claptrap involves stealing beards from merry dwarves, with options to either get them inebriated or lure them into heavy machinery. The humor peaks as you navigate the quest’s challenges, including a dramatic journey to the forge.
Players can enjoy various rewards, including EXP, cash, and a unique skin customization as well as the satisfaction of seeing Claptrap sporting a magnificent beard.
6 Borderlands 2: The Name Game
“Bullymong” Just Doesn’t Have a Ring to It
In this quest received from Sir Hammerlock, humor takes a front seat as he seeks a catchy new name for bullymongs before his almanac’s release in Borderlands 2.
What begins as a simple naming endeavor quickly escalates into a series of hilarious events as Hammerlock’s suggestions spiral into comedic absurdity.
As he finally settles on the name “bonerfarts,” players are tempted to keep bullymongs with their original name, making it a challenge to complete the quest.
Completing it yields experience points, cash, and a choice between a shotgun or shield, enhancing the fun.
5 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Non-Violent Offender
Roll to Seduce a Range of Curious Characters
Offering a change of pace, this quest in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands features a story brimming with TTRPG elements while emphasizing love and diplomacy over violence.
Players must navigate romantic and non-lethal choices involving various characters, specifically targeting a local wizard named Baaldar the Ghastly.
Choices abound as you decide whether to seduce, bribe, or intimidate to achieve your goals. The rewarding outcomes include unique weapons like the Love Leopard rocket launcher, renowned for firing whimsical heart-shaped projectiles.
4 Borderlands 2: Claptrap’s Birthday Bash!
A Guest List of One Makes Claptrap Very Sad
This quest is a poignant reminder of loneliness as one of the more comedic yet sad moments in Borderlands 2.
You assist Claptrap in preparing for his seventh birthday party, inviting all of his “friends.” However, when the festivities begin, it becomes painfully clear that none of them will show up.
As you sit through an awkwardly silent party, Claptrap tries to find joy in the situation, evoking sympathy from players. Enduring this quest through its entirety rewards you with cash, experience, and either a pistol or assault rifle, marking the comedy with a touch of poignant reflection.
3 Borderlands 3: Porta Prison
No Worse Place To Be Than Trapped in a Porta-Potty
This memorable side quest in Borderlands 3 requires players to liberate a man trapped in a sentient porta-potty known as Trashmouth.
Engaging with various AI systems and overcoming Trashmouth’s minions, you’re treated to his comedic pleas for help throughout the ordeal. The absurdity peaks when his porta-potty takes off into the atmosphere, only for you to find him still trapped in it later.
Completing the quest grants you not only experience points but also the Porta-Pooper 5000, a rocket launcher that fires excrement projectiles, embodying the humor that the Borderlands series is famous for.
2 Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Ron Rivote
An Imagined Adventure for a Literary Icon
In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Ron Rivote presents a whimsical parody of Don Quixote, embarking on an absurd journey filled with imaginative quests.
With a distorted sense of reality, you must protect Ron as he mistakes various harmless objects for formidable foes, including a clock tower he believes is a cyclops. Your mission encompasses battling shroomlets while guiding him through an array of the humorous situations.
Upon completion, players receive Rivote’s Shield and Rivote’s Amulet, which offer unique perks related to survivability and elemental damage, making them valuable assets in any player’s inventory.
1 Borderlands 2: Shoot This Guy In The Face
Well, He Did Ask for It, But That’s No Comfort
This quest epitomizes the outlandish nature of Borderlands 2. Encountering a harmless psycho named Face McShooty, he earnestly calls for someone to shoot him in the face.
Players can indulge in a lengthy dialogue featuring his desperate pleas for bullets as they prepare to comply with his unusual request. Missing your shot leads to yet another humorous tirade.
Ultimately, the quest concludes with a direct outcome: a simple “Thank you!” from Face McShooty, earning you experience points and cash, alongside a profound sense of moral quandary.
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