How To Use The Grinder In Borderlands Pre-sequel

Alright Vault Hunter, ready to turn trash into treasure? You've stumbled upon the Grinder in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Think of it as a magical, slightly unstable garbage disposal that spits out legendaries (sometimes).

Finding and Feeding the Beast

First, you gotta find this beauty. It's chilling in Concordia, right near Janey Springs' place. Can't miss it – it's a giant, humming machine that looks like it's powered by rejected Claptrap parts.

Now, for the fun part: feeding time! This bad boy eats weapons. Any rarity will do, but remember, like a picky eater, it has preferences. Rarer is always better.

Got three greens? Toss 'em in! Three blues? Even better! Three purples? You're cooking with gas! Three oranges? You're basically royalty!

The Secret Sauce: Moonstone!

Here’s where things get interesting. See that slot for Moonstone? This is the Grinder’s fuel. Without it, your hopes and dreams will stay as junk.

Moonstone is found all over the place – loot chests, enemies, even those annoying vending machines sometimes cough it up. Stockpile it like it's the last pizza on Pandora!

Just pop some Moonstone in (the amount varies depending on what you're tossing in), and hit that big, tempting button.

Understanding the Recipes (Sort Of)

Okay, this is where things get a little… chaotic. The Grinder ain't exactly known for its clarity. There's no instruction manual. Experimentation is key!

Want a legendary pistol? Try three legendary pistols! It's not rocket science, but it kind of is, since you're on Elpis.

There are some unwritten rules that players have figured out over time. For example, using weapons of the same type (all pistols, all shotguns) increases your chance of getting that type back.

Matching rarity is also a good idea. Three purples are more likely to give you something good than two whites and a green. Common sense, right?

Some Pro Tips From a (Self-Proclaimed) Grinder Master

Feeling adventurous? Try adding a Grinder weapon. These weapons are specially designed to be used in the Grinder and can provide an increased chance of getting a specific type of weapon.

Pay attention to the lunar grind. When Elpis is closer to Pandora, special lunar recipes become available in the grinder. This is a good way to get special weapons and gear.

Don’t be afraid to fail! Sometimes you’ll get amazing stuff, sometimes you’ll get… well, more trash. It's all part of the fun.

Embrace the Chaos!

The Grinder is a gamble. Sometimes you win big, sometimes you get a slightly better version of the rusty spoon you started with.

But that’s what makes it so addictive! It’s a constant quest for that perfect roll, that god-tier weapon that’ll make even Handsome Jack jealous.

So go out there, gather your junk, fuel up with Moonstone, and let the Grinder do its thing! You might just get lucky, and if not, hey, at least you had fun blowing stuff up while trying.

Happy grinding, Vault Hunter! And may the odds be ever in your favor (or at least slightly better than zero)!