This article is about the Sniper Rifle in Borderlands 2. For other uses, see Skullmasher (Borderlands).

Skullmasher
Making their brains hurt since 2009
Manufacturer:	Jakobs
Type:	Sniper Rifle
Model:	Skullmasher
Element:	None
Game	Borderlands 2
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[Skullmasher (Borderlands 2) Variants]

The Skullmasher (Borderlands 2) is a Legendary Sniper Rifle manufactured by Jakobs. Skullmasher is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Son of Mothrakk located in Wildlife Exploitation Preserve.

Special Weapon Effects

Makes your brain hurt. – Shoots five projectiles at the cost of one round.

Usage & Description

Another legendary weapon returning from the original Borderlands game, the Skullmasher is largely unchanged. The most prominent difference between its Borderlands 2 and original iterations is that in Borderlands 2, it is capable of semiautomatic fire and therefore a much faster fire rate than was ever possible in Borderlands. Another difference is that in Borderlands 2, the Skullmasher fires a tight spread of 5 sniper rifle bullets, instead of the original's 6. However, like its predecessor, each shot only costs one bullet, and if all 5 bullets connect the Skullmasher is capable of much higher raw damage output than most of its peers. It tends to have very low accuracy for a sniper, however. The Skullmasher is even less accurate than its original incarnation. Due to its spread it is best used at mid-range, taking careful aim at critical points, against ludicrously large enemies such as The Warrior, or flying enemies.

Notes

• The Skullmasher is one of the several Orange-rarity Legendary weapons returning from Borderlands.