About the Handsome Jackhammer:
The Handsome Jackhammer is a Legendary Weapon in Borderlands 3. This SMG is a hybrid between a Hyperion and a Tediore weapon. When you aim down sight it will have a shield and when you reload the Handsome Jackhammer, you will throw it out like a Tediore weapon. When thrown the Handsome Jackhammer will bounce 5 times and deal damage to nearby targets.
Elements:
None, Incendiary, Shock, Corrosive, Cryo, Radiation
Special Weapon Effect:
โEveryone thinks they are the heroes of their own stories.โ
- The Handsome Jackhammer can be thrown like a Tediore weapon.
- The weapon will bounce 5 times and trigger a nova blast.
- The weapon will continue to fire until its clip is empty
- Handsome Jack Voice Module will randomly talk to you.
How to get the Handsome Jackhammer?:
The Handsome Jackhammer can be obtained from any loot source but has a high chance of dropping from Handsome Jackie who is located in the Skywell-27 on Promethea.
Drop Rate:
The Drop Rate of the Handsome Jackhammer is 15%
Notes:
- When Thrown, the Handsome Jackhammer can deal self-damage.
- Like Tediore weapons, the Handsome Jackhammer’s reload throw deals more damage the more bullets are left in the magazine.
- Due to the large magazine size, the Handsome Jackhammer can consume a lot of ammo per throw.
- The Handsome Jackhammer’s bounce explosions share the effect of its elemental capacitor.
Changelog:
- June 11th, 2020
- Increased weapons damage
Trivia:
- The red flavor text is a reference to Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2 where he taunts you for not being the hero of this story.
Handsome Jack Voice Module Quotes
When Idle
- “Where are we going after this? I don’t know about you, but I couldย murderย for some sushi right now.”
- “Hey, what do you say we find a Hyperion constructor and get me out of this gun, huh? Iโll give you… I donโtโฆ haveโฆ my walletโฆ on meโฆ Alright, you know what, letโs just stick with the gun for now. Weโll go- weโll put a pin in that.”
- “Banditsย allย over the universe, huh?ย Guess I was right.”
- “You have great taste in weapons, kiddo; I’ll give you that.”
- “Ughh, just frickinโ do something already. Just because Iโm digital doesnโt mean I canโt die of boredom.”
- “I’m having a murder party andย you’reย super invited.”
- “You know I could just self destruct and kill us both anytime, right? Iโm just kidding. It’s just- ah, ah, I’m joking. Youโre fine. Just- just make to the killing soon, huh.”
- “Yellow, itโs me, your gun. Super bored. Kill something.”
- “Man, Iโm even a hot piece of ass as a gun! I mean, look at these bevels! Damn!”
- “This is- this is- feels great. Really. We make a great pair. That is to say, yeah, Iโm great, you look great holding me. But itโs- itโs really great.”
- “Hey, you know I heard a guy; heย hatesย your favorite band. Are you just gonnaย takeย that?ย The nerve! Or do you want to go shove me into his chest and pull the trigger until heโs nuked? Do ya? Huh? Could be fun.”
During Combat
- “Get ready to feel some, dumb-dumb!”
- “Youโre screwed now โ weโre the good guys!”
- “Yeah, I donโt care who started this โ Iโm gonna end it!”
- “Did you see that?! I mean, wuh wuh.”
- “The end is cominโ, and itโs handsome, baby!”
- “Come get some, you freakinโ morons!”
- “Whoโs up for a killing spree?”
- “Finally! Some frickinโ action around here!”
- “Oh hey, do you know who youโre messing with? ME! Thatโs who.”
When thrown
- “Ahahahaha, oh man.”
- “I’m boooounciiiing!!”
- “Jackhoooooole~!”