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The Bloody Harvest
Borderlands 2

The Bloody Harvest

Master the Bloody Harvest DLC! Learn the Pumpkin Kingpin's attacks, how to stop his healing, and defeat his flying head in this Borderlands 2 guide.

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Master the Bloody Harvest DLC! Learn the Pumpkin Kingpin's attacks, how to stop his healing, and defeat his flying head in this Borderlands 2 guide.

Alright, let's tackle the Pumpkin Kingpin in Borderlands 2's Bloody Harvest DLC. This guy can be a real pain, especially since he's got a nasty habit of healing himself. He's got a few tricks up his sleeve, including throwing explosive pumpkins that can slow you down, and a charging melee attack that, thankfully, doesn't hit too hard.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Where to Start: You'll find yourself in the arena facing the Pumpkin Kingpin.
  2. 2
    Dealing with His Attacks: He'll throw pumpkins that explode on contact or after a short delay, and these can also slow your movement. Keep an eye out for his charging melee attack too. He also has a flamethrower breath attack and a much more dangerous laser beam from his mouth. For the laser, your best bet is to jump back and forth to avoid it. He'll also unleash a shockwave attack after a charge; just stay out of the circle that appears on the ground.
  3. 3
    The Pumpling Problem: The most annoying part is when he summons his little buddies, the Pumplings. Normally, they're great because they drop candy buffs, but here, some of them will perch on the Kingpin's shoulders and heal him. You absolutely *need* to shoot these specific Pumplings off his shoulders to stop the regeneration. Look for the white exclamation mark above their heads.
  4. 4
    Phase Two - The Flying Head: Once you finally bring down the Kingpin, don't relax just yet! His head detaches and starts flying around. Its only attack is spitting fireballs, so keep moving to dodge them and any remaining Pumplings. The good news is that his head is a massive critical spot and has terrible defense, so it should go down quickly.
  5. 5
    Mission Complete: After you defeat the flying head, loot everything it drops, then head back to TK Baha to turn in the mission.
Tips
  • Focus on shooting the Pumplings with exclamation marks off the Kingpin's shoulders to prevent him from healing.
  • Don't stand still! Constant movement is key to avoiding his various projectile attacks and the shockwave.
  • The Kingpin's head in the second phase is a huge weak spot. Aim for it!

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