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Borderlands 3

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Bad Reception

By
Ben Chard
&
Shane Williams
Quest Giver Reward Lvl
Claptrap - The Droughts Cash 5

To begin the Bad Reception Side Mission, head over to the where Marcus’ Vending Machine is to find Claptrap waiting for you. Once you’ve received the quest you’ll need to travel around the map to find different items that Claptrap can use for his antenna.

Search old laundry

(1 of 2) Do a ground slam from the Umbrella that’s above the trap door to open it,

Do a ground slam from the Umbrella that’s above the trap door to open it, (left), inside you’ll find the Wire Hanger. (right)

Open up your map and set a waypoint to the Old Laundry marker. Once you’ve arrived you’ll see that there is a trap door, head up the hill behind it where you’ll see an umbrella perfectly placed for you to do a ground slam into the trap door. Inside you’ll find the Wire Hanger waiting for you around the corner.

Search satellite tower

(1 of 2) Follow this path up to the top of the Tower,

Follow this path up to the top of the Tower, (left), where you’ll find the Antenna. (right)

Next up on Claptrap’s list is the Satellite Tower, set a waypoint to it on your map and head on over. Once you’ve arrived you’ll need to take out the enemies that are surrounding the tower, before climbing to the top and claiming your Antenna.

Search Sid’s Stop

(1 of 5) Speak to Sid and he’ll tell you to destroy the three dishes that are scattered around him,

Make your way over Sid and talk to him, he’ll require you to destroy the Satellite Dishes that are scattered behind him in order to retrieve his Tinfoil Hat. After all the dishes have been destroyed speak to him again and then he’ll attack you, take him out and his Tinfoil Hat will drop.

Search sparks cave

(1 of 2) Once you’ve entered Sparks Cave, shoot the target at back of the room to deactivate the electricity,

Once you’ve entered Sparks Cave, shoot the target at back of the room to deactivate the electricity, (left), then collect the Spork from the body at the back. (right)

After retrieving Sid’s Tinfoil hat, make your way over to Sparks Cave. Inside you’ll need to a shoot a target that’s located at the back of the room to deactivate the electricity, then you can head further in to collect the Spork.

Search old shack

(1 of 2) Slide into the Old Shack, once you have taken out the turret guarding the door,

Slide into the Old Shack, once you have taken out the turret guarding the door, (left), collect the Umbrella from the toilet in the back room. (right)

Finally it’s time to head over to the old shack for Claptrap’s final piece, once you’re there take out the turret that is guarding the entrance and quickly slide through before the door shuts. Inside you’ll need to take out a Badass Tink before you can grab the Umbrella from the back room.

Give items to Claptrap

Now that you’ve got all the items that Claptrap desires, head back over to where you started the Mission and give them to him.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    2K Games
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS4, XB One
  • Genre
    FPS
  • Guide Release
    17 September 2019
  • Last Updated
    6 February 2021
  • Guide Author
    Ben Chard, Shane Williams

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Return to the Borderlands as you aim to help allies new and hunt for the Vaults before the Calypso Twins and their Children of the Vault get there first. Four new Vault Hunters join the cause as you take to the stars to discover a galaxy of opportunities.

The guide for Borderlands 3 features all there is to see and do including a full walkthrough covering every main and side mission alongside complete coverage of all areas and the endgame. Including indepth strategies on every Vault Hunter along with recommended builds to help give you that edge you’ll need.

Inside Version 1.0

  • Full Walkthrough of the main storyline
  • Coverage of all Side Missions
  • Complete coverage of all areas including Crew Challenges
  • Trophy/Achievement Guide
  • Character Builds

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