This Pack/Addon for Borderlands 2 introduces the Mechromancer, a fifth playable class specializing in summoning the destructive robot Deathtrap, adding a new strategic layer to the established shooter-RPG gameplay. Released in 2012, it requires the base game and also bundles bonus items, including a Golden Key and the Vault Hunter’s Relic, enhancing loot acquisition for returning players exploring Pandora.
The central feature of this pack is the addition of the 5th playable Vault Hunter: the Mechromancer. This class brings a distinct playstyle centered around summoning a powerful, autonomous robot companion named Deathtrap. Deathtrap acts as an aggressive ally on the battlefield, drawing enemy fire and dealing substantial damage, allowing players to approach combat scenarios with a new tactical layer.
As an add-on, this content seamlessly integrates into the existing world, story, and progression systems of the main title. Players can utilize the new class immediately upon installation within the established setting and narrative framework of Pandora.
Beyond the new character, this package bundles several valuable in-game items that enhance the loot-hunting experience from the start. These bonuses were originally associated with early adoption of the main game:
The introduction of the Mechromancer class fundamentally alters how players engage with the established shooter-RPG mechanics. While the core gameplay remains focused on first-person shooting, skill trees, and collecting randomized loot, the Mechromancer's reliance on her robotic summon provides a unique avenue for character builds and combat synergy not available with the original classes. This effectively offers significant replayability for those familiar with the base game's mechanics.
This release is focused specifically on delivering the new character and the associated bonus items. It does not contain any new story campaigns, level areas, or major expansions to the overall game world beyond the character integration.