
Deflected bullets are considered to be shots fired by a Vault Hunter. This may be most notable with points in Blood Trance extending the duration of Buzz Axe Rampage, during which Krieg is unable to apply slag on his own. At the same time, with even partial shield capacity, the homing slag balls are welcome when using Buzz Axe Rampage. This shield may not be effective on Krieg using the Mania or Hellborn trees, due to Krieg damaging himself too much for the Antagonist's effects to activate. Care should be taken when hiding behind cover, as it may detonate too close and slag the user.ĭue to the buffed effect of slag in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, the Antagonist can be especially useful for slagging enemies, often saving the trouble of needing to swap weapons. However, the slag balls will explode on impact on most surfaces and can be blocked by cover. The Antagonist is a versatile shield, and while designed to be useful primarily against gun-wielding enemies, its secondary effect of launching homing slag balls will also activate from melee and ranged non-bullet damage. Reduced recharge delay and recharge rate.
Launches homing balls of slag at an attacker when damaged. I'm rubber, you're glue. – Deflects enemy bullets with increased damage toward nearby enemies.