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Rax is a respawnable mini-boss encountered in Borderlands 3.

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Who are Rax and Max in dispute over killing in Borderlands 3? toggle section
In Borderlands 3, Rax and Max are mini-bosses located near Fort Pissoff in the Meridian Outskirts. They are in disagreement over who is responsible for the death of Ziff's parents, and seek the Vault Hunters' judgement. Following the July 23, 2020 drop patch, Rax is more likely to drop the Messy Breakup shield, and Max the Widowmaker grenade mod.
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What is the legendary Messy Breakup shield that Rax has a chance to drop? toggle section
The Messy Breakup, a legendary shield in Borderlands 3, is produced by Anshin. It spawns a drone that attacks enemies and an extra drone when the shield is depleted. It also has a 15% chance of deflecting projectiles. Rax, found in Meridian Outskirts on Promethea, has a higher probability of dropping this shield.
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How does the dispute between Rax and Max affect the gameplay in Borderlands 3? toggle section
In Borderlands 3, Rax and Max's dispute over who killed Ziff's parents impacts gameplay by influencing the Vault Hunters' target. The player's choice yields different rewards. As of July 23, 2020, targeting Rax increases the chance of obtaining the legendary Messy Breakup shield, while targeting Max raises the likelihood of receiving the legendary Widowmaker grenade mod.
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What changes were made to Rax's character in the July 23, 2020 drop patch for Borderlands 3? toggle section
The July 23, 2020 drop patch for Borderlands 3 increased the likelihood of Rax dropping the legendary Messy Breakup shield.
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Background

Rax is a unique Badass Trooper found in a COV camp short distance away from the Fort Pissoff in Meridian Outskirts. Him and Max are in a hot dispute about which one of them actually killed Ziff's parents and who the Vault Hunter should come after.

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