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The Wendigo is a monstrous beast that inhabits The Cankerwood of Xylourgos.

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What is the significance of the Wendigo's belly in BL3?

In Borderlands 3, the Wendigo's belly is a key weak point. When exposed, shooting it causes the Wendigo to fall, making it vulnerable. This happens when it perches on a ledge or its antlers hit a stalactite.

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How does the Wendigo's attack pattern change in BL3?

In Borderlands 3, the Wendigo attacks by shooting flames and leaping onto the ceiling to drop icy stalactites. It perches on ledges, exposing its belly, which can be targeted to make it fall. On the ground, it charges and can be staggered by hitting stalactites with its antlers, revealing its belly once more.

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What tactics are effective against the Wendigo in BL3?

In Borderlands 3, to defeat the Wendigo, anticipate its flame attack and ceiling leaps. Use heavy weapons aimed at its head to make it flinch. This tactic can expose its weak spots. The Wendigo also has a higher chance of dropping the legendary Stauros' Burn assault rifle.

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What triggers the Wendigo to stagger in BL3?

In BL3, the Wendigo staggers when it charges and its antlers collide with a fallen icy stalactite, revealing its belly for a few seconds.

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How can players avoid the Wendigo's icy stalactites in BL3?

In Borderlands 3, players can avoid the Wendigo's icy stalactites by anticipating its ceiling leap and subsequent stalactite drop. When the Wendigo perches and exposes its belly, shooting it will make the creature fall. During its ground charge, if its antlers hit a stalactite, it will stagger, exposing its belly again. This strategy helps players evade damage and attack the Wendigo effectively.

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Strategy

The Wendigo will begin the fight by shooting flames at the character. After some time, it will leap onto the ceiling and dart around, dropping icy stalactites around the arena. It will periodically perch on a ledge and expose its belly. Shooting the belly will cause the Wendigo to fall to the ground.

While on the ground, the Wendigo will charge at the character. If its antlers hit a fallen stalactite, it will stagger and expose its belly again for several seconds.

Notes

• Wendigo is the exclusive drop source of the legendary Stauros' Burn assault rifle.

Trivia

• Wendigo refers to the mythological man-eating creature of the same name from Native American mythology.
• Sir Hammerlock points out that the Wendigo burns its prey before consuming it. In mythology the only way to kill a Wendigo is with fire.