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Zer0 is the playable Assassin class character in Borderlands 2. Zer0 was revealed on February 21, 2012, in the Borderlands 2 Launch Date Trailer[1]. His nickname comes from the "0" hologram sometimes displayed over his faceplate when he dispatches a target. Other emotes and text appear on his faceplate - and on enemies, using the B0re skill - during different actions. Most of Zer0's phrases are spoken in haiku.

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What is the significance of the '0' hologram displayed over Zer0's faceplate in Borderlands 2? toggle section
In Borderlands 2, Zer0, the Assassin class character, uses a '0' hologram on his faceplate as a signature mark when he eliminates a target. This is part of a recurring joke related to the number zero. His faceplate also displays other emotes and text during various actions, utilizing the B0re skill. Zer0's identity remains a mystery, as his suit completely covers his face and body.
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Zer0, a character in Borderlands 2, is not confirmed as a robot. Known for his cryptic communication, he often uses haiku and holographic emotes. His background suggests he is an assassin for hire, but his true identity is not fully revealed.
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In Borderlands 2, Zer0 utilizes a tier 3 Sniping skill named B0re. Acquired at level 16, this skill enables Zer0's shots to penetrate enemies, inflicting substantial bonus damage if a shot hits a second enemy post-piercing. It's ineffective with rockets and certain special projectiles. During Deception, Zer0's visor highlights enemy critical hit locations.
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Zer0, the assassin in Borderlands 2, communicates primarily through haiku, a Japanese poetry form. This unique dialogue style is displayed as a hologram over his faceplate, contributing to his enigmatic persona. Characters like Handsome Jack have noted Zer0's distinctive haiku speech.
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In the game Borderlands 2, the assassin character Zer0 is brought to life by the voice actor Mike Turner.
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Background

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Zer0 is an assassin for hire. According to his wanted poster and his personal ECHO recordings, he performs both political assassinations and common hits. Following a particularly unsatisfying assassination where the target fails to fight back, despite being encouraged by Zer0 to do so, the assassin starts to look for a more challenging environment. He travels to Pandora after hearing of the Vault from a bartender, deeming the hunt as worthy of his skills.[2]

As his face and body are completely covered by his suit, a certain amount of mystery surrounds Zer0's true appearance. In an ECHO recording, Angel remarks that she's not even sure if Zer0 is human; both in-game and promotional material show that he has only four digits on each hand. His origins and real name are also unknown, leaving the character shrouded in mystery.

As revealed in the "Ask Dr. Tannis" Section of the Pandoran Gazette, included as a scrap of paper in the Diamond Plate Loot chest, Zer0 is not his true name. The remaining piece of scrap containing the name and gender of Zer0 were not included, but the part that does remain suggests that Patricia Tannis is aware of Zer0's origins.

Involvement

Tales from the Borderlands

Following a mission given by Moxxi, Zer0 chases after the bandit lord Bossanova, in search of a Gortys core. They crash into the World of Curiosities, where Rhys and Vaughn are in the process of dealing with August for a Vault Key. Bossanova runs off with Rhys' money, leaving Zer0 to deal with several psychos. Later, Zer0 tracks Bossanova to his hideout, an abandoned Atlas warehouse, and makes his way inside. He later saves Rhys and Sasha from a skag, and takes a lift with them to the center area, where Bossanova is hosting a death race event. Upon spotting Zer0, Bossanova issues a $20,000 reward to anyone who can kill him. Zer0 engages in combat with Bossanova and his bandits, and eventually emerges victorious. He then reports the situation back to Moxxi, while commenting on not having found the Gortys core. Unbeknownst to him, the core was hidden below him, and is later found by Rhys and Fiona.

If the player identifies Fiona as a Vault Hunter back in Episode 3, Zer0 will be available as a team member in the fight against The Traveler. His attack against The Traveler begins with a form of Decepti0n, followed by teleportation blocks and quick blows.

Borderlands 3

After Rhys became the new CEO of Atlas between games, Zer0 became his personal bodyguard and assassin. It briefly looks as though Zer0 has betrayed Rhys and is coming to kill him at Atlas HQ on Promethea, but this turns out to be a disguised Katagawa Jr., whom the Vault Hunters then kill. They help Zer0 obtain a new, better katana, and in thanks he cuts through a wall that had impeded their progress. After the events on Promethea are concluded, Zer0 relocates to Sanctuary III, where he stays for the rest of the game.

Appearances

Skills

Action Skill: Decepti0n

"Decepti0n" grants Zer0 the ability to deploy a holographic decoy of himself and enter an invisible "stealth mode". While cloaked, he can maneuver about the battlefield dealing amplified damage on his next attack. The longer Zer0 stays cloaked, the more damage he can inflict to enemies; however, the shorter Zer0 stays cloaked, the sooner he is able to use the skill again. Zer0 does not enter a separate dimension like Lilith when she Phasewalks, and can still take damage from all sources while cloaked.

Decepti0n has a base cooldown of 15 seconds and gives up to +650% Melee Damage or +200% Gun Damage and +250% Gun Critical Hit Damage.

Zer0 has three Skill trees:

Class Mods

Main article: Class Mod (Borderlands 2)#Zer0

Strategy

Zer0's basic melee attack uses his sword. The sword cannot be equipped but its effectiveness in combat can be enhanced. It consists of a physical hilt with a blade that digistructs when pulled from its sheath.

Quotes

Main article: Zer0/Quotes
Main article: Zer0/ECHO Recorders

Emoticons

Zer0 often displays holographs from his faceplate, revealing his emotions through this. These include:

During Decepti0n, with the B0re Skill active, various other Emotes can been seen on the Enemies weak points.

Trivia

Media

References

  1. ↑ Oficial trailer on Youtube
  2. ↑ Lost ECHO recordings 3 and 4, Sawtooth Cauldron
  3. ↑ Unknown forum source
  4. ↑ Mad Moxxi Brings the Love in Borderlands 2's Wedding Day Massacre
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