| EXP Loader | |
|---|---|
| |
| Family | Loader |
| Type | Peon |
| Health multiplier | 3 |
| Shield level | 1.5 |
| Damage multiplier | 1 |
| XP value | Chump |
| Crit areas | Arm and leg joints Power core |
| Weakness |  Corrosive
|
| Resistance | -- |
| Location(s) | Bloodshot Ramparts Tundra Express End of the Line The Highlands Lynchwood Opportunity Erridium Blight Arid Nexus Hero's Pass |
EXP loader art
If ever a Hyperion unit could get along with a suicidal psycho, that unit would be an EXP Loader. The EXP means “explode” which is what the unit does when it gets close to its target. EXP Loaders have vulnerable linking joints between their arms, legs, and body, and the limbs can be blasted off. If legs are removed, the loader will still attempt to crawl toward the target; if arms are removed, the loader is undeterred (as it can still run).
When a target is detected, the power core of the EXP Loader rises up and begins flashing, with an effect that looks something like a siren warbling. Shooting this power core destroys the EXP Loader instantly, detonating it like a barrel. If any other loaders or Hyperion troops are nearby, they’ll likely be killed or severely wounded in the blast. If an EXP Loader targets you and makes it all the way nearby, you’ll still have a chance to come away unscathed if you immediately start sprinting away from the exploding loader, possibly while sprint jumping. Also if timed correctly, you can jump over the blast radius.
The Exp Loader (Exploder) is a Hyperion manufactured battlebot. It runs towards the players before detonating. Its legs can be shot off, but it will still crawl with its arms (not unlike a T-800) towards the player.