I want to keep the E-tech assault rifle that I got off of Dr. Mercy's body during the Medical Mystery quest, and so far I've been able to continue using it because I haven't turned the quest in to Dr. Zed. However, I haven't left the game and have been pausing it when I stop for the day. Will the weapon survive a game exit and load? I've been afraid to try it because I love the gun!
Borderlands – keep the E-tech BlASSter that I got during Medical Mystery if I don’t turn the quest in to Dr Zed
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Apparently this is a glitch that often occurs if you kite Dr. Mercy and kill him outside of his cave. His corpse becomes unlootable and the quest marker gets very confused.
To fix it, leave the Three Horns Valley zone and then come back. Head back into his cave and you should find his body right on that stairway he first appeared on (NOT where you previously killed him). You should now be able to loot his body to find the mysterious weapon.
You need to cross the first bridge and then immediately turn to the right. You'll find the fuse box out on that ledge, it's facing the cliff.
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PS3 users beware... I exited and saved my game, and when I reloaded it, the BlASSter assault rifle was no longer in my possession. The quest Medical Mystery: X-Com-municate still appears in my missions list as ready to turn in. Drats!