the Legendary Weapons and Items in Borderlands 4: The Ultimate Loot Guide
Hey vault hunters! With Borderlands 4 getting closer to launch, it’s time to dive into the Legendary Weapons and Items in Borderlands 4 discovered so far. This list is packed with returning favorites and insane new gear – and yes, the Hellwalker is back! Big thanks to the community, especially user ‘MakeYouLoad’, who compiled an amazing list. Let’s jump in!
Legendary Weapons and in Borderlands 4 : Assault Rifles
First up, assault rifles! Lucian’s Flank makes a return, similar to its Borderlands 3 version. It’s a Vladof radiation rifle with the “Trample” effect: critical hits can refill your mag. Keep shooting if you’re landing those crits! The red text? “How dare you.”
Next is the Potato Thrower, a Torgue rifle that literally shoots high-damage potatoes. With a 14-round mag, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds. Red text: “I’m a halt little potato right now.”
The Whiskey FoxTrot (a twist on Whiskey Tango Foxtrot) is a Vladof rifle with “Overdrive,” letting you switch to a secondary full-auto mag. Red text: “Who’s ready to get freakin’ perforated?”
Also watch for the Cold Shoulder (a cryo Torgue rifle referencing Home Alone) and Aegon’s Dream (a fire Vladof rifle likely tied to Game of Thrones, you can get this weapon from HORACE boss).
Pistols: Roaches, Ricochets & Royalty
Now for pistols – and they’re wild! The Roach is a Torgue pistol that shoots eggs that hatch into attack roaches on impact (living or dead enemies). Reloading makes it shrink in your hand. Red text: “He was the radisson roach.”
The Queen’s Rest (Torgue) has a 30% chance to spawn homing sticky projectiles on damage. Red text: “I could set this world on fire and call it rain.”
The Phantom Flame (Jakobs) locks onto targets when aimed, then fires the entire mag. Perfect for critical builds. Red text: “Fan the flames.”
Other notables include the Zipper (Daedalus, with bonus crit damage from behind) and the King’s Gambit (Jakobs, makes thrown weapons ricochet).
You can snag the legendary Budget Deity pistol by taking down the mighty BIO-BULKHEAD boss!
SMGs & Shotguns: Hellfires, Plasmas & Hellwalkers
SMGs: Elemental Dominance Returns
The Hellfire: This iconic SMG is back, now manufactured by Reber Ripper (a change from Maliwan). Its "Burning Desire" effect ensures heavy Damage over Time (DoT). The Red Text reads: "All hell can’t stop us now."
The Plasma Coil: Arguably still the best SMG in the game, the Plasma Coil returns with the "Superheated" effect. It retains its versatility, allowing you to instantly switch between Shock and Radiation elements.
Shotguns: High Impact and High Utility
The Hellwalker (Jakobs): This classic is back! The Jakobs shotgun still features its iconic two-round magazine and maintains that unique doom soundtrack vibe. The Red Text: "Sue the slayer." We are eagerly hoping this version can roll in different elements this time.
The KickBaller (Maliwan): A returning fan-favorite, this Maliwan shotgun excels in elemental application. Its secondary fire mode launches a bouncing energy disc that deals sustained splash damage, making it perfect for status effects and crowd control. It always spawns with dual elements (e.g., Shock/Corrosive).
The Slugger (Jakobs): A solid Jakobs option that features stacking damage on kill, rewarding aggressive, high-kill-rate gameplay.
The Linebacker (Torgue): This Torgue shotgun specializes in area-of-effect damage, featuring bouncing projectiles that gain damage with every bounce, making it lethal in enclosed spaces.
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Legendary Weapons and Items in Borderlands 4: Snipers, Ordinance & Beyond
Snipers include the Asher Rise (Maliwan) – critical hits apply status effects instead of extra damage. Pair with a Jakobs accessory for ricocheting crits! Red text: “How can we possibly have the slightest idea what to expect?” To get this weapon, you should defeat OPPRESSOR in Borderlands 4.
The Complex Root also returns, spawning additional projectiles along its path. (Defeat MIMICRON in Borderlands 4)
Ordinance (replacing grenades/rocket launchers) has gems like the UAV (cryo grenade that calls a drone), Raven Fire (RPG with radiating explosions), and Sleepy (a literal thrown swordfish).
Plus, the Coup Ninja (Jakobs' throwing knife) refunds on catch and boosts movement speed per hit. Red text: “I’ve got blade stashed in places you can’t even imagine.”
Shields, Class Mods & Enhancements: Survival & Synergy
Shields offer awesome synergies. It is a shock shield that drops overshields and reflects projectiles. Guardian Angel (Daedalus) gives a free second wind every 300 seconds – perfect for boss fights.
Class mods include Fillon True Opo (Rafa spawns grenades on action skill) and Avatar Vaccine (Backs gains damage per active elemental tune).
Finally, legendary enhancements like Boom Puppy call missile barrages on kills and boost sticky damage.
That’s every legendary item in Borderlands 4 we know so far! Which one are you most excited to farm? Let us know, and stay tuned for more updates!
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- Borderlands 4 License Part System Explained: Dive into the Borderlands 4 License Part System! how to mix manufacturer parts for insane weapon combos? Full Guide.
- BEST Borderlands 4 Character: Struggling to pick your main? Discover the BEST Borderlands 4 character for YOUR playstyle. each Vault Hunter's skills, synergies, potential!
