The latest patch notes for Borderlands 4 have just dropped, bringing a wave of adjustments primarily focused on bolstering players` weapon arsenals. Gearbox has announced its strategy involves making nuanced gear modifications, beginning with several Legendary-class weapons. These highly sought-after firearms, despite their unique perks, previously lacked the desired impact in combat. Consequently, their overall power is now receiving a substantial boost.
A prime example is the Hellwalker, a Jakobs “fire-and-forget” shotgun that first appeared in Borderlands 3, famously resembling the Super Shotgun wielded by the Doom Slayer. This weapon will now deal 30% more base damage, enabling players with a Jakobs mod and appropriate skills to effortlessly shred through standard enemies. The Queen`s Rest, a Torgue-manufactured pistol, will also see its fire rate increased by 50%. Furthermore, the probability for its unique perk to spawn a homing sticky projectile has been elevated from 30% to 50%.
Other notable weapon enhancements in this update include:
- Ruby`s Grasp: Damage increased by 50%, fire rate increased by 25%.
- Bully drone: Damage increased by 50%.
- Bully base damage: Increased by 50%.
- Rangefinder base damage: Increased by 30%.
- Seventh Sense orb damage: Boosted by an impressive 250%.
- Convergence base damage: Increased by 25%.
For players eager to get their hands on these upgraded Legendary weapons, they can be farmed from bosses located across Kairos, or sought out at Maurice`s Black Market Vending Machine. Maurice`s machine frequently offers unique Legendary gear, presenting an opportunity to acquire these enhanced firearms with potentially desirable stat rolls. Additionally, Golden Treasure Chests are a common source of Legendaries; players should consult the Borderlands 4 Shift Code guide for updates on obtaining Golden Keys.
Gearbox has also implemented several other crucial changes. The Legendary Tediore Shotgun, Anarchy, will now correctly grant “Stacks of Mutualism” upon automatic reloading or defeating enemies. Moreover, all companion pets from various classes (including Trouble, Specters, Reapers, and Forgeweapons) will now properly receive Critical Hit Chance bonuses from passive abilities and equipped gear. A specific adjustment ensures that Vex the Siren`s Bleed skill is now accurately categorized as Status Effect Damage.
The full details of the patch are outlined below. Gearbox has also announced plans for an upcoming patch next week, which will specifically target the fine-tuning of Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware. Recognizing ongoing player concerns, Borderlands 4`s performance issues since launch will also be addressed in next week`s update, alongside the addition of highly requested quality-of-life improvements.
Borderlands 4 Update Notes
Weekly Activities
- The Weekly Big Encore Boss has been switched to a tougher variant of an existing boss, offering a more rewarding loot pool for those who conquer it.
- The Weekly Wildcard Mission has been updated to feature a guaranteed Legendary drop, allowing players to repeatedly earn ideal rolls.
- Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine has been relocated and its inventory refreshed.
Gear Balance Adjustments
- Ruby`s Grasp damage increased by 50%
- Ruby`s Grasp fire rate increased by 25%
- Bully drone damage increased by 50%
- Bully base damage increased by 50%
- Rangefinder base damage increased by 30%
- Queen`s Rest spawn chance increased from 30% to 50%
- Queen`s Rest fire rate increased by 50%
- Seventh Sense orb damage increased by 250%
- Hellwalker base damage increased 30%
- Convergence base damage increased by 25%
Additional Changes
- Legendary Tediore Shotgun Anarchy was adjusted to properly award Stacks of Mutualism when auto-reloading or killing enemies.
- All Pets from all classes (such as Trouble, Specters, Reapers, and Forgeweapons) now properly gain Critical Hit Chance from Passives and Gear.
- An adjustment was made to Vex the Siren’s Bleed to count as Status Effect Damage.
For those looking to optimize their character, an image gallery titled “Best Vex And Siren Skills In Borderlands 4” (originally embedded in the source article) provides valuable insights into Vex`s abilities.