Borderlands 4 Best Legendary Weapons Guide
Legendary weapons in Borderlands 4 are where the grind really shines. Some are strong because of raw damage, while others bring wild effects that change how you play. With hundreds of options across loot pools, knowing the best ones early saves hours of farming.
This list breaks down the best legendary weapons worth chasing now, covering different playstyles and elements.
Best Legendary Assault Rifles
Aegon’s Dream – Fires alternating Cryo and Incendiary rounds, or both at once with Double Barrel. Great against flesh and armor. Drops from Horace in Horace’s Oversight.
Rowan’s Charge – Refunds ammo on crits and boosts crit chance. A strong all-rounder for campaign progression. Drops in Ironwall Resolve.
Star Helix – Fires projectiles in unique vertical or horizontal patterns, letting you shred lined-up enemies. Found in Upper Dominion.
Best Legendary Pistols
Lucky Clover – Reloads fire homing rockets. Perfect for mobility-heavy fights. Drops from Horace’s Oversight.
Ruby’s Grasp – On reload, fires four homing copies. High burst damage pistol that pairs with crit builds. Found in Umbral Foundry.
Seventh Sense – Shots spawn floating orbs that chase enemies after reload. Drops in Dominion – Terminus District.
Best Legendary Shotguns
Anarchy – Stacking gun damage on reloads or kills. Classic Borderlands scaling weapon, now even deadlier. Found in Carcadia – Arch of Radix.
Hellwalker – Powerful elemental shotgun, short-range boss melter. Drops in The Old Scrape.
Lead Balloon – Floating projectiles that burst into more projectiles, insane area control. Found in Coastal Bonescape – Fadefields.
Best Legendary SMGs
Kaoson – Sticky rounds that explode after impact. Still one of the highest DPS SMGs. Drops in Terminus Range – Arch of Origo.
Darkbeast – Pierces enemies and has a chance to cause explosions. Strong for mobbing. Found in Abandoned Auger Mine.
Onslaught – Chance to deal bonus damage per shot without consuming ammo. Great sustain for longer fights. Found in Fortress Indomita.
Best Legendary Snipers
Asher’s Rise – Crits apply status effects, trading raw damage for utility. Excellent for builds that lean into elemental procs. Found in The Killing Floors.
Complex Root – Fires diverging projectiles along its path, hitting multiple enemies. Found in Tipping Point.
Stop Gap – Extreme DPS sniper that boosts fire rate to 750% damage. Found in Abandoned Auger Mine.
Final Blurb
The best legendary weapons in Borderlands 4 all bring more than just raw numbers. From Aegon’s Dream’s dual-element assault rifle shots to classics like Hellwalker and Anarchy, these guns define builds and save hours of grinding. Start farming Horace, Fortress Indomita, and the Dominion districts early to secure the strongest loot pools.
FAQ
What is the best legendary weapon in Borderlands 4 right now?
Aegon’s Dream is one of the best early game assault rifles, while Anarchy and Hellwalker dominate shotguns.
Can you farm specific legendary weapons?
Yes. Many bosses have dedicated drops, like Horace for Aegon’s Dream and Carcadia for Anarchy.
Are Twitch Drop weapons worth farming?
Yes. Weapons like Forsaken Chaos and Midnight Defiance from Twitch Drops are exclusive rewards and perform very well.
Do world drops still give legendaries?
Yes. Any enemy can drop one, but farming bosses is faster for targeted weapons.
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