The latest update for Borderlands 4 brings significant improvements, primarily focusing on enhancing player weaponry. Gearbox, the developer, indicated a commitment to precise gear modifications, beginning with several Legendary-tier weapons. These coveted items, despite their unique attributes, often felt underwhelming in combat. Therefore, their overall power has been substantially boosted.
A prime illustration of these changes is the Hellwalker, a Jakobs “fire-and-forget” shotgun originally from Borderlands 3, which bears a striking resemblance to the Doom Slayer`s Super Shotgun. It now boasts a 30% increase in base damage, allowing it to efficiently dispatch common enemies, especially when combined with a Jakobs mod and relevant character skills. Similarly, the Torgue-manufactured pistol, Queen`s Rest, will now fire 50% faster, and its distinctive perk, which spawns a homing sticky projectile, will trigger more frequently, jumping from a 30% to a 50% chance.
Further notable adjustments include boosted damage and fire rates for Ruby`s Grasp. The drone deployed by the Bully weapon now inflicts 50% more damage, and Convergence`s base damage has seen a 25% increase. For players still seeking these powerful Legendary items, they can be acquired by defeating bosses across Kairos or potentially found in Maurice`s Black Market vending machine.
Maurice`s vending machine provides exclusive Legendary gear, offering a chance to purchase these enhanced weapons with ideal statistical rolls. Alternatively, players can try their luck with Golden Treasure Chests, which frequently contain Legendary items. Golden Keys to open these chests can be obtained via Borderlands 4 Shift Codes.
Gearbox has also implemented various other fixes. For instance, the legendary Tediore shotgun Anarchy now correctly grants Mutualism stacks upon auto-reloading or enemy eliminations. Additionally, Vex the Siren`s Bleed skill is now properly categorized as status effect damage. A comprehensive list of these patch notes is provided below. Next week, Gearbox plans to release another update concentrating on refining Class Mods, Repkits, Shields, and Firmware. Addressing persistent performance issues since launch and introducing highly requested quality-of-life enhancements are also priorities for the upcoming patch.
Borderlands 4 Update Overview: Full Patch Notes
Weekly Activities:
- The Weekly Big Encore Boss has been replaced with a more formidable version of an existing boss, offering an even richer loot pool for those who triumph.
- The Weekly Wildcard Mission has been updated. These missions now guarantee a Legendary drop, allowing players to repeatedly farm for their desired weapon rolls.
- Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine has relocated and updated its inventory.
Gear Balance Enhancements:
- Ruby`s Grasp: Damage increased by 50%, Fire Rate increased by 25%.
- Bully: Drone damage increased by 50%, Base damage increased by 50%.
- Rangefinder: Base damage increased by 30%.
- Queen`s Rest: Unique perk spawn chance increased from 30% to 50%, Fire Rate increased by 50%.
- Seventh Sense: Orb damage increased by 250%.
- Hellwalker: Base damage increased by 30%.
- Convergence: Base damage increased by 25%.
Additional Tweaks:
- The Legendary Tediore Shotgun, Anarchy, now correctly awards “Stacks of Mutualism” upon auto-reloading or eliminating enemies.
- All companion pets from every class (including Trouble, Specters, Reapers, and Forgeweapons) now correctly benefit from Critical Hit Chance bonuses from Passives and Gear.
- An adjustment has been made to Vex the Siren’s Bleed ability to correctly classify its damage as a Status Effect.