A legendary weapon has been spotted inBorderlands 4by an eagle-eyed fan, providing players with a hint as to how these orange color-coded treasures will appear in-game.Borderlands 4developer Gearbox Software has gradually teased new details about the game over time, but this is the first glimpse of a legendary weapon players have received prior to its September 12 release date.
If there’s one thing theBorderlandsseries is known for, it has to be the sheer number of guns and weapon possibilities in each entry. The newest installment in the looter-shooter franchise is no different, with the number ofnew weapons and gear inBorderlands 4numbering in the billions. The absurd volume of possibilities should ensure players rarely, if ever, encounter the exact same piece of loot twice in a single playthrough. With such a massive pool of weapons and accessories, finally uncovering a legendary item inBorderlands 4will surely be an immensely rewarding experience.
A Redditor with the username Winter_Ad_2618 shared a screenshot ofBorderlands 4that shows a legendary sniper rifle known as the Vestigial Complex Root. The Complex Root previously made an appearance in theBorderlands 3DLC “Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption.” According to the weapon’s description, the Maliwan-manufactured rifle spawns additional projectiles that travel in random directions along the path of each shot. Players of previousBorderlandsgames might notice that similar information was not made readily available for legendary weapons before. Thanks to Winter_Ad_2618’s screenshot, it’s been revealed that the descriptions oflegendary weapons and items inBorderlands 4will explain the rare gear’s unique abilities.
The Complex Root Sniper Rifle Makes Its Return in Borderlands 4
In their post, Winter_Ad_2618 notes that the Complex Root appears to have two separate parts: its licensed Maliwan part and its legendary part labeled Sierpinski. From what Gearbox has revealed about howweapons and manufacturers inBorderlands 4work, the new Licensed Parts system will allow players to mix-and-match the unique abilities of various weapon manufacturers for a single gun. In previousBorderlandsgames, a weapon’s title or prefix — the “Vestigial” part of Vestigial Complex Root, for example — was determined by the random manufacturer assigned to the weapon when it spawned. With the new Licensed Parts system, it may be possible to alter the additional properties of legendary weapons, expanding the zany possibilities for making the most of specific character builds.
With more and more new mechanics like the Licensed Parts System making their way intoBorderlands 4, the newest addition to the looter-shooter franchise could prove to be the breath of fresh air the series needs. When working in tandem with certain gameplay tweaks, such aslowering drop rates for legendaries inBorderlands 4, the changes should encourage players to be more creative when building a character. More options for players means more replay value, of whichBorderlandshas never been in short supply.
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Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant.Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
