How to Get the Kickballer Shotgun in Borderlands 4

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Borderlands 4 is packed with powerful, legendary weapons, and the Kickballer shotgun is definitely one of the most unique. Instead of traditional bullets, it shoots explosive balls, and with the right upgrades, it can quickly defeat any boss in Borderlands 4.

The Kickballer shotgun, like many other powerful weapons in *Borderlands 4*, is obtained by defeating a specific boss. It’s relatively easy to farm and you can even start trying to get it early in the game. Here’s a guide on how to get the legendary Kickballer shotgun in *Borderlands 4*.

How to Get Kickballer in Borderlands 4

You get the Kickballer shotgun by defeating Sludgemaw, a boss found at the bottom of an Order facility in the Idolator’s Noose area.

To fight Sludgemaw, you first need to finish the side quest called “All Charged Up.” You unlock this quest after completing “Null and Void,” which you’ll find south of The Launchpad in The Howl. Completing “All Charged Up” will lead you directly to Sludgemaw’s arena. After finishing the quest, you can use Moxxi’s Big Encore machine to challenge Sludgemaw again if you want a rematch.

Sludgemaw is a creature that digs underground to protect itself. It hides a lot during combat, which can be frustrating. When it appears, concentrate all your attacks on the bright, glowing pods located on its tentacles – those are its vulnerable points.

Sludgemaw takes a lot of damage from fire, so using a fire-based weapon will make the battle much simpler.

After defeating Sludgemaw, you have a chance to earn the Kickballer shotgun. It’s an extremely rare and powerful weapon, so it might take multiple attempts to find one. And even when you do, many players are looking for a version with the best possible stats to deal maximum damage.

To get the most out of the Kickballer shotgun, look for one made with a Jakobs part. This causes its projectiles to bounce off surfaces when you land critical hits, and with a build focused on critical damage, you can quickly fill the battlefield with flaming shots. Combining it with the Penetrator Augment throwing knife – which ensures every hit is a critical hit – will make the Kickballer incredibly powerful and fun to use.

It’s tough to defeat a Kickballer in the game, and even harder to get one to drop the specific item you’re looking for. But if you’re persistent, you’ll eventually obtain one of the most powerful legendary shotguns in Borderlands 4.

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2025-09-27 12:04