Best Legendary Assault Rifles in Borderlands 4

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Borderlands 4 features a never-ending supply of unique Legendary weapons, thanks to their varied stats and customizable parts, making the hunt for them enjoyable and worthwhile. Some Legendary weapons stand out for their sheer power and distinctive designs, capable of quickly defeating bosses and large groups of enemies. We’ve put together a list of the best Legendary Assault Rifles in Borderlands 4, detailing where to find them and what makes each one so powerful – including which boss drops them.

Aegon’s Dream

How to Get Aegon’s Dream in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from Horace, located in Horace’s Oversight, Hungering Plain, Fadefields, available after “Down and Outbound” (Main Mission)
  • Prophetic

This gun is a nod to *Game of Thrones*, and it’s called Aegon’s Dream. Beyond being an Easter egg, it’s a powerful weapon worth getting. This Vladof Legendary Assault Rifle alternates between fire and ice damage with each shot, constantly freezing and burning enemies – making it perfect for players who focus on those elemental effects. It has plenty of ammo and a good fire rate, essentially acting as a rapid-fire weapon that unleashes a mix of burning and freezing attacks.

G.M.R.

How to Get GMR in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from Driller Hole, located at Queen’s Cradle, Tonnage Peel, Carcadia Burn. Available after “Unpaid Tab” (Main Mission)
  • Big Name Hunter – When Zoomed In, Damage increases by +100% Shot Cost increases by +100%, and Fire Rate decreases by -50%

The G.M.R. is a unique assault rifle that functions more like a precision rifle, offering a blend of the strengths of both weapon types. When aiming down sights, the G.M.R.’s damage is doubled, but this comes at a cost: shots become twice as expensive, and the fire rate is halved. This results in a remarkably accurate and stable weapon. While it may not be ideal for quickly defeating fast-moving enemies, the G.M.R. is a good choice for players who prefer to engage from a distance without the extreme range requirements of a sniper rifle. It deals significant damage, particularly with critical hits, making it worth considering.

Lumberjack

How to Get Lumberjack in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from The Pitted Stain, a Ripper Drill Site located in Idolator’s Noose, Fadefields
  • Timber

Players who enjoy inflicting damage will love the Lumberjack weapon. It fires powerful, spinning saw blades that don’t just hit hard – they continue to cut and harm enemies over time. These blades can bounce around the environment, adding to the chaos and making the Lumberjack a consistently engaging weapon to use.

Oscar Mike

How to Get Oscar Mike in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from Genone in The Yawning Yard, Lopside, Carcadia Burn. Available after “Fault Finding” (Side Mission)
  • Space Laser – [Alt-Fire] Calls down a Space Laser dealing Damage every .2s
  • Tactical Rounds – The first half of your Magazine deals +50% Bonus Damage

Oscar Mike is incredibly powerful, and his special ability – a devastating beam of space lasers – is a game-changer. This laser attack deals massive damage multiple times per second, and recharges relatively quickly. Think of it as a free, extra-powerful attack every minute that can seriously hurt even the toughest enemies. Players who build their characters around increasing gun damage will find this laser attack is unbelievably strong. Even without the laser, Oscar Mike’s standard firing mode provides a solid rate of fire and plenty of damage, ensuring he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Lucian’s Flank

How to Get Lucian’s Flank in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from The Meathead Riders, located at The Old Scrape, a Ripper Drill Site in the Cuspid Climb region of Terminus Range
  • Trample – Critical Hits refill up to 2 Ammo to the Gun’s Magazine

Lucians’ Flank is a powerful assault rifle from Vladof, known for creating weapons that deal a lot of damage. What makes this gun special is its ability to restore up to 2 bullets with every critical hit – essentially letting you fight without reloading if you aim well and stay close to your enemies. While it doesn’t hit as hard as some other rifles, its high ammo capacity, fast firing rate, and near-constant firing ability make it a great choice. There’s also a version with an Extra Barrel that boosts the fire rate even more, increasing your chances of landing critical hits. Just be mindful that Lucians’ Flank uses ammo quickly due to its special ability, so don’t just hold down the trigger!

Star Helix

How to Get Star Helix in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from The Timekeeper, located in Upper Dominion, Terminus District, Dominion. Available after “The Timekeeper’s Order” (Main Mission)
  • Constellation – Projectiles can be fired vertically or hroizontally

The Star Helix isn’t the strongest Legendary Assault Rifle, but it has some unique benefits. While it can come with different elemental effects, its standout feature is the Constellation perk. This perk lets players change the way bullets fire – either straight up and down or side to side – and the bullets will automatically track towards nearby enemies. If you aim for the head, all the bullets will hit and keep firing until the enemy is defeated. It’s not the fastest or most powerful weapon, but the auto-aim is incredibly helpful for players who want a simple, effective way to deal damage without needing precise aim.

Whiskey Foxtrot

How to Get Whiskey Foxtrot in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from Directive-O, located in the Ironwall Resolve Order Bunker, Terminus District, Dominion. Available only after “One Gassy Issue” (Side Mission)
  • Overdrive – Switches to a secondary Magazine that can be fired on Full Auto

The Whiskey Foxtrot weapon might require a special magazine that needs to be charged before shooting. However, this allows it to fire at an incredibly high rate, almost like a minigun. While good by itself, the Whiskey Foxtrot really shines when combined with abilities that boost fire rate, especially the rare Legendary Slugger Enhancement. This enhancement dramatically increases the damage and fire rate of weapons like the Whiskey Foxtrot, allowing players to eliminate enemies, even bosses, in just a few seconds.

Wombo Combo

How to Get Wombo Combo in Borderlands 4

  • How to Get: Farmed from the Rippa Roadbirds at Saw’s Clench, the Ripper Drill Site located at Ruined Sumplands, Carcadia Burn
  • Rip Rockets – Rockets automatically fire from the Underbarrel

Vladof weapons are known for their incredibly fast firing speed, and the Wombo Combo takes that to the next level. This weapon boasts a large magazine, and uniquely, fires rockets simply by holding down the trigger. The result is devastating damage to any enemy in your sights. When combined with skills that further increase fire rate, the Wombo Combo becomes a true damage powerhouse, rapidly consuming ammunition while unleashing a constant stream of bullets, elemental effects, and rockets.

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2025-09-21 03:09