Borderlands 4’s Infinite Bleed Build Nerf Was Unintentional

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The October 2 update secretly reduced the effectiveness of Vex’s commonly used Infinite Bleed build. This change wasn’t listed in the BL4 patch notes, but a Gearbox developer has said the nerf happened by mistake. Gearbox plans to address these accidental overpowered builds in Borderlands 4 at some point, though they are currently prioritizing improvements to weaker areas. As an example, Amon received several buffs with the October 2 update.

Okay, so as a fellow Borderlands player, let me explain what’s going on with Vex. My Infinite Bleed build centers around using her Bloodletter Skill alongside a Throwing Knife that has a Penetrator Augment on it. In Borderlands 4, this combo can be *insanely* effective – it’s a bit reliant on luck, but it lets me take down bosses super fast, sometimes even in a single hit! Apparently, this level of damage isn’t how the developers intended things to work, so they’re planning to fix it eventually. It’s a fun exploit while it lasts, though!

Borderlands 4’s Infinite Bleed Build Will Be Fixed

  • The nerf was an “accident.”
  • It will eventually be nerfed.
  • Gearbox is establishing a timeline to bring it back.
  • That timeline is unknown.

Following reports from players that the recent build was weakened, Borderlands 4 creative director Graeme Timmins explained that the team found a bug: the bleed effect was no longer working correctly as a status effect. This mistake reduces the build’s power, essentially nerfing it, and currently prevents Vex players from quickly defeating bosses with this particular setup. Timmins also stated that the team is working on a fix and is determining when they can restore the intended behavior, but he didn’t provide a specific date for the update.

It’s currently unknown when Borderlands 4 will undo this weakening, but we hope it happens quickly. Although it makes sense to adjust a build that was working unintentionally, it’s worth noting that this particular build is very popular and not simple to acquire. The Throwing Knife, when equipped with a Penetrator Augment, is a random world drop in Borderlands 4, meaning it can appear from any boss or enemy. Still, players are reporting that it takes a considerable amount of time-hours, in some cases-to find it, though farming Driller Hole seems to improve some players’ chances. Many fans believe this build shouldn’t have been nerfed, considering the amount of luck or effort required to obtain the Throwing Knife.

It’s still unclear when the accidental weakening will be fixed and when the intended changes will take effect. Once those happen, it will be fascinating to see how well the bleed-focused build for Vex performs, but players might also want to explore other options. Fortunately, Gearbox’s approach to buffs suggests that all characters should remain powerful, though upcoming and future Borderlands 4 content might still present a challenge.

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2025-10-03 19:35