Barb'ara
Updated: Jun 05, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Barb'ara

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  • Content
    Vault of the Damned
  • Ordnance Type
    Grenade
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Kinetic
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

Barb'araAll Details

Barb'ara (BL4)
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Barb'ara - About

The Legendary Ordnance Barb'ara is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 4 Vault of the DamnedDLC.

Barb'ara - Unique Ability

The Barb'ara is thrown in a heavily arcing trajectory and on impact creates a tentacle explosion, dealing 100% [Element] Splash Ordnance Skill Damage.

On explosion, it spawns 4 tentacle child grenades that each spawn 2 more on impact, dropping nearby. All 12 child grenades explode on enemy impact or after 6s, each dealing 50% [Element] Splash Ordnance Skill Damage.

Barb'ara - Variants

  • Elements
    Kinetic
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Ordnance Parts
    variations
    fixed parts
  • Firmware
    possible
    none

Barb'ara - Stat Augments

All Stat Augments are equally common, giving each Augment a 11.1% Chance (1 in 9) to appear.

  • Bloodthirsty +17% Grenade Lifesteal
  • Concussive +83% Knockback Force
  • Exacting +25% Crit Chance
  • Expansive +41% Radius
  • Explosive +21% Damage
  • Express -21% Cooldown
  • Hazardous +17% Status Chance
    +33% Status Damage
  • Nuke +31% Damage
    +62% Radius
    +25% Cooldown
  • Overflow +1 Charge

Barb'ara - Changelog

Barb'araHow to get it?

Vault of the DamnedDLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Barb'ara, you need to own the BL4 Vault of the DamnedDLC.

Vault of the Damned items in Borderlands 4 can only come from dedicated source. Here’s your quick start guide:

Farming Preparations

  1. Identify the Best Source: The Sources below are generally ranked from best to worst. Make sure to complete any required quests and be aware of Source Restrictions.
  2. Locate the Source: Make sure you have unlocked the Location.
  3. Equip Your Character: Equip your character to easily overcome enemies.
  4. Set Spawn Point: Locate the nearest Save Station to use as your spawn point.

Bonus Tips

  • Combine Runs: Get more loot per run by integrating nearby sources into your farming route.
  • Track Progress: Track your runs to more precisely predict drops and more clearly monitor progress. Additionally, time your runs to see how tweaks affect your farming efficiency.
  • Speed it up: Explore shortcuts and boost your movement speed to minimize travel time. Also, aim to shorten your time to kill with higher DPS or big damage bursts.
  • Realistic Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.

Barb'araDrop Rates

  • Crazed Earl
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%

Barb'araSources

Crazed Earl
boss

Crazed Earl

Boss
Bloodstained Hollow

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