Recursive
Updated: Jan 16, 2026
Borderlands 4

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  • Content
    Base Game
  • Ordinance Type
    Grenade
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Maliwan
  • Elements
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

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Recursive - About

The Legendary Ordinance Recursive is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Recursive - Unique Ability

Recursive - Hovers above enemies, firing a beam downward

Recursive - Variants

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

Recursive - Changelog

RecursiveHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Recursive, you need to own the BL4 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 4 are often obtainable from many sources, including those in DLCs. 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.

RecursiveDrop Rates

  • Genone
    3%
Big Encore: 25%

RecursiveSources

Genone
boss

Genone

Boss
Lopside
Grenade Pool
loot-pool

Grenade Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide

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