Updated: Jun 05, 2026

Borderlands 4Spinning Blade

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Content
Base Game
Ordnance Type
Grenade
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Jakobs
Elements

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Spinning Blade - About

The Legendary Ordnance Spinning Blade is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Spinning Blade - Unique Ability

The Spinning Blade is thrown in a slight arcing trajectory, on impact dealing Kinetic Ordnance Damage. The thrown Sho Kunai can critically hit.

On enemy hit, it glows golden and rebounds towards its origin, explodes on impact, dealing 1 Damage. Catching the golden Spinning Blade mid-air restores 1 Charge.

Spinning Blade - Variants

Elements
Ordnance Parts
variations
fixed parts
Firmware
possible
none

Spinning Blade - Changelog

Update: May. 14, 2026

Jakobs Grenade Spinning Blade damage has increased by +200%

Dev Note: We acknowledge the skill test required to catch the knife after landing a hit, and have increased the damage dramatically to reward the gameplay loop.

Update: Mar. 26, 2026

The Spinning Blade grenade now returns to you properly, even when hitting Corrupted enemies or Crystals.

Spinning BladeHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Spinning Blade, 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

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.
Locate the Source: Make sure you have unlocked the Location.
Equip Your Character: Equip your character to easily overcome enemies.
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.