Waterfall
Updated: Jun 05, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Waterfall

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  • Content
    Base Game
  • Ordnance Type
    Grenade
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Kinetic
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

WaterfallAll Details

Waterfall (BL4)
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Waterfall - About

The Legendary Ordnance Waterfall is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Waterfall - Unique Ability

The Waterfall is thrown in a heavily arcing trajectory, it explodes on impact, dealing 100% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage.
Enemies damaged by the explosion explode themselves, each dealing 50% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage to other nearby enemies.
Enemies damaged by that enemy explosion also explode, each dealing 25% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage to other nearby enemies.

Each new enemy explosion can trigger more explosions, each dealing half the damage of the previous one, but not chaining below 1.56% Damage.

Waterfall - Variants

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

Waterfall - 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

Waterfall - Payloads & Augments

The Waterfall spawns with 1 of 10 Payloads each with 4/5 Augments, all equally common.

Artillery Payload Augments

The Artillery Payload spawns a Bouncing Betty that jumps and shoots in 360°, dealing 40% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage/s for 6s.

  • Duration +50% Duration
  • Maglock Bounces towards nearby enemies
  • Missiles Launches 5 homing Micro-Missiles, each dealing 50% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage
  • Mortar Launches 3×3 mortars in 3 directions, each dealing 100% [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage
  • Ricochet Artillery Projectiles bounce off enemies, and Ricochet toward another nearby enemy
Divider Payload Augments

With the Divider Payload it spawns a 2nd Grenade midflight.

  • Long Division +1 Grenade midflight
  • Pulling Each Grenade spawns a Singularity
  • Repeater Drop 1 Grenade midflight
  • Splinter Launches with a 3rd Grenade
  • Spring Grenades bounce 3 times, exploding each bounce
Lingering [Element] Payload Augments

There is a unique Elemental Effect for each of the 5 Elements.

  • Alchemic No Cryo +300% Status Chance
  • Duration +50% Duration
  • Fracture Spawns 3 Elemental Pillars forward, each dealing [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage
  • Pulsing Emits Elemental Pulses, each dealing [Element] Splash Ordnance Damage
  • Splat Pack Launches 3 projectiles that spawn Elemental Puddles on impact
MIRV Payload Augments

With the MIRV Payload it spawns 4 MIRV Grenades upon explosion.

  • Micro MIRV Each MIRV Explosion: spawn 3 Micro MIRVs
  • Rubberized MIRVs bounce up to 5 times, then explode
  • Spring MIRVs bounce 3 times, exploding each bounce
  • Tightly Packed +2 MIRV Grenades
Singularity Payload Augments

The Singularity Payload spawns a Singularity that pulls in nearby enemies for 1.5s.

  • Prolonged +50% Duration
  • Gnawing Deals Damage/s for the Singularity’s duration
  • Collapsing Increased Singularity Radius and Pull Force
  • Repulsor Upon exploding, knocks back enemies
Spring Payload Augments

With the Spring Payload it bounce 3 times, exploding each bounce.

  • Apex Each Bounce: Also explodes at apex
  • Bouncer Grenades bounce toward enemies
  • Compounding Each Bounce: +25% Damage and +13% Radius
  • Spawning Each Bounce: +1 Grenade
  • Tightly Coiled +3 Bounces

Waterfall - Changelog

WaterfallHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Waterfall, 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.

WaterfallDrop Rates

  • Bio-Bulkhead
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%

WaterfallSources

Bio-Bulkhead
boss

Bio-Bulkhead

Boss
Dissected Plateau
Grenade Pool
loot-pool

Grenade Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide

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