Cindershelly
Updated: May 07, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Cindershelly

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  • Content
    Base Game
  • Shield Type
    Energy
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Order
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

CindershellyAll Details

Cindershelly (BL4)
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Cindershelly - About

The Legendary Shield Cindershelly is manufactured by Order and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Cindershelly - Unique Ability

When damaged, the Cindershelly stacks Resolve up to 25 times. Each Stack grants +2% Damage Resistance and +25% Nova Damage.
On Shield break, consumes all Resolve Stacks to release an Elemental Nova, dealing [Element] Splash Damage.

The Cindershelly's Nova can only trigger once per full Shield charge. Resolve Stacks do not decay and are only consumed if the Nova is released.

Cindershelly - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Shield Parts
    Limited Parts
    Limited Parts
  • Firmware
    possible
    none

Cindershelly - Augments

Shield Augment Effect improves from Secondary → Primary → Matching Augments (x|y|z).
Each Augment also modifies Shield Stats. Matching Augments apply the same stats twice.
All Augments are equally common giving each a 7.14% Chance (1/14) to appear.
Matching Augments: 0.51% (1/196)

  • Capacity +12.5% Rate
    +7.5% Delay
    +25|50|75% Max-Capacity

  • Absorb -5% Capacity
    -5% Rate
    -7.5% Delay
    +15|30|40% Bullet Absorb Chance, refilling current Gun’s Mag

  • Adaptive -5.5% Capacity
    +5% Rate
    -5.5% Delay
    +8|16|24% Max-Health
    While active: +20|40|50% Resistance to last Damage Type for 3|4|5s
  • Reflect +15% Capacity
    +15% Rate
    +10% Delay
    While active: +15|30|40% Projectile Reflect Chance
  • Resistance +7.5% Capacity
    +5% Delay
    While active: +17|22|26% Elemental Resistance
  • Spike +20% Capacity
    -20% Rate
    +10% Delay
    While active: Taking Melee Damage reflects back 7,041|10,562|14,083 Damage

  • Berserker +7.5% Capacity
    +5% Rate
    +20% Delay
    While empty: +20|30|50% Melee Damage
  • Fleeting +5% Capacity
    +5% Rate
    +20% Delay
    While empty: +20|28|35% Move Speed
  • Pinpoint +7.5% Capacity
    +7.5% Rate
    +15% Delay
    While empty: +20|28|35% Accuracy, +20|28|35% Gun Handling, +25|35|50% Projectile Speed
  • Trigger Happy +5% Capacity
    +7.5% Rate
    +20% Delay
    While empty: +20|28|35% Fire Rate and +20|28|35% Reload Speed
  • Utility +7.5% Capacity
    +7.5% Rate
    +15% Delay
    While empty: +20|28|35% Gun Handling, +10|15|20% Move Speed

  • Amp +5% Capacity
    -12.5% Delay
    While full: Shots drain 20|28|35% Capacity for +50|100|150% Gun Damage
  • Brimming -5.5% Capacity
    +10% Rate
    While full: +352|616|880 Health Regen/s
  • Vagabond -5.5% Capacity
    +10% Rate
    While full: +20|28|35% Move Speed

Cindershelly - Changelog

Update: May. 07, 2026

  • Cindershelly: Increased the amount of damage per stack of Resolve by +25%.
  • Fixed a Bug that prevented Stacks from increasing Nova Damage.

Update: Dec. 11, 2025

  • Nova damage has been adjusted to increase as intended from stacks of Resolve from the Order Legendary Shield Cindershelly.

Update: Oct. 23, 2025

  • Order Legendary Shield Cindershelly combat voice lines now trigger at the intended frequency, less often to be less distracting.

CindershellyHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Cindershelly, 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.

Cindershelly
Drop Rates

  • The Backhive
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%

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