

Borderlands 4Principal
Protect me, squire!
- ContentBase Game
- Armor
- RarityLegendary
- ManufacturerTediore
- Elements
PrincipalAll Details

On final Armor Segment break, spawns a nimble Shield Boi support drone that lasts 30s.
The Shield Boi positions itself to intercept enemy fire and projects a curved holographic Shield that blocks enemy bullets from both sides.
Note:
The Shield Boi’s AI is unreliable and may struggle to reposition quickly during intense combat.
- Elements
- Shield PartsFull PartsFull Parts
- Firmwarepossiblenone
Armor Augment Effect improves from Secondary → Primary → Matching Augments (x|y|z).
Each Augment can also modify Armor Capacity. Matching Augments apply the Capacity twice.
All Augments are equally common giving each a 3.45% Chance (1/29) to appear.
Matching Augments: 0.123% (1/812)
- Health Booster -8.8% Capacity +20|30|40% Health Booster Drop Chance when damaged: Restoring 15|25|35% Health
- Magazine Booster -10% Capacity +10|15|20% Magazine Booster Drop Chance on Kill: Refilling held Gun
- Overshield Booster +7.5% Capacity +10|15|20% Overshield Booster Drop Chance on Kill: 20|30|40% Overshield
- Positive Reinforcement +7.5% Capacity +15|25|40% Armor Shard Drop Chance on Kill
- Power Booster +5% Capacity +20|30|40% Power Booster Drop Chance when damaged: +10|20|30% Gun Damage for 5s
- Flanking +7.5% Capacity Up to +10|18|25% Move Speed, scaling with broken Segments
- Heavy Plating +10% Capacity Up to +20|35|50% Damage Reduction, scaling with broken Segments
- Spunky +7.5% Capacity Up to +10|20|30% Damage Dealt, scaling with broken Segments
- Boxer +10% Capacity On Melee Hit: -1 Armor Segment for +20|30|50% Damage Dealt
- Evasive +5% Capacity Damaging enemies has 5|8|10% Chance: +10|15|25% Move Speed for 5s
- Sturdy +7.5% Capacity Damaging enemies has 5|8|10% Chance: +20|28|35% Damage Reduction for 5s
- Armor Segment +10% Capacity
Only Secondary +1 Armor Segment - Capacity +25|50|75% Max-Capacity
- Healthy +10|25|50% Max-Health
- Turtle +40|65|100% Shield Capacity
-10|15|20% Max-Health
- Knockback +5% Capacity On Segment break: Knocks back enemies and +30|40|50% Move Speed for 5s
- Mini Nova +5% Capacity On Segment break: Trigger Nova, dealing 4,401|6,601|8,802 Damage
- Missile Swarm -12.5% Capacity On Segment break: Launch 2|3|5 Missiles, each dealing 1,760|3,521|5,281 Damage
- Bladed -5.5% Capacity On Segment filled: +13|20|30% Gun Damage for 5s
- Reinforced On Segment filled: 1,232|1,760|3,521 Overshield
- Scavenger On Segment filled: Refill 10|20|30% current Gun’s Mag
- Absorb -5% Capacity +15|30|40% Bullet Absorb Chance, refilling current Gun’s Mag
- Adaptive -5.5% Capacity +8|16|24% Max-Health
While active: +20|40|50% Resistance to last Damage Type for 3|4|5s - Armor Strength +7.5% Capacity While active: +10|20|30% Damage Reduction
- Reflect +15% Capacity While active: +15|30|40% Projectile Reflect Chance
- Resistance +7.5% Capacity While active: +17|22|26% Elemental Resistance
- Spike +20% Capacity While active: Taking Melee Damage reflects back 7,041|10,562|14,083 Damage
- Pinpoint +7.5% Capacity While empty: +20|28|35% Accuracy, +20|28|35% Gun Handling, +25|35|50% Projectile Speed
- Utility +7.5% Capacity While empty: +20|28|35% Gun Handling, +10|15|20% Move Speed
- Shield Boi from the Tediore Legendary Principal has been updated to allow Rafa Aphophis Lance skill and Vex Incarnate skill to fire through it normally.
PrincipalHow to get it?
General Farming Guidance
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.
PrincipalDrop Rates
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%






















