Undershield
Updated: Apr 03, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Undershield

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

UndershieldAll Details

Undershield (BL4)
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Undershield - About

The Legendary Shield Undershield is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Undershield - Unique Ability

On Armor Segment break, the Undershield grants 20% Overshield.

Undershield - Variants

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

Undershield - Augments

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

Undershield - Changelog

UndershieldHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Undershield, 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.

Undershield
Drop Rates

  • Bloomreaper
    15%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Big Encore: 25%

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Bloomreaper the Invincible
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