Backburner
Updated: May 27, 2025
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Backburner

We'll get to it eventually.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Launcher
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

BackburnerAll Details

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Backburner (Launcher-BL3)
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Backburner - About

The Legendary Launcher Backburner is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Backburner - Unique Ability

Shoots an energy orb in a straight trajectory that explodes on impact, creating a Singularity and dealing [Element] Splash Damage.
The explosion also releases 5 smaller orbs that spray outward, each dealing [Element] Splash Damage at 5x Base Damage.

Backburner - Variants

  • Elements
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Listed Projectiles
    1
  • Shot Cost
    3
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Backburner - Launcher Parts

Weapons usually get one part per group, but sometimes multiple or none. Numbers in the top-right  indicate the range of parts a group can have.
Parts usually have equal drop chances, or it's indicated nearby.

Body Accessory2-3

  • Body_A83.3%+20% Splash Radius
  • Body_B83.3%+10% Damage
  • Body_C83.3%+10% Fire Rate

Grip

  • Grip_2+15% Projectile Speed
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Grip_3+10% Accuracy
    +5% Damage

Stock

  • Tail_1+2 Mag Size
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Tail_2+15% Projectile Speed
    +5% Reload Speed
  • Tail_3+20% Accuracy
    +5% Damage
  • Tail_4+20% Splash Radius
    -30% Vertical Recoil

Shoulder

  • Shoulder_1+2 Mag Size
    +15% Projectile Speed
  • Shoulder_2+5% Reload Speed
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Shoulder_3+20% Splash Radius
    +20% Accuracy

Scope

  • Scope_13.3x Zoom
  • Scope_22.2x Zoom
  • Scope_31.5x Zoom

Magazine

  • Mag_1Mag Size: 6
    Reload: 5.2s
    +10% Damage
  • Mag_2Mag Size: 10
    Reload: 5.9s
  • Mag_3Mag Size: 16
    Reload: 6.5s
    -10% Damage

Element

  • Fire-20% Damage
  • Shock-20% Damage
  • Corrosive-20% Damage
  • Cryo-15% Damage
  • Radiation-25% Damage

Backburner - Changelog

BackburnerHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Backburner, you need to own the BL3 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 3 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.

BackburnerDrop Rates

  • Agonizer 9000 M6+
    6.9%
  • Tyrant of Instinct True Trial
    50%
  • Anathema M6+
    2.44%
  • Scourge M6+
    2.44%

BackburnerAll Sources

Agonizer 9000, Pain & Terror

Agonizer 9000, Pain & Terror

Boss
Boss
Guts of Carnivora
Tyrant of Instinct

Tyrant of Instinct

Boss
Boss
Trial of Instinct
Anathema

Anathema

Boss
Boss
Minos Prime
Scourge

Scourge

Raid Boss
Raid Boss
Minos Prime