Updated: Sep 29, 2024

Borderlands 3Backburner

We'll get to it eventually.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Launcher
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Vladof
Elements

BackburnerAll Details

Max DPS

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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
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 Accessory^2-3

Body_A^83.3%+20% Splash Radius
Body_B^83.3%+10% Damage
Body_C^83.3%+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_1_{3.3x Zoom}
Scope_2_{2.2x Zoom}
Scope_3_{1.5x Zoom}

Magazine

Mag_1_{Mag Size: 6
Reload: 5.2s}+10% Damage
Mag_2_{Mag Size: 10
Reload: 5.9s}
Mag_3_{Mag 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

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.