Updated: Feb 06, 2026

Borderlands 4Bottled Lightning

Hen scarts and filly tails, make lofty ships wear low sails.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Heavy
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Maliwan
Elements

Bottled LightningAll Details

Max DPS

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Bottled Lightning - About

The Legendary Heavy Bottled Lightning is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Bottled Lightning - Unique Ability

After charging, the Bottled Lightning launches a slow-moving orb in a linear trajectory that passes through enemies.
While airborne, the orb arcs lightning to nearby enemies, dealing [!MISSING: VALUE]% Shock Splash Gun Damage.
On surface impact or after 5s, the orb explodes, dealing 100% Shock Ordnance Splash Gun Damage.

Bottled Lightning - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
Shot Cost
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Firmware
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Bottled Lightning - Heavy 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.

Bottled Lightning - Changelog

Bottled LightningHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Bottled Lightning, 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

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.