Bugbear
Updated: Oct 24, 2025
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Bugbear

So, in conclusion... *large explosion*
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Assault Rifle
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Torgue
  • Elements
    Fire

BugbearAll Details

Max DPS
Bugbear (AR-BL4)
Copy Bugbear Code

Bugbear - About

The Legendary Assault Rifle Bugbear is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Bugbear - Unique Ability

Rotary Gun - Scales up to +200% Damage and +200% Damage Radius based on the emptiness of the Magazine.

Bugbear - Variants

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

Bugbear - Assault Rifle 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.

Bugbear - Changelog

Update: Oct. 23, 2025

  • Bugbear base damage increased by 40%.
  • Rotary Gun: Max Damage increased to 200% from 100%.

BugbearHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Bugbear, 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.

BugbearDrop Rates

BugbearAll Sources

Bio-Thresher Omega
boss

Bio-Thresher Omega

Boss
Fades District
The Battle Wagon
boss

The Battle Wagon

Boss
Stoneblood Forest
AR Pool
loot-pool

AR Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide