Updated: Nov 24, 2025

Borderlands 4Darkbeast

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Daedalus
Elements

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Darkbeast - About

The Legendary SMG Darkbeast is manufactured by Daedalus and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Darkbeast - Unique Ability

The Darkbeast fires 2 piercing Corrosive bullets in a linear trajectory.
On enemy impact, each shot has a 20% Chance to trigger an explosion, dealing 5× Card-Damage as Corrosive Splash Gun Damage.

Darkbeast - Variants

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

Darkbeast - SMG 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.

Darkbeast - Changelog

Update: Nov. 20, 2025

Addressed a scaling issue: Increased the Explosion Damage from 4x to 5x.
Explosion Chance increased from 5% to 20%.
Damage increased by 15%.

DarkbeastHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Darkbeast, 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.