Hippo Gun
Updated: Oct 06, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Hippo Gun

This one's for the big guy.
  • Content
    The Last Resort
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Jakobs
  • Elements
    Kinetic

Hippo GunAll Details

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Hippo Gun (Shotgun-BL4)
Copy Hippo Gun Code

Hippo Gun - About

The Legendary Shotgun Hippo Gun is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 4 The Last ResortDLC.

Hippo Gun - Unique Ability

Mud Run - While sliding, increase Damage by +200%, Reload Speed by +200% and Melee Attacks deal +200% Damage for a short duration.

Hippo Gun - Variants

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

Hippo Gun - Shotgun 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.

Hippo Gun - Changelog

Hippo GunHow to get it?

The Last ResortDLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Hippo Gun, you need to own the BL4 The Last ResortDLC.

The Last Resort items in Borderlands 4 can only come from dedicated source. 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.

Hippo GunDrop Rates

  • Kolavalin
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Phosphene: 0.3% + 0.1% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%, Phosphene: 1.5%

Hippo GunAll Sources

Kolavalin
Boss

Kolavalin

Boss
Boss
Tediore FOB Bravo Lima 4.2