Updated: Oct 23, 2024

Borderlands 2Hornet

Fear the swarm!

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Pistol
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
DAHL
Elements

HornetAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Hornet Code

Hornet - About

The Legendary Pistol Hornet is manufactured by DAHL and comes from the Borderlands 2 Base Game.

Hornet - Unique Ability

Projectiles explode on impact and deal Splash Damage.
Explosions deal 80% Weapon Damage as Splash Damage that is boosted by Grenade Damage.

DAHL

While aiming down sight:
6-Round Burst fire.

Hornet - Variants

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

Hornet - Pistol 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.

Grip

Bandit+35% Mag Size
-10% Reload Speed
+15% Spread
Dahl+10% Recoil Recovery
-15% Recoil
+3 Mag Size
+30% Reload Speed
+15% Max Inaccuracy
-6% Damage
Hyperion+10% Recoil Recovery
-15% Spread
-9% Damage
Jakobs+12% Damage
-9% Fire Rate
+10% Recoil
-5% Reload Speed
Maliwan+15% Status Chance
Tediore+20% Reload Speed
-14% Mag Size
-6% Damage
Torgue+9% Damage
+15% Recoil
-10% Reload Speed
+10% Spread
Vladof+12% Fire Rate
-10% Recoil Recovery
-6% Damage

Sight

Bandit_{2.2x Zoom}
Dahl_{3.0x Zoom}-30% Spread (aiming)
Hyperion_{5.3x Zoom}-40% Spread (aiming)
Jakobs_{4.5x Zoom}-50% Spread (aiming)
Maliwan_{3.9x Zoom}-20% Spread (aiming)
Tediore_{2.8x Zoom}
Torgue_{2.4x Zoom}-20% Spread (aiming)
Vladof_{3.2x Zoom}-15% Spread (aiming)

Accessory

Damage+18% Damage
+30% Recoil
Fire Rate+18% Fire Rate
-3% Damage
Double+28% Mag Size
+2 Mag Size
+60% Projectiles
+0.4 Projectiles
-15% Damage
-30% Fire Rate
+1 Shot Cost
-25% Max Accuracy
+25% Spread
+1 Spread
+4 Recoil
Bayonet+50% Melee Damage
Stock-30% Recoil
-35% Max Inaccuracy
-15% Spread
Mag Size+56% Mag Size
-15% Reload Speed
Accuracy+25% Accuracy
+20% Projectile Speed
-40% Spread

Hornet - Changelog

‍Update: Feb. 11, 2014

Increased Explosion Size and an Extra Shot in Burst Fire for the Hornet.
Dahl pistols have increased Stability and larger Magazine

HornetHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Hornet, you need to own the BL2 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 2 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: Find the closest:
- Fast Travel Station: Save the game by toggling Badass Rank.
- Map Entry: Make a quick round-trip through the entry to save.

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.