Hydra
Updated: Oct 12, 2023
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2Hydra

Five heads of Death!
  • Content
    Big Game Hunt
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Rare
  • Manufacturer
    Jakobs
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental

HydraAll Details

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Hydra (Shotgun-BL2)
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About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

Hydra - About

The Rare Shotgun Hydra is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 2 Big Game Hunt DLC.

Hydra - Unique Ability

The Hydra has +50% Crit Damage (preAdd).

Spread forms five even groupings in a horizontal line.

Jakobs
Jakobs Shotguns have +30% Crit Damage (PreAdd).

Hydra - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Hydra - 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.

Grip

  • Bandit+25% Mag Size
    -10% Reload Speed
    +15% Spread
  • Hyperion+10% Recoil Recovery
    -15% Spread
    -9% Damage
  • Jakobs+12% Damage
    +1 Mag Size
    -0.2 Recoil
    +30% Reload Speed
    -9% Fire Rate
    +10% Recoil
    -5% Reload Speed
  • Tediore+20% Reload Speed
    -10% Mag Size
    -6% Damage
  • Torgue+9% Damage
    +15% Recoil
    -10% Reload Speed
    +10% Spread

Stock

  • Bandit
  • Hyperion+20% Recoil Recovery
    +40% Max Accuracy
  • Jakobs+50% Max Accuracy
    +25% Max Inaccuracy
    +10% Recoil
    -25% Recoil Recovery
  • Tediore-10% Recoil
    -15% Accuracy
  • Torgue-25% Recoil
    -20% Recoil Recovery

Sight

  • Bandit6.7%1.8x Zoom-25% Spread (aiming)
  • Hyperion6.7%4.4x Zoom-40% Spread (aiming)
  • Jakobs6.7%3.7x Zoom-50% Spread (aiming)
  • Tediore6.7%2.3x Zoom
  • Torgue6.7%2.0x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • None66.7%-25% Spread (aiming)

Accessory0-1

  • Bayonet3.7%+50% Melee Damage
  • Moon Clip3.7%+30% Mag Size
    -15% Reload Speed
  • Shotgun Shell3.7%+3% Damage
    +3% Fire Rate
    +5% Mag Size
    +5% Reload Speed
  • Tech_13.7%+12% Fire Rate
    -40% Spread
    +39% Zoom
    -15% Damage
  • Tech_23.7%+50% Crit Damage
    -10% Spread
    +39% Zoom
  • Tech_33.7%+6% Fire Rate
    +10% Mag Size
    +25% Reload Speed
    -3% Damage
  • Vertical Grip3.7%+2 Projectiles
    +21% Fire Rate
    -30% Max Inaccuracy
    -15% Max Accuracy
    +30% Spread

Hydra - Changelog

HydraHow to get it?

Big Game Hunt DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Rare Hydra, you need to own the BL2 Big Game Hunt DLC.

All Big Game Hunt DLC items in Borderlands 2 come exclusively from dedicated sources. 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: 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.

HydraDrop Rates

  • Rouge
    33%

HydraAll Sources

Rouge
unique-enemy

Rouge

Unique Enemy
Candlerakk's Crag