Inscriber
Updated: Jan 16, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Inscriber

For those who come after.
  • Content
    Mercenary Day
  • Weapon Type
    Pistol
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Tediore
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental

InscriberAll Details

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Inscriber (Pistol-BL4)
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About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

Inscriber - About

The Legendary Pistol Inscriber is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands 4 Mercenary Day Bounty Pack.

Inscriber - Unique Ability

Effigy: Hitting enemies spawns 4 projectiles behind them.

Inscriber - Variants

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

Inscriber - 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.

Inscriber - Changelog

Update: Dec. 11, 2025

  • Tediore Legendary Pistol Inscriber now counts the Timekeeper’s Radiant Shield correctly to prevent extra projectiles spawning.

InscriberHow to get it?

Mercenary Day Bounty Pack
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Inscriber, you need to own the BL4 Mercenary Day Bounty Pack.

Mercenary Day 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.

InscriberDrop Rates

  • Minister Screw Shiny Source
    6%
  • Donk Shiny Source
    6%
Phosphene (”Shiny”): 0.3%
Big Encore: 25%, Shiny: 0.7%

InscriberAll Sources

Minister Screw & Donk
boss

Minister Screw & Donk

Boss
Ministry of Culture