Updated: Aug 04, 2026

Borderlands 4Jail-Broken Gatling

Get busy shooting or get busy dying.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Pearlescent
Manufacturer
Ripper
Elements

Jail-Broken GatlingAll Details

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Jail-Broken Gatling - About

The Pearlescent SMG Jail-Broken Gatling is manufactured by Ripper and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Jail-Broken Gatling - Unique Ability

Jailbroken - On hit, gain a stack of Backfire. For each stack of Backfire, gain increased Fire Rate and an increased chance to fire off additional projectiles.

Jail-Broken Gatling - Variants

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

Jail-Broken Gatling - 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.

Jail-Broken Gatling - Changelog

Update: Jul. 30, 2026

Jail-Broken Gatling: Extra projectiles will fire, even if the UVH difficulty is changed or the Mission Replay is exited, causing it to clear its stocks more reliably.

Update: Jun. 25, 2026

Item card description update for consistency.

Jail-Broken GatlingHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Pearlescent Jail-Broken Gatling, 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.