Updated: May 28, 2025

Borderlands 3Moonfire

Meet your destiny.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Pistol
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Torgue
Elements

MoonfireAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Moonfire Code

Moonfire - About

The Legendary Pistol Moonfire is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Moonfire - Unique Ability

Every 3rd Shot is amped and deals +200% damage.

Moonfire - Variants

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

Moonfire - 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.

Body Accessory^3-4

Body_A^87.5%+10% Damage
Body_B^87.5%+10% Damage
Body_C^87.5%+20% Splash Radius
Body_D^87.5%+10% Reload Speed

Grip

Grip_1-15% Vertical Recoil
+5% Fire Rate
Grip_2-30% Horizontal Recoil
+5% Damage
Grip_3+20% Splash Radius
+15% Projectile Speed

Hammer

Hammer_1+15% Accuracy
Hammer_2+10% Fire Rate
Hammer_3+10% Damage

Magazine

Mag_1_{Mag Size: 8
Reload: 2.8s} _{+7% Gyrojet Damage
per Gyrojet}
Mag_2_{Mag Size: 6
Reload: 2.5s} _{+10% Gyrojet Damage
per Gyrojet}
Mag_3_{Mag Size: 5
Reload: 2.2s}+20% Splash Radius_{+13% Gyrojet Damage
per Gyrojet}

Element^0-1

Fire^8.2%-20% Damage
Shock^8.2%-20% Damage
Corrosive^8.2%-20% Damage
Cryo^8.2%-15% Damage
Radiation^8.2%-25% Damage

Moonfire - Changelog

Hotfix 04.29.2021:

+23.6% Weapon Damage.

Hotfix 08.06.2020:

+25% fire rate.

Hotfix 04.02.2020:

Increased weapon damage.
Increased Critical Damage Bonus.

MoonfireHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Moonfire, you need to own the BL3 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 3 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.