Nirvana
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2Nirvana

Look, life's a bitch. Get over it. Burn something to the ground.
  • Content
    Fight for Sanctuary
  • Weapon Type
    SMG
  • Rarity
    Effervescent
  • Manufacturer
    Maliwan
  • Elements
    Fire

NirvanaAll Details

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Nirvana (SMG-BL2)
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About
Variants
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Changelog

Nirvana - About

The Effervescent SMG Nirvana is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 2 Fight for Sanctuary DLC.

Nirvana - Unique Ability

Projectiles explode on impact and deal Splash Damage.
Explosions deal 50% Weapon Damage as Splash Damage that is boosted by Grenade Damage.

Nirvana - Variants

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

Nirvana - 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.

Grip

  • Bandit+25% Mag Size
    -10% Reload Speed
    +15% Spread
  • DAHL+10% Recoil Recovery
    -15% Recoil
    +15% Max Inaccuracy
    -6% Damage
  • Hyperion+10% Recoil Recovery
    -15% Spread
    -9% Damage
  • Maliwan+15% Status Chance
    +4 Mag Size
    +30% Reload Speed
  • Tediore+20% Reload Speed
    -10% Mag Size
    -6% Damage

Stock

  • Bandit
  • DAHL+20% Recoil Recovery
    -20% Recoil
    -30% Max Inaccuracy
    -30% Max Accuracy
  • Hyperion+20% Recoil Recovery
    +40% Max Accuracy
  • Maliwan+10% Accuracy
  • Tediore-10% Recoil
    -15% Accuracy

Sight

  • Bandit2.4x Zoom
  • DAHL3.4x Zoom-30% Spread (aiming)
  • Hyperion5.9x Zoom-40% Spread (aiming)
  • Maliwan4.3x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Tediore3.1x Zoom

Accessory

  • Damage+18% Damage
    +15% Recoil
  • Bayonet+50% Melee Damage
  • Bullet Speed+12% Fire Rate
    +50% Projectile Speed
  • Stability-25% Max Inaccuracy
    -25% Recoil
  • Reload+5% Mag Size
    +25% Reload Speed
  • Accuracy+25% Max Accuracy
    -25% Spread

Nirvana - Changelog

NirvanaHow to get it?

Fight for Sanctuary DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Effervescent Nirvana, you need to own the BL2 Fight for Sanctuary DLC.

All Fight for Sanctuary 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.

NirvanaDrop Rates

  • Infected Badass Sapling
    1%

NirvanaAll Sources

Infected Badass Sapling
enemy

Infected Badass Sapling

Enemy
DLC 5 Wide