Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Plaguebearer

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Launcher
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Torgue
Elements

PlaguebearerAll Details

Max DPS

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Plaguebearer - About

The Legendary Launcher Plaguebearer is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Plaguebearer - Unique Ability

Shoots an energy orb in a straight trajectory after charge up.
It creates a singularity and explosion on impact that deals [weapon element] Splash Damage.
The Orb continuously spawns smaller homing orbs that swirl around the main projectile before they seek out a target.
Smaller homing orbs explode on impact and deal [weapon element] Splash Damage.

Plaguebearer - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
1
Shot Cost
3
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Plaguebearer - Launcher 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

Grip_1+5% Reload Speed
Grip_2+5% Fire Rate
Grip_3+5% Damage

Scope

Scope_1_{4.5x Zoom}
Scope_2
Scope_3_{1.5x Zoom}

Element

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

Plaguebearer - Changelog

PlaguebearerHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Plaguebearer, 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.