Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Borderlands 4Plasma Coil

Harness the 4th state of matter.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Maliwan
Elements

Plasma CoilAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Plasma Coil Code

Plasma Coil - About

The Legendary SMG Plasma Coil is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Plasma Coil - Unique Ability

The Plasma Coil fires an 8-Round Burst of slow-moving Elemental Orbs in a linear trajectory.
On impact, the orbs explode, dealing [Element] Splash Gun Damage.

Plasma Coil - Variants

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

Plasma Coil - 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.

Plasma Coil - Changelog

Plasma CoilHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Plasma Coil, 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.