Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Projectile Recursion

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Shotgun
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Maliwan
Elements

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Max DPS

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Projectile Recursion - About

The Legendary Shotgun Projectile Recursion is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Projectile Recursion - Unique Ability

Weapon Element toggleable between 2 of the 5 Elements.
Every shot requires a 1 sec charge up.

Shoots a disk that can bounces between multiple enemies and deals [weapon element] Splash Damage with every bounce.

Note:
The Projectile Recursion's Splash Damage doesn't trigger Moze's Skill Means of Destruction.

Projectile Recursion - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
1 | 2
Shot Cost
3 | 4
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Projectile Recursion - Shotgun 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+10% Charge Speed
+10% Accuracy
Grip_22× Projectiles
-5% Reload Speed
+1 Shot Cost
-30% Damage
-10% Accuracy
+25% Accuracy Bloom
Grip_3+15% Projectile Speed
+5% Damage
Grip_4-30% Sway
+5% Fire Rate
Grip_5+15% Projectiles
-30% Vertical Recoil
-10% Accuracy
+15% Accuracy Bloom
-5% Damage

Stock

Stock_1+5% Reload Speed
+2 Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage
Stock_2-30% Sway
+10% Accuracy
Stock_3-30% Horizontal Recoil
+5% Fire Rate
Stock_4+10% Charge Speed
+10% Status Damage

Magazine

Magazine_1_{Mag Size: 7
Reload: 2.1s}+10% Damage
Magazine_2_{Mag Size: 14
Reload: 2.7s}-10% Damage
Magazine_3_{Mag Size: 10
Reload: 2.4s}

Scope

Scope_1_{Iron Sight}
Scope_2_{1.8x Zoom}
Scope_3_{1.5x Zoom}
Scope_4_{2.2x Zoom}

Element

Corrosive
Cryo
Fire
Shock
Radiation

Projectile Recursion - Changelog

Hotfix 08.20.2020:

Increased the ricochet cap from 5 to 7.

Projectile RecursionHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Projectile Recursion, 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.