Protector
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 1

Borderlands 1Protector

Ammo is no longer an issue.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Repeater
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Tediore
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive

ProtectorAll Details

Max DPS
Protector (Repeater-BL1)
Copy Protector Code
About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

Protector - About

The Legendary Repeater Protector is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands 1 Base Game.

Protector - Unique Ability

The Protector has increased Damage, Fire Rate, Element Level and reduced Recoil.
Additionally, the Protector has +9.9 Ammo Regen/s.

It may also merge with the Chiquito Amigo Repeater, creating the Hybrid Weapon: Amigo Protector

Protector - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Amigo Protector

The Amigo Protector is an Chiquito Amigo merged with a Protector Body.
Look out for a Chiquito Amigo with a Ammo Regeneration.

Compared to the Barrel 4 (highest damage) the Amigo Barrel has:

  • Amigo Barrel +3 Element Level
    +100% Fire Rate
    +250% Magazine Size
    -55% Damage
    -235% Recoil
    +30% Spread

Protector - Repeater 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.

Barrel

  • Barrel_0-50%Max Inaccuracy
    -12% Recoil
    -12% Max Accuracy
    -13% Damage
    +20% Spread
  • Barrel_1-4% Damage
  • Barrel_2-20% Max Inaccuracy
    +15% Damage
    -20% Max Accuracy
    +28% Spread
    +20% Recoil
  • Barrel_3+30% Accuracy
    +10% Damage
    -50% Spread
    +2 Element Level
  • Barrel_4-10% Max Inaccuracy
    +40% Max Accuracy
    +30% Damage
    -30% Spread
    +1 Element Level
    +35% Recoil
  • Barrel_5-40% Max Inaccuracy
    +150% Max Accuracy
    +15% Damage
    -130% Spread
    -50% Recoil

Magazine

  • Mag_1+30% Reload Speed
    +20% Equip Speed
  • Mag_2+4 Mag Size
  • Mag_2a+6 Mag Size
    +50% Reload Speed

Action

  • Action_1
  • Action_2+8% Fire Rate
    +5% Recoil
  • Action_3+12% Fire Rate
    -20% Recoil
    +2 Element Level
  • Action_4+11% Damage
    -9% Fire Rate
    +45% Recoil
  • Action_5+36% Fire Rate
    +6% Damage

Sight

  • Sight None-50% Move Speed (aiming)
  • Sight_11.9x Zoom-15% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_22.3x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_32.7x Zoom-30% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_44.1x Zoom-50% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_55.5x Zoom-70% Spread (aiming)
    +1 Element Level

Accessory0-1

  • Fanged+100% Melee Damage
  • Lacerator+200% Melee Damage
    +100% Swap Speed
  • Stabilizer+100% Recoil Recovery
    -100% Recoil
  • Laser Sight+10% Recoil Recovery
    +120% Max Accuracy
    -100% Spread
  • Double Shot+1 Projectile
    +20% Mag Size
    +1 Shot Cost
    +75% Spread
    -18% Damage
  • Fire+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Shock+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Corrosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Explosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage

Material

  • Tediore_1+70% Reload Speed
    -20% Damage
    +35% Spread
  • Tediore_2+85% Reload Speed
    -10% Damage
    +25% Spread
  • Tediore_3+100% Reload Speed
    -5% Damage
    +15% Spread

Protector - Changelog

Update v1.3.0 (Feb. 25, 2010)

  • Increased Damage from 0.9 to 1.0 (InstantHitDamge & NormalizedInstandHitDamage) 
  • Lowered Recoil  from 3.0 to 2.4 (PerShotAccuracyImpluse)

ProtectorHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Protector, you need to own the BL1 Base Game.

Most Base Game items in Borderlands 1 are only obtainable from world pool sources, while many non-legendary uniques have 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: You will always spawn at the last Fast Travel Station you visited.

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 Farming Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.
  • Class Mod weighting: You have a higher chance of finding class mods for your class.
  • Awesome Level Impact: Each Source has a hidden Awesome Level that impacts the chance of finding higher rarity loot. The Catalyst and Scavenger Class Mods minimally boost this level.

ProtectorDrop Rates

ProtectorAll Sources

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