Rider
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 1

Borderlands 1Rider

Careful... you might put someone's eye out.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Sniper
  • Rarity
    Rare
  • Manufacturer
    Gearbox
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive

RiderAll Details

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Rider (Sniper-BL1)
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About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

Rider - About

The Rare Sniper Rider is manufactured by Gearbox and comes from the Borderlands 1 Base Game.

Rider - Unique Ability

The Rider has increased Fire Rate, Mag Size, Element Level, but with decreased Damage and never spawns with a Scope.

Snipers
Semi-Auto Snipers have +180% Crit Damage (PreAdd).

Rider - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none
The Rider can come in Uncommon, or Rare depending on its parts.

Rider - Sniper 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.

Accessory0-1

  • Brisk+50% Fire Rate
    +50% Reload Speed
    +50% Swap Speed
  • Deep+30% Damage
  • Sober+40% Accuracy
    +50% Recoil Recovery
    -30% Spread
    +2 Element Level
  • Fire+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Shock+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Corrosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Explosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage

Rider - Changelog

Update v1.3.0 (Feb. 25, 2010)

  • Increased the Crit Damage for all Semi-Auto Snipers from 150% to 180% (preAdd).

RiderHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Rare Rider, 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.

RiderDrop Rates

RiderAll Sources

Hidden Basement
easter-egg

Hidden Basement

Easter Egg
New Haven