Roach
Updated: Mar 06, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Roach

He was the raddest roach.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Pistol
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Torgue
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

RoachAll Details

Max DPS
Roach (Pistol-BL4)
Copy Roach Code

Roach - About

The Legendary Pistol Roach is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Roach - Unique Ability

Flesh Eaters - Shoots eggs that hatch flying roaches when attached to flesh, living or dead.

Roach - Variants

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

Roach - Pistol 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.

Roach - Changelog

RoachHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Roach, 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

  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: 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.

RoachDrop Rates

  • Skull Orchid
    9%
Bonus Chance: +2% × UVH
Phosphene: 0.3% + 0.1% × UVH
Big Encore: 30%, Phosphene: 1.5%

RoachAll Sources

Skull Orchid
boss

Skull Orchid

Boss
Grindstone of the Worthy
Pistol Pool
loot-pool

Pistol Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide