Updated: Feb 26, 2024

Borderlands 3Sledge's Shotgun

The legend (still) lives.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Shotgun
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Jakobs
Elements

Sledge's ShotgunAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Sledge's Shotgun Code

Sledge's Shotgun - About

The Legendary Shotgun Sledge's Shotgun is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Sledge's Shotgun - Unique Ability

Shoots a 2-Round Burst with a pump-action delay.
Damaged enemies have a chance to be knocked back.

Ricochet Effect
Critical hits are not different from normal hits.

Sledge's Shotgun - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
6 | 8 | 10
Shot Cost
2
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Sledge's Super Shotgun

-15% Recoil Height ^20%
15% Fire Rate Shoots a 3-Round Burst with a pump-action delay.
Damaged enemies have a chance to be knocked back.

Sledge's Shotgun - 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.

Trigger

Trigger_1+10% Reload Speed
Trigger_2+10% Damage

Bolt

Bolt_1+10% Reload Speed
Bolt_2+10% Damage
Bolt_3+7.5% Accuracy
Bolt_4+10% Crit Damage
Bolt_5+35% Projectiles
+15% Accuracy Bloom
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage

Foregrip

Foregrip_1-30% Sway
-30% Vertical Recoil
Foregrip_2-15% Horizontal Recoil
+5% Fire Rate
Foregrip_5-30% Sway
+5% Damage

Stock

Stock_1-30% Sway
+5% Reload Speed
+7.5% Accuracy
Stock_2-30% Horizontal Recoil
-25% Vertical Recoil
+10% Accuracy
Stock_3-30% Horizontal Recoil
-15% Vertical Recoil
+10% Reload Speed
Stock_4+35% Projectiles
+5% Damage
-30% Sway
+15% Accuracy Bloom
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage
Stock_5+10% Damage
+10% Crit Damage
-30% Horizontal Recoil

Scope

IronSight
Scope_1_{2.2x Zoom}
Scope_2_{1.5x Zoom}

Sledge's Shotgun - Changelog

Hotfix 01.21.2021:

+87.5% Weapon Damage

Sledge's ShotgunHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Sledge's Shotgun, 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.