Updated: May 28, 2025

Borderlands 3Smog

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Hyperion
Elements

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Smog - About

The Legendary SMG Smog is manufactured by Hyperion and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Smog - Unique Ability

While aiming and while the Weapon Shield is 100% full:
All Shots are amped and deal +250% Damage.

When takes any damage the Amp damage is completely removed until the weapon shield is fully recharged.

Smog - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
Shot Cost
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Smog - Weapon Shields

The Smog comes with 1 of 4 Front-Facing Weapon Shields.
Each is activated by aiming and protects from frontal damage.

Hyperion Shield^25% +15% Weapon Shield Capacity
-5% Reload Time
Genesis Shield^25% +10% Accuracy
+5% Fire Rate Absorbs projectiles into your magazine.
Amped Shield^25% -30% Weapon Sway
+5% Damage Taking damage stacks +5% Damage.
Each stack lasts 6s.
Redirect Shield ^25% -30% Recoil height
+10% Accuracy Reflects melee/projectile damage back at attackers.

Smog - SMG 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.

Body Accessory^2-3

Body_A^83.3%+10% Damage
Body_B^83.3%+25% Weapon Shield
Body_C^83.3%+10% Crit Damage

Grip

Grip_1+5% Reload Speed
+5% Fire Rate
Grip_2-30% Vertical Recoil
+10% Accuracy
Grip_3+10% Crit Damage
+5% Damage

Stock

Stock_1-30% Horizontal Recoil
+5% Fire Rate
Stock_2+20% Accuracy
Stock_3-15% Vertical Recoil
+5% Damage

Rail

Rail_1+15% Weapon Shield
Rail_2+5% Reload Speed
Rail_3+10% Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage

Scope

Scope_2_{1.5x Zoom}
Scope_3_{2.2x Zoom}

Magazine

Mag_1_{Mag Size: 25
Reload: 2.7s}+10% Damage
Mag_2_{Mag Size: 45
Reload: 3.3s}-10% Damage
Mag_3_{Mag Size: 35
Reload: 3.0s}

Element^0-1

Fire^8.2%-20% Damage
Shock^8.2%-20% Damage
Corrosive^8.2%-20% Damage
Cryo^8.2%-15% Damage
Radiation^8.2%-25% Damage

Smog - Changelog

Hotfix 04.29.2021:

+16.7% Weapon Damage.

Hotfix 08.20.2020:

+50% weapon damage.
Doubled amplified damage when weapon shield is at max capacity.
From +125% to +250%.

SmogHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Smog, 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.