Stop Gap
Updated: Jan 16, 2026
Borderlands 4

Borderlands 4Stop Gap

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  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Sniper
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

Stop GapAll Details

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Stop Gap (Sniper-BL4)
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Stop Gap - About

The Legendary Sniper Stop Gap is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 4 Base Game.

Stop Gap - Unique Ability

Reconfigure - When firing, Fire Rate decreases down to 20%, but Damage increases up to 750%

Stop Gap - Variants

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

Stop Gap - 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.

Stop Gap - Changelog

Stop GapHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Stop Gap, 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.

Stop GapDrop Rates

  • The Backhive
    6%
Phosphene (”Shiny”): 0.3%
Big Encore: 25%, Shiny: 0.7%

Stop GapAll Sources

The Backhive
boss

The Backhive

Boss
Dissected Plateau
Sniper Pool
loot-pool

Sniper Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide