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Borderlands 4Tempered Essence
A patina of raw power.
- ContentThe Vile Shadows
- Weapon TypeSMG
- RarityLegendary
- ManufacturerVladof
- Elements
Tempered EssenceAll Details
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Aura - Has a chance to fire a Fist that deals Melee and Grenade Damage.
- Elements
- Listed Projectiles
- Shot Cost
- Weapon Partsvariantsfixed parts
- Firmwarepossiblenone
- Splash Anointspossiblenone
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.
Tempered EssenceHow to get it?
General Farming Guidance
The Vile Shadows items in Borderlands 4 can only come from dedicated source. 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.
