The Companion
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3The Companion

You can't take the sky from me.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Pistol
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Jakobs
  • Elements
    Fire

The CompanionAll Details

Max DPS
The Companion (Pistol-BL3)
Copy The Companion Code

The Companion - About

The Legendary Pistol The Companion is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

The Companion - Unique Ability

Shoots Fire Damage bullets but can't cause ignite status effect. [0% Status Effect Chance]
Critical Hits always Ignite the target.

Ricochet Effect
Critical hits are not different from normal hits.

The Companion - Variants

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

The Companion - 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.

The Companion - Changelog

Hotfix 10.15.2020:

  • +166% Damage

The CompanionHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary The Companion, 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

  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.

The CompanionDrop Rates

  • Anointed X-2 M4+
    15%
  • Anointed X-3 M4+
    15%
  • Anointed X-2
    30%
  • Anointed X-3
    30%

The CompanionAll Sources

Anointed X-2 & X-3
unique-enemy

Anointed X-2 & X-3

Unique Enemy
The Anvil
Pistol Pool
loot-pool

Pistol Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide