The Lob
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3The Lob

Everything has to be magical.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Torgue
  • Elements
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

The LobAll Details

Max DPS
The Lob (Shotgun-BL3)
Copy The Lob Code

The Lob - About

The Legendary Shotgun The Lob is manufactured by Torgue and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

The Lob - Unique Ability

Shoots a slow energy orb that passes through enemies and explodes on impact.
While in contact with the enemy it continuously deals [weapon element] damage.
The Orb only deals [weapon element] Splash Damage on explosion.

The Lob - Variants

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

The Lob - 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.

Body Accessory1-2

  • Body_A75%+35% Projectiles
    -10% Accuracy
    +15% Accuracy Bloom
    -5% Damage
  • Body_B75%+10% Damage

Grip

  • Grip_2+20% Splash Radius
    -30% Horizontal Recoil
  • Grip_3+10% Accuracy
    +5% Damage

Foregrip0-1

  • Foregrip_128.6%-30% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Foregrip_228.6%+10% Mag Size
    -10% Accuracy
    -0.3% Damage
  • Foregrip_328.6%+20% Splash Radius
    +5% Accuracy

Scope0-1

  • Scope_128.6%2.0x Zoom
  • Scope_228.6%2.6x Zoom
  • Scope_328.6%1.5x Zoom

Element

  • Fire-20% Damage
  • Shock-20% Damage
  • Corrosive-20% Damage
  • Cryo-15% Damage
  • Radiation-25% Damage

The Lob - Changelog

Hotfix 04.02.2020:

  • Increased Fire Rate
  • Reduced projectiles from 3 to 1

Hotfix 02.27.2020:

  • Increased Magazine Size from 4 to 12
  • Greatly increased damage per tick
  • Now fires a burst shot of 3 magical orbs instead of 1

Hotfix 10.10.2019:

  • Projectile tick damage is now 60% of base damage (up from 20%).
  • Projectile speed decelerates faster to increase chances of hitting the same target multiple times.

The LobHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary The Lob, 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 LobDrop Rates

  • Graveward
    10%
  • Skag of Survival True Trial
    50%

The LobAll Sources

Graveward
boss

Graveward

Boss
The Floating Tomb
Skag of Survival
boss

Skag of Survival

Boss
Trial of Survival
Shotgun Pool
loot-pool

Shotgun Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide