Updated: May 28, 2025

Borderlands 3Tiggs' Boom

A gaping hole in the sky.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Shotgun
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Torgue
Elements

Tiggs' BoomAll Details

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Tiggs' Boom - About

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

Tiggs' Boom - Unique Ability

Shoots energy pellets that penetrate enemies and deal [weapon element] Splash Damage.
Each pellet that damages an enemy has a chance to call down a meteor on that enemy.
Meteor deals [weapon element] Splash Damage.

Damage-Type:
The Tigg's Boom's Damage isn't considered Shotgun Damage nor any other [Weapon-Type] Damage.
But it still benefits from generic Gun Damage.

Tiggs' Boom - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18
Shot Cost
1 | 2
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Tiggs' Boom - 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 Accessory^1-2

Body_A^75%+35% Projectiles
-10% Accuracy
+15% Accuracy Bloom
-5% Damage
Body_B^75%+10% Damage

Barrel Accessory^2-3

Barrel_2A^83.3%+35% Projectiles
-10% Accuracy
+15% Accuracy Bloom
-5% Damage
Barrel_2B^83.3%+10% Damage
Barrel_2C^83.3%+10% Damage

Grip

Grip_1^20%2× Projectiles
-30% Sway
+1 Shot Cost
-30% Damage
-10% Accuracy
+25% Accuracy Bloom
Grip_2^40%+20% Splash Radius
-30% Horizontal Recoil
Grip_3^40%+10% Accuracy
+5% Damage

Foregrip^0-1

Foregrip_1^28.6%-30% Vertical Recoil
+5% Fire Rate
Foregrip_2^28.6%+10% Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-0.3% Damage
Foregrip_3^28.6%+20% Splash Radius
+5% Accuracy

Magazine

Magazine_1_{Mag Size: 3
Reload: 2.1s}+4 Projectiles
+10% Damage_{+3% Gyrojet Damage
per Gyrojet}
Magazine_3_{Mag Size: 5
Reload: 3.0s}+5 Projectiles
-10% Damage_{+2% Gyrojet Damage
per Gyrojet}

Scope^0-1

Scope_1^40%_{2.0x Zoom}
Scope_2^40%_{2.6x Zoom}

Element

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

Tiggs' Boom - Changelog

Hotfix 08.06.2020:

+25% weapon damage.

Hotfix 04.02.2020:

Increased weapon damage
Increased damage from the Starfall meteors

‍Patch & Hotfix 02.13.2020:

Addressed a reported concern that the weapon Tiggs Boom was spawning projectiles in the wrong location.
Increased the chance of Tiggs Boom to spawn a projectile.

Tiggs' BoomHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Tiggs' Boom, 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.