Vandergraffen
Updated: Oct 23, 2024
Borderlands TPS

Borderlands TPSVandergraffen

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  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Laser
  • Rarity
    Rare
  • Manufacturer
    Tediore
  • Elements
    Shock

VandergraffenAll Details

Max DPS
Vandergraffen (Laser-TPS)
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About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

Vandergraffen - About

The Rare Laser Vandergraffen is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands TPS Base Game.

Vandergraffen - Unique Ability

While holding the Vandergraffen you deal +30% Damage against airborne targets.

‍On Reload
‍The Vandergraffenis thrown and explodes on enemy contact or after 2.5s. ‍The Reload Explosion has a radius falloff and deals:
‍Shock Grenade Damage = Card Damage × Unused Ammo × 1.5

Additionally, while airborne the thrown Vandergraffen continuously shocks the nearest enemy, dealing:
‍4× Shock Damage/s = Card Damage × Unused Ammo × 0.015

Vandergraffen - Variants

  • Elements
    Shock
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Luneshine
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Vandergraffen - Laser 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.

Grip

  • DAHL-15% Recoil
    +10% Recoil Recovery
    -6% Damage
    +15% Max Inaccuracy
  • Hyperion-15% Spread
    +10% Recoil Recovery
    -9% Damage
  • Maliwan+15% Status Chance
    +10% Max Continuous Damage
  • Tediore+20% Reload Speed
    +4 Mag Size
    -0.15s Reload Time
    -6% Damage
    -10% Mag Size

Stock

  • DAHL+20% Recoil Recovery
    -20% Recoil
    -30% Max Inaccuracy
    -30% Max Accuracy
  • Hyperion+20% Recoil Recovery
    +40% Max Accuracy
  • Maliwan+10% Accuracy
  • Tediore-10% Recoil
    -15% Accuracy

Vandergraffen - Changelog

VandergraffenHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Rare Vandergraffen, you need to own the TPS Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands The Pre-Sequel 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: Find the closest:
    • Fast Travel Station: Save the game by toggling Badass Rank.
    • Map Entry: Make a quick round-trip through the entry to save.

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.

VandergraffenDrop Rates

  • Deadlift
    100%

VandergraffenAll Sources

Deadlift
boss

Deadlift

Boss
Regolith Range