Upon reaching the endgame in Borderlands 4, you unlock a crucial feature known as Firmware. This enhancement allows players to refine their character builds significantly. Before diving into Firmware, consider respecing your character to optimize your setup for the perfect gameplay experience.
Throughout your journey, you may have encountered Firmware modifiers on various items, leading to some confusion about their purpose. While these modifiers may seem minor, they offer substantial boosts when utilized correctly and stacked effectively.
Understanding each Firmware ability is critical for maximizing your character’s potential in Borderlands 4. This guide will explain how to leverage Firmware for enhanced gameplay.
Utilizing the Firmware Transfer Machine in Borderlands 4
The Firmware Transfer Machine becomes accessible after completing the campaign and a subsequent mission involving Zane. This essential apparatus allows you to transfer Firmware from one item to another smoothly.
Interacting with the machine reveals a three-column menu. The first column is where you input the item containing the desired Firmware. In the second column, place the item you wish to receive the Firmware transfer. The final column displays the new item, allowing you to inspect it before finalizing the transaction.
Completing a Firmware transfer incurs a cost, requiring both in-game currency and Eridium. The fee is dependent on the rarity of the items involved; for example, transferring Firmware between legendary items costs approximately $60, 000 and 100 Eridium.
Importantly, Firmware transfers cannot occur between different item types. For instance, a Repkit’s Firmware can only be transferred to another Repkit and not to a class mod.
Comprehensive Overview of Firmware Abilities in Borderlands 4
There are a total of 21 distinct Firmware types that players can find on various weapons, armor, and accessories in Borderlands 4. Each type begins with one point. To maximize their effectiveness, players will benefit from equipping three different gear pieces that share the same Firmware.
| Firmware Name | First Tier Ability | Second Tier Ability | Third Tier Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Fist | +15% melee damage | +10% action skill damage | On melee kill, +25% action skill damage for 8 seconds |
| Airstrike | +20% splash radius | +20% splash damage | Drop a missile strike on nearby enemies after getting a kill |
| Atlas EX | +20% gun mode switch speed | +10% gun damage while Atlas Target Lock is active | Automatically lock onto a nearby enemy after killing one while Atlas Target Lock is active |
| Atlas Infinite | +5% gun fire rate while locked on | +10% damage with guns with Atlas-licensed parts | Atlas Target Lock lasts indefinitely until you switch guns |
| Baker | +10% shield capacity | -15% Repkit cooldown duration | +25% maximum health |
| Bullets to Spare | +5% gun fire rate | +20% magazine size | Gun fire rate is enhanced by 50% of your gun’s magazine size |
| Dead-dy O’ | +25% gun mode switch speed | +15% magazine size | +20% damage and +20% fire rate for 5 seconds after switching gun mode |
| Deadeye | +30% gun accuracy | +25% gun critical hit damage | +15% critical hit damage per stack (up to 5 stacks) |
| Gadget Ahoy | -15% ordnance cooldown duration | +20% ordnance damage | Ordnance kills increase damage by 20% for 5 seconds |
| Get Throwin’ | +10% ordnance damage | +20% splash radius | Grenades and thrown Tediore guns have a 50% chance to spawn homing missiles |
| Good Killer | +10% damage to badass enemies | -10% damage taken from badass enemies | After vanquishing a badass enemy, damage dealt is increased by 20% for one minute |
| GOOJFC | +10% action skill cooldown rate | +15% action skill damage | +20% additional action skill cooldown rate |
| Heating Up | +20% gun reload speed | +50% overheated shots with CoV-licensed guns | +25% overheating damage with CoV-licensed guns |
| High Caliber | +25% projectile speed | +10% gun damage | Bullets pierce through enemies |
| Jacked | +20% zoom in speed | +25% Hyperion gun shield capacity | +30% chance to ricochet projectiles while utilizing a Hyperion gun shield |
| Lifeblood | +10% Repkit healing | +5% lifesteal increase | Kills restore 10% of your maximum health |
| Oscar Mike | +10% reload speed | Gun damage may increase by up to 20%, correlated with lower magazine counts | +30% fire rate for 4 seconds after reloading |
| Reel Big Fist | +15% melee damage | +25% additional melee damage | Melee kills trigger a nova dealing 200% melee damage |
| Risky Boots | 30% damage reduction when health is below 35% | Movement speed increases by 35% when health is below 35% | Damage dealt is doubled, and lifesteal increases by 5% while health is below 35% |
| Rubberband Man | +5% damage reduction | +5% lifesteal | Doubles Firmware bonuses from this firmware |
| Trickshot | +5% gun reload speed | +10% critical damage | 50% chance to refill the magazine by 1 ammo upon landing a critical hit |
Choosing the right Firmware is essential for fine-tuning your character’s build and can create powerful synergies with the game’s specializations. Consider these abilities carefully when selecting Firmware for your equipment in Borderlands 4.
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