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May 7, 2026 · 2w ago

Weekly Update Notes - May 7, 2026

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A comprehensive gear tuning pass focusing on increasing the viability of hard-hitting weapons and enhancing Legendary Energy Shields, alongside specific nerfs to the Order Roulette pistol.

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Buffs33

  • Unstable Kor
    • Significant damage increase to make this Torgue Shotgun more competitive.+45% %
    • Increased fire rate to improve overall DPS.+50% %
  • FalkeSlight damage increase for the Ripper SMG.+12.5% %
  • ReminisceSignificant damage increase for the Maliwan Shotgun.+40% %
  • Laser CutterDamage increase for the Vladof Assault Rifle.+15% %
  • Mercredi
    • Major damage increase for the Daedalus Assault Rifle.+50% %
    • Slight increase to fire rate.+5% %
  • HellwalkerDamage increase for the Jakobs Shotgun.+22% %
  • GoremasterChief Executive Officer:Increased execute damage for enemies at low health.66% %
  • Bonnie and ClydeShotgun underbarrel alt-fire:Buffed the damage of the underbarrel shotgun fire.+22% %
  • Bloody LumberjackDamage increase for the Daedalus Assault Rifle.+24% %
  • King’s GambitBase damage increase for the Jakobs Pistol.+14% %
  • Bully
    • Defense Protocol drone:Drone cooldown halved, allowing for more frequent use.147 s
    • Defense Protocol drone:Significant increase to the drone's damage output.+66% %
  • VamooseDamage increase for the Ripper Sniper.+20% %
  • Budget DeitySignificant fire rate increase for the Tediore Pistol.+66% %
  • Order WeaponsAll Order weapons now recharge their abilities faster.-33% %
  • Daedalus SMGsGlobal damage increase for all Daedalus SMGs.+17% %
  • Maliwan SMGsGlobal damage increase for all Maliwan SMGs.+15% %
  • Tediore PistolsGlobal damage increase for all Tediore Pistols.+20% %
  • Firebreak
    • Elemental Nova:Massive increase to the shield's nova damage.+266% %
    • Increased total shield capacity for better survivability.+33% %
  • AngelSignificant increase to shield capacity.+86% %
  • Sparky Shield
    • Massive increase to shock damage output.+400% %
    • Increased total shield capacity.+20% %
  • Pandoran Memento
    • Increased resistance to elemental damage.+25% %
    • Increased total shield capacity.+30% %
  • Extra Medium
    • Nova Elemental Splash:Doubled the splash damage of the elemental nova.+100% %
    • Increased total shield capacity.+30% %
  • CindershellyResolve:Increased the damage scaling of the Resolve mechanic.+25% %
  • Watts 4 DinnerIncreased total shield capacity.+22% %
  • Protean Cell
    • Increased total shield capacity.+33% %
    • Improved the rate at which the shield regenerates.+33% %

Nerfs4

  • Roulette
    • Reduced base damage to balance the Lord Luck roll bonus.-15% %
    • Reduced base fire rate to prevent overpowering builds.-37.5% %
    • Lord Luck:The fire rate bonus from the weapon's unique mechanic has been heavily reduced.-75% %
  • Watts 4 DinnerOvershield:Reduced the probability of an Overshield dropping.8% %

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Borderlands 4 · May 7, 2026
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Patch history

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  1. Weekly Update Notes - May 14, 2026
    May 14, 2026 · 1w
    +7
  2. Minor Update Notes - April 9, 2026
    Apr 9, 2026 · 1mo
    +2
  3. Minor Update Notes - April 2, 2026
    Apr 2, 2026 · 1mo
    +2
  4. Minor Update Notes - March 30, 2026
    Mar 30, 2026 · 1mo
  5. Minor Update Notes - March 19, 2026
    Mar 19, 2026 · 2mo
  6. Minor Update Notes - March 12, 2026
    Mar 12, 2026 · 2mo
    +2
  7. Minor Update Notes - March 5, 2026
    Mar 5, 2026 · 2mo
    +3
  8. Minor Update Notes - February 19, 2026
    Feb 19, 2026 · 3mo
    +2

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