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Star Helix
Updated: Sep 05, 2023
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3
Star Helix

The stars are better off without us.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Assault Rifle
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    DAHL
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Shock
    Cryo
    Radiation

Star Helix
All Details

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Star Helix (AR-BL3)
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Star Helix - About

The Legendary Assault Rifle Star Helix is manufactured by DAHL and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Star Helix - unique Ability

Shoots 3 Bullets.
One in the center that flies straight. Other 2 bullets follow a horizontal oscillating flight path that intersects at the center.

Firing Modes:
The Star Helix can swap between either [Full-Auto & 4-Round Burst] or [Full-Auto & Semi-Auto].

Star Helix - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Shock
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Listed Projectiles
    3
  • Shot Cost
    1
  • Splash Radius
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Star Helix - Assault Rifle 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.

Foregrip0-1

  • Foregrip_1-30% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Reload Speed
  • Foregrip_2-30% Sway
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Foregrip_3-30% Vertical Recoil
    +10% Accuracy
  • Foregrip_4-30% Sway
    -30% Accuracy Bloom
  • Foregrip_5-15% Horizontal Recoil
    +5% Damage

Rail

  • Rail_1
  • Rail_2
  • Rail_3

Scope

  • Scope_12.2x & 5x Zoom
  • Scope_22.9x & 4x Zoom
  • Scope_31.5x & 5x Zoom

Element0-1

  • Shock15.2%-20% Damage
  • Cryo15.2%-15% Damage
  • Radiation15.2%-25% Damage

Star Helix - Changelog

Hotfix 08.20.2020:

  • +75% weapon damage.

Star Helix
How to Farm

Star Helix
Assigned Loot Pool

Star Helix
World Drop (BL3)

World Drop

Base Game - World Drop

Borderlands 3 World Drops are items that drop from any suitable Loot Source in addition to their dedicated sources.
There are around 150 unique items in the Base Game - World Drop pool, so for farming a specific weapon it's best to seek out its dedicated Loot Source.
If you still want to test your luck, you should equip a Shlooter Artifact or All-in Shield to increase your Legendary World Drop Chances.

Weapon - suitable Loot Source:

  • All Enemies:
    Bosses, Crew Challenges, Generic Enemies, …
  • All kinds of Chests
  • Vending Machines
  • Slot Machines: Loot Boxer or Vault Line
  • Diamond Loot Room
  • Eridian Fabricator

Star Helix
Drop Rates

  • Black Power Trooper
    2.5%
  • Red Power Trooper
    2.5%
  • Yellow Power Trooper
    2.5%
The number next to the Source notes Loot Luck.

Wonderlands
Loot Luck Formula

P%=1.2L0.27×1001.2L0.27+100

P = Dedicated Loot Pool Chance
L = Loot Luck

Star Helix
Grinder Recipe

This recipe requires 1+ DLC-Legendary!
Assault RifleAssault RifleAny Legendary WeaponplusAny Legendary WeaponAssault RifleplusAny Legendary WeaponAny Uncommon WeaponequalsAssault RifleAssault RifleEpic or Legendary PistolEpic or Legendary Shotgun
The Grinder⚙️ recipe for the displayed chances.
Consoles may have a better recipe that's the best on PC.

Star Helix
Dedicated Sources

Power Troopers

Power Troopers

Atlas HQ
Named Enemy