Evolution
Updated: Feb 15, 2024
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2Evolution

Strength through adversity.
  • Content
    Pirate's Booty
  • Shield Type
    Adaptive
  • Rarity
    Seraph
  • Manufacturer
    Anshin
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental

EvolutionAll Details

Evolution (BL2)
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Evolution - About

The Seraph Shield Evolution is manufactured by Anshin and comes from the Borderlands 2 Pirate's Booty DLC.

Evolution - Unique Ability

While active, the Evolution passively grants 0.08% Max-Health Regen/s.
When the Evolution takes enemy damage this increases to 3.98% Max-Health Regen/s.

Additionally, the Evolution increases your Resistance towards the last received Element by up to +86%.

While empty, both the adaptive Elemental Resistance and the Health Regeneration are deactivated until the Evolution recharges.

Evolution - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
  • Shield Parts
    Limited Parts
    Limited Parts
  • possible
    none

Evolution - Augments

Anshin - Damage Augments

  • Amp -Capacity
    +Delay
    While full:
    Shots drain 30/25/20% Shield Capacity for +20/50/100% Amp Damage.
  • Nova -Capacity
    On Shield break:
    Triggers 34,658 / 74,268 / 123,780 [Shield Element] Damage Nova.
  • Roid -Capacity
    +Delay
    While depleted:
    +80/180/300% Melee Damage
  • Trigger Happy -Capacity
    +Delay
    While depleted:
    +10/17/24% Fire Rate
  • Power Charge -Capacity
    +Rate
    15/20/25% Chance to drop a Power Charge on Shield damage.
    Power Charge: +10/20/30% Weapon Damage for 7s.

Anshin - Survivability Augments

  • Turtle +40/80/120% Shield Capacity
    -10/20/30% Health
  • Capacity +Delay
    +25/50/75% Shield Capacity
  • Recharge Delay -Rate
    -25/40/50% Shield Recharge Delay
  • Recharge Rate -Capacity
    +15/30/45% Shield Recharge Rate
  • Reflect +Capacity
    While active:
    15/30/40% Bullet Reflect Chance
  • Resistance -Capacity
    +27/38/51% [element] Resistance OR
    +32/41/53% Shock Resistance
  • Fortify Charge -Capacity
    +Delay
    15/20/25% Chance to drop a Fortify Charge on Shield damage.
    Fortify Charge: +10/15/25% Damage Reduction for 7s.
  • Health Charge -Capacity
    -Delay
    15/20/25% Chance to drop a Health Charge on Shield damage.
    Health Charge: Heals 15/25/35% Max-Health
  • Shield Charge +Rate
    15/20/25% Chance to drop a Shield Charge on Shield damage.
    Shield Charge: Restores 8/15/23% Shield

Anshin - Utility Augments

  • Absorb -Capacity
    15/30/40% Bullet Absorb Chance
  • Adrenaline -Capacity
    +Delay
    While depleted:
    +23/38/50% Reload Speed
  • Spike +Capacity
    +Delay
    When melee'd while active:
    Returns 9,902 / 19,805 / 39,609 damage to the attacker.

Evolution - Changelog

Update v1.5.0: Apr. 18, 2013

  • Fixed an issue where the Evolution shield could incorrectly list a Recharge Delay of 0.00 seconds.

Update v1.4.0: Apr. 2, 2013

  • Seraph Gear from Captain Scarlett and Mr. Torgue DLC re-balanced to be more powerful.
  • Assigned price to Anshin 'Evolution' shield so that players can sell it for money if desired.

EvolutionHow to get it?

Pirate's Booty DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Seraph Evolution, you need to own the BL2 Pirate's Booty DLC

All Pirate's Booty DLC items in Borderlands 2 come exclusively from dedicated sources. 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.

Evolution
Drop Rates

  • Hyperius UVHM
    33.3%
  • Master Gee
    0.5%
  • Oasis Shop UVHM
    120crystals

EvolutionAll Sources

Hyperius
raid-boss

Hyperius

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Washburne Refinery
Master Gee
raid-boss

Master Gee

Raid Boss
Hayter's Folly
Oasis Seraph Shop
vendor

Oasis Seraph Shop

Vendor
Oasis

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