Updated: Feb 26, 2024

Borderlands 3Brainstormer

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Shotgun
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Hyperion
Elements

BrainstormerAll Details

Max DPS

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Brainstormer - About

The Legendary Shotgun Brainstormer is manufactured by Hyperion and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Brainstormer - Unique Ability

Shoots pellets with a lightning bolt pattern.

The Brainstormer doesn't deal any Splash Damage.

Chain: Lightning that transfers damage from one enemy to another.
Link: Exactly 2 chains.

Chains deal 10 damage ticks over 2 sec.
Each pellet has the chance to create a Link.
In a link a chain can hit a new enemy or chain back to the original target.
One enemy can be effected by 5 links at a time.

Brainstormer - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
7 | 14
Shot Cost
1 | 2
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Brainstormer - Weapon Shields

The Brainstromer comes with 1 of 4 Front-Facing Weapon Shields.
Each is activated by aiming and protects from frontal damage.

Hyperion Shield^25% None
Genesis Shield^25% Absorbs projectiles into your magazine.
Amped Shield^25% Taking damage stacks +5% Damage.
Each stack lasts 6s.
Redirect Shield ^25% Reflects melee/projectile damage back at attackers.

Brainstormer - Shotgun 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.

Body Accessory^2-3

Body_1A^83.3%+25% Weapon Shield
+10% Crit Damage
Body_1B^83.3%+7.5% Accuracy
Body_1C^83.3%+10% Reload Speed

Foregrip

Foregrip_1-30% Sway
+5% Damage
Foregrip_2+5% Fire Rate
+35% Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage
Foregrip_3+15% Weapon Shield
+5% Damage
Foregrip_4-30% Vertical Recoil
+5% Accuracy

Grip

Grip_1^20%2× Projectiles
+1% Accuracy
+1 Shot Cost
-30% Damage
+25% Accuracy Bloom
Grip_2^30%+10% Crit Damage
+5% Damage
Grip_3^20%-15% Vertical Recoil
+5% Reload Speed
Grip_4^30%-30% Sway
+5% Fire Rate

Magazine

Mag_1_{Mag Size: 8
Reload: 3.0s}
Mag_2_{Mag Size: 10
Reload: 3.5s}-10% Damage
Mag_3_{Mag Size: 6
Reload: 2.7s}+10% Damage

Scope

Scope_1_{2.7x Zoom}
Scope_2_{2.2x Zoom}
Scope_3_{1.5x Zoom}

Brainstormer - Changelog

Hotfix 08.06.2020:

Increased the chance for projectiles to chain.

BrainstormerHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Brainstormer, you need to own the BL3 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 3 are often obtainable from many sources, including those in DLCs. Here’s your quick start guide:

Farming Preparations

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.
Locate the Source: Make sure you have unlocked the Location.
Equip Your Character: Equip your character to easily overcome enemies.
Set Spawn Point: Locate the nearest Save Station to use as your spawn point.

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.