Chimera
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 1

Borderlands 1Chimera

A beast of many forms - Fire, Lightning, and Poison
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Revolver
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Atlas
  • Elements
    Explosive

ChimeraAll Details

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Chimera (Revolver-BL1)
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Chimera - About

The Legendary Revolver Chimera is manufactured by Atlas and comes from the Borderlands 1 Base Game.

Chimera - Unique Ability

The Chimera has increased Damage, Element Level.

The Chimera shoots explosive bullets that have a chance to deal Fire, Shock, or Corrosive damage instead.
It can deal Fire, Shock, or Corrosive around 2 to 4 times before needing up to a 5s recharge while defaulting to Explosive Damage. The chance and count of these alternative elements increase with the Chimera's Element Level.

  • ×2: 53% Explosive; 16% Fire; 16% Shock; 16% Corrosive
  • ×3: 43% Explosive; 19% Fire; 19% Shock; 19% Corrosive
  • ×4: 38% Explosive; 21% Fire; 21% Shock; 21% Corrosive
Revolvers
Revolvers have +100% Crit Damage (PreAdd).

Chimera - Variants

  • Elements
    Explosive
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Chimera - Revolver 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

  • Body_1-8% Damage
  • Body_2+10% Damage
    -20% Fire Rate
    +30% Recoil
  • Body_3+30% Fire Rate
    -30% Recoil
    +3 Element Level
    -15% Damage
  • Body_4+20% Damage
    +1 Element Level
    -30% Fire Rate
    +50% Recoil
  • Body_5+20% Damage
    +50% Fire Rate
    -20% Recoil
    +1 Element Level

Barrel

  • Barrel_1-4% Damage
  • Barrel_2-20% Max Inaccuracy
    +15% Damage
    -20% Max Accuracy
    +28% Spread
    +20% Recoil
  • Barrel_3+30% Accuracy
    +10% Damage
    -50% Spread
    +1 Element Level
  • Barrel_4-10% Max Inaccuracy
    +40% Max Accuracy
    +30% Damage
    -30% Spread
    +1 Element Level
    +35% Recoil
  • Barrel_5-40% Max Inaccuracy
    +150% Max Accuracy
    +15% Damage
    -130% Spread
    -50% Recoil

Magazine

  • Mag_1+30% Reload Speed
    +50% Equip Speed
    -18% Damage
  • Mag_2
  • Mag_3+15% Reload Speed
    +3 Element Level
    -3 Mag Size
  • Mag_4+21% Fire Rate
    +10% Reload Speed
    +15% Equip Speed
  • Mag_5+102% Damage
    +50% Reload Speed
    +30% Equip Speed
    +2 Element Level
    -4 Mag Size

Stock

  • Stock None-20% Max Inaccuracy
    +100% Recoil Recovery
    +30% Reload Speed
    +40% Swap Speed
    -50% Max Accuracy
    +40% Recoil
  • Stock_1+30% Accuracy
    +20% Swap Speed
  • Stock_2+40% Accuracy
    +20% Recoil Recovery
    -60% Recoil
    +30% Swap Speed
    -30% Reload Speed
  • Stock_3+70% Accuracy
    +40% Recoil Recovery
    -60% Recoil

Sight

  • Sight None-50% Move Speed (aiming)
  • Sight_12.1x Zoom-15% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_22.6x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_33.0x Zoom-30% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_44.6x Zoom-50% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_56.1x Zoom-70% Spread (aiming)

Material

  • Atlas_1+10% Damage
    -0.05 Fire Interval
    +15% Mag Size
    +1 Element Level
    +0.11 Recoil
  • Atlas_2+15% Damage
    -0.05 Fire Interval
    +15% Mag Size
    +1 Element Level
    +0.11 Recoil
  • Atlas_3+20% Damage
    -0.05 Fire Interval
    +15% Mag Size
    +2 Element Level
    +0.11 Recoil

Chimera - Changelog

ChimeraHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Chimera, you need to own the BL1 Base Game.

Most Base Game items in Borderlands 1 are only obtainable from world pool sources, while many non-legendary uniques have 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: You will always spawn at the last Fast Travel Station you visited.

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 Farming Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.
  • Class Mod weighting: You have a higher chance of finding class mods for your class.
  • Awesome Level Impact: Each Source has a hidden Awesome Level that impacts the chance of finding higher rarity loot. The Catalyst and Scavenger Class Mods minimally boost this level.

ChimeraDrop Rates

ChimeraAll Sources

Revolver Pool
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Revolver Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide