Updated: Jul 18, 2024

Borderlands 2Emperor

You know… for him.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
DAHL
Elements

EmperorAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Emperor Code

Emperor - About

The Legendary SMG Emperor is manufactured by DAHL and comes from the Borderlands 2 Base Game.

Emperor - Unique Ability

DAHL

While aiming down sight:
6-Round Burst fire. (7 with DAHL Stock)

Emperor - Variants

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

Emperor - SMG 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.

Grip

Bandit+25% Mag Size
-10% Reload Speed
+15% Spread
DAHL+10% Recoil Recovery
-15% Recoil
+4 Mag Size
+30% Reload Speed
+15% Max Inaccuracy
-6% Damage
Hyperion+10% Recoil Recovery
-15% Spread
-9% Damage
Maliwan+15% Status Chance
Tediore+20% Reload Speed
-10% Mag Size
-6% Damage

Stock

Bandit
DAHL+20% Recoil Recovery
-20% Recoil
-30% Max Inaccuracy
+1 Burst Count (aiming)
-30% Max Accuracy
Hyperion+20% Recoil Recovery
+40% Max Accuracy
Maliwan+10% Accuracy
Tediore-10% Recoil
-15% Accuracy

Sight

Bandit_{2.4x Zoom}
DAHL_{3.4x Zoom}-30% Spread (aiming)
Hyperion_{5.9x Zoom}-40% Spread (aiming)
Maliwan_{4.3x Zoom}-20% Spread (aiming)
Tediore_{3.1x Zoom}

Element^0-1

Fire^7.1%-20% Damage
Shock^7.1%-20% Damage
Corrosive^7.1%-20% Damage
Slag^7.1%-20% Damage

Accessory

Damage+18% Damage
+15% Recoil
Bayonet+50% Melee Damage
Bullet Speed+12% Fire Rate
+50% Projectile Speed
Stability-25% Max Inaccuracy
-25% Recoil
Reload+5% Mag Size
+25% Reload Speed
Accuracy+25% Max Accuracy
-25% Spread

Emperor - Changelog

‍Update: Feb. 11, 2014

Dahl SMGs have increased Stability.
Increased Damage and Magazine Size for the Emperor.

EmperorHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Emperor, you need to own the BL2 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 2 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: 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.