Face-puncher
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Face-puncher

Man your own jackhammer.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Hyperion
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental

Face-puncherAll Details

Max DPS
Face-puncher (Shotgun-BL3)
Copy Face-puncher Code

Face-puncher - About

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

Face-puncher - Unique Ability

The Facepuncher's damage is considered Melee Damage.
Can not score Critical Hits.
The Facepuncher's damage doesn't count as Shotgun Damage.

Genesis Shield - Green
Can absorb projectiles and adds them to the magazine.

Face-puncher - Variants

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

Face-puncher - 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 Accessory2-3

  • Body_1A83.3%+25% Weapon Shield
    +10% Crit Damage
  • Body_1B83.3%+7.5% Accuracy
  • Body_1C83.3%+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_120%2× Projectiles
    +1% Accuracy
    +1 Shot Cost
    -30% Damage
    +25% Accuracy Bloom
  • Grip_230%+10% Crit Damage
    +5% Damage
  • Grip_320%-15% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Reload Speed
  • Grip_430%-30% Sway
    +5% Fire Rate

Scope

  • Scope_12.7x Zoom
  • Scope_22.2x Zoom
  • Scope_31.5x Zoom

Face-puncher - Changelog

Hotfix 04.01.2021:

  • -40% Weapon Damage

Face-puncherHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Face-puncher, 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

  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: 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.

Face-puncherDrop Rates

  • Muldock the Anointed
    15%

Face-puncherAll Sources

Muldock the Anointed
unique-enemy

Muldock the Anointed

Unique Enemy
Floodmoor Basin
Shotgun Pool
loot-pool

Shotgun Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide