Gold Rush
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Gold Rush

Pay dirt.
  • Content
    Director's Cut
  • Weapon Type
    SMG
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Hyperion
  • Elements
    Corrosive

Gold RushAll Details

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Gold Rush (SMG-BL3)
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Gold Rush - About

The Legendary SMG Gold Rush is manufactured by Hyperion and comes from the Borderlands 3 Director's Cut DLC.

Gold Rush - Unique Ability

Killed enemies drop extra Cash.

Picking up Cash stacks Fire Rate, Reload Speed, and Mag Size up to 20 times.
Each stack lasts 10s and grants:
+5% Fire Rate
+5% Reload Speed
+5% Mag Size

Note:
This buff persists for its duration, even if you swap weapons.

Gold Rush - Variants

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

Gold Rush - Weapon Shields

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

  • Hyperion Shield 25% +15% Weapon Shield Capacity
    -5% Reload Time
  • Genesis Shield 25% +10% Accuracy
    +5% Fire Rate Absorbs projectiles into your magazine.
  • Amped Shield 25% -30% Weapon Sway
    +5% Damage Taking damage stacks +5% Damage.
    Each stack lasts 6s.
  • Redirect Shield 25% -30% Recoil height
    +10% Accuracy Reflects melee/projectile damage back at attackers.

Gold Rush - 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.

Body Accessory2-3

  • Body_A83.3%+10% Damage
  • Body_B83.3%+25% Weapon Shield
  • Body_C83.3%+10% Crit Damage

Grip

  • Grip_1+5% Reload Speed
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Grip_2-30% Vertical Recoil
    +10% Accuracy
  • Grip_3+10% Crit Damage
    +5% Damage

Stock

  • Stock_1-30% Horizontal Recoil
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Stock_2+20% Accuracy
  • Stock_3-15% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Damage

Rail

  • Rail_1+15% Weapon Shield
  • Rail_2+5% Reload Speed
  • Rail_3+10% Mag Size
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage

Scope

  • Scope_12.6x Zoom
  • Scope_21.5x Zoom
  • Scope_32.2x Zoom

Magazine

  • Mag_1Mag Size: 25
    Reload: 2.7s
    +10% Damage
  • Mag_2Mag Size: 45
    Reload: 3.3s
    -10% Damage
  • Mag_3Mag Size: 35
    Reload: 3.0s

Gold Rush - Changelog

Gold RushHow to get it?

Director's Cut DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Gold Rush, you need to own the BL3 Director's Cut DLC.

Director's Cut items in Borderlands 3 can come from dedicated sources or the exclusive DLC World Pool. 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.

Gold RushDrop Rates

  • Vault Card #2
    5keys

Gold RushAll Sources

Vault Card #2
challenge

Vault Card #2

Challenge
World Wide