Guardian 4N631
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Guardian 4N631

You're alive for a reason. Go get 'em kid.
  • Content
    Director's Cut
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Hyperion
  • Elements
    Shock

Guardian 4N631All Details

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Guardian 4N631 - About

The Legendary Shotgun Guardian 4N631 is manufactured by Hyperion and comes from the Borderlands 3 Director's Cut DLC.

Guardian 4N631 - Unique Ability

The Guardian Angel shoots slow orbs that fly in the shape of a bird that flaps its wings.
Orbs reflect of walls 3 times and that deal Shock Splash Damage.

Up to +500% Damage (Skills, Grenades, the Guardian's damage,...)
Damage increases the further you are away from your target, capping out at 25m.

Tip:
The Guardian Angel's Bonus Damage can be passed on to another weapon.
Swap to the Guardian Angel, while the other weapon's projectiles are still mid-air.

Guardian 4N631 - Variants

  • Elements
    Shock
  • Listed Projectiles
    9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 32
  • Shot Cost
    1 | 2
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Guardian Angel - Weapon Shields

The Guardian Angel 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.

Guardian 4N631 - 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

Barrel Accessory2-3

  • Barrel_1A27.8%+35% Projectiles
    +15% Accuracy Bloom
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Barrel_1B27.8%+10% Fire Rate
  • Barrel_1C27.8%+10% Fire Rate
  • Barrel_2A27.8%+10% Damage
  • Barrel_2B27.8%+35% Projectiles
    +15% Accuracy Bloom
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Barrel_2C27.8%+10% Damage
    +60% Melee Damage
  • Barrel_3A27.8%+10% Damage
  • Barrel_3B27.8%+7.5% Accuracy
  • Barrel_3C27.8%+7.5% Accuracy

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

Magazine

  • Mag_1Mag Size: 8
    Reload: 3.0s
  • Mag_2Mag Size: 10
    Reload: 3.5s
    -10% Damage
  • Mag_3Mag Size: 6
    Reload: 2.7s
    +10% Damage

Scope0-1

  • Scope_131.3%2.7x Zoom
  • Scope_231.3%2.2x Zoom
  • Scope_331.3%1.5x Zoom

Guardian 4N631 - Changelog

Guardian 4N631How to get it?

Director's Cut DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Guardian 4N631, 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.

Guardian 4N631Drop Rates

  • Vault Card #1
    5keys

Guardian 4N631All Sources

Vault Card #1
challenge

Vault Card #1

Challenge
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