Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Headsplosion

That happens all the time.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Sniper
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Jakobs
Elements

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Headsplosion - About

The Legendary Sniper Headsplosion is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Headsplosion - Unique Ability

Shoots bullets that explode on impact and deal Physical Splash Damage.

Ricochet Effect
Critical hits ricochet 3 explosive bullets at the nearest enemy.
Explosive Bullets deal Physical Splash Damage.

Headsplosion - Variants

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

Headsplosion - Sniper 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.

Scope

Scope_1_{5.7x Zoom} _{Scope_1A 75%}+20% Accuracy_{Scope_1B 75%} _{-> 6.5x Zoom}
Scope_2_{5.3x Zoom} _{Scope_2A 75%} _{-> 6.0x Zoom} _{Scope_2B 75%}+10% Crit Damage

Stock

Stock_1+10% Crit Damage
-20% Accuracy Bloom
-15% Vertical Recoil
Stock_2+10% Reload Speed
+20% Accuracy
Stock_3+10% Damage
-30% Horizontal Recoil
Stock_4+5% Fire Rate
-30% Sway
-15% Vertical Recoil
Stock_5+10% Mag Size
-30% Sway
-20% Accuracy Bloom

Foregrip

Foregrip_1-30% Vertical Recoil
+10% Accuracy
Foregrip_2-15% Horizontal Recoil
-30% Vertical Recoil
Foregrip_3+10% Crit Damage
Foregrip_4-30% Sway
+5% Damage
Foregrip_5+5% Reload Speed
+5% Fire Rate

Headsplosion - Changelog

Hotfix 10.21.2021 - Sniper Buff:

+20% Damage

Hotfix 08.20.2020:

+100% Damage

HeadsplosionHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Headsplosion, 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

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: 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.