Updated: Oct 23, 2024

Borderlands 2Hive

Full of bees.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Launcher
Rarity
Rare
Manufacturer
Maliwan
Elements

HiveAll Details

Max DPS

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Hive - About

The Rare Launcher Hive is manufactured by Maliwan and comes from the Borderlands 2 Base Game.

Hive - Unique Ability

On Impact projectile slowly rises into the air.
While rising up, it shoots 2 homing rockets / sec in all directions, that deal Corrosive Splash Damage.
After 7 seconds the main projectile explodes.

Homing rockets fully benefit from Amp Shield Damage.

Hive - Variants

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

Hive - Launcher 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+50% Melee Damage
+25% Mag Size
-10% Reload Speed
+15% Spread
Maliwan+15% Status Chance
+1 Mag Size
+30% Reload Speed
Tediore+20% Reload Speed
-6% Damage
-10% Mag Size
Torgue+9% Damge
+10% Reload Speed
+15% Recoil
+10% Spread
Vladof+12% Fire Rate
-6% Damage
-10% Recoil Recovery

Exhaust

Bandit+20% Mag Size
-10% Max Accuracy
Maliwan+160% Projectile Speed
+10% Burst Recoil
Tediore
Torgue+12% Damage
-6% Fire Rate
Vladof+12% Fire Rate
-20% Zoom

Sight

Bandit_{2.3x Zoom}-20% Max Inaccuracy
Maliwan_{3.9x Zoom}+20% Projectile Speed
-20% Spread (aiming)
Tediore_{2.8x Zoom}+20% Reload Speed
Torgue_{2.5x Zoom}+20% Max Accuracy
-20% Spread (aiming)
Vladof_{3.2x Zoom}+12% Fire Rate
-15% Spread (aiming)

Accessory^0-1

Damage^3.7%+21% Damage
-15% Fire Rate
+30% Recoil
Fire Rate^3.7%+18% Fire Rate
-3% Damage
Swap Speed^3.7%+10% Reload Speed
+150% Swap Speed
Rocket Speed^3.7%+280% Projectile Speed
+20% Zoom
Mag Size^3.7%+35% Mag Size
-15% Reload Speed
Reload Speed^3.7%+30% Reload Speed
Accuracy^3.7%+50% Zoom
+80% Projectile Speed
+15% Accuracy
-25% Spread

Hive - Changelog

‍Update: Feb. 11, 2014

Maliwan Rocket Launchers have increased Reload Speed and Status Effect Chance.

HiveHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Rare Hive, 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.