ION CANNON
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3ION CANNON

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  • Content
    Handsome Jackpot
  • Weapon Type
    Launcher
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

ION CANNONAll Details

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ION CANNON (Launcher-BL3)
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About
Variants
Parts
Changelog

ION CANNON - About

The Legendary Launcher ION CANNON is manufactured by Vladof and comes from the Borderlands 3 Handsome Jackpot DLC.

ION CANNON - Unique Ability

The Ion Cannon fires a fast Rocket after charge up in a straight trajectory.
Rocket explode on impact and deals Splash Damage.

Charging up the Ion Cannon increases its damage by up to +120%.

ION CANNON - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Listed Projectiles
    1 | 2
  • Shot Cost
    6 | 7
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

ION CANNON - 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.

Barrel Accessory2-3

  • Barrel_3A83.3%+20% Splash Radius
  • Barrel_3B83.3%+20% Splash Radius
  • Barrel_3C83.3%+15% Accuracy

Grip

  • Grip_1+1 Projectile
    +5% Reload Speed
    +1 Shot Cost
  • Grip_2+15% Projectile Speed
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Grip_3+10% Accuracy
    +5% Damage

Stock

  • Tail_1+2 Mag Size
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Tail_2+15% Projectile Speed
    +5% Reload Speed
  • Tail_3+20% Accuracy
    +5% Damage
  • Tail_4+20% Splash Radius
    -30% Vertical Recoil

Shoulder

  • Shoulder_1+2 Mag Size
    +15% Projectile Speed
  • Shoulder_2+5% Reload Speed
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Shoulder_3+20% Splash Radius
    +20% Accuracy

Scope

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

Magazine

  • Mag_1Mag Size: 6
    Reload: 5.2s    +10% Damage
  • Mag_2Mag Size: 10
    Reload: 5.9s
  • Mag_3Mag Size: 16
    Reload: 6.5s    -10% Damage

Element0-1

  • Fire8.2%-20% Damage
  • Shock8.2%-20% Damage
  • Corrosive8.2%-20% Damage
  • Cryo8.2%-15% Damage
  • Radiation8.2%-25% Damage

ION CANNON - Changelog

Hotfix 01.16.2020:

  • Base Reload Speed reduced to 5 seconds.
  • Now Consumes at least 6 ammo per shot.

ION CANNONHow to get it?

Handsome Jackpot DLC
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary ION CANNON, you need to own the BL3 Handsome Jackpot DLC.

Claptastic Voyage 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.

ION CANNONDrop Rates

  • Fabricator Mk II
    100%

ION CANNONAll Sources

Fabricator Mk II
boss

Fabricator Mk II

Boss
Jack's Secret