Nimble Jack
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Nimble Jack

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jump up and kill lunatics.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Shotgun
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Jakobs
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental

Nimble JackAll Details

Max DPS
Nimble Jack (Shotgun-BL3)
Copy Nimble Jack Code

Nimble Jack - About

The Legendary Shotgun Nimble Jack is manufactured by Jakobs and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Nimble Jack - Unique Ability

One-shot reload Shotgun

Increased accuracy while airborne.

Ricochet Effect
Each critical pellet hit ricochets 1 pellet at the nearest enemy.

Nimble Jack - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
  • Listed Projectiles
    7 | 9 | 12
  • Shot Cost
    1
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Nimble Jack - 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.

Bolt

  • Bolt_1+10% Reload Speed
  • Bolt_2+10% Damage
  • Bolt_4+10% Crit Damage
  • Bolt_5+35% Projectiles
    +15% Accuracy Bloom
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage

Stock

  • Stock_4+35% Projectiles
    +5% Damage
    -30% Sway
    +15% Accuracy Bloom
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Stock_5+10% Damage
    +10% Crit Damage
    -30% Horizontal Recoil

Scope

  • IronSight
  • Scope_12.2x Zoom
  • Scope_21.5x Zoom
  • Scope_33.5x Zoom

Nimble Jack - Changelog

Hotfix 03.12.2020:

  • +45% Weapon Damage
  • +100% Bonus Critical Damage

Nimble JackHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Nimble Jack, 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

  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.

Nimble JackDrop Rates

  • Handsome Jackie
    15%

Nimble JackAll Sources

Handsome Jackie
challenge-enemy

Handsome Jackie

Challenge Enemy
Skywell-27