Penetrator
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 1

Borderlands 1Penetrator

Sniper Killer... Qu'est que c'est
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Sniper
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    DAHL
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive

PenetratorAll Details

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Penetrator - About

The Legendary Sniper Penetrator is manufactured by DAHL and comes from the Borderlands 1 Base Game.

Penetrator - Unique Ability

The Penetrator is a Full-Auto Sniper that has increased Fire Rate, Mag Size, Element Level and reduced Recoil.

It may also merge with the Reaver's Edge, creating the Hybrid Weapon: Reaver's Penetrator

Snipers
Semi-Auto Snipers have +180% Crit Damage (PreAdd).

Penetrator - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Explosive
  • Listed Projectiles
  • Shot Cost
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

Reaver's Penetrator

The Reaver's Penetrator is an Reaver's Edge merged with a Penetrator Barrel.
Look out for a Legendary Reaver's Edge.

Compared to the regular Sight 5 (best regular sight) the Reaver's Edge Sight has:

  • Reaver's Edge Sight +4 Element Level
    +2 Mag Size
    greater Recoil
    greater Zoom

Penetrator - 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.

Body

  • Body_2+10% Damage
    +1 Element Level
    -20% Fire Rate
    +30% Recoil
  • Body_5+20% Damage
    +50% Fire Rate
    -20% Recoil
    +1 Element Level

Magazine

  • Mag_2
  • Mag_5+2 Mag Size
    +50% Reload Speed
    +21% Fire Rate
    +15% Equip Speed

Stock

  • Stock_1-30% Max Inaccuracy
    -30% Recoil
    +20% Recoil Recovery
    +20% Swap Speed
  • Stock_2+40% Accuracy
    +20% Recoil Recovery
    -60% Recoil
    -30% Reload Speed
    -30% Swap Speed
  • Stock_3+70% Accuracy
    +40% Recoil Recovery
    -60% Recoil
    +1 Element Level
  • Stock_4+100% Accuracy
    +60% Recoil Recovery
    -120% Recoil
    -20% Reload Speed
    -20% Swap Speed
  • Stock_5+140% Accuracy
    +80% Recoil Recovery
    -150% Recoil

Sight

  • Sight_13.3x Zoom-15% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_24.0x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_34.7x Zoom-30% Spread (aiming)
    +1 Element Level
  • Sight_47.1x Zoom-50% Spread (aiming)
  • Sight_59.4x Zoom-70% Spread (aiming)

Accessory0-1

  • Brisk+50% Fire Rate
    +50% Reload Speed
    +50% Swap Speed
  • Deep+30% Damage
  • Sober+40% Accuracy
    +50% Recoil Recovery
    -30% Spread
    +2 Element Level
  • Fire+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Shock+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Corrosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage
  • Explosive+6 Element Level
    -40% Damage

Material

  • Dahl_1-60% Max Inaccuracy
    -30% Recoil
    -23% Recoil Recovery
    +20% Spread
    -15% Max Accuracy
  • Dahl_2+5% Damage
    +24% Reload Speed
    -60% Max Inaccuracy
    -40% Recoil
    -23% Recoil Recovery
    +15% Spread
    -10% Max Accuracy
  • Dahl_3+10% Damage
    -60% Max Inaccuracy
    -80% Recoil
    -23% Recoil Recovery
    +15% Spread

Penetrator - Changelog

Enhanced Edition (Apr. 3, 2019)

  • Fixed the Penetrator's incorrect Rarities to Legendary.

Update v1.3.0 (Feb. 25, 2010)

  • Increased the Crit Damage for all Semi-Auto Snipers from 150% to 180% (preAdd).

PenetratorHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Penetrator, you need to own the BL1 Base Game.

Most Base Game items in Borderlands 1 are only obtainable from world pool sources, while many non-legendary uniques have dedicated sources. 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: You will always spawn at the last Fast Travel Station you visited.

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 Farming Expectations: Be patient and persistent when farming. Despite precise, verified drop rates, your actual runs might exceed or fall short of inferred expectations.
  • Class Mod weighting: You have a higher chance of finding class mods for your class.
  • Awesome Level Impact: Each Source has a hidden Awesome Level that impacts the chance of finding higher rarity loot. The Catalyst and Scavenger Class Mods minimally boost this level.

PenetratorDrop Rates

PenetratorAll Sources

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