Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Polybius

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Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
Shotgun
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Tediore
Elements

PolybiusAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Polybius Code

Polybius - About

The Legendary Shotgun Polybius is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Polybius - Unique Ability

The Polybius shoots Orbs in vertical/horizontal rows of a 4x4 grid.

The Polybius Reload Explosion deals 115% x Card Damage x leftover Bullets.

Polybius - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
4
Shot Cost
1
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

The Polybius comes with 1 of these 2 Reload Modules:

Standard Reload

When thrown the Polybius shoots in all directions until it explodes on impact.
Turret Reload

When thrown the Polybius shoots in all directions until it explodes on an enemy or transforms into a Walking Turret. The Walking Turret shoots at enemies until its ammo is depleted, then it charges at an enemy and explodes.

Polybius - 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.

Grip

Grip_2+5% Fire Rate
Grip_4+20% Splash Radius
+10% Accuracy
Grip_5-30% Sway
+5% Damage

Scope

Scope_1_{2.2x Zoom}
Scope_4_{2.9x Zoom}

Element

Fire-20% Damage
Shock-20% Damage
Corrosive-20% Damage
Cryo-15% Damage
Radiation-25% Damage

Polybius - Changelog

Hotfix 05.14.2021:

+18.5% Weapon Damage

Hotfix 01.21.2021:

Tediore Nerf: -50% Reload-Explosion Damage

Hotfix 10.15.2020:

+135% Damage

PolybiusHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Polybius, 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.