Sawbar
Updated: Sep 23, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3Sawbar

Suppressing fires!
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Assault Rifle
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    COV
  • Elements
    Fire

SawbarAll Details

Max DPS
Sawbar (AR-BL3)
Copy Sawbar Code

Sawbar - About

The Legendary Assault Rifle Sawbar is manufactured by COV and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Sawbar - Unique Ability

At a set distance Bullets split into 3 and go into 3 different directions at an right angle.
Shortly after Splitting up the 3 additional Bullets explode and deal Fire Splash Damage.

Sawbar - Variants

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

Sawbar - Assault Rifle 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 Accessory2-3

  • Body_A83.3%-25% Heat per Shot
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Body_B83.3%-25% Heat per Shot
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Body_C83.3%+10% Damage

Starter

  • Starter_1-25% Heat per Shot
    -10% Accuracy
    -5% Damage
  • Starter_2+10% Fire Rate
  • Starter_3+10% Damage

Grip

  • Grip_2-15% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Damage
  • Grip_3-15% Heat per Shot
    -20% Accuracy Bloom

Scope0-1

  • Scope_126.7%3.3x Zoom
  • Scope_226.7%4.2x Zoom
  • Scope_326.7%1.8x Zoom

Sawbar - Changelog

Hotfix 08.20.2020:

  • +100% weapon damage.
  • Increased the radius of the child projectiles.

Hotfix 03.12.2020:

  • +80% Weapon Damage.
  • Reduced the timing of the projectile splitting into 3.

SawbarHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Sawbar, 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.

SawbarDrop Rates

  • Borman Nates
    10%

SawbarAll Sources

Borman Nates
unique-enemy

Borman Nates

Unique Enemy
Meridian Outskirts
AR Pool
loot-pool

AR Pool

Loot Pool
World Wide