Updated: Sep 23, 2024

Borderlands 3Smart-Gun

Busy getting brain like Krang.

Content
Base Game
Weapon Type
SMG
Rarity
Legendary
Manufacturer
Tediore
Elements

Smart-GunAll Details

Max DPS

Copy Smart-Gun Code

Smart-Gun - About

The Legendary SMG Smart-Gun is manufactured by Tediore and comes from the Borderlands 3 Base Game.

Smart-Gun - Unique Ability

Shoots energy orbs that penetrate enemies.
Orbs do not deal Splash damage.

The Smart Gun Reload Explosion deals 50% x Card Damage x leftover Bullets.

Turret Reload
‍The thrown Smart Gun XXL explodes on enemy contact or sticks to the ground and becomes a brain turret that shoots at nearby enemies.
When the turrets magazine is empty it jumps at an enemy and explodes.

Smart-Gun - Variants

Elements
Listed Projectiles
1
Shot Cost
2
Weapon Parts
variants
fixed parts
Anointment
possible
none
Splash Anoints
possible
none

Smart-Gun - SMG 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.

Scope

Scope_1_{1.5x Zoom}
Scope_2_{3.0x Zoom}
Scope_3_{3.1x Zoom}
Scope_4

Foregrip

Foregrip_1-15% Horizontal Recoil
+10% Mag Size
-10% Accuracy
-5% Damage
Foregrip_2+20% Splash Radius
+10% Accuracy
Foregrip_3-30% Vertical Recoil
+5% Damage
Foregrip_4+5% Fire Rate
+5% Damage

Smart-Gun - Changelog

Hotfix 03.11.2021:

+115% Weapon Damage
Increased Reload-Explosion Damage

Hotfix 01.21.2021:

Tediore Nerf: -50% Reload-Explosion Damage

Hotfix 03.05.2020:

Increased Weapon Damage.
Increased thrown projectile damage.

Smart-GunHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary Smart-Gun, 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.