The Monarch
Updated: Feb 26, 2024
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3The Monarch

The deadly sting of the monarch!
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Assault Rifle
  • Rarity
    Legendary
  • Manufacturer
    Vladof
  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation

The MonarchAll Details

Max DPS
The Monarch (AR-BL3)
Copy The Monarch Code

The Monarch - About

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

The Monarch - Unique Ability

The Monarch fires 4 (8) bullets in a crown pattern.
Aiming narrows the spread significantly.

You can activate Bipod Mode for:
Double Projectiles (4 to 8) or (8 to 16)
Reduced Recoil
Disables: running, jumping and sliding
-35% Movement Speed

The Monarch - Variants

  • Elements
    Non-Elemental
    Fire
    Shock
    Corrosive
    Cryo
    Radiation
  • Listed Projectiles
    4 | 8
  • Shot Cost
    1 | 2
  • Weapon Parts
    variants
    fixed parts
  • Anointment
    possible
    none
  • Splash Anoints
    possible
    none

The Monarch - 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%+10% Fire Rate
  • Body_C83.3%+10% Damage
  • Body_D83.3%-25% Accuracy Bloom

Barrel Accessory2-3

  • Barrel_3A83.3%+10% Fire Rate
  • Barrel_3B83.3%-25% Accuracy Bloom
    +60% Melee Damage
  • Barrel_3C83.3%+10% Damage

Grip

  • Grip_121.7%-30% Horizontal Recoil
    +5% Damage
  • Grip_221.7%-15% Vertical Recoil
    -20% Accuracy Bloom
  • Grip_321.7%+12% Accuracy
    +10% Mag Size
    -5% DamageGrip_3A 75%+20% AccuracyGrip_3B 75%+5% Fire Rate
  • Grip_418.5%2x Projectiles
    +5% Reload Speed
    +1 Shot Cost
    -30% Damage
    -10% Accuracy
    +25% Accuracy Bloom
  • Grip_516.3%-30% Sway
    +5% Fire Rate

Foregrip

  • Foregrip_135.1%-15% Horizontal Recoil
    -30% Accuracy Bloom
  • Foregrip_229.8%+10% Accuracy
    +5% Fire Rate
  • Foregrip_335.1%-30% Vertical Recoil
    +5% Damage

Rail

  • Rail_125%1.5x Zoom+10% Accuracy
  • Rail_225%1.5x Zoom+5% Reload Speed
  • Rail_350%Iron Sight

Element0-1

  • Fire8.2%-20% Damage
  • Shock8.2%-20% Damage
  • Corrosive8.2%-20% Damage
  • Cryo8.2%-15% Damage
  • Radiation8.2%-25% Damage

The Monarch - Changelog

The MonarchHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Legendary The Monarch, 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.

The MonarchDrop Rates

  • Killavolt M6+
    16.5%
  • Sera of Supremacy True
    50%
  • Anathema M6+
    2.44%
  • Scourge M6+
    2.44%

The MonarchAll Sources

Killavolt
boss

Killavolt

Boss
Lectra City
Sera of Supremacy
boss

Sera of Supremacy

Boss
Trial of Supremacy
Anathema
boss

Anathema

Boss
Minos Prime
Scourge
raid-boss

Scourge

Raid Boss
Minos Prime