Tinderbox
Updated: Oct 23, 2024
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2Tinderbox

Good for starting fires.
  • Content
    Base Game
  • Weapon Type
    Pistol
  • Rarity
    Rare
  • Manufacturer
    Bandit
  • Elements
    Fire

TinderboxAll Details

Max DPS
Tinderbox (Pistol-BL2)
Copy Tinderbox Code

Tinderbox - About

The Rare Pistol Tinderbox is manufactured by Bandit and comes from the Borderlands 2 Base Game.

Tinderbox - Unique Ability

Shoots arching Projectiles that explode on impact and deal Splash Damage.
Explosions deal 100% Weapon Damage as Splash Damage that is boosted by Grenade Damage.

Tinderbox - Variants

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

Tinderbox - Pistol 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

  • Bandit+35% Mag Size
    +4 Mag Size
    +30% Reload Speed
    -10% Reload Speed
    +15% Spread
  • Dahl+10% Recoil Recovery
    -15% Recoil
    +15% Max Inaccuracy
    -6% Damage
  • Hyperion+10% Recoil Recovery
    -15% Spread
    -9% Damage
  • Jakobs+12% Damage
    -9% Fire Rate
    +10% Recoil
    -5% Reload Speed
  • Maliwan+15% Status Chance
  • Tediore+20% Reload Speed
    -14% Mag Size
    -6% Damage
  • Torgue+9% Damage
    +15% Recoil
    -10% Reload Speed
    +10% Spread
  • Vladof+12% Fire Rate
    -10% Recoil Recovery
    -6% Damage

Sight0-1

  • Bandit3.6%2.2x Zoom
  • Dahl3.6%3.0x Zoom-30% Spread (aiming)
  • Hyperion3.6%5.3x Zoom-40% Spread (aiming)
  • Jakobs3.6%4.5x Zoom-50% Spread (aiming)
  • Maliwan3.6%3.9x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Tediore3.6%2.8x Zoom
  • Torgue3.6%2.4x Zoom-20% Spread (aiming)
  • Vladof3.6%3.2x Zoom-15% Spread (aiming)

Accessory0-1

  • Damage3.7%+18% Damage
    +30% Recoil
  • Fire Rate3.7%+18% Fire Rate
    -3% Damage
  • Double3.7%+28% Mag Size
    +2 Mag Size
    +60% Projectiles
    +0.4 Projectiles
    -15% Damage
    -30% Fire Rate
    +1 Shot Cost
    -25% Max Accuracy
    +25% Spread
    +1 Spread
    +4 Recoil
  • Bayonet3.7%+50% Melee Damage
  • Stock3.7%-30% Recoil
    -35% Max Inaccuracy
    -15% Spread
  • Mag Size3.7%+56% Mag Size
    -15% Reload Speed
  • Accuracy3.7%+25% Accuracy
    +20% Projectile Speed
    -40% Spread

Tinderbox - Changelog

Update: Feb. 11, 2014

  • Bandit pistols have increased Magazine Size.

Hotfix: Jul. 24, 2013

  • Flynt now has a chance to drop the Tinderbox and other unique items.

TinderboxHow to get it?

Base Game
General Farming Guidance

To collect and equip the Rare Tinderbox, you need to own the BL2 Base Game.

Base Game Items in Borderlands 2 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: Find the closest:
    • Fast Travel Station: Save the game by toggling Badass Rank.
    • Map Entry: Make a quick round-trip through the entry to save.

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.

TinderboxDrop Rates

  • Captain Flynt
    100%
  • Sparky Flynt
    33%
  • Snowman's Head*
    100%
*Shoot the Snowman's Head during the main mission: "A Train to Catch".

TinderboxAll Sources

Captain Flynt
boss

Captain Flynt

Boss
Southern Shelf
Sparky Flynt
unique-enemy

Sparky Flynt

Unique Enemy
Wam Bam Island
Snowman in Tundra Express
easter-egg

Snowman in Tundra Express

Easter Egg
Tundra Express