Key Takeaways
- Vault Hunter buffs: Forgeknight and Exo-Soldier’s passives now apply bonuses per projectile, significantly boosting multi-pellet weapon damage.
- Loot fixes: The drop rate for the Maliwan Complex Root sniper rifle as a Phosphene-tier weapon has been corrected.
- Weekly refresh: New boss rotation, mission modifiers, and Maurice’s vending machine inventory keep Borderlands 4 gameplay dynamic.
A Smaller Patch, Big Impact for Vault Hunters
Gearbox Software continues to fine-tune Borderlands 4, rolling out another update that enhances gameplay balance and keeps content fresh between major DLCs. While not as extensive as the previous balance patch, this week’s update delivers important quality-of-life fixes — particularly for two Vault Hunters — and refreshes the weekly in-game activities.
The November 6, 2025 update underscores Gearbox’s commitment to treating Borderlands 4 as an evolving experience, even without fully embracing a live-service model. The studio’s roadmap continues to include regular updates, rotating missions, and the anticipation of larger content drops like the upcoming Bounty Pack “How Rush Saved Mercenary Day” and the introduction of the new Vault Hunter, C4SH.
Vault Hunter Passives Fixed and Improved
The headline change this week targets two of the four Vault Hunters: Forgeknight and Exo-Soldier. Their key passives — Dragon’s Breath and First Impression — now apply damage bonuses correctly to each projectile fired, rather than the total damage output.
Previously, this bug caused damage scaling inconsistencies, particularly for multi-pellet weapons. After the patch, players using shotguns or high-rate-of-fire weapons should notice a meaningful increase in overall damage output. Gearbox clarified that this fix brings these passives in line with their intended design, creating a more rewarding and consistent combat experience.
This improvement may seem small on paper, but for endgame players chasing optimized builds, it’s a welcome power adjustment.
Legendary Loot Fix: Complex Root Drop Rate
For dedicated looters, the update also addresses an issue with the Maliwan Legendary Sniper Rifle, Complex Root. Gearbox confirmed it has corrected the chance for the weapon to drop as a Phosphene-tier item — a rarity coveted by collectors and theorycrafters alike.
While the developer didn’t specify whether the drop rate was increased or decreased, the change ensures that the weapon now functions within its intended rarity pool. Phosphene-tier items remain extremely rare, maintaining the excitement and grind that define Borderlands’ loot-driven gameplay.
This subtle fix highlights Gearbox’s ongoing effort to refine Borderlands 4’ loot system, ensuring that legendary hunts feel both fair and rewarding.
Weekly Content Reset: New Challenges and Rewards
Alongside bug fixes, the Borderlands 4 weekly reset brings a full rotation of challenges and loot opportunities.
Players can now face off against a powered-up Pango Bango in Moxxi’s Big Encore Boss event — a tougher version that promises richer rewards. The weekly wildcard mission is Mob Rules, featuring the Healthy, Fortified, and Regenerative modifiers, with Burt’s Bees as the featured legendary gear reward.
Additionally, Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine has shifted locations once again, offering a refreshed lineup of high-tier loot for treasure hunters to track down.
These rotating events and gear refreshes continue to give players reasons to return weekly, reinforcing Borderlands 4’s position as a game that thrives on replayability and incremental progression.
Borderlands 4 Keeps Momentum Through 2025
With this update, Gearbox shows that even smaller patches can deliver meaningful impact. By fine-tuning Vault Hunter abilities, stabilizing loot mechanics, and maintaining consistent content rotations, the studio keeps Borderlands 4 lively and engaging.
As fans await major expansions and new playable characters, these regular updates ensure the looter-shooter remains vibrant heading into 2026. Borderlands 4 may not be a full live-service game, but Gearbox’s evolving support model continues to blur that line — much to the benefit of players still looting, shooting, and theorycrafting their way across Pandora.
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