Borderlands 1 Weapons

Explore the deadly weapons of Borderlands 1. From shotguns that blast away enemies up close to sniper rifles that strike from afar. Each weapon carries its own brutal power.

Shotguns

Shotguns are devastating in close-quarters combat, offering massive damage in a wide spread. Perfect for any Vault Hunter who likes to get up close and personal.

  • Iconic Weapon: The "Double Anarchy" shotgun, known for its insane fire rate.
  • Fun Fact: Shotguns in Borderlands 1 often have a spread that increases with each shot, making them even more dangerous at close range.
  • Manufacturer: Hyperion, Torgue, and Jakobs are known for producing some of the most powerful shotguns.

Sniper Rifles

Take out enemies from a distance with precision. Sniper rifles allow for pinpoint shots, devastating long-range accuracy, and high damage.

  • Iconic Weapon: The "Lynx" sniper rifle, which offers incredible accuracy and damage from long distances.
  • Fun Fact: Sniper rifles in Borderlands 1 feature a unique zoom mechanic, which allows you to scope in on enemies for the perfect shot.
  • Manufacturer: Vladof and Dahl sniper rifles are renowned for their high accuracy and precision.

SMGs

Rapid-fire weapons for fast and furious combat. SMGs are great for shredding enemies in mid-range and keeping the pressure on enemies with high fire rates.

  • Iconic Weapon: The "Gunslinger" SMG, which offers high damage per second and a fast rate of fire.
  • Fun Fact: SMGs in Borderlands 1 are some of the best weapons for quickly taking down a large number of enemies.
  • Manufacturer: Dahl and Maliwan produce high-quality SMGs, with Maliwan adding elemental damage effects.

Assault Rifles

Well-rounded and versatile, assault rifles balance rate of fire, damage, and accuracy for medium to long-range fights.

  • Iconic Weapon: The "Revolter" assault rifle, known for its solid damage output and reliable performance in all situations.
  • Fun Fact: Assault rifles in Borderlands 1 can sometimes have an alternate fire mode, such as burst fire or explosive rounds, depending on the manufacturer.
  • Manufacturer: Bandit and Tediore assault rifles are well-known for their unique abilities and high fire rate.

Rocket Launchers

Massive, explosive weapons that deal tons of damage. Ideal for taking out large groups of enemies or heavily armored targets.

  • Iconic Weapon: The "Treasure Map" rocket launcher, which fires multiple rockets at once, causing widespread chaos.
  • Fun Fact: Rocket launchers in Borderlands 1 are excellent for dealing with armored enemies, and their splash damage can clear out entire groups.
  • Manufacturer: Torgue rocket launchers are among the most iconic, with massive explosive damage and a powerful splash radius.