Borderlands 4: Submachine Gun List Guide

Explore Submachine Guns in Borderlands 4, their types, and their legendary versions, and other stats to be prepared for battle.

Submachine Gun weapon overview in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)
Submachine Gun weapon overview in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)

Submachine guns in Borderlands 4 are ideal for quick assaults on targets. With this category of weaponry, you can expect better handling and increased mobility combined with a higher fire rate. They also store a good amount of ammunition and are quick to draw in dire situations.

In this article, we will cover Submachine Guns and all the types available in Borderlands 4.

Submachine Guns Overview in Borderlands 4

Despite their advantages, submachine guns have trade-offs. Their damage is considerably lower than that of other weapon categories, so you will need to make each shot count to maximize their effectiveness.

You may also expect more recoil if you fire for a longer duration. These weapons show their true magic in mid and close-range duels for drastically reducing the health of a group of enemies or clearing them all together. Let us now look at all the types of submachine guns in Borderlands 4.

List of All Submachine Guns in Borderlands 4

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List of All Legendary Submachine Guns in Borderlands 4

List of all legendary Submachine Guns in Borderlands 4 (image via 2K Games)
List of all legendary Submachine Guns in Borderlands 4 (image via 2K Games)
WeaponManufacturerLocationDescription
Birt’s BeesVladofIdolator’s NooseShoots erratic projectiles that make their way to the targets
DarkbeastDaedalusAbandoned Auger MineBullets pierce enemies and have a 5% chance to explode
FrangibleDaedalusWorld Drop
HellfireCuspid Climb – The Lambet Mines
KaosonVladofTerminus Range – Arch of OrigoWill shoot sticky torgues
Luty MadladDaedalusTipping PointWhen it overheats, it will cool down faster
Matador’s MatchMaliwanPre-Order BonusShots fired will ricochet around
Ohm I GotMaliwanElpis Orbital ShatterfieldAn increase of 50% damage when you consume a shield instead of ammo
OnslaughtVladofFortress IndomitaA 30% chance of gaining extra damage on each, as well as not spending ammo
Plasma CoilUpper Dominion
Prince HarmingRipperTendercageWill inflict self-damage for a stack of cruelty (On kill will restore overhield) in return

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