Borderlands 4 Convergence Review — Legendary Shotgun
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Manufacturer | Ripper |
| Element | All elemental variants (Kinetic/Fire/Shock/Corrosive/Cryo/Radiation) |
| Drop source | Bramblesong (Stoneblood Forest) |
Red Text
Steel chambers, late the pyres; Of her salamandrine fires
This review was machine-translated from the Japanese original. Numbers are checked against the original; if the wording reads oddly, the Japanese version is authoritative.
Fired buckshot converges on the enemy for a concentrated hit, a single‑target damage‑focused Ripper‑made Legendary shotgun. All pellets are driven into the same target, delivering shotgun‑like DPS that defies expectations against bosses and large single enemies.
🧩 Source of the red text “salamandrine fires” included, a poetic line evoking fire and steel. It feels like a verse, but no primary source confirming a specific work or citation has been verified. The external source is (unverified) (will be added if identified).
What kind of shotgun? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Ripper‑made shotgun. On hit, generates converging additional projectiles on the enemy (Asymptotic)
- Because the buckshot gathers on the same enemy, single‑target damage scales greatly = suited for boss Killer
- Elements are available in multiple variants (Kinetic/Fire/Shock/Corrosive/Cryo/Radiation) = you can choose the element to match the target
Unique effect (mechanics)
Asymptotic: On hit, the enemy spawns converging additional projectiles (converging projectiles). All pellets concentrate on the same enemy.
- In‑game: Pellets converge on the target, greatly increasing single‑target DPS. They also bounce, making it easier to hit small targets.
- Web (Lootlemon): Asymptotic - On hit, spawn converging projectiles on enemy
- Weakness: Due to the converging nature, it leans toward single‑target damage rather than crowd clearing. Other weapons are better for scattering fodder
Correction (2026-07-12 – web verification) The previous entry stating “Manufacturer = Hyperion” and “Acquisition = Mimicron (Terminus Range)” is incorrect. Lootlemon confirms Manufacturer = Ripper / Drop = Bramblesong (Stoneblood Forest ~9%) and has been corrected. The earlier figures such as “single‑target DPS about 2×” are unverified primary sources, so (unverified).
Drop farming
| Drop source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bramblesong (Stoneblood Forest) | ~9% | Boss drop |
- Location: Farm Stoneblood Forest → Bramblesong
- It also appears in the general shotgun pool, so it can be obtained via world drops
Build compatibility
| Vault Hunter | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Top‑tier as single‑target boss Killer |
| Vex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Phase locks enemies → all pellets land |
| Amon | ⭐⭐⭐ | General purpose |
| C4SH | ⭐⭐⭐ | General purpose |
Summary
- A Ripper‑made shotgun that releases converging projectiles on hit, greatly boosting single‑target damage
- Its true value shines against bosses and large single enemies rather than crowd clearing
- Multiple element variants = you can choose based on the target
- Obtainable from Bramblesong (Stoneblood Forest ~9%)
Related
- Same category (shotgun): Eigenburst (Pearlescent) / Crazed Earl (Pearlescent) / Doeshot
- Reference: Lootlemon - Convergence
FAQ
What is Convergence’s unique effect?
On hit, it generates additional converging projectiles that home onto the enemy. All pellets focus on a single target, greatly boosting single‑target DPS.
Where can you obtain Convergence?
It drops from Bramblesong (Stoneblood Forest) with an approximate drop rate of about 9%.