Borderlands 4 Elpis Star Review — Legendary Shield
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Shield |
| Manufacturer | Maliwan |
| Drop source | Air Raider Screamulous, Story Pack 1 DLC |
Red Text
Make a wish.
Every melee hit calls a meteor (a Meteor Cluster) down on the enemy’s head. This Maliwan Energy shield lets you punch and drop meteors. It is the melee-focused option added with Story Pack 1 (Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned).
🧩 Where the red text comes from “Make a wish.” is what you say when you wish on a shooting star. This shield has a unique effect, “Moonfall”, that drops meteors (shooting stars) when you land melee attacks, and it also fits the “Star” in the name Elpis Star. Elpis is also the moon of Pandora in the Borderlands world (the main setting of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel), and the personification of “hope” (Elpis), the last thing left in the Greek myth of Pandora’s box (Borderlands Wiki). The name, the effect and the red text all share the same moon, star and wish motifs: the moon drops meteors with Moonfall, and hope is what you wish for.
What kind of shield is it? (for beginners)
- A Maliwan Energy shield. Its unique ability Moonfall drops a Meteor Cluster on the enemy whenever you deal melee damage
- It is an extra source of damage triggered by melee attacks, so it suits melee builds and melee-focused Vault Hunters
- It comes from the Story Pack 1 DLC, so you need the DLC to get it
Unique effect (mechanics)
Moonfall: When you deal melee damage, a Meteor Cluster falls on the enemy.
- In game: Moonfall: a Meteor Cluster falls on the enemy when you deal melee damage
- Web (Lootlemon): Moonfall - When dealing Melee Damage, spawn a Meteor Cluster to fall on the damaged enemy.
- Weakness and requirement: it does nothing unless you land melee hits, so it needs a build that swings melee often. A pure gunner build is more likely to die
Drops and farming
| Drop source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Raider Screamulous (Crooked Teeth / Story Pack 1 DLC) | (unverified) | DLC boss drop. Requires Story Pack 1 |
Build fit
| Vault Hunter | Fit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa | ⭐⭐⭐ | Strong if you work melee into your play |
| Vex | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
| Amon | ⭐⭐⭐ | Shines in melee-focused builds |
| C4SH | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
Summary
- A Maliwan melee-focused Energy shield that drops a meteor (Moonfall) when you land a melee hit
- The name, red text and effect all follow the moon, star and wish theme (Elpis = Pandora’s moon = hope)
- From the Story Pack 1 DLC. Built for melee builds
- Get it from Air Raider Screamulous (DLC)
Related
- Same category (shields): Cindershelly / Extra Medium / Super Soldier
- References: Lootlemon - Elpis Star / MentalMars - Elpis Star
FAQ
What is Elpis Star's unique effect?
Moonfall: when you deal melee damage, a Meteor Cluster falls on the enemy you hit.
Where can I get Elpis Star?
It drops from Air Raider Screamulous in the Story Pack 1 DLC.