Borderlands 4 Hellfire Review — Legendary SMG
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | SMG |
| Manufacturer | Ripper |
| Element | Fire |
| Drop source | Skyspanner Kratch (Cuspid Climb) |
Red Text
All hell can't stop us now.
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.
Series‑attendance flame‑specialized SMG. A single barrel that, after charging, fires fire bullets to burn flesh‑HP enemies all at once. Ripper‑made, the traditional Legendary that has appeared in every numbered entry since Borderlands 1. Still present in BL4.
🧩 Origin of the red text Red text “All hell can’t stop us now.” is a quote from Rage Against the Machine’s song “Guerrilla Radio” (“All hell can’t stop us now”) cited in Borderlands Wiki trivia. It’s a wordplay that matches the name Hellfire with “hell”.
What kind of SMG? (Beginner’s perspective)
- SMG fully specialized in fire element (Ripper‑made). When fired after charging, it launches Fire Splash bullets in a straight line
- Excels at super‑damage against flesh‑HP enemies (humanoid, unarmored) = soft target hunting.
- Continuing from Borderlands 1, Series‑attendance Legendary. A synonymous presence of fire element
Unique effect (Mechanics)
Burning Desire: After charging, it fires Fire bullets in a straight line, dealing 100% Fire Splash weapon damage.
- In‑game: Fire‑specialized. After charging, fires in full‑auto (Ripper mechanism). Deals mega damage to flesh‑HP enemies.
- Web (Lootlemon): After charging, the Hellfire fires Fire Bullets in a linear trajectory, dealing 100% Fire Splash Gun Damage.
- Behavior: Because it is a Ripper weapon, charging occurs before full‑auto. Continuous fire increases damage.
- Weakness: Flame element is less effective against armored or shielded foes (reverse of elemental affinity).
Manufacturer part compatibility (License)
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Fixed License | (unverified) (Standard configuration of Ripper weapons. To be added after verification from web source) |
Drop farming
| Drop source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skyspanner Kratch (Cuspid Climb / Terminus Range) | approx. 9% | Exclusive drop source |
- Location: Cuspid Climb → Skyspanner Kratch
- Accessible after completing the Shadow of the Mountain quest
Build compatibility
| Vault Hunter | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa | ⭐⭐⭐ | General purpose |
| Vex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Burns flesh enemies in melee builds. Direct synergy with fire element |
| Amon | ⭐⭐⭐ | A corner of elemental builds |
| C4SH | ⭐⭐⭐ | As a secondary weapon |
Summary
- A fire‑specialized SMG that fires Fire Splash bullets after charging
- Strong against soft target hunting with flesh HP (weak against armor/shields)
- Continuing from Borderlands 1, Series‑attendance Legendary
- Obtained from Skyspanner Kratch (Cuspid Climb, approx. 9%)
Related
- Same category (SMG): Kaoson / Luty Madlad / Plasma Coil
- Reference: Lootlemon - Hellfire / MentalMars - Hellfire / Fandom - Hellfire (BL4)
- Series tradition: BL1 → BL2 → BL3 → BL4 and full attendance
FAQ
What is Hellfire's unique effect?
After charging, it fires fire projectiles in a straight line, dealing 100% fire‑splash weapon damage. Fire‑focused SMG.
Where can I obtain Hellfire?
It drops from Skyspanner Kratch (Cuspid Climb). Drop rate is approximately 9%.