Borderlands 4 Hemorrhage Review — Legendary Shotgun
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Manufacturer | Vladof |
| Element | Kinetic |
| Drop source | Colonel Crash (Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned DLC) |
Red Text
Stay back, I have powers.
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.
⚠️ Type discrepancy (unverified) This note organizes it as a shotgun, but major databases (Lootlemon / Fandom / MentalMars) list Borderlands 4’s Hemorrhage as a Vladof-made sniper rifle (Sniper Rifle) (shoots blood flow, damage scales with distance). Verify the type on the actual weapon, and if it’s a sniper, it needs to be moved to
Weapons/Sniper/(keep as (unverified) without fabrication). Source: Lootlemon - Hemorrhage.
“The farther, the more painful” distance-scaling type Vladof-made Legendary. Damage increases the farther the target is, modest at close range, maximized near maximum range. Added in Story Pack 1 “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned”.
🧩 Source of the red text “Stay back, I have powers.” is a quote from the animated series ‘The Simpsons’ Season 8 “Mountain of Madness” spoken by Homer Simpson (noted by multiple BL4 guide DBs). The name Hemorrhage (bleeding, massive bleeding) and the distance-scaling “gradual pain” effect are wrapped in the comedic bluff of the quote.
What kind of shotgun? (Beginner’s perspective)
Refer to the type discrepancy note above (major DBs classify as sniper). Below is an explanation as a “distance-scaling weapon”.
- Vladof-made. Damage increases the farther the target is (close range 75% ~ max 175%)
- Weak at close range, stronger the farther you shoot = suited for playstyle that keeps distance
- Added in Story Pack 1 (Vault of the Damned DLC)
Unique effect (Mechanics)
Black Death (Black Death): the farther the target is damage increases (close range 75% ~ max 175%).
- In-game: Black Death — damage increases the farther the target is
- Web (Lootlemon): Black Death - Deals increased Damage the farther away the target is (pure damage multiplier: close range 75% → short range 100% → near max range 175%)
- Weakness: damage multiplier drops at close range (close range 75%) = unsuitable for melee
Drop & Farming
| Drop source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel Crash (Story Pack 1 DLC / Vault of the Damned) | ≈9% (base) | Boss drop / DLC required |
Summary
- Damage increases the farther the distance (close range 75% ~ max 175%) Vladof-made Legendary
- Weak at close range, playstyle that keeps distance suited
- Obtained from Colonel Crash (Story Pack 1 DLC, ≈9%)
- ⚠️ Major DBs classify as sniper. Type needs verification on the actual weapon
Related
- Same manufacturer (Vladof): (unverified)
- Reference: Lootlemon - Hemorrhage / MentalMars - Hemorrhage / Fandom - Hemorrhage
- Same category (Shotgun): Eigenburst / Lead Balloon / Acey May
- Same manufacturer (Vladof): Adrenaline Pump / Aegon’s Dream / Atling Gun
FAQ
What is Hemorrhage's unique effect?
Black Death: Damage increases with distance (close 75% → max 175%).
Where can Hemorrhage be obtained?
It drops from Colonel Crash (Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned DLC). Drop rate is about 9% (base).