Borderlands 4 Husky Friend Review — Legendary Shotgun
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Manufacturer | Tediore |
| Element | Fire |
| Drop source | Primal Guardian Inceptus, Arch of Inceptus |
Red Text
We just prefer to use \"Husky\".
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.
When fired, an auto turret “walks” out and fights alongside you, a pet-type shotgun made by Tediore. Alt Fire throws the reload portion, which transforms into a Husky-type auto turret that pursues enemies while firing rockets. It’s a satisfying gun that lets you earn shots while stacking idle firepower.
🧩 Origin of the red text “We just prefer to use “Husky”.” is an English joke that euphemistically calls a large-built opponent “husky” (stocky/chubby) instead of saying “fat”. The “Husky” in the weapon name Husky Friend plays on this wordplay (multiple guides describe it as a fat-naming joke).
What kind of shotgun? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Tediore-made shotgun (Fire element). Tediore is a manufacturer characterized by reload = throw.
- With Alt Fire, a walking Husky Auto Turret appears and attacks enemies by firing rockets (up to 8 can be placed).
- The underbarrel Husky Backup replenishes one turret every 24 seconds.
- You can fire yourself while letting the turret provide idle firepower = for players who want both shot count and placed firepower
Unique effects (mechanics)
[Alt Fire] Husky Auto Turret (Husky Auto Turret): Alt Fire deploys a walking auto turret. The turret attacks enemies while firing rockets.
- In-game: [Alt Fire] Husky Auto Turret (English version: Husky Auto Turret)
- Web (Lootlemon): [Alt Fire] - Husky Auto Turret. Deploy up to 8 walking turrets that fire rockets. Husky Backup (underbarrel) replenishes one turret every 24 seconds (Mobalytics)
- Weakness: Because it relies on turrets, in situations where placement can’t keep up, you fall back on raw shotgun firepower (unverified)
Drop farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Guardian Inceptus (Arch of Inceptus) | ≈9% | Boss drop (Mobalytics) |
Summary
- Alt Fire deploys a walking Husky Auto Turret (rockets) from a Tediore-made shotgun
- A shot count + placement type that lets you fire yourself while delegating idle firepower to the turret
- Obtained from Primal Guardian Inceptus (Arch of Inceptus, ≈9%)
Related
- Same category (Shotgun): Kaleidosplode / Linebacker / Mantra / Kickballer
- Reference: Lootlemon - Husky Friend / MentalMars - Husky Friend / Mobalytics - Husky Friend
FAQ
What is Husky Friend's unique effect?
Alt-Fire deploys up to eight walking husky auto turrets (rocket-launching). The under-barrel Husky Backup replenishes one turret every 24 seconds.
Where can you obtain Husky Friend?
It drops from Primal Guardian Inceptus, Arch of Inceptus. Drop rate is about 9%.