Borderlands 4 Illusionist Review — Legendary Class Mod
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Class Mod |
| Manufacturer | セイレーン（ヴェックス専用クラス系統） |
| Drop source | Callis the Ripper Queen, Moon-Called Throne |
Red Text
Are you watching closely?
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.
Summoned Specter and Reaper have a certain chance to become Badass, boosting HP and damage, a minion‑enhancing class MOD. The longer it does not occur, the higher the chance, and at least once every 70 seconds they will definitely become Badass, allowing a minion‑focused Vex build to deliver stable explosive power.
🧩 Origin of the red text “Are you watching closely?” is the opening line of the film The Prestige (2006, directed by Christopher Nolan) (Alfred Borden / Christian Bale. A motif repeated as a provocation to the audience) (ACMI / The Prestige Wikiquote). The combination of a movie dealing with magic (Illusion) and the name “Illusionist” and the effect that controls illusion minions.
What kind of class MOD? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Vex (Siren lineage) exclusive Legendary class MOD
- Gain a chance for summoned Specter (Specter) and Reaper (Reaper) to become Badass = becomes a boosted minion with HP+25% and Damage+50%
- The longer the time without occurrence, the higher the chance with insurance, guaranteeing Badass at least once every 70 seconds
- Unique status Phase Clone HP decay -33% = makes clones last longer
Unique Effects (Mechanics)
Specter and Reaper have a Badass chance (Max HP+25% / Damage+50%). Chance increases the longer it hasn’t occurred, guaranteed at least once every 70 seconds. Unique status -33% Phase Clone health loss over time.
- In-game: Specter & Reaper can become Badass. Guaranteed every 70 seconds (the previously listed “90 seconds” aligns with the web source of 70 seconds).
- Web (Lootlemon): Spectors and Reapers have a chance to be Badasses (+25% Max-Health, +50% Damage Dealt). Chance increases the longer it hasn’t occurred; at least once every 70 seconds. Always comes with: -33% Phase Clone Health loss over time
- Skill bonus (+N skill name): (unverified) (Only the card icon is displayed, making it difficult to read).
- Strength: raises damage in minion‑focused builds / Weakness: benefits are weak in builds that do not summon minions
Drop Farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Callis the Ripper Queen (Moon-Called Throne) | (unverified) | Boss drop |
Build Synergy
- Core of minion (Specter/Reaper) focused builds: Badass transformation dramatically boosts minion damage and survivability
- Combined with Phase Clone HP decay -33%, it consolidates toward making summons and clones last longer
- The 70‑second guaranteed insurance prevents the explosive power from being too luck‑dependent
- Specific target skills (+N) vary per instance = selection points (skill name (unverified))
Summary
- Summoned Specter/Reaper become Badass, boosting HP and damage as a minion‑enhancing type
- Chance increases the longer it doesn’t occur + 70‑second guarantee for stable explosive power
- Phase Clone HP decay -33% makes summons and clones last longer
- Obtained from Callis the Ripper Queen (Moon-Called Throne)
Related
- Same category (Vex class MOD): Avatar / Kindread Spirits / Misericorde / Technomancer / Teen Witch / Undead Eye
- Reference: Lootlemon - Illusionist
FAQ
What is Illusionist's unique effect?
Specter and Reaper gain a chance to become Badass (max HP +25% / damage +50%). The chance scales up until it always triggers, guaranteeing at least one activation every 70 seconds. Unique status: -33% Phase Clone HP decay over time.
Where can you obtain Illusionist?
It drops from Callis the Ripper Queen, Moon-Called Throne.