Borderlands 4 Lamplighter Review — Legendary Class Mod
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Class Mod |
| Drop source | Bloomreaper, The Bloom |
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No need of sun to light the way.
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.
By landing Critical hits to extend Action Skill, and while the Skill persists, damage continuously stacks “Crit × Skill Maintenance” build core. If you keep hitting weak points, the skill is less likely to expire, and the longer it stays, the more Gun & Melee damage grows. Aim accuracy determines return, making it a favorite for advanced players.
🧩 Red Text Origin Following the class MOD name “Lamplighter” it’s a wordplay meaning “illuminate the path even without the sun”. There is secondary information citing song references (VNV Nation “Perpetual”, etc.), but cannot be verified with primary sources – (unverified). Currently, the interpretation remains as “the one who lights the light = illuminates the path on their own”.
What is the class MOD? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Amon (Forge Knight line) exclusive Legendary class MOD
- Theme is Crit to extend Action Skill → Damage Stack while Skill is maintained
- Each time you land a Critical with a Gun, Action Skill remaining time recovers (1.5%) = Skill is less likely to expire
- While Action Skill is active, Stack accumulates each second (max 50), and the amount of Stack increases Gun & Melee damage
- Exclusive status +10% Gun Crit Chance, making Crits naturally easy = design is consistent
Unique Effects (Mechanics)
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- Measured: Duration & damage types are Lv45 = +41% / Lv47 = +43%. Other MODs / other VH have the same values at the same Lv (not dependent on individual roll or prefix) = provisional formula
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Lamplighter: Gun Critical Hit restores 1.5% Action Skill duration. While AS is active, gain 1 Stack per second (max 50), and per Stack grant Gun Damage +1.4% / Melee Damage +2%. Exclusive status +10% Gun Crit Chance.
- In-game: Critical hits with Guns partially restore Action Skill Duration. While AS is active, Gun & Melee damage increase each second
- Web (Lootlemon): Whenever Amon Critically Hits with Guns, he restores 1.5% Action Skill Duration. While Action Skill is active, he gains 1 stack per second up to 50 stacks, each stack grants +1.4% Gun Damage and +2% Melee Damage. Always comes with the Stat: +10% Gun Crit Chance
- At max 50 Stack, it scales up to Gun Damage +70% / Melee Damage +100% (1.4%×50 / 2%×50).
- Note: Skill bonuses (+N) and associated stats vary per individual (i.e., selection points).
- Weakness: Missing a crit stops skill extension = Aim accuracy directly impacts return. When the skill is not active, the Stack effect does not apply.
Drop Farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomreaper (The Bloom) | (unverified) | Fixed boss drop |
Build Synergy
- Core of Crit-focused Build: Exclusive +10% Gun Crit Chance + Crit-based AS extension, allowing a Amon build centered on weak-point sniping to keep running
- Long-duration Action Skill usage: Stack grows during AS, synergizing with extending Action Skill Duration / effects that become stronger while AS is active
- Gun & Melee hybrid: Stack applies to both Gun and Melee = fully utilize a hybrid playstyle mixing guns and melee
- Note: The granted target skill varies per individual (i.e., selection points).
Summary
- Amon (Forge Knight) exclusive. Core of the Crit × Skill Maintenance build that extends the skill with crits and stacks damage while AS is maintained
- Explosive power scaling up to Gun +70% / Melee +100% at max 50 Stack
- Consistent design built around crits with exclusive +10% Gun Crit Chance
- Obtained from Bloomreaper (The Bloom)
Related
- Same class line (Amon / Forge Knight): Blacksmith / Elementalist / Forge Master / Furnace / Shatterwight / Viking
- Reference: Lootlemon - Lamplighter / MentalMars - Lamplighter
FAQ
What is Lamplighter's unique effect?
Critical hits with guns restore 1.5% of Action Skill duration. While AS, you gain 1 Stack per second (up to 50), and each Stack grants +1.4% Gun Damage and +2% melee damage. Exclusive status: +10% Gun Crit Chance.
Where can you obtain Lamplighter?
It drops from Bloomreaper, The Bloom.