Borderlands 4 Phantom Flame Review — Legendary Pistol
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Pistol |
| Manufacturer | Jakobs |
| Element | Fire (Incendiary) |
| Drop source | Pango & Bango (Tendercage, Ripper Drill Site / Lopside, Carcadia Burn) |
Red Text
Fan the flames.
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.
Zoom to lock on to enemies, and shooting directly blasts the entire magazine at once, a Jakobs-made incendiary pistol. Always fire (incendiary) attribute, and when you aim and charge before firing, the bullets fire simultaneously in a “charged shot” style. The explosive power when lock‑on is achieved feels good.
🧩 Red text source “Fan the flames.” is an idiom meaning to stir up flames = add fuel to the fire / incite conflict, and can be read as wordplay referring to the weapon performance that always burns with fire attribute. Specific work/line citation as verifiable primary information is unconfirmed = external source is (unverified) (add if discovered).
What kind of pistol? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Jakobs (Jakobs) made Legendary pistol. Always fire (incendiary) attribute
- When ADS (zoom) is used, over time it acquires a lock‑on target, and firing while in that state shoots the entire magazine at once
- “Aim and charge → release all bullets” type. Suited for operation where you fire after applying lock‑on
Unique Effects (Mechanics)
Midday: Zoom in over time acquires lock‑on target, and firing while zoomed shoots the entire magazine at once.
- In‑game: Midday — Zoom in acquires lock‑on target, and shooting while zoomed fires the entire magazine
- Web (Lootlemon): Midday - Zooming in acquires lock‑on targets over time, and firing while Zoomed in shoots the entire magazine
- Always fire (incendiary) attribute; ADS behaves as full‑auto
Drop Farming
| Drop Source | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pango & Bango (Tendercage, Ripper Drill Site / Lopside, Carcadia Burn) | 9% | Boss drop |
| Pistol pool (worldwide) | — | General drop |
Summary
- Zoom lock‑on → fire the entire magazine simultaneously Jakobs-made incendiary pistol
- Always fire attribute, and the charge‑then‑release operation resonates
- Obtainable from Pango & Bango (9%) or pistol pool
Related
- Reference: Lootlemon - Phantom Flame / MentalMars - Phantom Flame
- Same category (pistol): Handcannon / Herald / Roach
- Same manufacturer (Jakobs): Gomie / Bismuth-Tipped Dagger / Bonnie and Clyde
FAQ
What is Phantom Flame’s unique effect?
Midday: Zoom in to lock onto a target over time, and firing while zoomed releases the entire magazine in one burst. Always has Fire (Incendiary) element; fully automatic while aiming down sights.
Where can Phantom Flame be obtained?
It drops from Pango & Bango (Tendercage, Ripper Drill Site / Lopside, Carcadia Burn). Drop rate is 9%.