Borderlands 4 Prowler Review — Legendary SMG
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | SMG |
| Manufacturer | Daedalus |
| Element | Kinetic (no element) |
| Drop source | Air Raider Scremulous (Vault of the Damned DLC / Story Pack 1) |
Red Text
Nope.
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.
After charging, it scatters “slow homing projectiles” and with a reload slams them into the target, a Daedalus-made SMG. The projectiles cling to the prey slowly while trailing smoke, then accelerate at the moment of reload and explode. A single gun with a unique rhythm of firing then reloading to harvest.
🧩 Origin of the red text “Nope.” is a single-word dismissive line, and can be read as a self-referential wordplay that matches the name Prowler (= one who sneaks up on prey / wanderer) and the image of “creeping up without a trace” as well as the sticky behavior of homing projectiles. Specific work or character citation as verifiable primary information is unverified. External source is (unverified).
What kind of SMG? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Daedalus-made SMG (Kinetic / No element). After charging, it fires slow homing projectiles.
- The projectiles trail smoke and cling slowly to the target, and on impact explode (Kinetic Splash Gun Damage 100%). If they miss, they disappear after 5 seconds.
- When reloading, airborne projectiles rapidly accelerate toward the target = the two-stage “scatter → reload to harvest” is its hallmark.
- It has a strong quirk, but is a type that can earn attack speed through homing + area damage.
Unique Effect (Mechanics)
Pounce: After charging, fires a smoke-trailing slow homing projectile. On impact it explodes and deals Kinetic Splash Gun Damage 100%, and if it misses it disappears after 5 seconds. Reload causes airborne projectiles to rapidly accelerate toward the target.
- In-game: Homing projectiles after charging. Reload accelerates the projectiles toward the target.
- Web (Lootlemon): After charging, fires slow homing bullets with a smoking trail that explode on impact, dealing 100% Kinetic Splash Gun Damage, or disappear after 5s. On Reload, airborne bullets rapidly accelerate toward their targets, dealing 100% Kinetic Gun Damage.
- Weakness: Because of charge and slow projectiles, responsiveness is low. If you cannot create the scatter → reload rhythm, damage output is hard to achieve.
Drop Farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Raider Scremulous (Vault of the Damned DLC / Story Pack 1) | 9% (unverified) | Boss drop |
Summary
- After charging, scatter homing projectiles, accelerate them on reload to harvest, a Daedalus-made SMG
- On impact area damage (Kinetic Splash 100%). No element, works against any enemy
- It has a strong quirk, but when the “scatter → reload” rhythm clicks, you can earn attack speed and area coverage
- Obtained from Air Raider Scremulous (Vault of the Damned DLC)
Related
- Same manufacturer (Daedalus): (unverified)
- Reference: Lootlemon - Prowler / MentalMars - Prowler
- Same category (SMG): Aching Roil / Birt’s Bees / Broken Wings
- Same manufacturer (Daedalus): Acey May / Bloody Lumberjack / Bod
FAQ
What is Prowler's unique effect?
After charging, it fires a slow homing projectile that leaves a smoke trail and explodes on impact (Kinetic Splash Gun Damage 100%). It dissipates after 5 seconds. Reloading causes the airborne projectile to accelerate rapidly toward the target.
Where can you obtain the Prowler?
It drops from Air Raider Scremulous (Vault of the Damned DLC / Story Pack 1). Drop rate is 9% (unconfirmed).