Borderlands 4 Ravenfire Review — Legendary Ordnance
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Ordnance |
| Manufacturer | Torgue |
| Element | Fire |
| Drop source | Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Arch/Vault of Inceptus, The Fadefields) |
Red Text
Bok bok!
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 a guided rocket is fired, a Torg-made fire heavy weapon that creates a chain of explosions in four directions from the impact point. Radar‑guided locks onto enemies, and when it hits (or after a set time) four straight explosion chains radiate outward. A Torg‑style “sweep with explosions” area‑control ordnance.
🧩 Red text source The source is embedded not in the red text but on the “effect” side (Game8’s source collection). The unique effect name “621” is the code name of the protagonist pilot in the game ‘ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON (2023)’. In the story, the callsign “Raven” used by 621 corresponds to the weapon name Ravenfire. Being Torg‑made, “FIRES OF RUBICON” = fire‑attribute flame weapon, which matches nicely. The red text “Bok bok!” itself is the sound of a chicken (kokekokko), a Torg‑style joke. “Raven (crow) but the sound is a chicken” is a Torg‑style gag (not a direct quote from an external work (unverified)).
What kind of heavy weapon? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Torg‑made fire‑attribute ordnance (heavy weapon). When fired, a radar‑guided rocket flies and automatically locks onto surrounding enemies
- Upon impact (or after 6 seconds) it explodes, and from there four straight explosion chains extend in the four directions
- Just firing a single shot burns the area around the impact point. Even if the aim is slightly off, the guidance picks it up, making it easy to hit
- As a heavy weapon, it uses cooldown instead of ammo consumption
Unique effect (mechanics)
621: From the impact point, explosions radiate outward. The radar‑guided rocket locks onto enemies, and upon impact/6 seconds later, four straight explosion chains extend in the four directions.
- In‑game: 621 — Explosions radiate outward from the point of impact. (Explosions radiate outward from the impact point)
- Web (Lootlemon): Fires a radar‑guided rocket that locks onto surrounding enemies. Upon impact or after 6 seconds it explodes, and four straight explosion chains spread in the four directions. Each explosion deals 100% [Element] Splash Ordnance Gun Damage
- Guidance + radiating chains balance hit‑ease and area control. Torg‑style explosive firepower
- The attribute is Fire (Fire) confirmed for the individual (the presence of other‑attribute individuals is (unverified))
Drop Farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Arch/Vault of Inceptus, The Fadefields) | 9% ((unverified)) | Boss drop. Collect Vault Fragments of The Fadefields and go to the Arch of Inceptus on Dissected Plateau. Re‑run via Encore Machine |
Build Compatibility
| Vault Hunter | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
| Vex | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
| Amon | ⭐⭐⭐ | Explosion/ordnance type, good synergy with fire attribute |
| C4SH | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
Summary
- Guided rocket + 4‑direction explosion chains Torg‑made fire heavy weapon that burns the area around the impact point
- Thanks to the guidance, easy to hit and easy to area‑control
- Effect name “621” is an homage to Armored Core VI (Raven/621). “Bok bok!” is a Torg‑style gag using a chicken’s cluck
- Obtained from Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Arch of Inceptus, The Fadefields)
Measured Stats (Aggregate of Owned Units)
Aggregated measured values read from screenshots of owned units. The range is the observed minimum to maximum, with no conversion, rounding, or interpolation.
| Level Range | DPS | Fire Rate | Accuracy | Observed Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv42 | 3,511 | 2.0/s | 61% | 1 |
- The highest observed DPS is 3,511 (Lv42 / Primarch).
- Observed prefixes (most common): Primarch×1
Related
- Same category (heavy weapon): Inkling / Jetsetter
- Reference: Fextralife - Ravenfire / Mobalytics - Ravenfire / Game8 - References
FAQ
What is Ravenfire's unique effect?
621: Explosions radiate outward from the impact point. Fires a radar‑guided rocket that locks onto nearby enemies. The rocket detonates on impact or after 6 seconds, spawning four linear explosion chains extending in the four cardinal directions (each dealing 100% attribute splash damage).
Where can I obtain Ravenfire?
It drops from Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Arch/Vault of Inceptus, The Fadefields). Drop rate is 9% (unconfirmed).