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Borderlands 4 Slippy Review — Legendary Ordnance

Published: 8/15/2026 · Updated: 11/15/2026 · As of 2026-07

Red Text
Woaahooahhhhwoahwoaaahhhh!!!

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 thrown, it multiplies, bounces, and chain‑explodes — and the damage type is the unusual “Melee (close‑range)”. It’s a Torg‑made Legendary that spawns a copy on impact, for a total of three that bounce around and explode on each bounce. Because it’s treated as melee damage, it holds the potential to instantly power‑scale in a melee‑damage‑boost build.

🧩 Origin of the red text “Woaahooahhhhwoahwoaaahhhh!!!” is a transcription of the shout by Nintendo’s Star Fox series’ Slippy Toad when he calls for the player’s help (the “Help me!” style scream) (Borderlands Wiki / multiple compilations). The grenade name “Slippy” itself is a reference to Slippy Toad. *Note: because it originates from secondary compilation sources, the original source is (unverified) (will be added if primary source can be confirmed).

What kind of grenade? (Beginner’s perspective)

• Flies in a large arc (mountain‑shaped trajectory). Explodes on impact while generating one copy
• The first copy generates one final copy → a total of 3 Slippies
• Each of the three bounces twice and explodes on each bounce (multiple explosions in total)
• Each explosion is judged as 100% Kinetic Splash “Melee (close‑range)” damage → has a unique synergy with melee‑damage‑boost builds
• Disappears after the third explosion. The bounce‑multiply‑chain aspect is similar to Jelly, but the biggest difference is that this one has a melee damage type.

Unique effects (mechanics)

Thrown in a mountain‑shaped trajectory and on impact explodes + spawns a copy. The first copy generates the final copy, and a total of 3 bounce twice each, exploding on each bounce explosion (100% Kinetic Splash Melee Damage). Disappears after the third explosion.

• In‑game: Melee damage. Explodes on bounce (up to 3 times)
• Web (Lootlemon): Thrown in a heavily arcing trajectory and explodes on impact, spawning a copy. On impact, the 1st copy spawns one extra final copy. All 3 Slippies bounce twice, exploding on each bounce for 100% Kinetic Splash Ordnance Melee Damage, then disappear after their 3rd explosion.
• The fact that damage is judged as melee (close‑range) is the biggest feature = potential for power to skyrocket in melee‑damage‑boost builds
• Element is fixed Kinetic (no element roll)
• Weakness: Mountain‑shaped trajectory requires precise targeting / because it’s an explosive, watch out for self‑damage

Self‑damage warning Because it deals splash (explosion) damage, throwing it at your feet or at point‑blank range will also catch you. The trick is to toss it into a densely packed area a short distance away.

Drop farming

Farming Increased drop with Shadowpelt (Whistler’s Maw). Specific farming routes and drop rates are (unverified) (will be added once primary source can be verified).

Build synergy

Melee‑damage‑type synergy Because the damage is melee (close‑range) judged, there is a possibility for skills/parts that boost melee damage to apply (specific multipliers are (unverified)).

Summary

• It multiplies, bounces, and chain‑explodes, but its damage type is the unusual melee (close‑range) for the Legendary grenade.
• The biggest selling point is the potential to power‑scale in melee‑damage‑boost builds (multipliers need confirmation).
• Element is fixed Kinetic; with a mountain‑shaped trajectory, pay attention to targeting + watch out for self‑damage.
• The name and red text originate from Star Fox’s Slippy Toad ((unverified)).
• Obtained from Shadowpelt (Whistler’s Maw).

Related

• Same manufacturer (Torg): Firepot / Hardpoint / Herald
• Same category (grenade): Jelly / Fuse / Recursive / Sho Kunai / Skully
• References: Lootlemon - Slippy / MentalMars - Slippy / PC Gamer - Slippy location