Borderlands 4 Super Soldier Review — Legendary Shield
| Rarity | Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | Shield |
| Manufacturer | Daedalus |
| Drop source | Vile Lictor (Umbral Foundry) |
Red Text
I'll never forget the adventures we had.
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.
While the shield is full, both shooting and running become faster “offense‑focused” energy shield. Made by Daedalus, when the shield reaches full capacity an overshield is applied, and fire rate and movement speed increase further. A piece that accelerates offense over defense. It’s a revived gear from BL3.
🧩 Source of the red text Super Soldier is the revived Legendary Shield from ‘Borderlands 3’ (MentalMars). “I’ll never forget the adventures we had.” is an emotional line that evokes parting with comrades, but primary source confirming it as a quote from a specific work or character is unverified (Roland/Tiny Tina’s Dragon Keep theory is only from summary sources and not confirmed). The external source is (unverified) (will be added when identified).
What kind of shield? (Beginner’s perspective)
- Energy Shield (Daedalus-made). When the shield is full, Overshield (35% of shield capacity) is added.
- While the shield is full, Fire Rate +25% / Movement Speed +25% / Ammo +1 per second offensive buff is applied.
- Strong enough to allow a playstyle that avoids taking damage = for builds that keep attacking without stopping.
Unique Effects (Mechanics)
Grants an Overshield (35% of shield capacity, lasts 8 seconds after no new gain) when full. While the shield is full, Fire Rate +25% / Movement Speed +25% / Ammo +1 per second.
- In-game: Grants Overshield when full. Fire rate / movement speed +25%, ammo +1 per second regen.
- Web (Lootlemon): On Shield fill, grants an Overshield equal to 35% Shield Card-Capacity (lasts 8s after no new Overshield is gained). While full: +25% Fire Rate, +25% Movement Speed, +1 Ammo Regen/s.
- Weakness: When hit and the shield breaks, the buff ends = maintaining full is everything.
Drop & Farming
| Drop Source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vile Lictor (Umbral Foundry) | (unverified) | Boss drop |
Build Compatibility
| Vault Hunter | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa | ⭐⭐⭐ | Buff maintenance with continuous offense |
| Vex | ⭐⭐⭐ | Good synergy with fire rate and movement speed |
| Amon | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
| C4SH | ⭐⭐⭐ | General use |
Summary
- An offense‑focused energy shield that gains Overshield + 25% fire/movement speed when full.
- Its true value shines with playstyles that keep the shield full (buff ends when hit).
- Revived gear from BL3. Obtained from Vile Lictor (Umbral Foundry).
Measured Stats (Aggregate of Owned Units)
This is an aggregation of measured values read from screenshots of owned units. The range is the observed minimum to maximum, with no conversion, rounding, or interpolation.
| Level Range | Capacity | Recharge Rate | Observed Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv48 | 13,801 ~ 14,503 | 2,178/s ~ 2,433/s | 2 |
- Observed prefixes (most common): Handy Dodger×1 / Resonant Trickle Charge×1
Related
- Same category (Shield): Firewerks / Watts 4 Dinner
- Reference: Lootlemon - Super Soldier / MentalMars - Super Soldier
FAQ
What is the unique effect of the Super Soldier?
When the shield is full, it grants an over‑shield equal to 35% of shield capacity. While full, fire rate +25%, movement speed +25%, and ammo regenerates at 1 per second.
Where can I obtain the Super Soldier?
It drops from Vile Lictor (Umbral Foundry).