Borderlands 4 players are using a special weapon that isn’t a gun. Throwing Knives have become a fan favorite among the game’s community as they deal even more damage than other weapons. If you want to get your hands on these knives, here’s an in-depth guide on how.
What are Throwing Knives in Borderlands 4
Throwing Knives are a new addition to the Borderlands franchise. What makes them stand out is the effects they have. They take up the Grenade Ordnance slot in your loadout, and if you upgrade them, you’ll have a powerful weapon that deals insane critical damage.
Here are some of the abilities Throwing Knives have:
- The Damage Amp Payload upgrade ensures that targets being hit take 15% more damage for 5 seconds.
- The Penetrator Augment ensures that all damage dealt to the target is a critical hit for 5 seconds.
- The Throwing Knives have a 24% chance for critical damage.
- The Knives deal critical damage on weak point hits.
So, if you get your hands on Throwing Knives, you can easily deal plenty of damage in just a few seconds. That’s why players are trying to get their hands on the item as soon as they can.
How to Farm for Throwing Knives in Borderlands 4
Obtaining Throwing Knives doesn’t follow a specific formula, as they’re a random drop. To help you raise the chances of getting them, here’s a farming guide on Throwing Knives.
Use the Encore Machine in Borderlands 4
The best way to get Throwing Knives in Borderlands 4 is to farm bosses repeatedly. Using the Encore Machine, you can defeat any boss you want until you get the Throwing Knives. Since the knives are a purple rarity item, they can be dropped anywhere, especially by weak bosses.
You can take on Splashzone, the first boss you encounter, to have an easier time defeating a boss quickly and efficiently. If you want to obtain the Throwing Knives with the Penetrator Augment, farming using the Encore Machine is the most efficient way to acquire them.
Participate in the Weekly Big Encore Boss
If you have plenty of Eridium, you can also spend it on the weekly Big Encore Boss. It’ll be an amped-up version of the boss fight, but you’ll earn more loot from it. If you want to participate in the Weekly Big Boss event, you need to complete all main missions and enable Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode.
FAQ
How can I farm for Throwing Knives in Borderlands 4?
You can farm for Throwing Knives by using the Encore Machine and repeatedly beating bosses until you get them.
What can Throwing Knives do in Borderlands 4?
They are a powerful weapon that can deal a massive amount of damage thanks to their effects related to critical hits and damage boost.
