What to know
- Birt’s Bees is a legendary SMG located in the Fadefields region.
- It drops from Sludgemaw or can be found during the Null and Void mission in Idolator’s Noose.
- Replay mechanics like Moxxi’s Encore make farming faster and more consistent.
- Higher difficulty and proper scaling boost legendary drop chances.
In Borderlands 4, legendary weapons are the backbone of powerful builds. Among them, Birt’s Bees stands out for its devastating SMG firepower. If you want to add it to your collection, you’ll need to know exactly where to look and how to farm efficiently. This guide walks you through the process step by step, while also detailing the weapon’s stats and uses.
Birt’s Bees legendary specs
Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes Birt’s Bees worth farming:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Legendary SMG |
| Element | Corrosive (with chance for secondary elemental roll) |
| Special effect | Increased fire rate with each hit landed; stacks up to a cap |
| Best use | Shredding through armored enemies and sustained DPS fights |
| Notable perk | Strong synergy with builds focused on ammo regen or magazine size |
The weapon’s corrosive damage makes it especially effective in the Fadefields region, where armored enemies are common.
How to get Birt’s Bees
Step 1: Progress to Fadefields
You need access to the Fadefields area, unlocked by advancing the main story. This is where both Sludgemaw and Idolator’s Noose are located.
Step 2: Play through the Null and Void mission
During the Null and Void mission in Idolator’s Noose, you also have a chance at finding Birt’s Bees. To get access to Sludgemaw, you have to do the quest Null and Void and be all charged up. They link to each other and are found south of the launchpad, and then, after the mission, you'll find the Moxxi sign outside the boss arena to farm him. This makes it a natural checkpoint for farming, since you’re progressing the story anyway.
Step 2: Target Sludgemaw
Find and defeat Sludgemaw, a named boss in the Fadefields. He has a chance to drop Birt’s Bees directly.
Step 4: Use replay mechanics
Once you’ve unlocked it, use Moxxi’s Encore to re-fight Sludgemaw or repeat Null and Void encounters without resetting the entire area.
Step 5: Raise your odds
- Switch to a higher difficulty.
- Equip gear that improves loot or drop rates.
- Make sure your level is close to the enemy level to scale loot properly.
Step 6: Farm until drop
Keep repeating the fights. Legendary drops aren’t guaranteed, but persistence and replay tools make farming more efficient.
Farming tips for all legendary weapons
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Chain routes in regions with multiple bosses | Saves travel time, more chances per run |
| Farm during main story missions | Some missions (like Null and Void) align with loot tables |
| Replay efficiently | Encore machines let you skip unnecessary segments |
| Match level to enemies | Keeps rewards viable |
| Check world events | Temporary boosts can improve drop rates |
Wrap-up: securing Birt’s Bees
Birt’s Bees is one of those legendaries that feels worth the grind. Between Sludgemaw in Fadefields and the Null and Void mission in Idolator’s Noose, you have reliable farming opportunities. Combining these with replay mechanics, difficulty scaling, and loot-boosting gear gives you a dependable path to secure this corrosive SMG. Stick to this plan, and you’ll eventually add Birt’s Bees to your arsenal without wasting time on unproductive runs.
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