What to know
- Disc Jockey is a legendary heavy ordnance weapon in Borderlands 4, dropped by Sidney Pointylegs at The Prospects Ripper Drill site.
- Its projectiles bounce up to five times, gaining 20% damage with each bounce for big mob-clearing potential.
- Farming requires paying for an encore, defeating mobs and then the boss before each chance at the drop.
- Best used for crowd control over boss fights, and can deal self-damage at close range
After hours of scouring Kairos, a legendary weapon stands out in the Fadefields: the Disc Jockey. This bouncing disc-launcher can turn a hostile room on its head with unique energy projectiles that reward creative play.
Disc Jockey’s origin and how it works
The Disc Jockey is a legendary heavy ordnance manufactured by Ripper, available as a world drop but specifically farmed from the boss Sidney Pointylegs at The Prospects Ripper Drill site in the Hungering Plain zone of the Fadefields. To earn a shot at this weapon, you need to clear waves of mobs, then defeat Sidney—using an encore machine that accepts aridium to spawn the boss each time.
The Disc Jockey’s signature feature is its “Bouncing Biscuits” legendary effect: energy disc projectiles that bounce up to five times, with each bounce ramping up damage by 20% and ricocheting wildly between enemies or off surfaces. With the right situation, these chaining bounces can clear a group of tightly-packed foes and cascade significant damage.
How to farm Disc Jockey: step-by-step
Step 1
Travel to the Fadefields region and locate The Prospects Ripper Drill site in Hungering Plain.
Step 2
Use the nearest safehouse fast travel (Shut-Eye Keep is closest) for quick access, then make your way through the drill site entrance.
Step 3
Activate the Encore machine by spending Eridium or cash. This will open up waves of mobs to clear.
Step 4
Defeat all mobs. Sidney Pointylegs will spawn as the final boss of the run.
Step 5
Take down Sidney. The Disc Jockey is in his dedicated loot pool and can drop as a random reward upon defeat.
Step 6
If the Disc Jockey did not drop, repeat steps 3–5: pay the encore fee, clear mobs, and down Sidney again for another chance.
Disc Jockey specs and effects
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weapon Type | Heavy Weapon Ordnance |
| Manufacturer | Ripper |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Unique Effect | “Bouncing Biscuits” – discs bounce up to 5 times, gaining +20% damage per bounce |
| Projectile Type | Energy discs that ricochet off enemies and surfaces |
| Bounce Limit | Maximum 5 bounces |
| Damage Scaling | +20% per bounce (up to +100% total at max bounces) |
| Self-Damage Risk | Yes – discs can bounce back and hurt the user |
| Best Use Case | Enclosed spaces, crowd control, enemies around corners |
| Weak Situations | Single-target boss fights, long-range engagements |
For a quick visual breakdown of its stats compared to other top shotguns:
| Shotgun Model | Manufacturer | Base Damage (Level 20) | Pellets per Shot | Fire Rate (sps) | Unique Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ | Maliwan | 2,500 (x8 sub-pellets) | 8 (homing) | 1.2 | Splits + Remix elemental |
| Hot Slugger | Jakobs | 4,200 (single slug) | 1 | 0.8 | +30% damage stack on kills |
| Hellwalker | Jakobs | 1,800 (x2 bullets) | 2 | 1.5 | Rapid dual-fire bursts |
| Rainbow Vomit | Torgue | 2,000 (x5) | 5 (explosive) | 0.9 | Multi-element splash |
This table highlights why the DJ edges out in versatility—its homing splits make it forgiving for aggressive playstyles, unlike the precision-focused Hot Slugger.
What makes Disc Jockey unique
Unlike standard launchers, every disc fired by Disc Jockey ricochets between targets or off walls, gaining power with each bounce. This enables smart players to maximize splash and chaining by funneling enemies or intentionally banking shots. Building up to five bounces (and thus four sequential +20% gains, maxing at +100% extra damage) brings enormous potential for area control.
It’s especially effective when crowd control is essential, but can sometimes harm the user if bounced back at close range. Its kinetic style also means it's less reliable for high single-target damage—boss DPS in particular.
Is it worth farming Disc Jockey?
If crowd control and mobbing feature heavily in your playstyle, the Disc Jockey is absolutely worth the farm. With a little practice and map knowledge, you can optimize enemy layouts to exploit every disc bounce. The farming loop is straightforward but does require repeating mop-up waves and re-paying for boss spawns. Players focusing on single-target bossing may want to prioritize other legendary weapons, but few can match Disc Jockey’s fun and chaos potential in the right hands.
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