What to know

  • Looming Dullahan is a legendary shotgun acclaimed for one-hit boss kills.
  • The weapon is part of a spike in legendary farming and loot runs this season.
  • Farmed by targeting specific bosses or loot sources; its dedicated drop pool is highly sought after.

Looming Dullahan has quickly risen to notoriety among the Borderlands 4 community. This shotgun is celebrated both in guides and player-generated content as a must-have for boss encounters, and for good reason—its stats enable rapid farming and memorable runs.

Looming Dullahan specs

The Looming Dullahan is famed for its capacity to “one-hit kill” several bosses when properly spec’d, especially for late-game farming and speed-runs. Players are on the lookout for versions with top-tier rolls (“god-rolls”), especially those featuring powerful underbarrel or spread launcher attachments. Its DPS numbers, according to player reports and highlight reels, regularly exceed 900, making it a true standout in any arsenal.

Looming Dullahan location route: How to reach in Borderlands 4

It's not that straight-forward, sadly.

Multiple early and late-game bosses can be farmed to get the best chance to obtain the Looming Dullahan. There could be certain bosses in the Borderlands 4 story and several repeatable encounters as viable farming spots.

Like this one (Driller Hole)

Part 1: Typical steps to getting the Looming Dullahan:

  • Focus on repeatable boss fights from later story missions or specialized encounter areas.
  • Prioritize killing bosses reputed to be in the novel’s loot pool or identified through in-game drop notes.
  • Use high efficiency runs—quick travel, optimal DPS builds, and encore/encore machine methods to continuously repeat boss kills.
  • Look out for God-Roll stats on your drops for maximum potential.

Part 2: How to farm your way to Dullahan dominance

Hunting legendaries in Borderlands 4 feels like a treasure hunt with stakes—fail too often, and you're back to white-rarity scraps. The Looming Dullahan drops world-wide, but efficiency comes from targeted runs. Start by unlocking Moxxi's Encore Machines after your first boss kill; they respawn elites for 2-30k Eridium, scaling with level. Aim for underbarrel attachments like the Penetrator for pierce effects,

Follow this step-by-step to gear up without burning out:

Step 1: Scout rift events for quick wins

Scan for glowing bubbles on your radar—they're random but respawn every 15 minutes. Clear the mini-arena inside for a 25% legendary chance, often including Jakobs drops. Prioritize corrosive variants here to counter armored mobs.

Step 2: Target dedicated bosses with Encore

Head to early-game staples like Splashzone in the prologue zone or Pango Bango in mid-Kairos rifts. Insert Eridium at the Encore Machine to summon them endlessly. Track drops via your ECHO log; after three runs, odds tilt toward shotguns. Expect 10-20 minutes per cycle at level 30+.

Step 3: Optimize your build for synergy

Slot it into a shotgun-focused tree—Vex's Blue skills summon specters that draw aggro, letting you line up launcher shots safely. Test in the firing range: Aim for 80% pellet accuracy on dummies to confirm your roll. If it's underwhelming, salvage for parts toward a re-roll.

Borderlands 4 dials back Borderlands 3's quip overload for a grittier tone, but the loot grind stays addictive. The Dullahan thrives here, complementing new mechanics like the grapple hook for mid-air launcher tosses or Harlowe’s gravity dashes to reposition for crits. It's not invincible—post-patch nerfs capped its stack duration at 8 seconds—but that forces smarter play, like chaining with Rafa's exo-shields for sustained fire. In a game where guns evolve with your build, this one's headless design feels like a myth come to life, always one pull of the trigger from stealing the show