Borderlands 4 Noisy Cricket Guide: How to Farm Sidney Pointylegs Effectively

What to know

• The Noisy Cricket is a legendary Order-manufactured pistol inspired by the Men in Black films, firing a single kinetic blast per reload with huge explosive radius.
• It drops as a chance reward from defeating boss Sidney Pointylegs at The Prospects Ripper Drill site in the Hungering Plain area of Fadefields.
• This early-game weapon consumes 2 pistol ammo per shot, reloads in 1.2 seconds, and knocks the user back, making it ideal for close-range splash builds.
• Pair it with Vault Hunters like Rafa for synergy in skills that boost first-shot damage or manage recoil for evasion.

The Noisy Cricket in Borderlands 4 is more than just an entertaining Easter egg—it’s a real piece of loot worth chasing for those who enjoy splash damage and crazy recoil. Inspired straight from Men in Black’s iconic tiny sidearm, this Legendary pistol delivers huge sonic blasts and sends its user flying backward, creating hilarious combat moments and wild mob-clearing potential.

How to obtain the Noisy Cricket

The main drop source is Sidney Pointylegs, a named boss found at the Prospects Ripper Drill site in the Hungering Plain region.

Alternatively, check vending machines—it may appear as the “Item of the Day,” though cost and availability are random.

How to farm Sidney Pointylegs effectively

Here’s a step-by-step for getting the Noisy Cricket with higher chance:

Step 1

Travel to the Hungering Plain region via fast travel.

Use the nearest Safe House (Shut-Eye Keep) for convenience.

Step 2

Head to the Prospects Ripper Drill site. Locate Sidney Pointylegs at that site.

Step 3

Before engaging, clear out nearby enemies—e.g. psychos, splicers—to avoid distractions during the fight.

Step 4

Defeat Sidney Pointylegs.

After the fight, check the loot drop. The Noisy Cricket is a chance drop, so it might take multiple tries.

Step 5

If Noisy Cricket doesn’t drop, leave and return (or reset/respawn Sidney) and try again. Farming for legendary drops often involves repeated attempts.

Noisy Cricket's stats and performance breakdown

At its core, the Noisy Cricket operates as a semi-automatic pistol with a twist: it fires one kinetic blast before requiring a full reload, emphasizing precision over rapid fire.

Here's a quick table summarizing its base stats at level 10 (scaling up with player progression and anointments):

Origins and Easter Egg Charm

The Noisy Cricket draws straight from the 1997 film Men in Black, where Agent J wields a deceptively small gun that unleashes overwhelming force. In Borderlands 4, Gearbox honors this with a legendary pistol that mirrors the movie's surprise factor—small, unassuming, but capable of blasting enemies across the screen.

It fits into the game's tradition of Easter egg weapons, alongside nods like the Ghostbusters proton pack or a Game of Thrones-inspired blade. These references keep the series feeling alive with humor and nostalgia, especially as you crash-land on Kairos and face off against Ripper factions.

Tips for Mastering the Knockback Mechanic

The Noisy Cricket's signature recoil isn't just a gimmick—it knocks you back several meters after each shot, which can disrupt aim but also serves as a dodge tool. Time fires to evade melee charges from enemies like Sidney's adds, turning defense into offense.

For builds, it synergizes with Rafa's "First Impression" skill, which amps initial shots, or Harlowe's splash boosts. In practice, position near walls to control bounce-back, and pair with stability relics to minimize unwanted flips. Community forums note it's less effective at long range due to accuracy falloff, so stick to mid-close engagements in arenas like the Hungering Plain.