What to know

  • The San Saba Songbird is a Legendary pistol made by Jakobs.
  • It drops as a rare loot from Rocken Roller in the Trinket Crevass (Abandoned Auger Mine) in Carcadia Burn.
  • To reach the mine and the boss, you may need to advance the Shadow of the Mountain main quest.
  • Its special effect (“Dueling Pistol”) gives +100% damage for 5 seconds after swapping weapons.

Locating the San Saba Songbird pistol in Borderlands 4 can feel like chasing a myth—but it’s real, and once you target the right boss and area, you can farm for it. Below you'll find San Saba's location. how to unlock it, and steps to maximize your chance of getting it.

Where is San Saba Songbird Pistol located in BL4

The San Saba Songbird Pistol is found by defeating the Rocka Roller boss, found in the Trinket Crevass mine, an area that is unlocked only after you complete the "Shadow of the Mountain" main quest. Once that quest is done and you unlock the mine, you can defeat the Rocka Roller boss and get the San Saba Songbird pistol from his drops.

How to unlock the San Saba Songbird pistol

The San Saba Songbird pistol is regarded as one of the most broken guns currently available in Borderlands 4, thanks to its unique perk and damage potential. The item is classified as a legendary in-game, and belongs to the Jakobs manufacturer—a signature for pistols and powerful crit effects. The gun can only be found as a drop by defeating Rocken Roller boss.

How to reach the Trinket Crevass Mine and unlock access to San Saba Songbird pistol

The Trinket Crevass Mine is located within the Ruined Sumplands area of the Carcadia Burn region. However, earlier in your playthrough you cannot access the mine; it remains locked behind the "Shadow of the Mountain" main quest. Completing this quest fully unlocks the lower part of Trinket Crevass, letting you reach the boss and farm for the weapon.

Step 1

Complete the "Shadow of the Mountain" main story quest to unlock access to Ruined Sumplands and the Trinket Crevass Mine.

Step 2

Travel to the northwest section of Ruined Sumplands, Carcadia Burn. Locate the green icon for the Trinket Crevass Abandoned Auger Mine on your map.

Step 3

Enter the mine, clear enemies, and confront the boss Rocken Roller.

Step 4

Defeat Rocken Roller. Winning the fight gives you a chance to receive the San Saba Songbird pistol as a drop.

Step 5

If the gun does not drop, use Moxxi's Big Encore machine (near the boss area) to respawn Rocken Roller and repeat the process. The farming loop is quick and accessible right after completing the quest.

Tips for defeating Rocken Roller and farming efficiency

Rocken Roller can regenerate health thanks to a Vile health bar, which means sustained damage is crucial. Focus on breaking crystals on the boss to remove its shield quickly, then use fire-based weapons to burn down its HP with continuous damage. Remember, variants of the Songbird pistol exist, and all come with the signature dueling pistol effect for stacking damage buffs.

San Saba Songbird pistol stats and features

At level 50, the pistol offers very high per-bullet damage and a unique alternate fire perk, with some variants capable of launching corrosive vials for massive damage boosts and debuffs.

Stat/Feature Details
Weapon Type Legendary Pistol
Damage Profile High crit multiplier, moderate base damage
Special Effect Bullets gain increased velocity and deal bonus damage when reloaded mid-clip
Best Range Mid-range
Recommended Builds Crit-focused builds, high-mobility Vault Hunters

Variants will include different alternate fire perks, but the legendary dueling buff and Jakobs crit ricochet effect are always present.

Tips & weapon behavior

  • The Songbird’s Dueling Pistol effect gives you +100% damage for 5 seconds after swapping guns—timing swaps can help maximize output.
  • Variants of the Songbird may feature different alternate fire perks or stats.
  • Because its drop is rare, persistence is key. Make sure your gear and build are strong enough to repeatedly take on Rocken Roller without huge delays.

Chasing the San Saba Songbird pistol offers a classic Borderlands endgame loop: find the boss, optimize your run, and reap the legendary rewards. The steps are straightforward, and the in-game farming tools and systems make repeated attempts easy for all players.