What to know

  • The Bod is a Maliwan-manufactured legendary shotgun in Borderlands 4, dropping from the boss Skyspanner Kratch in The Lambent Mines area of Cuspid Climb.
  • Its unique "All-Rounder" perk lets it count as multiple weapon classes—shotgun, assault rifle, SMG, sniper rifle, and pistol—unlocking bonuses from diverse builds and anointments.
  • Ideal for hybrid playstyles, it stacks up to +300% damage after 20 kills or auto-reloads, though it sacrifices accuracy for raw power in close-quarters chaos.

Borderlands 4 features the Bod shotgun as a unique and multifunctional weapon. Unlike typical shotguns, Bod’s design allows it to count not only as a shotgun but also as an assault rifle, sniper rifle, pistol, and submachine gun. This special trait makes it a highly desirable weapon for players looking to complete various weapon-type challenges efficiently.

BL4 BOD location: Where to find and farm it

Bod can be farmed by defeating the boss named Axemaul, which is found in The Toil of Spoiling Vis area inside the Carcadia District on the Dominion map. Because this shotgun registers kills across all primary weapon categories it mimics, using Bod means every shot advances multiple weapon challenges at once. Here's the step by step way of doing it:

Step 1

Head to The Toil of Spoiling Vis area in the Carcadia District.

Step 2

Locate the boss Axemaul.

Step 3

Use Moxxi's just to spawn and defeat Axemaul multiple times to farm the Bod shotgun, as its drop is guaranteed or has a high chance from this boss.

What makes Bod special

“Bod” is a shotgun by default, but its special feature is that it counts as five weapon types: Shotgun, AR, Sniper, Pistol, and SMG—with a x5 multiplier. This means:

  • any buffs, gear, or skills that “increase damage for shotguns” will work,
  • same for ARs, Snipers, Pistols, and SMGs,
  • many bonus effects from gear or character abilities that have class-based triggers are usable with Bod.

Because it’s legendary, Bod is harder to find than purple or rare weapons; you’ll likely need to farm certain bosses or bosses with high drop tables.

BL4 BOD shotgun key stats and specs

Here’s a table summarizing what’s known vs what’s unknown:

Stat Value / Known Notes
Rarity Legendary Can roll with legendary-level perks.
Manufacturer Daedalus Known for “exotic” weapons.
Unique ability Counts as five classes (Shotgun, AR, Sniper, Pistol, SMG) times 5 Very unusual; gives much flexibility.
Typical drop source Legendary pools / bosses No confirmed boss locked to Bod in sources checked.
Elemental types Not specified in sources Likely rolls vary; depends on part and roll.

How to use Bod well

Since Bod acts as multiple weapon types, strategies shift a bit:

  • Pair it with gear/skills that buff multiple classes; Bod will benefit from any shotgun buffs and AR buffs etc.
  • Use class-mods, abilities, or augmentations that have class triggers. For example, if you have skills that boost Sniper damage when using a Sniper or AR, Bod will trigger those.
  • Consider using Bod in builds where you don’t want to swap weapons often; its flexibility lets you cover multiple damage types or target types without changing guns.
  • Be mindful of ammo usage, reload times, etc., since shotgun mechanics still apply (spread, pellets, etc.). You get cross-class buffs, but Bod still has some shotgun- flaws (spread, reload) compared to pure ARs or Snipers.

If aiming for a legendary weapon that can slot into many builds and trigger a wide variety of bonuses, Bod is among the best. It might not always outshine the very best specialized shotgun in every scenario, but for general play and versatility, it’s hard to beat. If you find one with good rolls, it’s worth investing in.