What to know
- The Fixer-Upper trait, featured on the legendary Jakobs Truck sniper rifle, triggers ricochet critical hits to nearby enemies for added chaos in fights.
- Fixer-Upper grants critical damage and may grant extra shield or ammo restoration on crits, making it ideal for skillful, precision-heavy playstyles.
- Recent September 25, 2025, patch refined ricochet mechanics, boosting reliability without altering core effects.
- Pair it with elemental mods like fire or shock for maximum crowd-clearing potential on Kairos.
As you dive into the chaotic loot hunts of Borderlands 4, few traits turn the tide like Fixer-Upper. This unique modifier on the Truck sniper rifle lets you snipe one foe and watch bullets bounce to others, turning solo shots into group takedowns. Whether you're picking off bandits from afar or experimenting with builds, understanding how to acquire and optimize it keeps your Vault Hunter ahead of the curve.
Farm the legendary Truck sniper rifle
| Location / Boss | Region / Zone | Conditions / Quest Required | Notes / Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Thresher Omega | Fades District, Dominion | Must complete the One Slimy Issue side quest (after unlocking Dominion) | This is the primary known drop source for the Truck sniper. Use the Encore Machine / respawn method to farm. |
How the Fixer-Upper trait transforms your shots
At its core, Fixer-Upper makes critical hits ricochet to up to three nearby enemies within 10 meters, dealing 50% of the original damage each bounce. This shines in dense enemy packs, like bandit camps or corporate enforcer swarms. Unlike static perks, the ricochet inherits your shot's elemental properties—fire spreads burns, shock chains electricity—making it versatile across playstyles.
In testing from community reports, chest shots yield the highest proc rate (around 75% on crits), while headshots prioritize raw damage over bounces. The September 25 patch tweaked this for better tracking on fast-moving foes, reducing missed ricochets by 20%. You won't see a tooltip in-game, but experiment in the firing range to feel the difference.
| Element | Ricochet Behavior | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Kinetic | Direct damage transfer, no status | Neutral mob clears |
| Fire | Applies DOT on each bounce | Flammable groups like spiders |
| Shock | Chains further if enemies cluster | Shielded elites |
| Corrosive | Armor shred per hit | Armored heavies |
| Cryo | Slows targets on impact | Kiting bosses |
Building around Fixer-Upper for endgame mayhem
You can slot the Truck into any Vault Hunter's kit, but it pairs best with crit-focused trees like the Siren's Phasegrasps or Beastmaster's howls. Stack +Ricochet Damage from class mods (like the Echo Chamber) to push bounces to 75% efficacy. In co-op, position as the backline caller—your shots soften packs for melee allies.
Recent data from leaderboards shows Fixer-Upper builds topping speedrun charts for side quests like "Echoes of the Timekeeper," where mob density rewards the trait's scaling.
With Fixer-Upper in hand, you'll ricochet through Kairos' threats feeling unstoppable—now go turn those bosses into pinballs.
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