What to know
- Manufactured by Jakobs, the Truck delivers exceptional long-range precision and high damage, ideal for picking off distant threats in Kairos' vast landscapes.
- Primary fire unleashes sniper rounds, while alt-fire switches to a rapid pistol barrage for close-quarters surprises.
- Obtain it guaranteed via specific side missions or through random drops from enemies, bosses, and vending machines.
- Pairs best with skill trees emphasizing critical hits and reload speed, turning you into a one-shot wonder on the battlefield.
BL4 Truck specifications
The Truck is a Jakobs legendary sniper rifle in Borderlands 4. Its variants share the Fixer-Upper perk (critical hits ricochet to nearby enemies) but differ in licensed parts, magazine size, reload speed, and secondary functions. Here are the variants found so far for the legendary Truck:
| Variant | DPS | Base Damage | Accuracy | Reload | Fire Rate | Mag Size | Licensed Parts / Traits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Looming Truck (Lv.15) | 289 | 408 | 89% | 2.5s | 1.0/s | 6 | Jakobs ricochet | Simple, clean sniper version. |
| Ambushing Truck (Lv.20) | 381 | 595 | 87% | 2.2s | 1.0/s | 4 | Daedalus-Licensed Multi-Loader (secondary fire uses pistol ammo) | Adds tactical flexibility with alt-fire. |
| Maintained Whispering Truck (Lv.50) | 6,002 | 7,232 | 88% | 2.5s | 1.3/s | 8 | Ripper-Licensed Magazine (charges before full auto) | Strong late-game roll; allows charged/full-auto fire. |
| Kettled Watching Truck (Lv.41) | 2,264 | 3,454 | 88% | 3.2s | 1.0/s | 6 | Hyperion-Licensed Shield (zoom enables shield), Hyperion-Licensed Grip (accuracy increases with sustained fire) | Defensive and accuracy-focused variant. |
Common identity across all Trucks
- Manufacturer: Jakobs
- Rarity: Legendary
- Signature perk: Fixer-Upper — critical hits cause projectiles to ricochet to nearby enemies.
- Playstyle: Precision-heavy, rewarding headshots and crit-chains.
Key differences between Truck variants
- Looming Truck → baseline, straightforward sniper rifle.
- Ambushing Truck → adds Daedalus alt-fire for ammo flexibility.
- Maintained Whispering Truck → high-damage endgame option with Ripper auto-fire charge.
- Kettled Watching Truck → defensive/supportive variant with Hyperion parts boosting survivability and accuracy.
Truck snipe rifle location and quest details
You won't stumble upon the Truck early—it's gated behind progression to encourage exploration of Kairos' diverse biomes. Start by advancing through the main campaign until you unlock side quests in the Carcadia Burn region, around level 15-20. This area, with its scorched dunes and bandit outposts, sets the stage for its debut. Here is what is known about how to obtain the Truck:
- It drops from loot sources broadly (world drops), so you can get it from various loot-bats, chests, etc., like after completing the Ambushing Truck side mission.
- It may also drop from vending machines/world bosses like Vault Inceptus Moxxi Vending Machine or Splashzone boss fight.
- Not tied to a specific mission (based on current data) — it is not a guaranteed mission reward.
How to use Truck in the best way
Here are tips for getting the most out of the Truck sniper rifle.
How to maximise its effectiveness
- Aim for critical hits, especially headshots. As with many Jakobs sniper rifles, they reward precision. Ricocheted shots with Truck seem to have even higher crit potential.
- Use in loadouts that complement slow fire rate but high single-shot damage. For example, pair with skills or gear that allow repositioning, slowing enemies, or boosting critical hit damage.
- In boss fights, pick your moments to take high-damage shots rather than spam firing; every shot counts.
- If possible, combine with elemental buffs (if Truck supports elemental damage or modifications) or enhancements from your character that boost sniper rifle damage.
Wrap-up: Why Truck is worth chasing
The Truck is a standout legendary sniper: high damage, strong critical and ricochet behavior, and prestigious Jakobs heritage. While it may be slower and less forgiving compared to faster weapons, in the hands of those who can aim well and make the most of its strengths, Truck can deliver a massive payoff.
If you like sniper-play, precision, and big hits rather than speed or spray, Truck is a serious contender worth farming.
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