Borderlands 3 is packed with bosses of all shapes and sizes, and while some are battled purely for the challenge, most players are in it for the loot. If you’re looking to maximize your legendary farming efficiency, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the 10 best bosses to farm for legendary loot in Borderlands 3.
Maximizing Your Loot Before You Start
Before diving into the best bosses to farm, here are a couple of things you can do to dramatically boost your legendary drop rates:
- Use the Borderlands Science Machine in Tannis’s lab to earn points and purchase Butt Stallion Milk, which increases legendary drop rates for one hour.
- Equip the Schluter Artifact (from the Director’s Cut Vault Cards). This provides a 1,000% increased legendary drop chance for 12 seconds after a kill, which helps immensely when farming bosses with multiple enemies.
10. Graveward (Eden-6 – Floating Tomb)
Graveward has long been a fan-favorite boss for farming, and for good reason. It’s one of the fastest and easiest fights in the game, as Graveward has a large critical hit spot and doesn’t move much.
Loot to Look For:
- Ward Shield – Essential for melee builds.
- The Lob Shotgun – A great elemental shotgun.
- Class Mods & Artifacts
Pro Farming Tip: Equip the Schluter Artifact to maximize drops.
9. Agonizer 9000 (Pandora – Guts of Carnivora)
Much like Graveward, Agonizer 9000 is a fast fight with a convenient ammo vending machine nearby. It is weak to corrosive damage, so make sure to bring the right gear.
Loot to Look For:
- Backburner Launcher (Mayhem 6+)
- EMP5 SMG (Mayhem 4+) – Boosts movement speed.
- White Elephant Artifact – Look for Knife Drain or Stone versions.
8. Tom & Xam (Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLC – Hearts Desire)
These twin bosses drop a wide range of DLC 2 loot, including the Soulrender Assault Rifle, one of the best weapons in Borderlands history.
Loot to Look For:
- Soulrender Assault Rifle
- Boom Sickle & Super Shredifier
- DLC 2 Weapons (Anarchy, Bonus Old God Shield, etc.)
Pro Tip for Old-Gen Players: Kill one, fast-travel out, and then return to reset them both.
7. Jackbot (Moxxi’s Heist DLC – VIP Tower)
Jackbot is a goldmine for class mods. It’s also the only location in the game with respawning red chests that do not have a cooldown timer.
Loot to Look For:
- CN Dead (Zane)
- Green Monster (Moze)
- Stackbot (FL4K)
- Tons of Money & Class Mods
Pro Tip: Kill Loco Chantelle and Freddy before fighting Jackbot for additional loot.
6. Titan (Pandora – Slaughter Shaft)
Titan might not be the main attraction here—it’s the insane loot that drops before you reach him that makes this farm worthwhile. The fight also guarantees 500 Eridium per kill.
Loot to Look For:
- Super Shredifier
- Butcher Shotgun
- Hellwalker & Rowan’s Call
- 500 Eridium Per Kill
Pro Tip: Leave one enemy alive before killing Titan. Then fast-travel back to the entrance to reset Round 5 and farm indefinitely.
5. Joey Ultraviolet & The Cartels (Cartels Event Map)
With the Cartels event now permanently available, this farm is a must-visit for some of the best weapons in the game.
Loot to Look For:
- OPQ System Assault Rifle
- Fish Slap Grenade
- NoPewPew Assault Rifle (various elements)
- Yellowcake Rocket Launcher
Pro Tip: Farm the six named Cartels mini-bosses before fighting Joey for max loot.
4. Amach (Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLC – Cursehaven)
Amach is a quick, easy boss with incredible drops. He’s also the best place to farm The Anarchy Shotgun and The Old God Shield.
Loot to Look For:
- Anarchy Shotgun (Highly sought-after!)
- The Old God Shield (Great for elemental builds)
- Cutpurse Launchpad Artifact
3. Arms Race (Stormblind Complex)
Arms Race isn’t technically a “boss,” but it’s one of the best ways to obtain top-tier loot that scales to Mayhem levels.
Loot to Look For:
- Boogeyman Sniper
- Kickcharger Launcher
- Plasma Coil SMG
- Infernal Wish Shield
Pro Tip: Loot specific chest locations or just rush the final boss for guaranteed drops.
2. Scraptrap Prime (Handsome Jackpot DLC – The Compactor)
Scraptrap Prime is the best repeatable farm thanks to its endless enemy waves and fast reset trick.
Loot to Look For:
- Lucky 7 Pistol
- Boomer SMG
- Heartbreakers & Slow Hands Shotguns
Pro Tip: Don’t save & quit. Instead, use the exit behind the arena to reset the fight instantly.
1. The Proving Grounds (Various Locations)
Proving Grounds guarantee legendary class mods and artifacts, making them the absolute best place to farm for build-defining gear.
Loot to Look For:
- Monarch Assault Rifle
- Flipper SMG
- Tizzy Pistol
- Sickle Shotgun (Boom Sickle Variant)
Pro Tip: Enable True Trial Mode at the start of a Proving Grounds run to fight raid-level bosses that drop two legendary items guaranteed.
Final Thoughts
These ten farms are the best way to get legendary loot in Borderlands 3, whether you’re farming specific weapons or just looking to power up your build. From classic bosses like Graveward to the insane efficiency of Scraptrap Prime, there’s something for every player here.
What’s your go-to farming spot? Drop a comment below and let us know!
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