For many players, the real gameplay of Borderlands 4 begins only after the story. The main focus is on builds. To make it easier for you, you should keep an eye on certain items starting from level 25, even if they are weak.
What happens at level 25? In a Reddit post, the user AlabastersBane gives Borderlands 4 players an important tip when they reach level 25, which he wishes he had known beforehand. It concerns firmware and the need to be cautious about which items you sell.
Once you reach level 25, items with firmware can drop, which you might need later in endgame from the Ultimate Vault Hunter
-mode. So if you find such equipment, it’s better to store it in the bank instead of selling it, as it can be quite rewarding, especially if you want to build strong setups later.
Powerful set bonuses that can make your builds stronger in endgame.
Why is firmware so important? Firmware can be found on all items that are not weapons starting from level 25. These include shields, repair kits, class mods, enhancements, and combat items (like grenades or knives). The rarity of the items doesn’t matter. Firmware works like set bonuses in other games. On its own, it has only a weak effect, while having 3 of the same firmware is the best possible result.
With this, you can gain new passive abilities that can further enhance the right build.
Why should you keep firmware on weak items? Once you’ve completed the campaign, you can transfer firmware from items to other items. There is a special machine in the various hub cities for this purpose, and a transfer costs money and Eridium.
However, you need to keep the following in mind:
- Firmware can only be transferred to items of the same type. So, you can only transfer firmware from a class mod to the firmware of other class mods.
- A firmware can only be transferred once.
- The item from which your firmware is being transferred will be destroyed.
Thus, it is advisable to collect and store every item with firmware starting from level 25 so that you have options for transfer later if you need a set. Firmware drops are random, which makes early collection worthwhile.
How to best farm items with firmware? There are no dedicated farm spots just for items with firmware. You should ideally farm a specific legendary and pay attention to whether items with firmware drop as well. A good method would be the Boss Splashzone, which can be defeated quite easily.
In Borderlands 4, players are constantly searching for new, powerful weapons and items. However, legendary items are not always the best choice. This is demonstrated by one of the best weapons in the game: One of the best weapons in Borderlands 4 is not even legendary but can still take down bosses with one shot.
