By David Smith In Borderlands 4, acquiring the Super Soldier shield requires players to complete specific challenges and defeat powerful enemies. Mastering the game’s mechanics and exploring hidden areas will increase your chances of obtaining this coveted shield.
Obtaining the Super Soldier Shield in Borderlands 4
Hey gamers! If you’re diving into *Borderlands 4*, you’re probably getting excited about all the chaos and loot. While you’re busy collecting guns and making crazy builds, don’t forget about your defenses! One epic item to snag is the Super Soldier legendary shield. If that name rings a bell, it’s because it’s a returning favorite from *Borderlands 3*. Let’s break down how to get it, along with some solid tricks and tips!
How to Get the Super Soldier Shield
To score the Super Soldier shield, you’ll need to take on Vile Lictor, the final boss in the Umbral Foundry located in the Windspear region of Terminus Range. First, you’ll have to unlock Terminus Range by completing the mission One Fell Swoop. Then, make your way to His Vile Sanctum where you’ll face Vile Lictor.
Once you defeat him, you can respawn this bad boy using Moxxi’s Big Encore machine, which allows you to farm for a chance at the Super Soldier. Keep at it; patience is key since he can be a real challenge!
Why You Want the Super Soldier
The Super Soldier’s special perk, Power Play, is what makes it shine. When your shield is fully charged, you won’t just have an overshield; you also get:
- +25% fire rate
- Constant ammo regeneration
- Bonus movement speed
With these boosts, it’s perfect for building out strong character setups like the Ordnance Amon, Nuclear Winter Harlowe, or Vitriol Peacekeeper Rafa. Want to amp it up even more? Look for parts like Vagabond or Trigger Happy to gain some extra firepower when your shield isn’t full!
Other Loot from Vile Lictor
Don’t forget that Vile Lictor also drops some cool gear including:
- Ruby’s Grasp pistol
- Blockbuster grenade
- Class mods: Vex’s Injected Undead Eye, Rafa’s Precise Instigator, Harlowe’s Universal Generator, and Amon’s Ember Blacksmith
Tips for Farming Vile Lictor
- Bring friends: It’s always easier with a squad. Not only does it make the fight a bit simpler, but you’ll also be able to take down Vile Lictor faster!
- Optimize your build: Since you’ll be facing a tough boss, tweak your skills and gear to boost your survivability and damage output.
- Use AoE attacks: Vile Lictor has minions that can overwhelm you if you ignore them. Area of Effect (AoE) attacks will help clear them quickly!
So, there you have it! Armed with this info, you should be set to farm the Super Soldier shield and take your gameplay to the next level in *Borderlands 4*. Happy looting!
Game Information Box
Name: Borderlands 4
Developer: Gearbox Software
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Retail Price: $59.99
Release Date: Late 2023 (estimated)
Purchase Locations: Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store
In a game with a billion different guns and parts making for absurd concoctions, it’s easy to overlook your defences. Of course, it’s still Borderlands, so your defence typically includes more offence, and there’s few better examples of this than the Super Soldier legendary shield in Borderlands 4. Borderlands 3 players might recognise that name, as the Super Soldier is actually one of the many returning legendaries from the previous game, alongside the likes of the Hellwalker and Kaoson. While these other callbacks have seen quite a bit of shakeup, the Super Soldier remains largely the same, and that’s far from a bad thing.
You can farm the Super Soldier legendary shield from Vile Lictor in the Umbral Foundry in the Windspear region of Terminus Range. Vile Lictor is the final boss of this region, meaning you’ll first have to unlock Terminus Range during the early campaign mission One Fell Swoop, and then progress through the snowy Terminus Range region until you reach the His Vile Sanctum mission, which concludes this act. At the end of this mission, you’ll face off with Vile Lictor, and once you’ve beaten him for the first time, you can use Moxxi’s Big Encore machine to respawn the boss and repeatedly farm him. Fingers crossed you’ll get the lucky Super Soldier drop sooner rather than later, as Vile Lictor can be quite the challenge.
The Super Soldier’s unique perk, Power Play, grants you an overshield when your shield is full, and you’ll gain +25% fire rate, constant ammo regeneration, and bonus movement speed. It’s the bonus fire rate and ammo regeneration that make the Super Soldier what it is, as it enables a number of great builds, like an ordnance Amon build, Nuclear Winter Harlowe build, and Vitriol Peacekeeper Rafa build. It’s even better with additional parts on it, like Vagabond or Trigger Happy, for extra boosts when your shield isn’t full.
Vile Lictor can also drop the Ruby’s Grasp pistol, Blockbuster grenade, and four class mods: Vex’s Injected Undead Eye, Rafa’s Precise Instigator, Harlowe’s Universal Generator, and Amon’s Ember Blacksmith.
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