One of the new gameplay mechanics in Borderlands 4 comes in the form of Firmware, which are essentially set bonuses that add up based on the number of pieces in your possession, maxing out at three per set. These set bonuses are some of the best things you can tweak to round out your character build to perfection. Applicable to five pieces of gear in total, it is possible to run a three plus two combination of Firmware bonuses for maximum benefit.
This Borderlands 4 guide is a complete listing of all Firmware and their set bonuses. The best general purpose Firmware are recommended in bold.
| FIRMWARE | 1 PIECE BONUS | 2 PIECE BONUS | 3 PIECE BONUS |
| Action Fist | Melee Damage is increased by +15% | Action Skill Damage is increased by +10% | On Melee kill, Action Skill Damage is increased by +25% for 8s |
| Airstrike | Splash Radius is increased by +20% | Splash Damage is increased by +20% | On kill, drop a missile strike on nearby enemies |
| Atlas EX | Gun Mode Switch Speed is increased by +20% | Gun Damage is increased by +10% while an Atlas Target Lock is active | When killing an Atlas Target Locked enemy, automatically Target Lock another nearby enemy |
| Atlas Infinum | Gun Fire Rate is increased by +5% while an Atlas Target Lock is active | Guns with Atlas-licensed parts gain +10% Damage | Atlas Target Locks are infinite, unless you swap Guns |
| Baker | Shield Capacity is increased by +10% | Repkit Cooldown Duration is reduced by -15% | Maximum Health is increased by +25% |
| Bullets To Spare | Fire Rate is increased by +5% | Gun Magazine Size is increased by +20% | Gun Fire Rate is increased by +50% of Gun Magazine Size |
| Daed-dy O’ | Gun Mode Switch Speed is increased by +25% | Gun Magazine Size is increased by +15% | On Mode Switch, grants +20% Damage and +20% Fire Rate for 5s |
| Deadeye | Gun Accuracy is increased by +30% | Gun Critical Damage is increased by +25% | Every Critical Hit grants 15% Critical Damage per Stack (for a Maximum 5 stacks) for 10s |
| Gadget Ahoy | Ordnance Cooldown Duration is reduced by -15% | Ordnance Damage is increased by +20% | Ordnance Kills grant +20% Damage for 15s |
| Get Throwin | Ordnance Damage is increased by +10% | Splash Radius is increased by +20% | Grenades and Tediore Thrown Guns have a 50% chance to spawn homing Missiles that home in on nearby enemies |
| God Killer | Damage Dealt to Badass enemies is increased by +10% | Damage Taken from Badass enemies is reduced by -10% | On killing a Badass Enemy, Damage Dealt is increased by +20% for 60s |
| GOOJFC | Action Skill Cooldown Rate is increased by +10% | Action Skill Damage is increased by +15% | Action Skill Cooldown Rate is increased by an additional +20% |
| Heating Up | Gun Reload Speed is increased by +20% | Amount of Overheated shots before breaking is increased by +50% with CoV-Licensed Gun Parts | Gun Damage is increased by +25% while Overheating with CoV-Licensed Gun Parts |
| High Caliber | Projectile Speed is increased by +25% | Gun Damage is increased by +10% | Bullets Pierce Enemies |
| Jacked | Zoom In Speed is increased by +20% | Hyperion Gun Shield Capacity is increased by +25% | Hyperion Gun Shields have a 30% chance to Ricochet Projectiles back to the enemy |
| Lifeblood | Repkit Healing is increased by +10% | Lifesteal is increased by +5% | On kill, regenerate 10% of Maximum Health |
| Oscar Mike | Gun Reload Speed is increased by +10% | Gun Damage is increased by up to +20% based on the emptiness of your Gun’s Magazine | After Reloading, Gun Fire Rate is increased by +30% for 4s |
| Reel Big Fist | Melee Damage is increased by +15% | Melee Damage is increased by an additional +25% | Melee Kills trigger a Nova explosion for 200% Melee Damage |
| Risky Boots | When Health is less than 35%, Damage Taken is reduced by -30% | When Health is less than 35%, Movement Speed is increased by +35% | When Health is less than 35%, Damage Dealt is increased by 100% and Lifesteal is increased by +5% |
| Rubberband Man | Damage Reduction is increased by +5% | Lifesteal is increased by +5% | Bonuses granted by this Firmware are doubled |
| Trickshot | Gun Reload Speed is increased by +5% | Gun Critical Damage is increased by +10% | Critical Hits have a 50% chance to refill 1 Ammo to the currently equipped Gun’s Magazine |
Those are all 21 Firmware to be transferred to your gear in Borderlands 4.
This guide looks really informative! It’s great to see new gameplay mechanics like Firmware being explored in Borderlands 4. I’m sure many players will find these tips helpful as they dive into the game.
I’m glad you found the guide informative! The introduction of Firmware really adds an interesting layer to character customization and strategy. It’ll be exciting to see how players adapt their builds around these new bonuses.
Thanks for your thoughts! The Firmware system definitely brings a fresh dynamic to character customization, allowing for more strategic gameplay. It will be exciting to see how players adapt their builds around these new bonuses!
I completely agree! The Firmware system really does add an exciting layer to character customization. It’s interesting to see how these bonuses can change gameplay strategies, making each playthrough feel unique. Can’t wait to experiment with different combinations!
Absolutely! The Firmware system not only enhances customization but also encourages players to experiment with different builds, making each playthrough feel unique. It’s great to see how this feature can impact gameplay strategy as well!
Great point! The Firmware system really does add a layer of strategy, allowing players to tailor their builds for different playstyles. It will be interesting to see how the set bonuses interact with team dynamics in co-op play as well.
character builds to their playstyle. It’s interesting how the different set bonuses can also encourage teamwork, making coordination with friends even more essential for maximizing those benefits.