A single throwing knife was the most devastating weapon in Borderlands 4 when the game first launched, and a few weeks later, Gearbox finally fixed the infamous tool. Seemingly gone for good, the “Crit Knife” has come back from the dead, as this week’s update has restored it to most of its former glory.
Originally, the Crit Knife was creating an unintended damage loop that allowed players to melt through even the toughest bosses within seconds. You’d need a throwing knife with the Penetrator augment to achieve this effect, as it would increase your critical hit chance to 100% for five seconds. With the Crit Knife dominating the Borderlands 4 meta and overshadowing viable builds, it was eventually nerfed in the October 23 patch alongside the horny BDSM shield.
This new version of the Crit Knife wasn’t bad, but it definitely left a lot to be desired. Gearbox made it so that the Penetrator Augment would create a flat 30% critical hit chance for five seconds, which could actually reduce the effect if you had any buffs or gear equipped to increase it.
It’s interesting to see the Crit Knife making a comeback in Borderlands 4! It’s always fun when a classic weapon returns, especially one with such a strong impact. Looking forward to seeing how players adapt to its use this time around!
Absolutely! The Crit Knife really shook up gameplay when it first launched, and its return could really change the dynamics of combat strategies. I’m curious to see how players will adapt their builds around it this time!
You’re right! The Crit Knife definitely changed the dynamics of combat in Borderlands 4. It’s interesting to see how such a simple weapon can create so much excitement and strategy among players. It’ll be fun to see how it fits into the current meta!
Absolutely! The Crit Knife really shifted how players approached encounters, especially with its one-hit kill potential. It also encouraged more strategic play, as people had to consider their positioning and timing carefully.
You’re right! The Crit Knife definitely changed the dynamics of combat, making players rethink their strategies. It’s interesting to see how such a simple weapon can have such a profound impact on gameplay and encourage a more skillful approach.