As we all know, legendary weapons in Borderlands 2 can be very tedious and difficult to obtain, but they are worth it. For many of them, you will have to farm for hours and hours until you get the weapon you want, and even then, it may be a variation you weren’t looking for.
But not all legendary weapons are ridiculously difficult to get. Some of them can be obtained much more easily, and that doesn’t make them weaker; some of them are even extremely strong. In this list, we will review the legendary items that are easiest to obtain but, at the same time, are useful.
Flame of the Firehawk
How to farm it
Although this item is technically not a weapon (It is a shield) we have to put it on the list because it is so easy to obtain. This shield is obtained by completing a series of Cult Following missions, particularly by passing the last mission: Cult of the Following: Enkindling in Frostburn Canyon.
Doing this mission gives you a 100% chance of obtaining this legendary shield through Lilith in The Sanctuary. As there are no variations, there is no need to restart these quests or obtain a second shield.
Effect
Once depleted, this shield begins to cast fire novae constantly. This is much more useful than other Nova shields because it keeps working once it is down, so you can get some unexpected Second Winds.
Also, this shield gives you immunity to fire, so even if you have a better shield, there will always be a situation where Flame of the Firehawk will be the best shield you can use.
Which characters benefit the most from this shield?
Yes, there is no one character on which this shield works better than others; it all depends on the build and playstyle you use. For example, if you use a melee build, this shield will be very useful because in case you get knocked down, you can use their nova to come back.
On the other hand, if you are using a sniper rifle and you are killed from a distance, the novae will be totally useless.
Hornet
How to farm it
Hornet is a very accessible weapon to farm and possibly the first legendary weapon we can obtain. Besides being able to obtain it through any lootable source, we also get it by fighting Knuckle Dragger, the first boss of the game and possibly, one of the easiest.
Effect
Although it may be situational, the hornet is a great weapon that will stand out in those situations like no other weapon. When zoomed in, it will fire six rounds with the disadvantage of having decreased accuracy.
But what really makes this weapon stand out is the fact that its ammunition is always corrosive, and on top of that it has splash damage.
Which characters benefit the most from this weapon?
The character that can benefit the most from Hornet is Maya. When you use her elemental tree, you get improvements in various effects and, on top of everything else, they mix with each other.
This will mean that when you phase locks an enemy, no matter what characteristics they have, the damage you do will be destructive.
Unkempt Harold
How to farm it
Regardless of the order in this list, the Unkempt Harold is the most powerful gun in the game and the first weapon we should try to obtain if we have access to the entire map. The Unkempt Harold can be obtained when you farm it from Savage Lee in Three Horns-Divide.
In addition, you can also get it in a much easier way if you have the DLC Mr. Torgue’s Campaing of Carnage; check the Torgue Vending Machine constantly, and you can find it as a daily deal.
Effect
Each shot costs you three ammo, but it will be worth it. When you shoot, three bullets will come out and split into four bullets. Also, being a Torgue weapon, all Unkempt will come with additional explosive damage.
Which characters benefit the most from this weapon?
Undoubtedly, the one who benefits the most from this weapon is Salvador, as it complements his Skill Tree to improve his reload speed and damage. In addition, we recommend using this weapon with The Bee, as this shield will amplify even more the immense damage it does.
Amigo Sincero
How to farm it
This weapon is another legendary item that is only obtained through a DLC, in this case, Commander Lilith and the Fight for the Sanctuary, and is obtained by overcoming the BFFs’ mission.
Just like Flame of the Firehawk, this weapon will be very easy to obtain, as you have a 100% chance of obtaining it after this mission.
Effect
This Sniper Rifle is not only easy to obtain, but it is also incredibly powerful. This weapon can pierce the enemy’s shield and, in addition, has increased weapon damage and a Melee Attachment.
Which characters benefit the most from this weapon?
Zer0 is the one who will benefit the most from this weapon. He is the sniper of the game, and his skill trees are adapted to that. But in addition, Zer0 is also the ninja of the game, so he can also use this weapon when we want to defeat enemies using his attachment.
Overall, this seems like the perfect weapon for Zero.
These were the best and easiest legendary weapons to farm! What are your favorites? Tell us in the comments!
