🔫 Borderlands 4 DPS Calculator
Calculate true damage output: base damage, fire rate, crits, element bonuses & skill multipliers
| Weapon Type | Typical Base DMG | Fire Rate (s/s) | Pellets | Mag Size | Reload (s) | Raw DPS Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | 700 – 1,200 | 3.5 – 5.5 | 1 | 12 – 18 | 1.8 – 2.5 | 2,450 – 6,600 |
| SMG | 300 – 600 | 9.0 – 12.5 | 1 | 30 – 54 | 2.0 – 3.0 | 2,700 – 7,500 |
| Assault Rifle | 500 – 950 | 5.5 – 8.0 | 1 | 25 – 40 | 2.5 – 3.5 | 2,750 – 7,600 |
| Sniper Rifle | 2,500 – 5,500 | 0.8 – 1.5 | 1 | 5 – 12 | 3.0 – 4.5 | 2,000 – 8,250 |
| Shotgun | 400 – 900 x8 | 1.2 – 2.5 | 6–14 | 6 – 12 | 2.5 – 3.5 | 3,840 – 31,500 |
| Rocket Launcher | 4,000 – 9,000 | 0.5 – 1.0 | 1 | 2 – 6 | 3.5 – 5.0 | 2,000 – 9,000 |
| PDW / SMG-Pistol | 380 – 620 | 8.0 – 11.0 | 1 | 25 – 45 | 1.8 – 2.6 | 3,040 – 6,820 |
| Element | vs Flesh | vs Shield | vs Armor | vs Robotic | DoT Tick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | x1.0 | x1.0 | x1.0 | x1.0 | None |
| Fire | x1.75 | x0.75 | x0.85 | x0.85 | +40% over 5s |
| Shock | x0.85 | x2.0 | x1.0 | x1.5 | +20% over 3s |
| Corrosive | x0.75 | x0.85 | x1.75 | x1.75 | +50% over 8s |
| Cryo | x1.0 | x1.25 | x1.5 | x1.25 | Slow + Shatter |
| Radiation | x1.25 | x1.25 | x1.0 | x0.85 | Irradiate Nova |
| Scenario | Crit Multiplier | Effective DPS Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Crit (no skills) | +50% | +10% (at 20% chance) | All weapons default |
| Sniper Crit Spec. | +100% – +150% | +25–40% | With crit skill tree |
| Pistol Crit Build | +175% | +42% | Gunslinger class tree |
| 100% Crit Chance | +50% base | +50% total | All hits are crits |
| Max Stack Crit Build | +300% | +180% | Class + anoint + relic |
| DPS Type | Formula Used | Best For | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst DPS | DMG x Pellets x Fire Rate x Modifiers | Full mag dump on boss | Ignores reload downtime |
| Sustained DPS | Burst DPS x (Mag / (Mag/FR + Reload)) | Extended fights, mobbing | Lower than burst figure |
| Effective DPS | Sustained DPS x Element x Crit Avg | Real-world boss damage | Enemy resistance varies |
| DoT DPS | Base DMG x 0.4 / Tick Interval | Fire & Corrosive builds | Does not crit |
Borderlands 4 is a video game from 2025, that mixes role-playing with first-person shooting and looting, created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. This title follows Borderlands 3 and marks the fifth main part of the whole Borderlands series. It appeared September 12th for computers PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the version for Nintendo Switch 2 came out October 3rd.
In the game, action happens on the risky, mysterious planet called Kairos, that is controlled by a cruel dictator. The players run through that world as one of four fresh Vault Hunters, that chase fortunes and fame. Between them are Upset, the Whistle.
Borderlands 4: New Planet, New Hunters and Launch Problems
Each of those hunters owns his own style of game and gets to choose one of three basic action-skills. Big trees of skills help them create the ideal pattern, together with a deep system of loot full of wild weapons and strong gears.
The motion received much more attention than before. Players get to double jump, slip, dodge and crawl through the landscape. Double jump itself is a new feature for the whole series.
The title leans to a rethinking of open world, that folks called both exciting and tired. It tries to fix problems of the prior game, like too much use of stale jokes, overly talkative villains and fights with bosses who absorb too many bullets.
Partnership is one of the main spots. The game backs four-player online teamwork on all devices, as well as two-player split-screen couch teamwork for PS5 and Xbox Series X|}S. Gearbox intended to create the smoothest cooperative experience until now, combining old stuff from past games together with fresh ideas.
During the launch, Borderlands 4 reached the biggest start for any Borderlands on Steam, with more than 200 000 simultaneous players only some hours after the publishing. It entered the upper five games according to play on Steam and became the world number one between the most sold titles. On the other hand, it received mostly negative opinions on Steam because of a pile of technical mistakes and crashes.
The score later rose to a mixed level. There is no slider for the field of view in the settings, which is truly a sad mistake. The feel with weapons rates as the best, that the series ever had.
The game operates on Unreal Engine 5. The minimum demands include chip i7-9700 or 2700X, 16 GB of RAM, video card 2070 or 5700 XT and 100 GB of free space on SSD.
After-launch materials already appear. The first story packet, called Mad Ellie and the Cellar of the Devil, came out March 26th as payable DLC. It introduces a new Vault Hunter called C4SH, a fresh area called the Whispering Glacier and a campaign with cosmic horror.
Rare gear comes as a final prize through a new Ordered Process activity. The plan for 2026 promises a lot of free and paid content during the coming months, between that are the Premium Vault Pack with new tasks, cosmetics, weapons andenemies.
