Borderlands 2 Legendary Shields

Overview

This guide will be showcasing different legendary shields in Borderlands 2. The one you are willing to pick/use is up to you.

Neogenator

The Neogenator is a Legendary Adaptive Shield manufactured by Anshin. Neogenator is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Spycho located in Frostburn Canyon. It also has an increased chance to drop from Sully the Blacksmith in TK Baha’s Bloody Harvest.

– Increased max health and health regeneration. High elemental resistance. Lowered shield capacity.

“For an impenetrable shield stand inside yourself”

Hide of Terramorphous

The Hide of Terramorphous is a legendary Maylay Shield manufactured by Bandit. The Hide of Terramorphous can be obtained as a rare drop from Terramorphous the Invincible in Terramorphous Peak.

– It is a combination of the Maylay, Nova (fire), and Spike (fire) shield types. It also gives an extremely high roid damage boost.

“…His hide turned the mightiest tame…”

Whisky Tango Foxtrot aka What The ♥♥♥♥ shield

Whisky Tango Foxtrot is a legendary booster shield manufactured by Dahl that can be obtained in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

In Borderlands 2, Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Chubby enemies. In Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Whisky Tango Foxtrot is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source

On shield: – Chance to drop an IED Booster when damaged.

“Situation normal…”

On boosters: – Spawns 3 volleys of shock grenades.

“…all foxtroted up. “

The Bee

The Bee is a legendary Amplify Shield made by Hyperion in Borderlands 2. The Bee is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Hunter Hellquist located in Arid Nexus – Boneyard. As of Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep, the Bee has an increased chance to drop from Treants in the Forest.

– High amp shot damage, 0 amp shot drain. Lowered shield capacity. Increased shield recharge rate. Increased recharge delay.

“Float like a butterfly…”

Flame of the Firehawk

The Flame of the Firehawk is a legendary nova shield manufactured by Maliwan. The Flame of the Firehawk is obtained from the mission Cult Following: The Enkindling located in Frostburn Canyon.

– Constant fire nova effect when the shield is depleted. This effect lasts indefinitely, as long as the shield remains at 0, and triggers roughly every second. Any shield recovery forces for a complete shield recharge before the effect can trigger again.

“From the ashes she will rise.”

Black Hole

The Black Hole is a legendary Maliwan shield in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. In Borderlands 2, it is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Foreman Jasper located in Opportunity.

In Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, it is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Colonel Zarpedon in Eye of Helios and The Invincible Empyrean Sentinel in Eleseer.

– Pulls nearby enemies towards the wearer when its shield charge is depleted, then explodes in a huge nova. Increased damage and range, always shock element.

“You are the center of the universe.”

Impaler

The Impaler is a legendary Spike Shield manufactured by Maliwan. Impaler is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from The Warrior located in Vault of the Warrior. It also has an increased drop chance from the Handsome Sorcerer located in Dragon Keep.

– Launches corrosive homing spikes when damaged with bullets, and deals corrosive spike damage to melee attackers.

“Vlad would be proud.”

Fabled Tortoise

The Fabled Tortoise is a legendary Turtle Shield manufactured by Pangolin. Fabled Tortoise is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Blue located in Caustic Caverns.

– Very high shield capacity, but reduced movement speed while active. Movement speed is increased beyond normal upon shield depletion. Greatly reduced health.

“Win by a hare”

The Cradle

The Cradle is a legendary shield made by Tediore. The Cradle is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Henry located in The Highlands. It can also drop from the Bosun in the Pre-Sequel.

– When shield is depleted, the shield is tossed in similar fashion to other Tediore weapons to cause an explosion from a grenade.

“…to the grave. “

The Sham

The Sham is a legendary absorb shield manufactured by Vladof. The Sham is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from BNK-3R located in The Bunker.

– Extremely high bullet absorption chance. Greatly reduced shield capacity, reduced recharge delay. Cannot spawn with elemental resistance.

“Wow, I CAN do this all day.”

The Transformer

The Transformer is a legendary absorb shield manufactured by Vladof. The Transformer is obtained randomly from any suitable loot source but has an increased chance to drop from Pimon located in Wildlife Exploitation Preserve.

– Chance to absorb enemy bullets. Immunity to electrocution damage-over-time effects, and shock damage recharges the shield.

“There’s more than your eye can see.”