Bugbear is a legendaryassault rifle in Borderlands 4 manufactured by Torgue. It can be obtained randomly from any suitable loot source, but has an increased chance to drop from Battle Wagon at The Lowering March-Ripper Drill Site, Stoneblood Forest in Terminus Range, and Bio-Thresher Omega at Fades District in Dominion City on Kairos.
Special Weapon Effects[]
So, in conclusion *large explosion* — Always Incendiary.
Rotary Gun – Increases damage up to +200% & splash radius up to +200%, based on the remaining rounds inside its magazine.
Trivia[]
Bugbears are mythical creatures from Dungeons & Dragons.
Though originally a bugbear was a mythological creature similar to the "boogeyman". In a modern context, the term bugbear may also mean pet peeve.
Change History[]
The October 23, 2025 patch increased Bugbear's base damage by 40% and the max damage of the Rotary Gun from 100% to 200%.
