Borderlands 4: How to Find and Farm the Slippy Legendary Grenade

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Leo Circuit

Here at Digital Tech Explorer, we’re diving deep into the latest sensations, and Borderlands 4 is no exception. While most legendary gear demands relentless boss farming, a quirky exception swims into view: the Slippy legendary grenade. This isn’t just any legendary; it’s a dead fish with six unsettling eyes and razor-sharp teeth—a truly unique addition to your arsenal. For those with a keen memory, this isn’t the first time the Borderlands universe has graced us with a piscine projectile!

An image of the Slippy grenade, a dead fish with six eyes and sharp teeth, on a white background.

True to its aquatic nature, the Slippy can occasionally surface from any fishing spot around Kairos. However, for the most efficient haul, TechTalesLeo recommends heading straight to the prime Fishin’ Spot near the Stockroom Silo and Plungeford, nestled in the Coastal Bonescape region of the Fadefields. Conveniently, this location is right where you’ll begin your adventures after the prologue.

A screenshot of the map in Borderlands 4, showing the location of the best fishing spot for the Slippy grenade, marked with a player waypoint.

Efficiently Farming the Slippy Grenade

To consistently acquire this unique throwable, simply use your grappling hook to pull loot out of any fishing spot around the designated lake. If the Slippy doesn’t appear, a quick save and quit, followed by reloading the game, will respawn you near the lake. This allows you to immediately dive back into another farming loop. The grenade’s level will dynamically scale to your current Vault Hunter’s level upon acquisition, making it straightforward to re-farm a higher-level version whenever you need an upgrade.

A close-up screenshot of a Vault Hunter grappling loot out of a fishing spot in Borderlands 4.

The Slippy Grenade’s Unique Melee Damage and Vault Hunter Synergies

What makes a throwable fish such a formidable weapon in Borderlands 4? The Slippy’s secret lies in its unique ability to inflict pure melee damage. This makes it an indispensable asset for Vault Hunters like Amon, whose entire kit revolves around boosting and leveraging close-quarters combat. However, every Vault Hunter possesses compelling melee options that can synergize powerfully with this distinct grenade.

For instance, Vex can utilize a thrilling Dead Ringer build, combining Reapers and various melee powers that pair perfectly with the Slippy. Rafa shines with a melee-ordnance focused build, employing Arc-Knives that not only massively boost melee damage but also periodically drop additional grenades. Even Harlowe, typically focused on her incredible Creative Bursts tree, has viable melee pathways that can make excellent use of the Slippy.

Furthermore, the Slippy doesn’t just hit once; it splits into two upon impact and bounces around multiple times, ensuring significant damage output whether you’re heavily invested in melee skills or not. Plus, let’s be honest, it’s a fish that somehow transforms into a bouncing grenade. What’s not to love about that distinctive blend of humor and firepower?

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