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Borderlands 4 Guide

How to Unlock the Legendary Heavyweight Shield

Legendary Loot
Shields
Updated on Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025

Overview

Heavyweight is a Vladof Armor Shield

Heavyweight Melee depletes an Armour Segment for +100% Melee Dmg. +50% while empty.


How to Unlock

Unlock Location:

  • To get the Rangefinder Pistol - you need to kill an enemy known as 'Vile Prototype', which can be found in the center of the Terminus Range.

Farm Method:

  • Defeat Vile Prototype.
  • Use the Encore Machine nearby to reset the fight.
  • Farm until Heavyweight drops.

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