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Borderlands 4 How to Unlock The Legendary Hippo Gun Jakobs Shotgun

Weapons
Legendary Loot
By Lewis0n
Updated on Sep 12, 2026
Sep 12, 2026

Overview

Hippo Gun is a Jakobs Shotgun

Its special effect is Mud Run - While sliding, increase Damage by +200%, Reload Speed by +200% and Melee Attacks deal +200% Damage for a short duration.

How To Unlock

Unlock Location:

  • Progress through the (FL4k and the Last Resort) DLC until reaching the Boss
    Kolavalin

Farm Method:

  • Defeat Kolavalin to get a chance at the Hippo Gun.
  • After use the Encore Machine nearby to reset the fight.
  • Repeatedly defeat Kolavalin until the Hippo Gun drops.

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