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Borderlands 4 Guide

How to Unlock the Legendary King's Gambit Pistol

Weapons
Legendary Loot
Updated on Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025

Overview

The King's Gambit is a legendary Jakobs Pistol which can be dropped by killing the boss named 'Vile Prototype' in the center of the Terminus Range area.

Its legendary effect Holy Hell is:

When shot, thrown weapon Gun Ricochets projectiles to nearby enemies.

borderlands 4 king's gambit pistol

How to Get

Unlock Location:

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

borderlands 4 vile prototype location

Farm Method:

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