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Borderlands 4 Guide

How to Unlock The Pearlescent Parasite SMG

Weapons
Legendary Loot
Updated on May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026

Overview

The Parasite is a Vladof SMG

Parasite has a Pearl legendary effect called Devour - Hitting enemies with locust rockets increases there damage taken from Parasite's Primary fire for 12s. killing affected enemies with primary fir grants overshield and refiles 50% of Magazine.


How to Unlock

( This Weapon is a World Drop, Not a Dedicated Boss Drop)

There is still a chance the bosses can drop this weapon but it will be a very low chance.

Unlock Location:

  • Progress through the (Subjugator and Thol the Invincible) Raid Defeating the Mob Enemies up to the boss arena will give you a chance of obtaining the Legendary Parasite

Farm Method:

  • Clear the Enemies up to The Subjugator & Thol Boss Arena.
  • After Fast travel to the beginning of the dungon and reset dungon.
  • Repeatedly defeat the enemies and reset until Parasite drops
  • Additionally you can Fight The Subjugator & Thol for more mobs to fight for a slight chance Parasite to drop.

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