Check out this Borderlands 3 guide on all Legendary & Unique Shields available in the game. Including info on Features, where to get (location guide), effects, & more!!!
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Legendary & Unique Shields In Borderlands 3
Legendary Shields
Shield | Feature Where To Get |
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![]() | - Converts health to increase shield capacity - Courtyard in Athenas |
![]() (HYPERION) | - Greatly increases melee damage and buffs gun damage when depleted - Randomly droops from enemies |
![]() (PANGOLIN) | - Unleashes a corrosive projectile when shot and constantly deals corrosive damage to enemies in melee range - Randomly droops from enemies |
![]() (ANSHIN) | - 0 capacity shield, but has a increase in health and damage reduction - Randomly drops from enemies |
![]() (PANGOLIN) | - drops boosters the increases shields and adds a rockets and grenade to the inventory - Randomly drops from enemies |
![]() (HYPERION) | - When shield is full depleted, it goes to full immediately - Randomly drops from enemies |
![]() (Anshin) | - Summons an attack drone that will attack enemies - Drone cannot be destroyed - GenIVIV |
![]() (Anshin) | - When depleted, releases a large Cryo nova dealing 1537 damage and freezing enemies. 30% of nova damage is returned as health. - Aurelia Hammerlock |
![]() (ANSHIN) | - Unleashes a Scream/Cryo Nova when shield is broken - Mind controls enemies when shield breaks and the user has terror debuff - Part of Bloody Harvest Event |
![]() (HYPERION) | - Refills shields when hit by shock damage - Reward for completing It's Alive Sidequest / World Drop |
![]() (ANSHIN) | - Unleashes a Nova when broken. Chance to drop IEDs when damaged - Demoskaggon |
![]() (HYPERION) | - On shield break, become immune to any damage taken for 5 seconds - Demoskaggon |
![]() (HYPERION) | - Shocks nearby enemies while depleted - Demoskaggon |
![]() (ANSHIN) | - TBA - Part of Takedown at Maliwan's Blacksite |
![]() (HYPERION) | - TBA - Part of Takedown at Maliwan's Blacksite |
![]() (ANSHIN) | - TBA - Part of Takedown at Maliwan's Blacksite |
![]() (HYPERION) | - Creates a shield that can shoot back at any attackers - Part of Revenge of the Cartels |
Unique Shields
Shield | Feature Where To Get |
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Mr Caffeine Shield | -+50% Reload Speed and 15% Fire Rate while shield is full. When depleted, Fire Rate & Reload Speed are severely penalized - Side Mission Reward |
Overflowing Maxxi's Embrace | - Healgasm all over yourself and allies to heal them for 71 on shield break - Side Mission Reward |
MSRC Auto-Dispensary | - On taking damage, has a 35% chance to drop an Upper or Downer pill. These pills provide buffs, but can have some bad side effects. - TBA |
Golden Touch | - Quick health regeneration when shield is full and high melee damage buff when it is depleted - Side Mission Reward |
What Are Shields In Borderlands 3?
Gear That Protects Character's Health For A Specific Amount
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Shields protect the character's health from damage until its charge is depleted. Your shield can regenerate its charge over time, protect your character against weapons & even elemental damage! However, it is highly susceptible to shock damage.