Legendary Items

New to Borderlands 2? Learn about the Synergy pistol, a Hyperion weapon with unique reverse recoil and a Vladof barrel. Get tips on its usage and where to find it!

Hey there, Vault Hunter! So, you're curious about the Synergy pistol in Borderlands 2, huh? It's a pretty interesting piece of Hyperion tech that can be a solid choice, especially if you get the hang of its quirks. Let's break it down. ### What is the Synergy? The Synergy is a type of common pistol manufactured by Hyperion. What makes it stand out is that it uses a Vladof barrel, which is a bit unusual! You'll find it in both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. ### How Does it Work? Hyperion pistols are known for being super accurate, but the Synergy has a special trick called "reverse recoil." Basically, when you first start shooting, there's a bit of sway. But if you keep firing, the weapon actually gets *more* accurate. The accuracy stat you see listed is what you can achieve after sustained fire. Because of that Vladof barrel, the Synergy usually has a larger magazine size and a faster rate of fire compared to other Hyperion pistols. It also has less recoil, but that initial sway can be a bit tricky at first. Still, it's a reliable pistol that can dish out some good damage at short to medium ranges, and it's particularly effective in the hands of a character like Zer0. ### Where Do I Find One? This is where it gets a little random. The Synergy pistol can drop from pretty much any loot source that would normally give you a pistol. It only comes in green rarity or higher, so keep an eye out for those better drops! There's also a variant of this weapon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel called the Expeditious, made by the older Hyperion. ### A Little Warning! That reverse recoil can be a bit of a learning curve. Don't get discouraged if you miss a few shots at first. Just focus on keeping that trigger held down, and you'll see its accuracy improve. It's all about adapting to its unique firing style! Happy hunting, Vault Hunter!