Borderlands 4: Get the Slippy Fish Grenade

How to Get the Slippy Fish Grenade in Borderlands 4

By Daniel Hidalgo | 2025-09-17 10:38:25
Among the arsenal of legendary gear in Borderlands 4, the Slippy grenade mod stands out as a fan-favorite for its sheer power and hilarious concept: a live fish you hurl at enemies. This powerful explosive is a must-have for any Vault Hunter's loadout. If you're wondering how to add this piscine powerhouse to your inventory, this guide covers the two most effective methods: defeating its dedicated boss and the patience-testing art of fishing.

Method 1: Farming the Dedicated Boss - Shadowpelt


The most reliable way to secure the Slippy grenade is by challenging its designated source: the boss Shadowpelt.
Location:

You can find Shadowpelt at the very end of the Whistler's Maw Auger Mine, located in the Terminus Range region's Cuspid Climb area.
How to Unlock:

Note that Auger Mines are only accessible after you have progressed through the main story and completed the "Shadow of the Mountain" mission.
Preparation and Strategy:

The path to Shadowpelt is fraught with Manglers, so come prepared with Incendiary weapons to exploit their red Flesh health bars. The boss fight itself is a dynamic and challenging encounter. Shadowpelt possesses a powerful shield and a dangerous moveset.
  • Phase 1: Shield Break: Focus all your fire on stripping Shadowpelt's shield. Shock weapons are extremely effective for this.
  • Phase 2: Aggression and Visibility: Once his shield is broken, he becomes visible and vulnerable. Unleash your Incendiary damage on his health bar.
  • The Loop: The key to this fight is maintaining this cycle. When his shieldregenerates, he will turn invisible again, forcing you to repeat theprocess. He uses leaping attacks and area-of-effect Shock blasts, soconstant movement is essential.
  • Use Adds to Your Advantage: Smaller Manglers will spawn throughout the fight. If you are downed, you can use these weaker enemies for a Second Wind.


Loot Pool:

Slippy is one of three legendary items in Shadowpelt's dedicated loot pool. You may also receive the Eviscerating Vamoose Sniper Rifle or the Sparky Shield during your farming runs. If Slippy doesn't drop, simply save, quit, and reload your game to respawn the boss and try again.

Method 2: Fishing for Slippy


For those who prefer a more tranquil (though less reliable) method, you can try your luck at fishing.


How to Fish:

imply explore the world of Kairos and look for bodies of water with visibleripple effects. Use your grapple hook to "yank" these splashes and reelin your catch, which can range from common ammo to legendary gear.


Best Fishing Location:

The most renowned spot is the aptly named "Fishin' Spot" in the Coastal Bonescape zone. This large pond is encountered early in the story and features multiple fishing points.


Farming Strategy:

Fishing for a specific legendary is a test of patience, as the drop rate forSlippy is very low. The most efficient method is to:


  • Catch all the fish at the Fishin' Spot.
  • Either fast travel to a different zone and return, or quit to the main menu and reload your character.
  • This will reset all the fishing nodes, allowing you to try again.

    • Why Farm the Slippy Grenade? Stats and Mechanics


    The Slippy isn't just a novelty item; it's a top-tier offensive tool. Its unique mechanic causes it to deal Melee Damage instead of standard grenade (Ordnance) damage. This means it candirectly benefit from melee damage bonuses on your skill tree or gear.


    Even without a melee build, its raw damage output is exceptional. Uponimpact, it creates a massive explosion and then splits into multiplesecondary projectiles that seek out nearby enemies, clearing rooms withincredible efficiency. It is, without a doubt, one of the most powerfulgrenades available in the game.

    Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Microsoft Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
    Genre(s): First-person shooter, action role-playing
    Developer(s): Gearbox Software
    Publisher(s): 2K
    Engine: Unreal Engine 5
    Release date: September 12, 2025
    Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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