The Bane in Borderlands 2: Stats, Mechanics & How to Get It

The Bane is a unique Legendary Hyperion pistol in Borderlands 2, infamous for its cursed flavor text and distinct mechanics.

Core Mechanics

• Element: Corrosive (excellent vs. Armor).
• Firing Modes: Tap fire for semi-auto; hold trigger for full-auto "burst" that accelerates fire rate dramatically.
• Magazine Size: Very small (typically 12-16 rounds), demanding constant reloads.
• Accuracy: Starts terrible; Hyperion reverse-recoil mechanics tighten spread as you sustain fire.
• Movement Penalty: Equipping The Bane reduces movement speed to a slow walk (approx. 30% normal speed).
• Sound: Emits loud, annoying vocalizations (screaming, laughing) when fired/reloaded.

Acquisition

• Mission Reward: Guaranteed drop from the mission "The Bane" in Lynchwood (requires completing "The Good, the Bad, and the Mordecai").
• Level Scaling: Scales to the level you accept the mission (TVHM/UVHM recommended for endgame viability).
• Farming: Not farmable via bosses; mission reset (via save editing or co-op with a host who hasn't done it) is the only way to re-obtain.

Viability

Niche. The movement penalty makes it dangerous in combat, but the high sustained DPS against armored targets (Loaders, Constructors) can shred bosses if you can stay alive. Best used stationary behind cover or in "Second Wind" scenarios.