Borderlands 4 Super Soldier Shield Guide – How to Beat Vile Lictor and Farm the Legendary

If you’re looking for one of the best defensive items in Borderlands 4, the Super Soldier Shield is a must-have. Manufactured by Daedalus, this legendary shield doesn’t just protect you—it boosts your firepower, increases your sprint speed, and even generates free ammo over time.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Super Soldier Shield in Borderlands 4—including its stats, unique effects, and how to farm it by defeating Vile Lictor in the Terminus Range.

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How to Get the Super Soldier Shield in Borderlands 4

To unlock the Super Soldier Shield, you’ll need to progress through the main story. Specifically, it drops from Vile Lictor, a major boss found in the Umbral Foundry during the quest His Vile Sanctum.

Here’s the step-by-step:

1.      Complete the quest His Vile Sanctum.

2.      Defeat Vile Lictor inside the Umbral Foundry.

3.      Loot the boss—there’s a chance the Super Soldier Shield will drop. (Note: It’s not guaranteed, so farming may take multiple runs.)

Vile Lictor Guide (BL4)

Not familiar with Vile Lictor? He’s one of the toughest bosses in Terminus Range and is required to progress toward the Timekeeper’s Dominion. You’ll need to take him down after defeating Idolator Sol to unlock the new region.

The Fight:

·         Phase 1: Vile Lictor stays relatively stationary, using ranged void attacks.

·         Phase 2: After his first health bar is depleted, he teleports you into another dimension. Here, he becomes more mobile and aggressive.

Key Attack to Watch For:

·         Void Nuke: A massive AOE in the center of the arena. To survive, sprint to the edge and grapple onto one of the floating rocks before the blast hits.

Super Soldier Shield Stats (Level 45)

·         Capacity: 13,005

·         Recharge Rate: 1,949/sec

·         Recharge Delay: 2.9 seconds

·         Manufacturer: Daedalus

Unique Effects of the Super Soldier Shield

The Super Soldier isn’t just a defensive tool—it enhances your entire combat style.

·         Power Play: Grants an overshield whenever the shield fully recharges.

·         Firepower Boost: +25% weapon fire rate.

·         Free Ammo: Generates 1 round of ammo per second—even if reserves are empty.

·         Speed Buff: +25% sprint speed, great for mobility in areas where the hovebike can’t be used.

This combination makes it one of the best shields in Borderlands 4, especially for gun-focused builds.

Why You Need the Super Soldier Shield

·         Endless ammo trickles in even when you’re completely dry.

·         Faster fire rate = more DPS.

·         Extra sprint speed means better survivability in boss arenas and large zones.

·         Overshield mechanic provides a reliable defense boost in long fights.

If you rely heavily on guns, this shield is a game-changer in both solo and co-op runs.