The Golden God is one of the most powerful Legendary shotguns in Borderlands 4, featuring a truly unlimited magazine that lets you unleash nonstop fire without ever needing to reload. This unique mechanic makes it a dream weapon for players who rely on continuous DPS builds or stacking buffs that usually reset after reloading.
In this guide, we’ll cover how to get the Golden God in Borderlands 4, where to farm the Idolator Sol boss, and what makes this shotgun one of the most fun — and ammo-hungry — weapons in the game.
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How to Get the Golden God Legendary Shotgun in Borderlands 4
The Golden God is an exclusive drop from Idolator Sol, the first major story boss in Borderlands 4. You’ll encounter him during the ‘Rush the Gate’ main quest, inside the Fortress Indomita.
While you’ll naturally face Idolator Sol during the story, farming him for the Golden God will take patience — his drop rate isn’t guaranteed, and the fight can be quite challenging if your build isn’t optimized.
Tips for Beating Idolator Sol (Boss Guide)
The Idolator Sol boss fight can be tricky for new players due to his immunity phases and damage resistance mechanics. Here’s how to make it easier:
- Aim for the boils on his body — they’re his weak spots and take full damage.
- Watch out for his immunity shield phases — back off, survive, and wait until he becomes vulnerable again.
- Equip a strong elemental weapon (preferably Corrosive or Fire) for maximum effectiveness.
If you’re struggling, check out a detailed Idolator Sol boss guide to learn his attack patterns and best strategies. Once you master the fight, you can farm him repeatedly for a higher chance to drop the Golden God shotgun.
Golden God Legendary Shotgun: Unique Perk Explained
What makes the Golden God truly stand out in Borderlands 4 is its Unique perk, aptly named “Rage.”
This effect allows the gun to ignore overheating limits, meaning you can hold the trigger indefinitely without the weapon breaking. Normally, CoV-manufactured guns overheat after a while and temporarily stop firing — but the Golden God bypasses that limitation.
That said, there’s a catch. The longer you hold the trigger, the faster you’ll burn through your ammo reserves. Each shot fired while overheating consumes more ammo, so while the weapon feels “unlimited,” your ammo supply definitely isn’t.
Pro Tip: Since shotguns in Borderlands 4 have smaller ammo pools, use ammo regen gear or pair this weapon with a build that boosts ammo efficiency.
Golden God Shotgun Stats (Level 50 Example)
Here are the base stats for the Golden God shotgun at Level 50:
- Damage: 411x4
- Accuracy: 61%
- Reload Speed: 3.2s
- Fire Rate: 4.9 rounds/sec
- Shots to Overheat: 25
In addition, the Golden God features:
- Elemental Burn effect (Fire variant)
- +33% Critical Damage bonus
The combination of high burst power, unlimited firing, and critical damage boost makes this weapon perfect for close-range DPS builds or Mayhem-level farming.
Is the Golden God Worth Farming in Borderlands 4?
Absolutely — if you love fast-paced, high-damage gameplay and don’t mind watching your ammo drain.
The Golden God excels in:
- Boss fights that reward consistent damage over bursts
- Mob-clearing scenarios with heavy buff stacking
- Builds that rely on maintaining buffs or healing from constant fire
While the ammo consumption is steep, its raw sustain damage potential makes it one of the best Legendary shotguns in Borderlands 4 — especially early in the campaign.
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