Boss Categories
| Category | Boss Count | Loot Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Bosses | 10-15 | Legendary weapons, class mods | First playthrough, dedicated drops |
| Vault Bosses | 4-6 | Legendary class mods, unique weapons | Endgame farming, build-defining gear |
| Raid Bosses | 2-4 | Seraph/Pearl gear, rare cosmetics | Ultimate endgame, 4-player challenge |
| Side Bosses | 8-12 | Unique weapons, quest gear | Side quests, early legendary farming |
| World Bosses | 3-5 | World drops, rare spawn loot | Open-world challenge, random loot |
Boss Farming Strategy
- Save-quit farming: Kill boss → loot → quit to menu → reload → boss respawns. Fastest for dedicated drop farming.
- Mayhem scaling: Higher Mayhem = better loot chance + higher stats. Farm at highest Mayhem you can clear quickly, not the highest possible.
- Dedicated vs World drops: Dedicated drops from specific bosses (check loot table). World drops are global — farm whatever boss you kill fastest.
- Hotfix / patch tracking: Loot pools get adjusted. Check back for updated drop tables after each hotfix.
Boss Fight Tips
- Match elements: Most bosses have shield + armor + health phases. Bring shock + corrosive + fire.
- Add-clear weapon: Many bosses summon adds. Keep one AoE weapon for add management.
- Immunity phases: Don't waste ammo during immune phases. Wait for the visual cue to end.
- Movement: Most boss attacks are telegraphed. Keep moving, use vertical space if available.