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Borderlands 4: Shock Damage Guide

Electrical elemental effects in combat can be applied through both offensive actions and equipped gear. These effects manifest as vivid azure energy bursts on adversaries, delivering sustained damage ideal for crowd control. Sources include loot drops and automated vendors found throughout gameplay environments.

Electrical Element Mechanics in BL4

Shock Damage is most effective against Shield Opponents (Image via 2K Games)

This energy type proves exceptionally potent against shielded foes, causing rapid shield depletion. While less effective against organic and armored targets, its paralytic properties create tactical advantages by momentarily incapacitating hostile units.

Successful electrical application triggers an electrocution state, often resulting in dramatic visual effects upon enemy defeat. Specialized containers emit offensive drones when destroyed, adding environmental combat possibilities.

Enemy Category Effectiveness Rating
Shield Enemies Maximum Impact
Armor Enemies Reduced Efficiency
Flesh Enemies Minimal Effectiveness

Character-Specific Electrical Abilities

Harlowe’s Electrical Arsenal

  • Jolting Alignment
  • Tesla Surge
  • Lightning Weave
  • Tempest Touch

Rafa’s Electric Techniques

  • Charged Polearm
  • Conductive Field
  • Storm Avatar
  • Plasma Network
  • RAIJU Protocol
  • Ionized Catalyst
  • Coil Formation
  • Energy Blades
  • Thunderstrike
  • Current Marketplace
  • Hurricane Protocol

Vex’s Electrical Specializations

  • Galvanic Mastery
  • Livewire Current
  • Arc Discharge
  • Storm’s Favor

Amon’s Thunderous Capabilities

  • Voltaic Cataclysm
  • Supercharged Strike
  • Plasma Combustion
  • Stormfront Blade
  • Black Storm
  • Lightning Javelin
  • Thunderous Fury
  • Anvil Breaker
  • Skydrop Impact
  • Overcharge
  • Bolt Catalyst
  • Stormcaller’s Mark
  • Hammerfall Technique
  • Cyclone Edge
  • Current Harness
  • Lightning Conduit
  • Surge Amplifier