Borderlands 4 has a throwing knife-shaped problem, and a nerf isn't going to cut it

Borderlands 4: A close-up of Harlowe looking down slightly with disdain while holding a large metal object mostly off-screen.

Rory Norris, Guides Writer

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Last week I was: playing way too much Borderlands 4.

This week I've been: continuing to play way too much Borderlands 4 while getting to grips with the endgame.

By now, it's beating a dead horse saying that Penetrator Augment 'crit' throwing knives are overpowered in Borderlands 4. Creative director Graeme Timmins has already agreed as much, noting the infamous knives "will get addressed", alongside some unintentional interactions and broken builds, very soon.