Claim the weekly Golden God while Old Lads is active
Finish Old Raymond first, then complete Old Lads from the Weekly Activities panel; its guaranteed Golden God reward is tied to the current rotation.
Borderlands 4 FARMING GUIDESKnow what to farm.
Know what to farm.
And where to go.
Borderlands 4 farming centers on boss-specific loot, repeated Moxxi’s Big Encore fights and a weekly Wildcard mission with a guaranteed Legendary. Ultimate Vault Hunter ranks raise challenge and rewards after the campaign. Vault Key Fragments unlock Primordial Vaults, while Vile Bounties supply late-game Eridium.
19 farming guides · PC / Global, current through weekly rotation October 22–29, 2026
What matters before you farm
Unlock requirements, costs and tips to help you get started.
Collect all three fragments before entering a regional Vault
Each region’s Primordial Vault requires its own three Vault Key Fragments, so finish the local fragment route before traveling to the Vault entrance.
Sources & fact checks
Save Eridium for the rematch you want
Vile Bounties require UVH Rank 1 and provide an endgame Eridium route; Big Encore also spends Eridium, so check the machine’s price before committing currency.
Sources & fact checks
Farm with a purpose
Lead with the active weekly rewards and vendor, then endgame unlocks and progression gates, followed by targeted gear and evergreen collection routes.
Legendary loot targets
Farm Golden God from the Old Lads Wildcard
The October 22–29, 2026 Weekly Wildcard awards Golden God, a Legendary shotgun, so this activity is a direct way to collect it…
Bosses and Encore rematches
Repeat the weekly Driller Hole Big Encore
The October 22–29, 2026 rotation features a tougher Driller Hole rematch with a richer loot pool than the campaign fight.
Legendary loot targets
Search for Maurice’s Black Market stock
Maurice’s traveling machine sells Legendary gear, with player-specific stock that can offer a targeted purchase each week.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Target Idolator Sol for Golden God
Idolator Sol’s dedicated loot pool includes Golden God, giving you a boss route to pursue the shotgun outside its current…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Unlock Borderlands 4 endgame activities
The campaign’s end opens postgame systems for Ultimate Vault Hunter progression, Firmware transfers, Maurice’s vendor, Big…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Advance Ultimate Vault Hunter ranks
UVH challenges provide a structured route through tougher endgame tiers and unlock later rank challenges and rewards.
Legendary loot targets
Browse more guides in this category.
Legendary loot targets
Farm Golden God from the Old Lads Wildcard
The October 22–29, 2026 Weekly Wildcard awards Golden God, a Legendary shotgun, so this activity is a direct way to collect it…
Legendary loot targets
Search for Maurice’s Black Market stock
Maurice’s traveling machine sells Legendary gear, with player-specific stock that can offer a targeted purchase each week.
Legendary loot targets
Farm Kaoson from Primordial Guardian Origo
Primordial Guardian Origo is a named Kaoson source in the Terminus Range vault, giving this weapon a concrete boss target.
Legendary loot targets
Target Axemaul for Bod or Buzz Axe
Axemaul’s dedicated loot pool includes the Bod shotgun and Buzz Axe ordnance, making the mine a focused route for either item.
Legendary loot targets
Transfer Firmware onto a better gear piece
Firmware transfer lets you move Firmware between items of the same type, helping turn a useful drop into a build upgrade.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Browse more guides in this category.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Unlock Borderlands 4 endgame activities
The campaign’s end opens postgame systems for Ultimate Vault Hunter progression, Firmware transfers, Maurice’s vendor, Big…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Advance Ultimate Vault Hunter ranks
UVH challenges provide a structured route through tougher endgame tiers and unlock later rank challenges and rewards.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Clear Primordial Vaults for Guardian rewards
Each regional Vault Guardian grants a permanent power-up, and Rank 4 Vault clears contribute to the Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Budget Eridium for Weekly Big Encore challenges
Eridium pays for weekly Big Encore challenges, which offer tougher boss fights and rarer loot. Regular boss rematches use…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Earn Specialization XP from unfinished side missions
Once Specializations unlock after the campaign, XP from optional quests also moves their progression forward. Clearing…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Clear Order Bunkers toward SDU upgrades
Order Bunkers are among the postgame activities named for SDU cleanup. Clearing available bunkers contributes toward fully…
Eridium and Vault keys
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Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Terminus Range Vault Key Fragments
The three Terminus Range fragments create the key that opens the region’s Primordial Vault.
Eridium and Vault keys
Run Vile Bounties for Eridium
UVH1 Vile Bounties are a late-game repeatable source of Eridium for activities including Big Encore rematches.
Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Fadefields Vault Key Fragments
The three Fadefields fragments combine into a key that reveals the region’s Primordial Vault and its permanent power-up reward.
Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Carcadia Burn Vault Key Fragments
Three Carcadia Burn fragments form the key to its Primordial Vault and Guardian encounter.
Eridium and Vault keys
Sweep Kairos Vault Symbols for SDU Tokens
Vault Symbols grant SDU tokens individually and complete a separate Myth of the Vault collectible challenge.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Browse more guides in this category.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Repeat the weekly Driller Hole Big Encore
The October 22–29, 2026 rotation features a tougher Driller Hole rematch with a richer loot pool than the campaign fight.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Target Idolator Sol for Golden God
Idolator Sol’s dedicated loot pool includes Golden God, giving you a boss route to pursue the shotgun outside its current…
Bosses and Encore rematches
Target Bio-Bulkhead for Budget Deity
Bio-Bulkhead’s dedicated pool includes Budget Deity, Sho Kunai and Waterfall, offering a focused boss route for those…
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Legendary loot targets
Farm Golden God from the Old Lads Wildcard
The October 22–29, 2026 Weekly Wildcard awards Golden God, a Legendary shotgun, so this activity is a direct way to collect it…
Bosses and Encore rematches
Repeat the weekly Driller Hole Big Encore
The October 22–29, 2026 rotation features a tougher Driller Hole rematch with a richer loot pool than the campaign fight.
Legendary loot targets
Search for Maurice’s Black Market stock
Maurice’s traveling machine sells Legendary gear, with player-specific stock that can offer a targeted purchase each week.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Target Idolator Sol for Golden God
Idolator Sol’s dedicated loot pool includes Golden God, giving you a boss route to pursue the shotgun outside its current…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Unlock Borderlands 4 endgame activities
The campaign’s end opens postgame systems for Ultimate Vault Hunter progression, Firmware transfers, Maurice’s vendor, Big…
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Advance Ultimate Vault Hunter ranks
UVH challenges provide a structured route through tougher endgame tiers and unlock later rank challenges and rewards.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Clear Primordial Vaults for Guardian rewards
Each regional Vault Guardian grants a permanent power-up, and Rank 4 Vault clears contribute to the Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank…
Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Terminus Range Vault Key Fragments
The three Terminus Range fragments create the key that opens the region’s Primordial Vault.
Legendary loot targets
Farm Kaoson from Primordial Guardian Origo
Primordial Guardian Origo is a named Kaoson source in the Terminus Range vault, giving this weapon a concrete boss target.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Budget Eridium for Weekly Big Encore challenges
Eridium pays for weekly Big Encore challenges, which offer tougher boss fights and rarer loot. Regular boss rematches use…
Eridium and Vault keys
Run Vile Bounties for Eridium
UVH1 Vile Bounties are a late-game repeatable source of Eridium for activities including Big Encore rematches.
Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Fadefields Vault Key Fragments
The three Fadefields fragments combine into a key that reveals the region’s Primordial Vault and its permanent power-up reward.
Eridium and Vault keys
Collect Carcadia Burn Vault Key Fragments
Three Carcadia Burn fragments form the key to its Primordial Vault and Guardian encounter.
Legendary loot targets
Target Axemaul for Bod or Buzz Axe
Axemaul’s dedicated loot pool includes the Bod shotgun and Buzz Axe ordnance, making the mine a focused route for either item.
Bosses and Encore rematches
Target Bio-Bulkhead for Budget Deity
Bio-Bulkhead’s dedicated pool includes Budget Deity, Sho Kunai and Waterfall, offering a focused boss route for those…
Legendary loot targets
Transfer Firmware onto a better gear piece
Firmware transfer lets you move Firmware between items of the same type, helping turn a useful drop into a build upgrade.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Earn Specialization XP from unfinished side missions
Once Specializations unlock after the campaign, XP from optional quests also moves their progression forward. Clearing…
Eridium and Vault keys
Sweep Kairos Vault Symbols for SDU Tokens
Vault Symbols grant SDU tokens individually and complete a separate Myth of the Vault collectible challenge.
Ultimate Vault Hunter and Vault progression
Clear Order Bunkers toward SDU upgrades
Order Bunkers are among the postgame activities named for SDU cleanup. Clearing available bunkers contributes toward fully…
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