Borderlands 4 is teeming with formidable bosses, featuring over 30 unique adversaries throughout the game. Many of these antagonists, including Callis: The Ripper Queen, reside within the main campaign, offering substantial loot upon defeat.
A notable boss you will encounter during the Carcadia Burn segment of the storyline is Driller Hole. After you complete his associated mission, it’s highly advisable to revisit him for another battle to reap the rewards.
Locating Driller Hole in Borderlands 4
Driller Hole can be found within the Queen’s Cradle facility, located in the southern region of the Tonnage Peel area in Carcadia Burn. Initially, access to this facility is restricted, but completing the Unpaid Tab mission with Zane will unlock it.
During your progress in the Unpaid Tab mission, you will navigate through this facility and descend to the Ripping Room, where you will face off against Driller Hole.
Once you’ve completed the mission, you can return to engage Driller Hole again through the Moxxi’s Encore machine. To get there from the Site Unseen Order Silo, simply head south. This facility is also located near one of the Vault Key Fragments.
Loot and Rewards from Driller Hole
Similar to various bosses in Borderlands 4, Driller Hole offers three distinct legendary items that have a higher likelihood of dropping from him compared to other sources in the game. However, it’s important to note that he does not drop any legendary class mods.
|
Name |
Item Type |
Abilities |
|---|---|---|
|
G. M.R |
Weapon/Assault Rifle |
Damage increases by +100% when aiming down sights, but shot cost rises by +100% and fire rate decreases by -50%. |
|
Katagawa’s Revenge |
Weapon/Sniper Rifle |
Generates damage orbs from the point of impact that latch onto nearby enemies, inflicting damage over time based on the weapon’s element. |
|
Fuse |
Grenade |
Creates an area of effect damage where it lands, dealing continuous damage. |
The standout item from Driller Hole is undoubtedly Katagawa’s Revenge. This Maliwan sniper rifle comes in shock or incendiary variants and features the Stormcloud ability, allowing shot impacts to generate fireballs or storm clouds that deal additional damage.
Additionally, the G. M.R presents a solid choice, boosting its damage output while aiming, though this comes at the cost of reduced fire rate and higher shot consumption. Lastly, Fuse is a reliable grenade for consistent area damage.
Strategies for Defeating Driller Hole
While Driller Hole is not particularly challenging, the abundance of cover available in the arena makes the fight manageable. It’s recommended to equip corrosive and incendiary weapons, as they are effective against his armor and overall health.
During the encounter, Driller Hole spawns on the opposite side of the central ripping machine. He primarily attacks using his arm cannon, which can be dodged with mobility. Stay on the move while returning fire to effectively counter his attacks.
Be vigilant when Driller Hole launches mortars from his back, as these can deal significant damage in an area of effect. This attack poses the greatest threat, so utilize the cover provided by the ripping machine to protect yourself before launching counterattacks.
With the right elemental weapons in hand, you should find that Driller Hole can be dispatched relatively quickly.
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