Your journey as a Vault Hunter begins on the shores of Kairos, where the first sounds you hear are those of Claptrap enthusiastically introducing you to the Crimson Resistance. Now is the moment to make your presence felt and initiate the effort to liberate Kairos from the oppressive grasp of the Timekeeper.
Before diving into the Fadefields to gather Vault Key Fragments and drive out the Order, you must first complete an essential introductory quest with Claptrap. A critical part of this mission involves gaining clearance for the elevator, which can present some challenges due to the game’s unique quirks.
Let’s detail the steps required to successfully complete this mission and secure elevator clearance in Borderlands 4.
Comprehensive Walkthrough for the Recruitment Drive Mission
Upon washing ashore in the Fadefields of Kairos, Claptrap springs into action, thrilled to welcome a new recruit to the Crimson Resistance. Your initial task is to follow him as he showcases the area, setting the stage for your adventure ahead.
Claptrap will guide you to the elevator located at your first Safehouse in the Fadefields. However, to unlock this elevator, you’ll first need to tackle the nearby Ripper camp to obtain your glide pack, a crucial tool for advancing your journey to the Safehouse.
Navigate through the Ripper camp until you inevitably confront the camp’s boss, Splashzone. This encounter marks your first significant battle outside the tutorial, and fortunately, he is relatively easy to defeat.
Splashzone features a red health bar, and utilizing an incendiary weapon will amplify your damage significantly. Maintain mobility during the fight to minimize the chances of taking hits, allowing you to defeat him in record time.
Upon vanquishing him, you’ll acquire the key you need to unlock your glide pack, which is essential for scaling the Safehouse tower. Once at the top, you’ll need to assist Claptrap in ascending, which brings you back to the necessity of elevator clearance.
Securing Elevator Clearance
When you realize that elevator clearance is mandatory for your progress, your character will mention that one of the fallen Order soldiers might have a key item. This serves as a critical clue for your next step.
On the Safehouse balcony, you will find several corpses of Order soldiers. Be sure to inspect them, as one has the necessary bolt positioned at the back of its neck. This bolt is essential for gaining the elevator clearance.
The particular soldier you need to inspect is slumped against a box near some barrels on the eastern edge of the balcony. You can identify the correct soldier by a green marker on the bolt at the back of his neck, indicating it’s the item required for clearance.
After retrieving this vital piece, return to the elevator and interact with it again. Doing so will allow Claptrap to ascend and, crucially, will enable you to proceed with the mission.
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