How to Get BACKHIVE in Borderlands 4: Boss Fight & Legendary Loot Guide
Hey vault hunters! If you're looking to get BACKHIVE in Borderlands 4, you're in the right place. This boss is one of the easier ones to access early in the Fade Fields, but you’ll need to complete some of the Terminal Range content first. Let’s break down exactly how to find this boss and what awesome loot it drops!
First things first—to get BACKHIVE in Borderlands 4, you need to reach the Abandoned Augur Mine. Start from Sadr's Backup Plan, which is the ADR headquarters. Instead of going out the main cave exit, head through a side cave that leads you straight to the mine entrance. Just a heads up: if you haven’t done the Terminal Range quests yet, the path will be blocked.
Navigating to the BACKHIVE Boss Fight
Getting to the boss isn’t a straight path—it involves some platforming and problem-solving. Here’s the step-by-step:
Once you’re inside the Abandoned Augur Mine, you’ll need to:
Jump off the first ledge and glide to a lower platform
Climb up a wall while avoiding crash enemies (they can knock you off!)
Look for a grapple point up high—this is key!
Glide carefully to the next platform without overshooting
Use one final grapple to reach the boss area
It might take a few tries, but once you get the route down, it’s a quick run.
BACKHIVE Loot Drops: Triple Bypass Rep Kit
The Triple Bypass rep kit is arguably one of the best survival items in the game. Its gold text reads "Heart Pop"—it has three charges and a 30% chance to replenish a charge on kill. Perfect for mobbing!
Stats:
Restores 3,925 health instantly
Heals another 3,925 over 10 seconds
Only 1-second cooldown between uses
Look for versions with bonus perks like elemental damage boosts or cooldown reduction!
Sender Shelley Shield: Is It Worth It?
The Sender Shelley shield’s gold text says: "When damaged, grants a stack of Resolve reducing damage taken by 2% per stack (up to 25 stacks). When broken, releases a nova dealing 7,436 damage +20% per stack."
In practice, though, it feels underwhelming. Even with max stacks, the damage reduction isn’t very noticeable. The nova damage is decent, but there are better shields for survivability.
Stop-Gap Sniper Rifle: Massive Damage Potential
This is the star of the show! The Stop-Gap sniper’s gold text says: "Reconfigure—firing increases damage up to 750% but decreases accuracy to 20%." Yes, you read that right—750% damage!
Key stats:
1,137 base damage
88% accuracy (before penalty)
5.3 fire rate, 3.2-second reload
50% critical damage multiplier
This thing melts enemies, even on body shots. It’s full-auto and great for boss farming!
Final Tips to Farm BACKHIVE Efficiently
To make the most of your runs:
Use elemental weapons against BACKHIVE’s weaknesses
Equip the Stop-Gap for quick clears
Farm during peak luck hours if possible
Skip the Sender Shelley unless you’re collecting
Now you know how to get BACKHIVE in Borderlands 4 and score some epic loot. Happy farming, and may your drops be legendary weapons and items.
