The Timekeeper-ruled world of Kairos is filled with bosses that you can defeat repeatedly to farm Legendary items in Borderlands 4, and Sludgemaw is one of them. To come face-to-face with the boss, you must complete a certain side mission beforehand. So, let’s dive into all the details of this boss in Borderlands 4, starting with its location.
Where Is Sludgemaw Located in Borderlands 4?
Sludgemaw is a Thresher boss, and it’s located in the Watershed Gate POI, in Idolator’s Noose in Fadefields. The boss is a part of the side mission, All Charged Up, and to unlock the mission, you must first complete the Null and Void side mission in Borderlands 4.
The Null and Void side quest is easy, and once you complete it, All Charged Up becomes available. Begin All Charged Up and progress through the mission by following the quest marker, and you’ll encounter Sludgemaw inside a cave once you reach the end of the mission.
After defeating Sludgemaw in Borderlands 4, return to the entrance of the boss arena, where you’ll notice a Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine nearby. Spend your cash there to respawn the boss and defeat it repeatedly to farm the boss’s drops. Speaking of farming, let’s get into everything that you can get from the Sludgemaw boss in Borderlands 4
What Are Sludgemaw’s Boss Drops in Borderlands 4?
The boss drops in Borderlands 4 are phenomenal for the most part, and the case isn’t any different for defeating Sludgemaw. Here’s everything that the boss drops after you defeat it in Borderlands 4.
The Onion Armor Shield is a terrific shield with even better perks, as the Shallot Shell effect grants damage immunity to the user for 2 seconds when an Armor Segment breaks. The other rewards are also fantastic, with the Kickballer being one of the finest shotguns in Borderlands 4.
So, the boss drops aren’t bad in the slightest, and you would do well to keep farming this boss long after you’ve defeated it. Now, let’s dive into the best tactics to beat Sludgemaw swiftly in the game so you can get your hands on these Legendaries as soon as possible.
Best Tactics to Defeat Sludgemaw in Borderlands 4
While the Sludgemaw boss fight can be pretty frustrating, it’s not challenging, so you can get through it without any complicated hassle. The worst part about the fight is that the Thresher constantly hides underground, making it harder for the Vault Hunter to continuously shoot at it.
The best tactic to fight it is by luring it out of the ground by being motionless, and when it pops out, unleash everything that you have. We recommend just unloading every bit of ammo inside your weapon when Sludgemaw eventually pops out to deal high damage in a short amount of time.
Another great tactic to fight the slithery boss is by hopping on the cargo container inside the boss arena and shooting from above. It’s weak to Incendiary damage, so make sure that you’re packing enormous firepower in your loadout. Hop on the container and rain fire until the boss is toast.
Just be sure to keep some distance to avoid getting hit by its melee attacks, and you’re good to go. So, have you defeated Sludgemaw in Borderlands 4 yet? What do you think about the boss’s drops? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below.
