Borderlands 4: A Brother in Need Walkthrough
This comprehensive guide will help you complete the "A Brother in Need" side mission in Borderlands 4. Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to rescue the captured Augers and earn valuable rewards.
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How to Unlock A Brother in Need in Borderlands 4
To start the "A Brother in Need" side mission, you'll need to first reach The Low Leys area on Promethea. This mission becomes available after completing the main story mission "Blood and Bandits."
Finding Scholarly Jacob
Travel southeast of The Low Leys, near The Wireworks Order bunker. You'll find Scholarly Jacob lying injured on the side of the road. He'll ask for your help to rescue his fellow Augers who have been captured by the Order.
Prerequisites:
- Complete "Blood and Bandits" main mission
- Reach character level 15
- Have access to The Low Leys area
Borderlands 4 A Brother in Need Mission Walkthrough
Follow this step-by-step guide to complete the mission efficiently while collecting all optional objectives.
Step 1: Search for Survivors
After speaking with Scholarly Jacob, head northwest to reach the Order camp in Exclave Repository. You'll need to eliminate all Order guards in the area to proceed.
Optional Objective: Convoy ECHO Log
Before defeating all Order forces, head to the convoy vehicle southeast of the area and collect the ECHO Log on the ground. This provides additional lore and backstory to the mission.
Step 2: Locate and Free Meticulous Wilheim
After clearing the area of enemies, follow your objective marker to a building with distinctive yellow force fields. Inside you'll find Meticulous Wilheim, one of the captured Augers.
Bug Warning:
Some players have reported a bug where the survivor is already outside his cell without turning off the generators, preventing mission progression. If this happens, reload your game and return to the Order camp.
Step 3: Hack the Console and Disable Generators
Interact with the computer console to begin hacking. Once started, you'll have only 30 seconds to flip switches on three rooftop generators:
- Climb the building to your left for the first switch
- Jump to the adjacent tower for the second switch
- Move to the final rooftop for the third switch
Pro Tip:
Use vehicles or movement abilities to quickly navigate between generators. The Slam attack can help you descend quickly between rooftops.
Step 4: Return to Meticulous Wilheim
Once all generators are disabled and the force field is down, speak with Meticulous Wilheim to complete the mission and receive your rewards.
Borderlands 4 A Brother in Need Mission Rewards
Completing this side mission provides several valuable rewards that will help you progress through the game:
Base Rewards
- 5,000 XP
- $12,500 Cash
- 15 Eridium
- Random Rare Weapon
Optional Rewards
- Convoy ECHO Log (Lore Item)
- Auger Faction Reputation Increase
Borderlands 4 A Brother in Need Tips and Strategies
Combat Strategies
The Order guards in this mission primarily use shock and corrosive weapons. Come prepared with appropriate shields and resistance gear:
- Use cover effectively - the camp has numerous barriers and structures
- Focus on eliminating snipers first as they occupy high ground
- Watch for patrol patterns to avoid being overwhelmed
Speedrun Strategies
For those looking to complete the mission quickly:
- Use a vehicle to quickly navigate to the generator rooftops
- Ignore non-essential enemies when possible
- Position yourself strategically before starting the generator hack
Conclusion
The "A Brother in Need" side mission offers an engaging story while providing valuable rewards. Following this walkthrough will help you complete it efficiently while avoiding potential bugs.
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