Dark Subject

Vile Lictor is toying with dangerous energies, which is not the kind of thing you want a guy named Vile Lictor to be doing. Infiltrate his black site and get to the bottom of his shady plans in this chilling Borderlands 4 mission.

Borderlands 4 Dark Subject Walkthrough Guide

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the dangerous Dark Subject mission in Borderlands 4, from start to finish.

Return to Defiant Calder in Borderlands 4

Your mission begins by returning to Defiant Calder. You can quickly reach him by fast traveling to Belton's Bore.

Meet with Amara in Borderlands 4 Dark Subject

After speaking with Defiant Calder, follow the quest marker to find and meet with Amara, who will accompany you on this mission.

Find Lilith and Eliminate Enemies in Borderlands 4

Follow Amara to the next area where you'll encounter your first group of enemies. Eliminate all hostiles to proceed.

Defeat Tim and His Forces in Borderlands 4

After clearing the initial enemies, Tim and additional reinforcements will appear. Focus your fire on Tim first, then eliminate the remaining enemies.

Break Into the Black Site in Borderlands 4

Use your grappling hook to pull out the grid from the wall, creating an entrance to the black site facility.

Enter the Black Site Facility in Borderlands 4

Once you've created an opening, enter the black site to continue your mission. Be prepared for resistance immediately upon entry.

Navigate the Dark Subject Complex in Borderlands 4

Follow the path inside the facility. The corridors are narrow, so stay alert for ambushes.

Eliminate Escaped Experiments in Borderlands 4

You'll reach a containment room with dangerous escaped experiments. Use elemental weapons for maximum effectiveness against these mutated creatures.

Open the Secured Door in Borderlands 4

After clearing the room, interact with the terminal near the door to unlock and open it.

Enter the Quarantined Lab in Borderlands 4

Proceed through the now-open door into the quarantined laboratory area. The atmosphere becomes increasingly ominous as you delve deeper.

Activate the Holo-Table in Borderlands 4 Dark Subject

In the laboratory, you'll find a large holo-table. Interact with it to access Vile Lictor's research data.

Defeat the Test Subject Mini-Boss in Borderlands 4

Activating the holo-table triggers the appearance of a powerful test subject mini-boss. To damage it, you must destroy the crystals on its body. Be quick, as the crystals regenerate rapidly.

Delve Deeper Into the Borderlands 4 Facility

After defeating the test subject, use your grappling hook to remove another wall grid and proceed through the ventilation system.

Eliminate Remaining Enemies in Borderlands 4

You'll emerge in another laboratory room with additional enemies. Clear them out to secure the area.

Locate Lilith in Borderlands 4 Dark Subject

Interact with the terminal in this room and proceed through the purple portal that appears to trigger a crucial story cutscene.

Follow Amara to Complete Borderlands 4 Mission

After the cutscene, follow Amara outside the facility to complete the Dark Subject mission and receive your rewards.