Borderlands 4 Drone Ranger Walkthrough
Complete guide to the Drone Ranger side mission in Borderlands 4. Follow our step-by-step walkthrough to complete this mission and claim your rewards.
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How to Unlock Drone Ranger in Borderlands 4
To start the Drone Ranger side mission in Borderlands 4, you must first complete two prerequisite missions: Carried Away and Droning On.
After finishing both side missions, travel to the Dissected Plateau area where you'll find an abandoned farmhouse. Look for Ryely, the drone, located in a vent to the side of the house, behind a fence.
This mission becomes available around mid-game when you've reached level 15-18, though the exact level may vary depending on your playthrough.
Borderlands 4 Drone Ranger Mission Walkthrough
Follow this step-by-step guide to complete the Drone Ranger side mission and help Ryely find its target location.
Step 1: Find Ryely at Dissected Plateau
Travel to Dissected Plateau and locate the farmhouse. Behind a fence on the side of the house, you'll find Ryely stuck in a ventilation shaft. Initiate conversation with the drone to begin the mission.
Step 2: Free Ryely from the Vent
Use a melee attack to free Ryely from the vent. Once freed, the drone will start giving you commands. It might ask you to jump or perform other actions. While failing to comply won't break the mission, Ryely will criticize your disobedience.
Step 3: Follow Ryely to the Target Location
Ryely will mark a location on your map slightly southeast of your current position. Follow the drone as it leads you through potentially hostile territory. Be prepared for enemy encounters along the way.
Step 4: Place Ryely on the Marked Site
At the target location, you'll find a wooden grave marker surrounded by purple flowers. Interact with the site to place Ryely. This completes the main objective of the mission, but you may need to defend the area from enemies before the mission officially completes.
Video Guide: Borderlands 4 Drone Ranger Mission
Borderlands 4 Drone Ranger Mission Rewards
Base Mission Rewards
- • Substantial Cash reward (scales with your level)
- • XP reward (scales with your level)
- • Eridium or other rare currency (random chance)
Equipment Rewards
Completing Drone Ranger gives you a chance to receive one of the following weapons, with rarity ranging from Green to Purple:
- • Sniper Rifle - Often with scope and high critical damage
- • Assault Rifle - Balanced damage and fire rate
- • SMG - High fire rate, good for close quarters
- • Pistol - Versatile sidearm with various elemental effects
Pro Tip:
If you're farming for specific weapons, consider playing on higher difficulty levels or using Luck artifacts to increase your chances of getting higher rarity drops from this mission.
Related Borderlands 4 Guides
Carried Away Mission Walkthrough
Complete guide to the prerequisite mission for Drone Ranger.
Droning On Mission Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide to complete the second prerequisite mission.
Best Sniper Rifles in Borderlands 4
Discover the top sniper rifles you can get from missions like Drone Ranger.
Master the Drone Ranger Mission
With this comprehensive walkthrough, you're now equipped to complete the Drone Ranger side mission efficiently and claim your rewards. This mission not only provides valuable loot but also adds depth to the Borderlands 4 universe through Ryely's quirky personality.
"Remember, in Borderlands 4, always check side missions - they often hide the best loot and most interesting stories!"