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Borderlands 4 Old Lads Walkthrough

Complete guide to finishing the Old Lads side mission in Borderlands 4 with detailed objectives, rewards, and strategies.

Old Lads is a side mission in Borderlands 4 (BL4) that continues the story of Raymond, an eccentric character you first met in the "Old Raymond" quest. This walkthrough will guide you through all objectives of the Old Lads Side Quest with detailed instructions and tips.

Mission Overview

  • Starting Location: Dominion > Fades District (accessible after Main Mission 18: Means of Ascent)
  • Quest Giver: Raymond
  • Unlock Requirement: Finished Side Mission "Old Raymond"
  • Reward: XP, Money, Shotgun (Green or Purple rarity), Cosmetic: Vault Hunter Style (Haphazardous), Cosmetic: ECHO-4 Paintjob (Haphazardous)
  • Quest Description: Dig Raymond's lads out of the sewers.

Old Lads Mission Objectives

This mission consists of several challenging objectives that will test your combat skills and puzzle-solving abilities in the dangerous sewers of Fades District.

Starting Location: Old Lads

This mission starts in the same place as the previous mission "Old Raymond." Talk to Raymond again after completing his initial quest to begin Old Lads.

Raymond in Fades District

Find Old Raymond's Lads (x3)

Raymond's friends are trapped in the sewers. He sends you to rescue them. Two sewer entrances will be marked as objectives. You'll need to visit both locations.

Sewer entrances map

Complete Borderlands 4 Old Lads Walkthrough

Lad #1 – Tomo

Start by going to the nearest sewer entrance in the west of Fades District near Raymond. Press the button on the sewer gate to enter.

Sewer gate entrance

After entering, go into the first room on the left where enemies are. Defeat them. There will be a green outlined egg in the middle of that enemy room. Pull on it with R3/V to rescue Tomo.

Rescuing Tomo from egg

Lad #2 – Orla

Exit the first sewer and go to the one in the east. Again press the button at the sewer gate.

Eastern sewer entrance

Inside, enter the first room on the right and you'll see Orla trapped at the top of the room. Clear out the monsters. Then Orla jumps down on his own and is saved.

Orla rescue location

Lad #3 – Padraic (Enter Raymond's Ancient Hideout)

After rescuing the first two, you get a new waypoint to the south of Fades District.

Go through the sewer gate, then inside turn the valve and walk through the wind tunnel with the spinning fans. Padraic is in the next room behind the door. You'll need to power it on first.

Wind tunnel with fans

Power Door

Up on the east side of the room is a spinning fan. Walk through the spinning fan, behind it go around the wooden box to find a green battery. Pick this up and keep it in your hand.

Finding the green battery

Now with the battery in hand, glide from the fan to the scaffold in the south-west corner of the room. From there you can go through an air duct. Where you exit the duct you must put the battery into a power station. This opens the door.

Battery power station

Pull the grate to the right to get back to the previous room.

Enter Backroom / Talk to Padraic

Go through the now-open door, talk to Padraic on the left.

Talking to Padraic

Leave Hideout

In the same room use the grappling point and climb up the ladder, press the button on the door to leave.

Grappling point exit

Return to Watermill

Head back to Old Raymond (can fast travel to shorten the way).

Return to watermill

Defeat Order Ambush

The Order appears to ambush you and the lads. Kill the attackers. The mission ends right after they are defeated. Then Old Raymond offers a follow-up quest "Old Tricks."

Order ambush battle

Old Lads Mission Rewards

Primary Rewards

  • Substantial XP based on your level
  • Money reward scaled to your level
  • Random Shotgun (Green or Purple rarity)

Cosmetic Rewards

  • Vault Hunter Style: Haphazardous
  • ECHO-4 Paintjob: Haphazardous
  • Unlocks follow-up mission: Old Tricks

Borderlands 4 Old Lads Tips & Strategies

  • Bring corrosive or shock weapons for the mechanical enemies you'll encounter in the sewers
  • Before entering the sewers, stock up on ammunition and health kits
  • Use area-of-effect attacks when dealing with groups of enemies in confined sewer spaces
  • The battery puzzle can be tricky - take your time to navigate the fan mechanics carefully
  • The final ambush features multiple Order soldiers with shields - consider using cover and grenades to break their formations
  • Complete this mission before advancing too far in the main story for optimal level scaling

Borderlands 4 Old Lads Video Walkthrough

Completing Old Lads in Borderlands 4

This finishes the Old Lads side mission in Borderlands 4 and unlocks the next mission "Old Tricks." The mission provides excellent rewards for the time investment and continues the entertaining storyline of Raymond and his companions.

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