Borderlands 4 PB&J Side Mission Walkthrough

PB&J is one of the many entertaining side missions in Borderlands 4 (BL4) that showcases the game's signature humor and quirky characters. This walkthrough will guide you through all objectives of the PB&J Side Quest, ensuring you don't miss any of the laughs or rewards.

PB&J Mission Starting Location in Borderlands 4

This mission gets marked in the east of Ruined Sumplands near the ocean if you've unfogged the area around it and advanced the story far enough. Talk to the friendly ripper there who's desperately seeking some "J" to complete his PB&J sandwich.

To reach this area, you'll need to have progressed through the main story enough to access the eastern regions of Ruined Sumplands. The area is characterized by its swampy terrain and dilapidated structures, with PJ located on a small makeshift platform overlooking the water.

Borderlands 4 PB&J Mission Objectives

1. Pick up J

The ripper needs some jam, and apparently, sludge hanging off a buoy is good enough for him. Get on your vehicle and drive over the water to the little island to grab it.

Pro Tip: The buoy is located about 200 meters offshore. We recommend using a hover vehicle for easiest access, though any vehicle will work. Watch out for underwater enemies that might try to disrupt your collection efforts!

2. Give J to PJ

Return to the quest giver to place the sludge on his table. You'll then explain to him he got the ingredients wrong in his understanding of PB&J. His reaction is... dramatic, to say the least.

Without spoiling too much, PJ's realization about the true nature of PB&J leads to an unexpected reaction that concludes this very weird and short quest. The mission ends immediately after this interaction, and you'll receive your rewards.

PB&J Mission Rewards and Loot

Completing the PB&J side mission grants you several valuable rewards:

While the mission itself is short, the rewards are worthwhile, especially early in the game when every bit of Eridium and XP counts toward your progression.

Borderlands 4 PB&J Mission Tips and Strategies

• Enemy Awareness: The path to the buoy may have some low-level enemies. Clear them out first for an uninterrupted journey.
• Vehicle Choice: Use a hover vehicle for the easiest water traversal if you have one available.
• Timing: Complete this mission after finishing main mission 4 as it becomes available, as the rewards will be most beneficial at this stage.
• Exploration: While on the small island with the buoy, look around for additional loot chests that might be hidden in the area.

Conclusion: PB&J Side Mission in Borderlands 4

The PB&J mission, while short, is a perfect example of Borderlands' signature humor and quirky side content. It doesn't overstay its welcome, provides decent rewards for the time investment, and gives players a good laugh with its absurd premise and conclusion.

PB&J Mission Gameplay Video

For visual learners, here's a complete walkthrough of the PB&J side mission: