Borderlands 4: Ready to Blow Walkthrough
Your complete guide to completing this explosive side mission
This comprehensive walkthrough will guide you through the "Ready to Blow" side mission in Borderlands 4. Follow our step-by-step instructions to complete the mission, earn valuable rewards, and send Gigi on her explosive journey!
Mission Overview
The "Ready to Blow" mission tasks you with helping a sentient missile named Gigi achieve her destiny. You'll need to gather components, build a launch system, and defend against enemy attacks in this action-packed side quest.
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How to Unlock Ready to Blow Mission in Borderlands 4
To begin the "Ready to Blow" side mission, you'll need to find and interact with a specific ECHO Log in The Launchpad area.
Locating the ECHO Log
The ECHO Log is located inside The Launchpad, southeast of The Howl. You can find it on the counter inside the main structure of The Launchpad.
ECHO Log location on the counter inside The Launchpad
Once you interact with this ECHO Log, the "Ready to Blow" mission will be added to your quest log, and you can begin your explosive adventure.
Complete Ready to Blow Mission Walkthrough for Borderlands 4
Follow these steps carefully to complete the mission and help Gigi achieve her destiny.
Step 1: Find and Talk to Gigi
After accepting the quest, head east to a village north of Idolator's Noose. In the center of the village, you'll find a missile perched on the well. Approach and interact with it to meet Gigi.
Gigi the missile waiting on the village well
Step 2: Retrieve the Missile Launch System
Just northeast of the well, locate the Trash Cache and speak with Scrapper Orts. Take the missile launch system from the counter to proceed with the mission.
Step 3: Collect Missile Components in The Stubs
Head southeast to The Stubs in the Dissected Plateau to collect three missile components.
First Component
The first component is inside a vent if you approach from the west, just before entering The Stubs. Use your grappling hook to remove the grille and obtain the missile component.
First missile component hidden inside a vent
Second Component
The second component is in the southeast of the area, by a ledge. Press the button on the panel to activate the launcher, and the missile component will drop to the ground.
Second missile component obtained by activating a panel
Third Component
The third component is in the southwest area. You must defeat the Badass Mangler and retrieve the missile component from its body.
Defeat the Badass Mangler to obtain the third component
Step 4: Launch Gigi
After collecting all three missile components, return to Gigi in the village. She will ask you to remove her from the missile casing.
Carry Gigi to Launch Area
Carry Gigi to the launch area north of the village and place her on top of the container.
Build the Missile
Interact with the table to build a control panel and the launch pad to assemble the missile.
Assembling the missile at the launch site
Place Gigi in Missile
Once the missile is built, take Gigi and place her inside the missile casing.
Placing Gigi inside the completed missile
Defend Gigi During Launch
Interact with the control panel to start the launch sequence. The Order will ambush you during this process. Eliminate all enemies to protect Gigi and the launch.
Defending Gigi during the launch sequence
Final Launch
After defeating all enemies, press the button on the panel to finally launch the missile and complete the mission.
Ready to Blow Mission Rewards in Borderlands 4
Completing the "Ready to Blow" mission provides several valuable rewards that will aid you in your journey through Pandora.
Base Rewards
- Substantial Cash payout
- Large XP reward (scales with level)
- Eridium currency
Equipment Reward
Random Shield drop ranging from Green to Purple rarity, with special attributes that may include:
- Explosive resistance
- Boosted capacity
- Unique elemental effects
Cosmetic Rewards
Taste Municipality Vault Hunter Style
A unique character skin featuring explosive-themed designs and colors.
Taste Municipality ECHO-4 Paint Job
A custom paint job for your ECHO device with matching explosive aesthetics.
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Final Thoughts on Ready to Blow Mission
The "Ready to Blow" side mission in Borderlands 4 offers an entertaining storyline with rewarding loot and memorable characters. Following this walkthrough will help you efficiently complete the mission while maximizing your rewards.
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