Borderlands 4 Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo Walkthrough
Complete guide to finding and recruiting Kilo in Borderlands 4's Scoundrel Roundup mission
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How to Unlock Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo Mission in Borderlands 4
The Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo side mission becomes available during The Kairos Job main story mission in Borderlands 4. This mission is one of two recruitment quests that help you build your crew for the heist.
Finding Shim at The Launchpad
To start this mission, you need to travel to The Launchpad area, located southeast of The Howl on the planet Promethea. Look for Shim, who will give you both Scoundrel Roundup missions.
Prerequisites for Unlocking
- Progress through the main story until you reach "The Kairos Job" mission
- Reach level 15 or higher (recommended)
- Have access to The Launchpad area on Promethea
Borderlands 4 Kilo Mission Walkthrough Guide
This walkthrough will guide you through finding Kilo and completing her technical challenge to recruit her to your crew.
Step 1: Finding Kilo's House Location
After accepting the mission from Shim, head northwest from The Launchpad to find Kilo's house. It's a distinctive building with technical equipment scattered around the entrance.
Inside, you'll find Kilo working on various gadgets. Approach and speak with her to begin the technical challenge.
Step 2: Completing Kilo's System Instructions
Kilo will ask you to approach her custom-built system and follow a series of commands under time pressure. Each command must be executed within 4 seconds, so pay close attention!
When you're ready, melee the red button to begin the sequence. You must perform these actions in order:
- Flip switch
- Shoot panel
- Pull lever
- Shoot panel
- Flip switch
- Melee button
- Pull lever
- Melee button
- Flip switch
Pro Tip:
Remember that you can practice the sequence before activating the timer. Study the positions of each control to minimize your reaction time during the actual challenge.
Step 3: Recruiting Kilo to Your Crew
After successfully completing the technical sequence, listen to Kilo's feedback and conversation. She will agree to join your crew, completing the mission.
Borderlands 4 Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo Mission Rewards
Completing the Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo mission provides several valuable rewards that will help you in your Borderlands 4 journey:
Experience Points
A substantial amount of XP to help you level up your character and unlock new skills.
Cash
Generous cash reward that can be used to purchase new weapons, gear, and items from vendors.
Eridium
Precious Eridium currency used for premium purchases and end-game content.
Additional Benefits
Beyond the immediate rewards, recruiting Kilo provides long-term benefits:
- Kilo becomes available for crew bonuses and perks
- Unlocks additional mission opportunities
- Progresses the overall Scoundrel Roundup storyline
- Opens up unique dialogue options in future missions
Related Borderlands 4 Guides
If you found this walkthrough helpful, check out these other Borderlands 4 guides:
The Kairos Job Main Mission
Complete walkthrough of the main story mission that unlocks the Scoundrel Roundup side missions.
Scoundrel Roundup: Glitch
Guide to completing the second Scoundrel Roundup mission featuring the robot Glitch.
Borderlands 4 Character Builds
Optimized builds for all playable characters in Borderlands 4.
Promethea Region Guide
Complete overview of the Promethea region, including all collectibles and hidden areas.
Video Guide: Scoundrel Roundup Kilo Mission
For visual learners, here's a video walkthrough of the entire Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo mission:
Ready to Recruit Kilo?
Now that you have all the information needed to complete the Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo mission, it's time to jump back into Borderlands 4 and add this technical expert to your crew!
Remember to check back for more Borderlands 4 guides and walkthroughs as we continue to explore the galaxy!