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Borderlands 4 Scoundrel Roundup: Kilo Walkthrough

Complete guide to finding and recruiting Kilo in Borderlands 4's Scoundrel Roundup mission

Kilo character from Borderlands 4

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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.

Borderlands 4 Shim location at The Launchpad

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.

Kilo's house location in Borderlands 4

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!

Kilo's system interface in Borderlands 4

When you're ready, melee the red button to begin the sequence. You must perform these actions in order:

  1. Flip switch
  2. Shoot panel
  3. Pull lever
  4. Shoot panel
  5. Flip switch
  6. Melee button
  7. Pull lever
  8. Melee button
  9. 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.

Kilo joining your crew in Borderlands 4

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!