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Borderlands 4: The Council Divided Walkthrough

Your complete guide to completing The Council Divided side mission in Borderlands 4

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How to Unlock The Council Divided Mission

The Council Divided is part of an extensive questline that begins with Enter the Electi Part 1. To unlock this mission, you must first complete both Enter the Electi Part 1 and Enter the Electi Part 2 missions.

Prerequisite Mission: Complete Enter the Electi Part 2

Finish the preceding story mission to unlock access to The Council Divided side quest.

Borderlands 4 Levaine Location

After completing the prerequisites, you can start the side mission by talking to Levaine in the eastern part of Carcadia, southeast of Ruined Sumplands.

Levaine location in eastern Carcadia near Ruined Sumplands

Levaine can be found near the abandoned warehouses in eastern Carcadia

Borderlands 4: The Council Divided Walkthrough Guide

This mission involves three primary objectives that will test your combat skills and exploration abilities. Follow this step-by-step guide to complete The Council Divided efficiently.

1. Find Weapon Crates

Walkthrough Steps:

Step 1:

Head northwest to Pain Street. The weapon crates are located on the upper level of the ruined building in the middle of the area.

Weapon crates location on Pain Street upper level

The crumbling building in central Pain Street holds the weapon crates

Step 2:

Perform a melee attack to open the marked crates and listen to the ECHO Log underneath one of them.

ECHO Log found under one of the weapon crates

The ECHO Log contains crucial story information about the divided council

2. Stop Ripper Ships

Walkthrough Steps:

Step 1:

From Pain Street, head northeast to reach the sea base in Tariffton Harbors. Be prepared for enemy encounters in this area.

Sea Base location in Tariffton Harbors

The sea base is heavily guarded - come prepared for combat

Step 2:

Follow the blue markers to locate the boomsticks needed for the mission.

Boomsticks location in the sea base

The boomsticks are essential for disabling the Ripper Ships

Step 3:

Proceed further into the sea base. Climb up the large red pipe and glide over to the ladder to reach the rooftop where you'll find the detonator on a box.

Detonator location on sea base rooftop

The detonator is crucial for the ship sabotage operation

Step 4:

Follow the marked locations to the docks and attach two bombs to each ship. The marked spots are at the front and back of the ships.

Attaching bombs to Ripper Ships at the docks

Place bombs strategically on both ends of each ship

Step 5:

Head to the marked location to find an elevator. Pull the nearby lever to ascend to the upper level.

Elevator location in sea base

The elevator provides access to the detonation area

Step 6:

Turn right and place the detonator on the antenna. Grapple up the ledge just behind you and flip the switch to detonate the bombs.

Detonator placement on antenna

The antenna provides the signal range needed to detonate all bombs simultaneously

Video Guide: Stopping the Ripper Ships

3. Kill Meat Meat's Crew

Walkthrough Steps:

Step 1:

After detonating the bombs, Meat Meat's crew will arrive at the sea base seeking retaliation. Eliminate all crew members, including Meat Meat himself.

Combat with Meat Meat's crew at sea base

Meat Meat's crew consists of heavily armed bandits - use cover effectively

Step 2:

Pick up the ECHO Log dropped by Meat Meat to complete the mission.

ECHO Log dropped by Meat Meat after defeat

The ECHO Log reveals important story elements about the divided council

Meat Meat Boss Fight Strategies

Meat Meat is a formidable opponent with unique attack patterns. Here are some effective strategies:

  • Target his fuel canisters for explosive damage
  • Use corrosive weapons to break through his armor
  • Stay mobile to avoid his charge attacks
  • Focus on his crew first to reduce incoming damage
  • Utilize the environment for cover during his explosive attacks

The Council Divided Mission Rewards

Completing The Council Divided offers valuable rewards that will aid you in your journey through Borderlands 4.

Base Mission Rewards

  • Substantial Experience Points (Scales with your level)
  • Generous Cash Reward
  • Eridium Currency

Weapon Reward

• Assault Rifle (Blue to Purple Rarity)

Assault Rifle reward from Council Divided mission

This weapon often comes with elemental effects and strong stats

Cosmetic Reward

• Vault Hunter Style (Middle Name "Danger")

Middle Name Danger Skin cosmetic reward

The Middle Name "Danger" Skin can be applied in the Customization menu

Related Borderlands 4 Guides

Previous Mission: Enter the Electi Part 2

Complete the prerequisite mission to unlock The Council Divided.

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Next Mission: A Traitor Within

Continue the story after completing The Council Divided.

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Optimize your Vault Hunter for missions like The Council Divided.

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