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Borderlands 4: The Howl Collectibles

Your complete guide to finding all 24 collectibles in The Howl area of Borderlands 4

SPOILER WARNING: This guide contains location details for all collectibles

The Howl is one of the most challenging areas in Borderlands 4, filled with dangerous enemies and hidden treasures. This desolate wasteland contains 24 collectibles scattered throughout its treacherous terrain.

Our comprehensive guide will help you locate every Echo Log, Dead Bolt, Lost Capsule, and other valuable items to maximize your completion percentage and earn exclusive rewards.

Pro Tip

Use the ECHO Location Scan feature frequently to reveal hidden collectibles that aren't immediately visible in the environment.

Guide Contents

The Howl Collectibles

Complete list of all 24 collectibles with locations

ECHO Scan Guide

How to use the ECHO Scan feature effectively

The Howl Activities

Side missions and activities to complete

The Howl Bosses

Boss fights and loot farming strategies

Borderlands 4 The Howl Collectibles Guide

Complete list of all collectibles in The Howl area with detailed locations

The Howl Collectible Count

Collectible or Activity Total
Vault Hunter's Guide to Kairos 1
Echo Log 8
Dead Bolt 2
Lost Capsule 3
Propaganda Speaker 2
Survivalist Cache 3
Evocarium 1
Vault Key Fragment 1
Vault Symbol 1
Total Collectibles 22

There are 22 Collectibles in The Howl. Obtain all collectibles of a certain type to increase the area's Collectible completion rate found at the top-right corner of the map screen.

Rare Collectible Locations in The Howl

Some of the most well-hidden collectibles require careful exploration and puzzle-solving:

  • The Vault Key Fragment is hidden behind a false wall in the northern caves
  • One Echo Log requires completing a platforming challenge on crumbling structures
  • The Evocarium is locked behind a boss fight that only appears at night cycle
  • Two Dead Bolts require specific elemental weapons to unlock
Borderlands 4 The Howl collectibles map

Using ECHO Scan for Borderlands 4 The Howl Collectibles

ECHO Location Scan Controls

Mouse and Keyboard

BL4 Z Button

Controller

BL4 Button Up

To locate hidden collectibles, we recommend using the ECHO Location Scan to guide you to their exact positions. This will scan the surrounding area and generate a guiding line that shows you the exact path to reach a collectible, especially the well hidden ones.

To use the ECHO Location Scan to guide you on collecting collectibles, unlock the collectible's pin first by approaching its general area. Once the pin appears on your map, highlight it and initiate the scan.

ECHO Scan Demonstration Video

Borderlands 4 The Howl Activities Guide

There are 3 Activities in The Howl. Completing each activity rewards you with SDU Tokens and grant other benefits such as Fast Travel Stations, Boss Loots, or Cosmetics.

Note that activities such as the Abandoned Auger Mines and Order Bunkers require Main Mission progression to access.

Shut-Eye Keep safehouse in Borderlands 4

Shut-Eye Keep

This abandoned safehouse serves as a hub for survivors. Restore power to unlock valuable resources and vendor access.

Blacklime Bunker in Borderlands 4

Blacklime Bunker

An Order bunker filled with dangerous security systems and valuable loot. Requires completion of "The Signal" story mission.

The Kit Hole order silo in Borderlands 4

The Kit Hole

This abandoned Order silo contains rare crafting materials and a unique weapon cache protected by powerful enemies.

Borderlands 4 The Howl Boss Guide

Core Observer Boss Fight

Core Observer boss in Borderlands 4 The Howl

There is one boss in the The Howl. The Core Observer is a massive mechanical enemy that guards the central area of The Howl.

You can use the Moxxi's Big Encore station near their boss's arena's to restart the fight and farm their exclusive loot.

Weakness

Corrosive damage to exposed core components

Exclusive Loot Drops

  • Observer's Gaze (Sniper Rifle)
  • Core Breaker (Shotgun)
  • Mechanical Heart (Shield)
  • The Howl's Echo (Grenade Mod)

Battle Strategy

The Core Observer has three distinct phases with different attack patterns:

  1. Phase 1: Focus on destroying the cooling vents on its back to expose weak points
  2. Phase 2: When it activates its shield, use the environment for cover from its energy beams
  3. Phase 3: During its enraged state, target the newly exposed core while avoiding area-of-effect attacks

Complete Your Borderlands 4 The Howl Collection

With this comprehensive guide, you're now equipped to find all 24 collectibles in The Howl area of Borderlands 4. Remember to use your ECHO Scan frequently and explore every corner of this expansive zone.

Rewards for 100% Completion

Completing all collectibles and activities in The Howl grants you:

  • "Howling Mad" Achievement
  • Eridium Multiplier
  • Unique Weapon Skin
  • Vault Key Fragment