Borderlands 4: The Next Quest Thing Walkthrough
Complete guide to finishing The Next Quest Thing side mission in Borderlands 4
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How to Unlock The Next Quest Thing Mission
To unlock The Next Quest Thing side mission in Borderlands 4, you must first complete the prerequisite mission "Sage Against the Machine".
Complete Side Mission Sage Against the Machine
Immediately after finishing Sage Against the Machine, talk to Wayward Soul at Brody Sattva's stand at Stoneblood Forest in the Terminus Range region.
Mission Requirements
- Minimum Level: 18
- Recommended Level: 20+
- Completed "Sage Against the Machine" mission
- Access to Terminus Range region
Borderlands 4 The Next Quest Thing Walkthrough Guide
1. Talk to Wayward Soul
Begin the mission by speaking with Wayward Soul at Brody Sattva's stand in Stoneblood Forest. He'll express his desire to achieve enlightenment through physical challenges.
Wayward Soul can be found near the vendor area in Stoneblood Forest.
2. Teach Wayward Soul About Balance
The game will initially task you with sending Wayward Soul to a platform on the mountainside, but this objective will automatically fail as he's unable to reach it.
Instead, you need to find and place three items on Wayward Soul's head to teach him about balance:
- A trash can lid
- A trash can
- A trash bag
3. Follow Wayward Soul
After the balancing lesson, Wayward Soul will run off. Follow him to the marked location on your map.
You'll find him a little off to the side of the road by an arch, being attacked by kratches.
4. Save Wayward Soul from Kratches
Defeat the kratches attacking Wayward Soul, then speak with him. Shortly after, another wave of kratches will appear - eliminate them as well.
After defeating the second wave, talk to Wayward Soul again to encourage him on his spiritual journey.
5. Find Wayward Soul at Ripper Camp
Wayward Soul will run off again after your encouragement. Follow him to the marked location at a ripper camp in Stoneblood Forest.
You'll find him by some rocks at the edge of the camp. Talk to him to continue the mission.
6. Complete Wayward Soul's Enlightenment
Pick up a nearby rock and throw it at Wayward Soul. Then speak with him and pretend to be his negative self.
During this interaction, a non-hostile ripper will approach to talk to Wayward Soul. Take Wayward Soul's material burdens when prompted.
Pro Tip:
Make sure you have adequate weapons before proceeding, as you'll face multiple enemies in the final stage.
7. Final Confrontation
The mission concludes with a fight against the rippers and Wayward Soul himself at the camp.
Defeat all enemies to complete The Next Quest Thing mission.
The Next Quest Thing Mission Rewards
Base Rewards
- Cash: ~$5,800
- XP: ~4,200
- Eridium: 12
Potential Loot Drops
- Rare weapon (randomized)
- Class mod (randomized)
- Grenade mod (randomized)
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Sage Against the Machine Walkthrough
Complete guide to the prerequisite mission for The Next Quest Thing.
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