Borderlands 4: The Timekeeper's Order
Your complete walkthrough for Mission 20
The Timekeeper's Order is the 20th main mission in Borderlands 4 (BL4). This critical story mission brings you face-to-face with one of the most powerful enemies in Kairos as you attempt to free the planet from the Timekeeper's control.
Mission Details
- Starting Location: Kairos > Dominion > Upper Dominion
- Quest Giver: Zadra
- Unlock Requirement: Having finished Main Quest 19: Plan Z
- Recommended Level: 35
- Reward: XP, Money, Rare Grenade, Original Synth Vault Hunter Head, Guarded Vault Hunter Style, Sprintcraft Vehicle, Highrise Vehicle Paintjob & Highrise Weapon Skin
Quest Description: This is it. The path to the Timekeeper is clear. Eliminate him, free Kairos… and then raid his Vault, just to rub it in.
Borderlands 4 Timekeeper's Order Complete Walkthrough
Reach Upper Dominion
Your journey begins in Upper Dominion after completing Plan Z. Simply move forward and walk into the translocation beam in front of you to reach the next level of the Dominion.
Break Out of Confinement
After reaching the next level, you'll find yourself trapped in an energy containment field. Quickly shoot the glass panels at the weak points to free yourself, then drop down to the platform below.
Navigate to the Timekeeper's Tower
This section requires platforming skills and proper use of your grappling hook:
- Open the vent with your grappling hook to access the ventilation system
- In the next room, climb up the wall using your enhanced climbing abilities
- Jump to the central platform, then continue to the opposite side
- Utilize the jump pad to gain elevation
- Turn left and navigate across the middle platforms
- Use your grappling hook on the right side to swing across
- Climb another wall until you reach a barrier
At the barrier, drop down to the lower level, turn right, and go through the open door. Continue forward until you reach a gap. Use your grappling hook to reach the platform, then double jump and glide slightly left to safely reach the other side. Continue until you reach a closed door.
Eliminate Vile and Order Enemies
At the closed door, you'll encounter a squad of Vile and Order enemies. These are elite troops with enhanced shields and weapons. Focus on critical hits and use elemental weapons that match their weaknesses (corrosive works well against their armor).
After eliminating all enemies, continue along the path until you reach a heavily guarded door.
Clear the Tower Guards
The tower entrance is protected by additional elite forces. This battle requires strategic positioning. Use cover effectively and prioritize the snipers on elevated positions first. Watch for grenadiers who can flush you out of cover.
Access the Timekeeper's Tower
After defeating all enemies, interact with the control panel beside the massive door to open the entrance to the Timekeeper's Tower.
Ascend to Confront the Timekeeper
Enter the tower and step into the translocation beam. This will transport you to the top of the tower, triggering a crucial cutscene where you finally come face-to-face with the Timekeeper.
Defeat the Timekeeper Boss
The Timekeeper uses temporal abilities that can slow your movement, reverse your health regeneration, and create time duplicates. Stay mobile and focus on damaging the real Timekeeper (highlighted in your ECHO device's targeting system).
Battle the Guardian Timekeeper Form
After depleting the Timekeeper's health bar, he transforms into a more powerful Guardian form. This phase introduces new attacks:
- Temporal spheres that create damaging fields where they impact
- Time rifts that pull you toward them
- Chronal bolts that reduce your action skill cooldown time
When the Guardian Timekeeper electrifies the floor, use your grappling hook to jump from platform to platform while continuing to fire at him.
Rescue Kairos
After defeating the Guardian Timekeeper, interact with his remains to trigger the final cutscene where you free Kairos from his temporal control, completing The Timekeeper's Order mission.
Borderlands 4 Timekeeper's Order Rewards
Completing this mission grants you significant rewards:
Rare Grenade Mod
"Chronal Explosive" - creates a time dilation field upon detonation
Original Synth Vault Hunter Head
Unique cosmetic head customization
Guarded Vault Hunter Style
Armor skin with temporal visual effects
Sprintcraft Vehicle
New vehicle with enhanced speed and weaponry
Borderlands 4 Timekeeper Strategy Tips
- Use weapons with high burst damage to counter the Timekeeper's health regeneration
- Equip shields with high capacity to survive his temporal attacks
- Time your action skills to interrupt his most powerful abilities
- During the platforming sections, remember you can double jump and air dash for better control
- Consider respeccing your skill tree to maximize single-target damage for this boss fight
Mastering Borderlands 4 Timekeeper's Order Mission
The Timekeeper's Order represents a pivotal moment in Borderlands 4's story, testing your combat skills, platforming abilities, and strategic thinking. With this comprehensive walkthrough, you're now prepared to overcome this challenge and reap the valuable rewards that await victorious Vault Hunters.
Remember to explore the area thoroughly after completing the mission, as the Timekeeper's Tower contains numerous hidden chests and Easter eggs for dedicated players to discover.