The TASK Master quest in Borderlands 4 is the final step in Kilo’s quirky thief questline. Unlike the earlier missions, this one throws a twist at you: replacing and removing the Order Pod’s Power Core while juggling a fast-paced sequence of button presses, lever pulls, and trick commands. If you’re stuck on this puzzle, here’s a structured guide to get it done smoothly.
Before you can even think about swapping power cores, you’ll need to unlock the mission:
- Finish Main Mission 5: One Fell Swoop.
- Complete the side missions The Kairos Job, Free for the TASKing, and TASK and Ye Shall Receive.
After these, head back to Kilo at The Launchpad (in the northern part of the safehouse town). She’ll give you the TASK Master quest, sending you to salvage one final Order Pod.
Where to Find the Order Pod
The Order Pod for this mission is located in Mirehome, southeast of Idolator’s Noose, perched atop a ruined building.
Expect resistance: enemies often patrol the area, and since every action in the sequence is timed (usually 4–6 seconds), you should clear them out before interacting with the panel.
How the Power Core Works
Earlier TASK quests were all about pressing buttons, flipping switches, or pulling levers. TASK Master ups the difficulty with a new mechanic: the Power Core.
- Replace the Power Core: Grapple it from the upper left slot of the pod, then throw it into the upper right slot.
- Remove the Power Core: Grapple it out of the upper right slot and toss it away quickly.
Think of the Power Core as the pod’s “battery.” Correctly handling it at the right moments powers the mechanism and eventually unlocks the loot chest.
All Commands in TASK Master Quest
Once you start by meleeing the red button, Kilo will feed you instructions. Be careful: some are deliberate tricks (like “don’t pull the lever”), which mean you must do nothing and wait. Here’s the sequence in order:
- Melee the red button (start sequence)
- Flip the left switch
- Replace the Power Core (left → right slot)
- Pull the right lever
- Don’t flip the switch (do nothing)
- Press the red button (interact, not melee)
- Melee the red button
- Shoot the red circular panel above the button
- Remove the Power Core (from right slot, throw away)
- Don’t pull the lever (do nothing)
- Shoot the red panel again
- Flip the left switch
- Melee the red button
- Replace the Power Core (left → right slot again)
- Press the red button
- Press the red button again
- Melee the red button
- Press the red button
- Remove the Power Core (from right slot, throw away)
- Flip the left switch
- Pull the right lever
- Shoot the red panel
- Pull the right lever again
- Flip the left switch
- Replace the Power Core (left → right slot, final time)
If done correctly, the pod will open and reveal a loot chest.
Quick Tips for TASK Master Quest
- Watch the verbs carefully: “Press” means interact, “Melee” means punch, and “Shoot” means fire your gun.
- Do nothing when told not to act: Don’t second-guess those trick instructions.
- Keep enemies cleared: Even one stray bullet can break your rhythm and force a restart.
- Practice the grappling hook timing: Smooth Power Core throws are key to avoiding sequence resets.
TASK Master Quest Rewards
Completing the TASK Master quest nets you:
- Experience Points (EXP)
- Cash
- Eridium
- A random weapon from the reward chest inside the pod
This also finishes Kilo’s thief questline — no more button mashing or lever flipping after this one.
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The TASK Master quest is less about combat and more about precision. Replacing the Power Core adds just enough complexity to keep you on edge, but with careful attention to Kilo’s instructions, you’ll have the pod open and loot in hand in no time. It’s a fitting finale for one of Borderlands 4’s most memorable side quest chains. Play Now!
