Borderlands 4 Horace Boss Guide: How to Beat Him and All Legendary Drops

Horace is one of the first major bosses you’ll encounter in Borderlands 4, and while the fight isn’t the hardest in the game, it sets the tone for how chaotic boss battles can get. What makes Horace stand out is his generous loot pool—he can drop some of the strongest early legendary items, making him a top target for farming.

Where to Find Horace

You’ll face Horace during the “Down and Outbound” main mission in the Fadefields region. His arena is located inside Horace’s Oversight, an Order stronghold in the Hungering Plain. To enter, you’ll need to progress through the Outbounders’ questline.

Once you’ve beaten him in the story, you can rematch Horace by returning to Horace’s Oversight and using Moxxi’s Big Encore machine near the entrance. This machine resets the fight, making Horace one of the easiest bosses to farm repeatedly.

How to Beat Horace

The battle against Horace unfolds in two phases, each with distinct attack patterns. Preparation is key: bring Shock weapons to break his shields and Incendiary damage to burn through his health bar once exposed.

Phase One: The Spymaster

• Opening Mechanics: Horace floats in the air, pelting you with projectiles while summoning Witnesses and Engine minions to divide your attention.
• Attacks to Watch For:
  • Straight-line yellow projectiles (strafe to dodge).
  • Homing orbs that track you (bait them by changing direction suddenly).
  • Aerial elemental drops that leave puddles (avoid his flight path).
  • Spear throws that come in a line (sidestep or sprint).
• Strategy: Focus on breaking his shield with Shock damage while clearing out adds to prevent being overwhelmed. Use arena pillars for cover when volleys of projectiles come your way.

Phase Two: The Scythe Bearer

Once Horace’s shield breaks, he enters a cutscene before ripping out his bolt and charging into melee combat. At this point, he trades aerial barrages for brutal close-range strikes.

• Attacks to Watch For:
  • Scythe Toss: Creates an elemental area of effect—watch his wind-up and dash away.
  • Jumping Slam: A gap-closer that deals heavy melee damage. Maintain medium range to avoid.
  • Scatter Projectiles: A cluster of shots fired from a hunched stance—take cover behind pillars.
• Strategy: Stay mobile and kite Horace around the arena. Use Incendiary weapons to shred his health bar quickly. If you’re downed, keep a few weaker minions alive to secure a Second Wind.

Horace Legendary Loot Pool

Farming Horace is rewarding because of his diverse loot table. He has several dedicated legendary drops, and some of them are considered must-haves for early builds.

Legendary Item	Type	Special Effect	Notes
Aegon’s Dream	Assault Rifle	Fires both Fire and Cryo rounds	Vladof weapon, versatile elemental damage.
Pacemaker Repkit	Shield/Repkit	Grants constant health regeneration, stronger when health is low	Ideal for close-range builds that thrive on sustain.
Lucky Clover	Pistol	On reload, fires two homing rockets	Rare drop, one of the strongest pistols in the game.
Whiskey Foxtrot	Assault Rifle	Random elemental projectiles per shot	Less common but adds variety to ranged loadouts.
Sho Kunai	Grenade	Rapid-throw kunai style explosive	Excellent for AoE farming and mob clear.

Of these, the Lucky Clover is the most sought-after. Its homing rockets make it devastating in both mobbing and bossing situations, while Aegon’s Dream is a staple for players who want dual-element versatility. The Pacemaker Repkit is more niche but invaluable for shotgun or melee builds that constantly stay close to enemies.

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Best Farming Tips for Horace in Borderlands 4

• Use the Rift Reset: After each victory, grab the red chest in the next room, then reset the encounter with the teleportation rift or Moxxi’s machine.
• Target Builds Early: Lucky Clover and Aegon’s Dream can carry you through large portions of the campaign.
• Save Adds for Second Wind: Don’t wipe every minion instantly—leave a few alive as insurance against being downed.

Horace may be an early boss, but his loot makes him one of the most valuable farming targets in Borderlands 4. By mastering his two-phase fight and optimizing your elemental loadout, you can walk away with some of the best legendary gear the game offers in its opening chapters.

Whether you’re chasing the explosive Lucky Clover, the versatile Aegon’s Dream, or experimenting with the Pacemaker Repkit, farming Horace is well worth your time. Play Now!