Claptrap has always been one of Borderlands’ most recognizable NPCs, and in Borderlands 4 he’s back with his own series of quirky side missions. These quests are easy to miss since they don’t appear automatically on your map until certain points in the main story. If you want extra loot, XP, and the “Widely Beloved Mascot” achievement, you’ll need to track down all five Claptrap missions hidden across the world of Kairos.
Overview of Claptrap Missions
There are five Claptrap missions in total, spread across three regions: The Fadefields, Carcadia Burn, and the Terminus Range.
- Fadefields: 2 missions
- Carcadia Burn: 1 mission
- Terminus Range: 2 missions
Most missions revolve around fetch quests or platforming challenges, but a couple include combat encounters and even moral choices.
The Fadefields: Early Game Claptrap Quests
1. No Place Like Home
- Location: Southwest of the Hungering Plain, near the Launchpad in The Howl. Look for Claptrap sitting by a fire on a beach.
- Objective: Gather a set of items from the nearby Order Base and complete a solar panel laser puzzle.
- Tips: This is your introduction to Claptrap’s side content, designed to be completed right after escaping the prison sequence.
2. Sum of His Parts
- Location: Southern Idolator’s Noose, west of Fortress Indomita. Instead of Claptrap himself, you’ll find his talking eye inside a trash bin.
- Objective: Retrieve missing body parts to rebuild Claptrap’s chassis.
- Challenges: Expect resistance from local enemies, including a miniboss encounter before you finish.
Carcadia Burn: Mid-Game Claptrap Quest
3. Potty Mouth
- Location: Embracer’s Bluff in Lopside, southern Carcadia Burn. Search the northeast corner of the village to find a robotic toilet with Claptrap’s AI link.
- Prerequisite: Complete the Siege and Destroy main story mission if the toilet doesn’t trigger.
- Objective: Team up with GenIVIV, a returning AI from Borderlands 3, and fight off waves of Rippers.
- Unique Twist: At the end of this quest, you’ll face a choice that affects how the mission concludes. It’s the longest and most story-driven Claptrap quest.
The Terminus Range: Late Game Claptrap Quests
4. Peak Performance
- Location: The Shredded Summit in Cuspid Climb, northern Terminus Range. Claptrap waits near the entrance by rocky steps.
- Prerequisite: Finish the main story mission A Lot to Process to unlock access to Terminus Range.
- Objective: Navigate an obstacle course using gliding and platforming skills.
- Gameplay Note: No enemies here—this mission is all about precision movement.
5. Father of the Glide
- Location: Stoneblood Forest in Terminus Range, west of Belton’s Bore. Look for the Claptrap Aeronautics Academy.
- Objective: Complete multiple gliding-focused challenges that expand into sliding and timing-based maneuvers.
- Tips: Make sure your movement upgrades (glider and mobility tools) are unlocked before attempting.
Quick Reference – All Claptrap Missions in Borderlands 4
| Mission | Region | Location |
|---|---|---|
| No Place Like Home | Fadefields | Southwest of Hungering Plain, near The Launchpad in The Howl |
| Sum of His Parts | Fadefields | Idolator’s Noose, west of Fortress Indomita (trash bin with Claptrap’s eye) |
| Potty Mouth | Carcadia Burn | Embracer’s Bluff in Lopside, northeast corner of the village |
| Peak Performance | Terminus Range | The Shredded Summit in Cuspid Climb |
| Father of the Glide | Terminus Range | Stoneblood Forest, west of Belton’s Bore at Claptrap Aeronautics Academy |
Why You Should Complete All Claptrap Missions
- Loot Rewards: Many missions grant rare weapons or gear.
- Completion Goals: Necessary for map completion and the Widely Beloved Mascot trophy/achievement.
- Humor & Story Flavor: Claptrap’s unique dialogue and antics add lighthearted breaks between intense firefights.
Claptrap missions in Borderlands 4 aren’t just filler—they’re designed to test different parts of the game, from combat to movement mechanics, while giving you memorable interactions with the series’ most eccentric robot. Whether you’re chasing 100% completion or just want more laughs, make sure you don’t skip these five quests as you explore Kairos. Play Now!
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