What to know

  • Callis, the Ripper Queen, is the eighth main boss in Borderlands 4 and features in the “Her Flaming Vision” mission.
  • She is found in the Moon-Called Throne in the Fallen Crown area of Carcadia Burn.
  • The battle includes two phases, with powerful attacks and the ability to summon Ripper minions.
  • Defeating her grants access to unique legendary loot, and she can be farmed for top-tier items.

Callis, the Ripper Queen, stands as one of Borderlands 4's most memorable boss encounters, blending high mobility and mechanical power in the heart of Carcadia Burn. Facing her means preparing for a dangerous, multi-phase fight, but the rewards she offers make the battle worthwhile for anyone seeking the best weapons and mods.

Ripper Queen boss loot table (drops you can expect)

Item Name Type Effect / Notes How to Acquire
Queen's Rest Legendary Pistol Fires high-speed rounds; ~30% chance for sticky projectiles. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen
Momento Legendary Shield Psychosis: grants elemental resistance and restores shield on kill. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen
Esgrimidor Exo-Soldier Class Mod Provides skill bonuses for the Exo-Soldier class. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen
Professional Skeptic Gravitar Class Mod Provides skill bonuses for the Gravitar class. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen
Prismatic Illusionist Siren Class Mod Provides skill bonuses for the Siren class. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen
Resounding Viking Forgeknight Class Mod Provides skill bonuses for the Forgeknight class. Defeat Callis, the Ripper Queen

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Where is Ripper Queen: How to find and fight her

Callis appears in the main mission “Her Flaming Vision,” located in Moon-Called Throne, Fallen Crown in the region of Carcadia Burn.

As the eighth primary boss, she becomes accessible after handling key story objectives, with her questline unfolding after defeating Idolator Sol in the Fadefields.

She’s a large cyborg, notable for her robotic arms and tail, capable of launching fireballs, rocket barrages, and devastating melee attacks. The fight occurs in two phases:

  • Phase 1: Focus on dodging fireballs and rockets. She moves relatively slowly during attacks, providing windows for counterattacks.
  • Phase 2: After losing her armor, she summons stronger Rippers and climbs a giant red web. During this stage, avoid the slowed ground and focus on defeating summoned minions until she’s vulnerable again.

Tips include switching to Incendiary weapons, prioritizing evasion during rocket attacks, and utilizing Tabnak’s mines for easy Second Win revival.

Step-by-step guide for the "Her Flaming Vision" mission

Step 1

Progress through the main storyline until “Her Flaming Vision” activates and directs you to Carcadia Burn.

Step 2

Travel to Moon-Called Throne in Fallen Crown and trigger the boss fight by approaching her arena.

Step 3

Battle through Phase 1, dealing with fireball and rocket attacks. Watch her movement and strike when she’s stationary.

Step 4

Survive the red web phase by avoiding slowed ground and defeating summoned Rippers. Wait for her to return to the arena.

Step 5

Finish Phase 2, using Incendiary damage and prioritizing mobility. Target tougher minions and land hits when Callis is stationary.

Step 6

Upon victory, collect legendary rewards and, if desired, refarm her via Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine near the arena entrance.

Farming the Ripper Queen for gear

After completing “Her Flaming Vision,” Callis can be repeatedly farmed using Moxxi's Big Encore Machine near the boss arena entrance. This lets vault hunters spend cash for multiple attempts at her loot pool, increasing chances for acquiring all her dedicated legendary drops.

Defeating Callis, the Ripper Queen, stands as a test of tactical prowess and offers some of the most coveted gear in Borderlands 4. The encounter is a highlight for vault hunters seeking both story progression and top-tier loot, with the opportunity for repeat farming providing a meaningful mid-game activity.