What to know

  • The quest requires completing both parts of "Enter the Electi" and other main regional quests first.
  • Playing in co-op can block progress unless the quest host is solo.
  • Restarting the game or reloading different zones often triggers the quest to appear.
  • Some bugs are fixable by replaying certain missions, such as "Unpaid Debt" or "Unpaid Tab".

A stuck mission marker can be frustrating, especially when it halts side quest progression just as things are getting interesting. Whether the NPC Levaine is missing or the quest is absent from your log, these fixes can help.

Required quests and proper order to get 'The Council Divided' quest

The most common reason "The Council Divided" does not show is missing prerequisite missions. You must complete both "Enter the Electi Part 1" and "Enter the Electi Part 2." Only after these are finished and the main regional questline advanced—sometimes requiring defeat of the area boss—will the quest show up.

Summary of common fixes

Fix Action When to Try Notes
Finish all prerequisite quests Always Required for quest to appear
Restart the game Immediately on issue Resets asset loading
Play solo if in co-op If using multiplayer Only host often gets the quest
Replay "Unpaid Debt"/"Unpaid Tab" quest If stuck after above steps Resets quest trigger
Toggle UVH mode or swap characters When other fixes fail Rare, persistent bug; changes game state

How to troubleshoot if the quest doesn't appear

Step 1

Check your completed missions log to ensure "Enter the Electi" parts 1 and 2, as well as the main regional boss (such as Callis), are finished. Side missions often depend on these.

Step 2

If playing in co-op, have the host play solo. Only hosts' progress counts for some side quests. Once the host picks up the quest solo, you can group up again and continue.

Step 3

Save, quit Borderlands 4, and restart the game. Numerous players report that simply exiting and restarting causes the mission NPC or marker to appear upon reload.

Step 4

Try leaving the current area (Carcadia or the quest zone), travel to another location, then return. This can reload assets and "unstick" missing NPCs or missions.

Step 5

If previous fixes fail, replay the "Unpaid Debt" or "Unpaid Tab" quest. Completing, or sometimes just starting and canceling the replay, can reset the script that lets Levaine appear for "The Council Divided".

Step 6

Make sure you have not missed any conversations or world events linked to the council or related questlines. Sometimes triggering nearby or hidden events is the final requirement for the quest to appear.

How to fix in special scenarios

Playing in Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH) mode

One Reddit user reported that toggling UVH off and then back on, followed by reloading the game, helped the quest appear.

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Multiplayer or save file glitches

Switch between different Vault Hunters, then reload your main character.

How to ensure side missions unlock reliably

Step 1

Progress story missions and side objectives one at a time, avoiding skipping cutscenes or switching modes (co-op/solo) mid-mission.

Step 2

Save often before and after quest turn-ins or boss fights, so you can reload recent progress if a bug crops up.

Step 3

Limit mode toggling between UVH or Mayhem until all side missions in a zone are finished.

Step 4

Stay aware of quest-related events in hubs or council rooms, as missing a cutscene can delay side mission spawns.

While bugs can block "The Council Divided" from appearing, nearly all issues respond to a careful checklist - ensure story progress, restart the game, and use solo mode when needed. Patiently walking through these fixes returns you to blasting baddies and restoring order to the council.