What to know
- The Timekeeper is a key boss in Borderlands 4, located in Upper Dominion, Terminus District.
- Defeat the Timekeeper once during the main story to unlock farming via Moxxi’s vending machine.
- The Timekeeper drops unique legendaries, including the Plasma Coil and other exclusive weaponry.
- The boss fight area is found at the end of Upper Dominion near the Tower’s Control Room.
In Borderlands 4, the Timekeeper is a major boss with specific legendary drops that many Vault Hunters seek. To farm these items, you need to know precisely where and how to find and re-fight this boss. This guide breaks down the step-by-step process for locating the Timekeeper and repeatedly farming its drops.
Where is Timekeeper located in BL4
The Timekeeper is located in the Upper Dominion area within the Terminus District on the planet Kairos. This spot is toward the farthest section near the Tower’s Control Room, reachable as part of the main story progression.
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Timekeeper drops (loot)
| Item Name | Type | Manufacturer | Rarity | Notes & Special Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timekeeper’s New Shield | Shield | Torgue | Legendary | Boss-exclusive shield. Provides strong health regeneration and high shield capacity. Considered his signature drop. |
| Symmetry | Sniper Rifle | Dahl | Legendary | Features burst-fire with high accuracy and crit scaling. Strong choice for precision builds. |
| Star Helix | Assault Rifle | Dahl | Legendary | Fires projectiles in a helix pattern for increased hit chance. Performs well at mid-range. |
| Borstel Ballista | Sniper Rifle | Vladof | Legendary | Heavy sniper rifle with a high fire rate. Works well in mobbing situations. |
| Dominion Armor Core | Class Mod (rare drop) | Various | Epic/Legendary | Occasionally appears in his pool; boosts cooldown reduction and action skill damage. |
| Elemental Catalyst Relic | Artifact | Eridian | Legendary | Boosts elemental damage types depending on equipped weapon. |
| Misc. World Drops | Varies | Multiple | Varies | As a late-game boss, he can also drop any item from the world drop pool, including grenades and other legendaries. |
How to unlock farming of the Timekeeper
You must progress through the main story and defeat the Timekeeper boss at least once during "The Timekeeper's Order" mission. After that initial fight, a Moxxi machine appears nearby, allowing you to pay and respawn the boss as many times as you want for farming purposes.
How to get to the Timekeeper and start the fight
Step 1: Progress through the campaign
Advance through the story until you reach the "The Timekeeper's Order" mission in Dominion, specifically heading toward Upper Dominion in the Terminus District.
Step 2: Reach Upper Dominion’s far end
Navigate through Upper Dominion to the end near the Tower’s Control Room. This is where the Timekeeper boss fight arena is located.
Step 3: Defeat the Timekeeper once
Complete the boss fight to unlock farming mode. The Timekeeper fight involves unique mechanics and offers exclusive legendary drops.
Step 4: Use Moxxi vending machine to respawn
After the first defeat, find the Moxxi machine in the boss area. Spend in-game currency to respawn the Timekeeper for farming legendary weapons like the Plasma Coil assault rifle and others.
Tips for farming the Timekeeper efficiently
- Ensure your character is well-leveled before attempting to farm repeatedly.
- Use builds optimized for boss fights to reduce time per kill.
- Track your farming sessions to avoid wasting resources in case of low drop rates.
- Coordinate with other players for faster kills if playing in multiplayer.
Wrap-up: why farming the Timekeeper is worth it
The Timekeeper offers a concentrated loot pool with unique legendaries that are highly effective in both story progression and endgame builds. His shield and sniper rifles in particular are some of the more valuable pieces of gear for both solo and co-op players. If you want guaranteed high-value farming, he’s one of the best bosses to grind repeatedly.
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