What to know
- Voraxis the Quake Thresher is an optional boss in Borderlands 4 located in Timid Kyle's Neglected Opening Auger Mine.
- The boss drops three main legendary items: Darkbeast (SMG), Potato Thrower IV (weapon), and Buoy (grenade).
- Voraxis can be repeatedly farmed using the Moxxi's Big Encore Machine near the boss arena after the initial defeat.
- Focus attacks on Voraxis’ eyes to deal increased damage and avoid its charging and molten boulder attacks for success.
Voraxis the Quake Thresher is a significant optional boss in Borderlands 4 found in Fadefields, inside the Coastal Bonescape region. The specific area to find Voraxis is the Timid Kyle's Neglected Opening Auger Mine, which opens after completing the main mission "Shadow of the Mountain". This guide will provide an efficient step-by-step farming method, information about the boss fights, and a drops table of what you can expect.
Voraxis legendary drops
| Item | Type | Effect / Special Ability | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darkbeast | Legendary SMG | High fire rate with incendiary damage bonus. Bullets have a chance to ignite enemies and spread fire to nearby targets. | Great for crowd control and stripping health bars on flesh-based enemies. |
| Potato Thrower IV | Legendary Assault Rifle | Fires explosive spud-like rounds. Each shot deals splash damage with a chance to knock back enemies. | Effective in mid-range combat and against clustered foes or mobs. |
| Buoy | Legendary Grenade Mod | Deploys a floating buoy that periodically releases shock pulses in a radius. Can chain damage across multiple enemies. | Strong in areas with heavy enemy density; ideal for zoning and controlling choke points. |
Finding and Farming Voraxis
Step 1
Complete the main mission Shadow of the Mountain. This unlocks the Abandoned Auger Mine area where Voraxis is located.
Step 2
Travel to Fadefields → Coastal Bonescape → Timid Kyle’s Neglected Opening. Make your way into the Abandoned Auger Mine.
Step 3
Enter the boss arena. Prepare your loadout—bring good mobility (to dodge), elemental weapons especially ones good vs. Voraxis’s weaknesses. Voraxis has a known weakness to incendiary damage.
Step 4
During the fight:
- Aim for its eyes for extra damage.
- Watch out for charging attacks; dash or side-step to avoid them.
- Stay mobile to avoid molten projectiles that Voraxis hurls.
Step 5
After you defeat Voraxis the first time, you can return to the same location. Use Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine near the entrance of the boss arena to respawn Voraxis for farming.
Step 6
Repeat the cycle: fight → loot → respawn → fight. Each run has a chance for the legendary items (Darkbeast, Potato Thrower IV, Buoy) to drop. There’s no guarantee each run gives a drop, so repetition is key.
Voraxis loot tips and optimization
- Increase any modifiers or buffs you have that boost legendary drop rates.
- Ensure your character level is close to or at the level of Voraxis; being under-leveled can reduce loot quality or chances.
- Use gear or skills that amplify elemental damage (especially incendiary) to kill Voraxis faster. More runs = more chances.
- Co-op with others can help kill faster, but it depends on whether loot rules favor shared drops or personal loot.
Wrapping up on farming Voraxis
If you’re chasing those three legendaries from Voraxis, the route is clear: finish Shadow of the Mountain, head to the Abandoned Auger Mine in Timid Kyle’s Neglected Opening, defeat Voraxis, then use the respawn option via Moxxi’s Big Encore to repeat. With persistence and good gear, eventually you’ll land Darkbeast, Potato Thrower IV, or Buoy.
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