What to know

  • The "Cursed to Live" head is a customizable cosmetic for any Vault Hunter, offering a thematic, horror-tinged appearance unlocked via side content.
  • It ties into the side mission "The Mole’s Gambit," which requires prior completion of a prerequisite quest chain in the Ruined Sumplands area.
  • That side mission is part of the Electi faction questline, and has some prerequisites.
  • All Vault Hunters (Amon, Vex, Rafa, Harlowe) can get “Cursed to Live” as a head option.

Among the 17 unlockable heads per Vault Hunter, the "Cursed to Live" stands out for its dark, fitting aesthetic—imagine a head that evokes eternal torment, perfect for the series' blend of humor and horror.

The "Cursed to Live" head is a rare, mission-specific reward, depicting a grotesque, animated skull-like visage that nods to the series' cel-shaded absurdity. Here's everything you need to know to unlock it.

How to unlock 'Cursed to Live' in BL4

To unlock this cosmetic, follow these steps:

Prerequisites (Electi questline)

You must have progressed through certain side missions tied to the Electi faction. Specifically:

  • Enter the Electi Part 1
  • Enter the Electi Part 2
  • The Council Divided
  • A Traitor Within

Only once those are completed will The Mole’s Gambit become available.

How to do The Mole’s Gambit (and get 'Cursed to Live' Head)

The side mission “The Mole’s Gambit” is given by Levaine, located in Carcadia Burn → Ruined Sumplands → Carcadia Faction Town.

Step 1
Start the mission by talking to Levaine in Carcadia Faction Town once prerequisites are met.

Step 2
Destroy Willem’s devices (5 total) in the Ruined Sumplands area.

Step 3
Collect 3 EMP parts (two are on cranes, one on the ground).

Step 4
Find and approach the Order convoy. Then kill its guards.

Step 5
Hack the convoy’s signal via the computer inside one of the vehicles.

Step 6
Breach the Order depot. Use a grappling point if needed through terrain or structures.

Step 7
Assemble the EMP device in a marked green outline area. Then let it charge (you’ll need to defend for ~90 seconds).

Step 8
Proceed to Willem, fight and kill him.

Step 9
Return to Levaine to complete the quest...

...and receive rewards including the “Cursed to Live” head cosmetic.

The "Cursed to Live" head appears in your customization menu. Equip it via the character screen, selecting it for your active Vault Hunter. Test it in combat to see the head's animations during kills or emotes.

Securing the "Cursed to Live" head enriches your Vault Hunter's journey on Kairos, blending style with the thrill of side quests. As Borderlands 4 evolves with player feedback, these unlocks keep the loot grind fresh and personal.