What to know

  • Mission basics: TASK Master is a side quest in the thief questline where you follow Kilo's timed instructions to open an Order pod for loot.
  • Prerequisites: Complete The Kairos Job, Free for the TASKing, and TASK and Ye Shall Receive first, then talk to Kilo at The Launchpad.
  • Key location: Head to Mirehome in the Idolator’s Noose region, southeast of The Howl, to find the pod atop a ruined building.
  • Rewards and purpose: Earn EXP, cash, Eridium, and a random gun; the power core actions power up the pod to reveal a chest.

Borderlands 4’s TASK Master mission revolves around a quirky puzzle requiring precise actions to replace the power core on an Order pod. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to reach the location, understand what the power core does, and complete the mission flawlessly.

Where to start and how to reach the power core task

You begin by speaking with Kilo at The Launchpad area, found near a house in the northern part of the location. The task then sends you to Mirehome, southeast of Idolator’s Noose, where the Order pod with the power core is located on top of a ruined building.

What the power core does

The power core controls the Order pod which holds a chest with valuable loot. Replacing it correctly is key to unlocking the pod and completing the mission. Think of the power core as a critical component that powers the pod and enables interaction with its contents.

How to replace the power core step by step

Step 1

Accept the TASK Master side mission from Kilo at The Launchpad.

Step 2

Travel to Mirehome and find the Order pod atop the ruined building.

Step 3

Prepare for a sequence of timed commands from Kilo, who will instruct you on specific actions to take on the pod’s panel. These commands may be deliberately confusing, so listen carefully.

Step 4

Use your grappling hook to grab the power core from the upper left side of the pod and throw it onto the upper right slot to replace it.

Step 5

When instructed to remove the power core, use the grappling hook to grab the core from the upper right slot and throw it away immediately.

Step 6

Follow the full sequence of commands quickly and accurately. Commands include flipping switches, pressing or meleeing buttons, pulling levers, shooting panels, and replacing or removing the power core. Some commands like "don’t pull the lever" mean to do nothing and wait.

Step 7

Complete the entire sequence without error to open the pod.

Step 8

Once the pod opens, access the chest inside to claim random weapon rewards and mission rewards such as EXP, cash, and Eridium.

Tips for success

  • Pay close attention to the difference between “press the button” (use interaction) and “melee the button” (use melee attack).
  • Be swift but deliberate, as each instruction has a short timer.
  • When told not to do something, simply wait instead of acting.
  • Use the grappling hook carefully for replacing/removing the core to avoid failing the sequence.

Rewards for replacing the power core

The mission rewards include experience points, in-game cash, Eridium, and a random weapon from the chest inside the Order pod. This valuable gear and resources make completing the mission worthwhile.

TASK Master power core replacement in a nutshell

The key to success in replacing the power core in Borderlands 4’s TASK Master mission is precision and following Kilo’s tricky command instructions quickly and correctly. Using your grappling hook to move the power core between slots powers the pod and unlocks the chest with valuable rewards. Approaching each step with care leads you to victory in this unique puzzle side mission.