What to know
- The shooting range hides in Terminus Range, a mid-to-late game zone on Kairos packed with elemental hazards and enemy hordes.
- Access unlocks during Main Mission 14: "His Vile Sanctum," after exploring earlier regions like Fadefields and Carcadia Burn.
- Follow the main story path east from Carcadia Burn to reach it, using your Digirunner vehicle for quick traversal over rocky terrain.
- Once there, interact with target dummies to experiment with perks, alt-fire modes, and DPS without wasting ammo in live fights.
In Borderlands 4, the shooting range is a handy spot for trying out weapons, testing perks, and practicing aim. It doesn’t appear immediately — you have to advance through the story until you get access to the Terminus Range area. Below is a breakdown of when it unlocks, how to get there, and tips for using it.
When the shooting range unlocks in the story
The shooting range is tied to your unlocking of the Terminus Range region in the campaign.
Your campaign progress goes through other map zones first (Fadefields, Carcadia Burn). Once you complete the necessary missions and story checkpoints that open the path to Terminus Range, the shooting range becomes accessible.
How to reach the shooting range (step-by-step)
Here’s a general route you’ll follow to get from early zones to the shooting range in Terminus Range:
Step 1
Progress through Fadefields, completing the main missions that open your map and unlock travel beyond the starting area.
Step 2
Advance through Carcadia Burn on your way to Terminus Range. You’ll follow the main questline until the path to Terminus becomes available.
Step 3
Enter Terminus Range via the main gate or route that the story opens. At that point, you should see more map content appear, including the “right area” where the shooting range lies.
Step 4
Once in Terminus Range, head toward the eastern side of the area (right side on the map) to locate the shooting range. Community reports say the shooting range is on that flank. You can get here during the "His Vile Sanctum" mission or after the "Shadow of the Mountain" mission.
Step 5
Use the range to test weapons, try out different builds, and get comfortable with your inventory. It’s useful, especially once you get more varied gear.
Tips and caveats
- If enemies in Terminus Range are higher-level than you, consider doing side missions first to level up.
- Watch for fast travel/safehouse points nearby to reduce backtracking. You can find the Craven's Nook Order Bunker closest here.
- Heritage Opus safe house is the nearest to the range.
- The shooting range is more useful once you have a variety of weapons and perks to test; don’t expect to get full value early.
Maximizing your time at the range
You arrive here mid-campaign, around 15-20 hours in, depending on how much you detour for side gigs. The range shines for perk validation: fire off corrosive rounds at ice dummies to check damage ramps, or toggle jetpack hovers for aerial accuracy drills. As of the September 26, 2025, walkthrough updates, it's integrated with weekly challenges—nail high scores for bonus XP.
| Feature | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Target Dummies | Static or pop-up models with health bars | Testing raw DPS and reload speeds |
| Elemental Hazards | Nearby fire/ice pits that interact with shots | Simulating zone-specific builds |
| Console Modes | Basic (no elements), Challenge (timed waves) | Quick perk swaps or alt-fire experiments |
| Nearby Loot | Red chests from random events post-session | Reward for clearing practice runs |
Pro tip: Store excess gear in the Bank Vault at Belton's Bore fast travel before sessions—it's just a quick ride away.
Why the range fits your Kairos rampage
This spot isn't just practice; it's your edge against the Timekeeper's escalating threats. Whether you're tweaking Vex's siren waves or Amon's forge master grenades, you'll leave sharper, ready to claim that next legendary haul. Dive in, Vault Hunter—Kairos won't loot itself.
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