What to know
- Mob Mentality is a side quest unlocked after completing Shadow of the Mountain.
- You start the quest in Belter’s Bore by interacting with an ECHO log near vending machines.
- There are two ways to progress: sneaking via balcony glide or bribing Numba One with his drink.
- Rewards include XP, Eridium, cash, a shotgun, and a Vault Hunter cosmetic.
Side missions in Borderlands 4 often bring as much fun and challenge as the main campaign, and Mob Mentality is a prime example. This quest blends choice-driven gameplay with puzzle-solving and intense battles, offering you two different paths to follow before diving into gritty fights and unique encounters. If you’re looking for both solid rewards and an engaging quest arc, this mission is one you won’t want to miss.
Mob Mentality loot details: All drops and rewards
Completing Mob Mentality nets reliable progression rewards tailored to mid-early game needs. Here's a table summarizing the loot table based on current player reports and in-game drops as of September 2025:
| Reward Type | Details | Rarity/Drop Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Experience Points | 5,000-8,000 EXP (scales with level) | Guaranteed |
| Cash | 2,500-4,000 in-game currency for vendor purchases | Guaranteed |
| Shotgun | Base model with random manufacturer (e.g., Tediore, Maliwan); potential for elemental variants | Green (common) to Purple (rare); 100% quest reward |
| Vault Hunter Style | Claver cosmetic skin for your character, adding mobster flair | Guaranteed |
| Eridium | 50-100 units for skill resets or upgrades | Guaranteed |
| World Drops | Possible blues/purples from enemies; no dedicated legendaries, but rifts nearby can yield them | Variable (10-20% for rares) |
Note that rarities improve with higher difficulty modes like True Vault Hunter, unlocked post-campaign. No unique legendaries tie directly to this quest, but the shotgun can roll powerful prefixes like "explosive" for crowd control.
How to start the Mob Mentality quest
To unlock Mob Mentality, you first need to finish the main mission Shadow of the Mountain. Once that’s done, head over to Belter’s Bore. Near the vending machines, you’ll spot an ECHO log with a dragon hologram on top. Interact with it, and the quest will officially begin.
Two ways to progress through Mob Mentality
When you first reach The Pit, Numba One blocks your path to The Boss’s office. You can handle this in two different ways:
Path 1: Glide through the balcony
- Head upstairs inside The Pit.
- Find the balcony and use your glider to soar into The Boss’s office window.
- This bypasses Numba One completely, though you’ll miss out on interacting with him. You'll need to kill later on as the quest progresses.
Path 2: Buy Numba One’s drink
- Visit the bar in The Pit.
- Order Numba One’s favorite drink and bring it back to him.
- Handing it over makes him step aside, letting you walk into The Boss’s office directly.
Both paths lead to the same quest continuation — speaking with The Boss — but the choice gives you some variety in how you play.
Step-by-step walkthrough to complete Mob Mentality
After entering The Boss’s office, follow these steps to finish the quest:
Step 1
Talk to The Boss.
Step 2
Travel to Thirst Scrap and fight through the Manglers.
Step 3
Find Pickett inside a building north of the Mangler area.
Step 4
Use the grapple point outside, climb up, and glide to a platform with a locked back room door.
Step 5
Retrieve a nearby battery, then deposit it into the mechanism to open the door.
Step 6
Enter the back room, talk to Pickett, and accept his dead drop task.
Step 7
Go to The Gilded Drop, clear out the enemies, and loot the porta potty dead drop for the mask.
Step 8
Take the dead drop (the mask.) Return to The Pit. Defeat the Ripper ambush along the way.
Step 9
Once inside, Numba One becomes hostile. Defeat him in combat.
Step 10
Go back to The Boss’s office, deliver the mask, and complete the quest.
Why Mob Mentality matters in Borderlands 4
The Mob Mentality quest is a standout side mission because it offers two unique ways to progress, giving you a sense of choice. It mixes puzzle-solving with traversal challenges and tough fights against the Manglers, Rippers, and Numba One. Beyond the gameplay, the mission also yields solid rewards, making it well worth completing when it becomes available.
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