Borderlands 4 Sage Against the Machine walkthrough
Borderlands 4 Sage Against the Machine Mission Guide
The Sage Against the Machine mission in Borderlands 4 is one of the many humorous side-quests that the world of Kairos is teeming with. Found in the Terminus Range, this quest has the Vault Hunter try to attain inner peace by following the guidance of an “enlightened” Ripper bandit. This guide explains all there is to know about the mission, including objectives, rewards, and more. Here are the details.
Quest Details
- Quest Giver: Brody Sattva
- Location: Stoneblood Forest, Terminus Range
- Prerequisites: Finish the main mission “A Lot to Progress”
- Rewards: XP, Cash, Assault Rifle (Uncommon to Epic rarity), and Eridium
This side mission becomes available as soon as you unlock the Terminus Range biome after defeating the Oppressor (main story boss) and talking to Zadra in her lab. It is given by a Ripper NPC called Brody Sattva, who is eager to help the Vault Hunter achieve inner peace. To do this, he hands them a “mood rock” and tasks them with completing several objectives.
Mission Objectives
- Take mood rock
- Find Path of Opportunities
- Cultivate awareness of Rippers (by killing them)
- Reach Stones of Balance
- Reach the highest point
- Check in with mood rock
- Pick up mood rock
- Reach Den of Acceptance
- Talk to your negative self OR smack your negative self
- Kill your negative self and its friends
- Return to Brody
- Place mood rock
- Turn mood rock
- Loot your reward
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1. Starting the Quest
Talk to Brody Sattva and pick up the “Ego Prism” quest item to begin the Sage Against the Machine side mission.
2. Find the Path of Opportunities
The first objective is to find the Path of Opportunities. This means tracking down the nearby objective that leads Vault Hunters to a location called Crueltown, which is filled with Ripper enemies. As with most tasks in Borderlands 4, the Vault Hunter must kill all Rippers that spawn in this area to progress.
3. Reach the Stones of Balance
Next, locate the Stones of Balance. This part involves a platforming challenge where you must climb a towering shack to reach the marked vantage point. Climb to the upper floor, ascend the ladder, and get onto the roof. Then glide across onto the hanging platform and hop over to the marked stones.
Once there, place the mood rock onto the rock pile. Wait for Brody Sattva to finish his dialogue, then pick the mood rock back up.
4. Reach the Den of Acceptance
The last challenge is to reach the Den of Acceptance, located nearby. Glide down to the marked area and talk to a Splice Ripper foe named Ricky Roles. You will have two options: talk to him or smack him (by pressing the melee button). Regardless of choice, a swarm of Splice Rippers will spawn, and you must defeat them to proceed.
5. Return to Brody
Having completed all tasks, return to Brody Sattva, who will be waiting at a nearby counter. Talk to him, place the mood rock on the counter, and flip it over as requested.
Brody will then offer a bonus reward from a nearby money box. The amount of cash is relatively small but a nice addition to your spoils.
After the Quest
After completing the mission, Brody Sattva’s next client will arrive, startled by the Ripper’s appearance, which leads to Brody’s untimely demise. This event wraps up the Sage Against the Machine side mission.
You can then talk to a new NPC named Wayward Soul to start another side quest titled “The Next Quest Thing.”
Additional Information
Borderlands 4 is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
For more useful Borderlands 4 resources, check out:
- Beginner Tips and Tricks
- All Augur Shrine Locations Guide
- Elemental Affinities Cheat Sheet
- How to Get the Convergence Legendary Shotgun
- Borderlands 4 Breeding Daisies Walkthrough
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