The hunt for legendary gear is at the heart of the Borderlands experience. In Borderlands 4, few prizes are as sought-after as the Queen's Rest, a devastatingly powerful legendary pistol known for its blistering fire rate and explosive potential. If you're looking to add this crown jewel to your arsenal, you'll need to topple a formidable monarch.
This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough on how to find the boss that drops the Queen's Rest, strategies for defeating her, and a full breakdown of the weapon's impressive capabilities.
Where to Find the Queen's Rest: Farming Callis, the Ripper Queen
The Queen's Rest is an exclusive world drop from a specific endgame boss:
Callis, the Ripper Queen. Obtaining this weapon requires a two-phase approach, involving both the main story and post-game content.
Step 1: The Initial EncounterYour first meeting with Callis is tied to the main story campaign. You will automatically face her as the primary antagonist of the tenth story mission,
"Her Flaming Vision." Completing this mission is mandatory to progress the narrative and unlock the endgame systems necessary for farming. Defeating her here will grant your first chance at the Queen's Rest, though the drop is not guaranteed.
Step 2: Re-farming via Moxxi's Big EncoreTo farm Callis efficiently, you must use
Moxxi's Big Encore machine. This device, located in the
Moon-Called Throne on
Fallen Crown Island (within the
Carcadia Burn region), allows you to replay boss fights for a cash fee.
- Travel to the Moon-Called Throne.
- Interact with Moxxi's Big Encore machine.
- Navigate the menu to select Callis, the Ripper Queen.
- Pay the in-game currency to activate the fight and be transported to her arena.
Callis Boss Fight Strategy & Notable Loot
Callis is an agile and aggressive opponent. She utilizes rapid melee attacks,area-of-effect elemental damage, and summons minions. Effectivestrategies include:
- Keeping Your Distance: Use the arena's geometry for cover against her lunging attacks.
- Elemental Advantages: Experiment with Corrosive or Radiation damage to break through her defenses quickly.
- Add Control: Prioritize eliminating her summoned minions to avoid being overwhelmed, then focus fire on her.
Upon defeat, Callis drops six legendary items. Besides the Queen's Restpistol, her dedicated loot pool includes some of the best class mods and shields in the game:
- Pandoran Memento: A powerful shield with unique defensive properties.
- Class Mods: Esgrimidor (Rafa), Viking (Amon), Illusionist (Vex), and Skeptic (Harlowe).
Queen's Rest Legendary Pistol: Stats & Effect
The Queen's Rest is a testament to Torgue's philosophy of "EXPLOSIONS?!"
- Manufacturer: Torgue
- Type: Pistol
- Rarity: Legendary (Orange)
Legendary Effect (Royal Armory):
This pistol fires high-velocity explosive rounds at an exceptionally high rate of fire. Its unique perk, "Royal Armory," means that dealing damage to enemies has a chance to spawn a Homing Sticky Projectile. These projectiles seek out nearby targets and detonate after a shortdelay, dealing massive area-of-effect splash damage. This makes theQueen's Rest exceptionally effective for clearing waves of enemies anddealing devastating damage to large bosses.
Key Stats (Estimated at Level 72):
- Damage: Very High
- Accuracy: High
- Fire Rate: Very High
- Reload Speed: Medium
- Magazine Size: Moderate
FAQ: Farming the Queen's Rest
Q: What is the drop rate for the Queen's Rest?
A: While official numbers aren't confirmed, dedicated drops from mainstory bosses like Callis typically have a drop rate between 10% and 15%. Using luck-boosting gear can improve your chances.
Q: Can I play the boss fight on co-op?
A: Yes! You can use Moxxi's Big Encore in a group. Having teammates canmake the fight easier and everyone in the party has a chance to receivethe loot.
Q: Is the Queen's Rest worth farming?
A: Absolutely. It is a top-tier weapon for any build that benefits fromhigh explosive DPS (Damage Per Second) and is particularly effectiveagainst large targets and dense groups of enemies.
Target this powerful weapon today and let the Queen's Rest become the cornerstone of your ultimate Vault Hunter loadout.
Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Microsoft Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
Genre(s): First-person shooter, action role-playing
Developer(s): Gearbox Software
Release date: September 12, 2025
Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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