How to Replace the Power Core in Borderlands 4

By Ambar Jimenez | 2025-09-22 09:34:06
In Borderlands 4, the "TASK Master" quest is the final mission in Kilo's side quest chain. It's a challenging puzzle that requires you to follow a series of timed instructions to open a sealed Order Pod. The difficulty of this mission is not in combat but in the precision and speed required to execute Kilo's commands.

How to Complete the "TASK Master" Quest

Before you begin, make sure to complete the prerequisite missions:
  • Main Mission 5: One Fell Swoop
  • The Kairos Job (Side Quest)
  • Free for the TASKing (Side Quest)
  • TASK and Ye Shall Receive (Side Quest)
Once these are complete, Kilo, located at the Launchpad Faction Town, will give you the "TASK Master" quest.

The Power Core Puzzle

This mission takes the familiar Order Pod puzzle and adds a new, tricky mechanic: the Power Core. You'll need to use your Grappling Hook to either place or remove the core as instructed by Kilo.
  • Replace the Power Core: Use your Grappling Hook to pull a Power Core from the storage slot on the upper-left side of the console. Then, aim and throw it into the circular socket on the upper-right side.
  • Remove the Power Core: Use your Grappling Hook to pull the Power Core from the circular socket on the upper-right side and throw it away from the console.
Crucial Tip: Before you start the sequence, clear the area of all enemies. Any incoming damage or disruption will cause the sequence to reset, and you'll have to start over.

The Full Sequence of Commands

You have only a few seconds to perform each action after Kilo's command. Pay close attention to her exact wording, as "Press the Button" is different from "Melee the Button" and "Don't [action]" means you must do nothing at all.

Here is the full sequence of commands and the corresponding actions:

Kilo's InstructionYour Action
Punch the Button (Start Sequence)Melee the red button in the middle.
Flip That SwitchFlip the switch on the left.
Replace the Power CoreGrapple a Power Core from the left and throw it into the right socket.
Pull the LeverPull the lever on the right.
Don't Flip the SwitchDo nothing.
Press the ButtonSimply press the red button.
Melee the ButtonMelee the red button.
Shoot the PanelShoot the circular red area above the button.
Remove the Power CoreGrapple the Power Core from the right socket and throw it away.
Do Not Pull the LeverDo nothing.
Shoot the PanelShoot the circular red area again.
Flip That SwitchFlip the switch on the left.
Melee the ButtonMelee the red button.
Replace the Power CoreGrapple a new Power Core and throw it into the right socket.
Press the Button (x2)Press the button once, then a second time.
Melee the ButtonMelee the red button.
Press the ButtonPress the button.
Remove the Power CoreGrapple the Power Core from the right socket and throw it away.
Flip that SwitchFlip the switch on the left.
Pull the LeverPull the lever on the right.
Shoot the PanelShoot the red circular area.
Pull the LeverPull the lever on the right again.
Flip that SwitchFlip the switch on the left one last time.
Replace the Power CoreGrapple a new Power Core and insert it into the right socket.

Successfully completing this long sequence of actions will open the Order Pod, allowing you to claim your loot and complete the "TASK Master" quest.14


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
Publisher(s): 2K
Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Release date: September 12, 2025
Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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