Borderlands 4 Primordial Guardian Origo boss location, drops, and mechanics

Origo is one of the three Primordial Guardians in Borderlands 4 that serves as a Vault boss in the game. It’s a giant mech bird that you fight in a large icy arena. However, to reach the boss, you first need to unlock the vault by collecting all the appropriate keys. Once you gain access, you’ll be facing its henchmen on your way to the mountaintop arena before testing your mettle against the boss and claiming exclusive loot.

This guide will show you how to find the Vault door leading to the Primordial Guardian Origo in Borderlands 4, along with details on fight mechanics and loot drops.

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Primordial Guardian Origo boss location in Borderlands 4

Travel the road leading to Taupe until you find a cave (Image via 2K)

To fight Primordial Guardian Origo in Bordelands 4, you’ll need to find three Vault keys in the Terminus Range region and head to the Arch of Origo. You can find it in the Low Keys area, inside a mountain opposite to the road leading to the Checkpoint Taupe point of interest.

Use the key to activate the Vault door and head inside. The Vault leading to the boss arena has multiple small islands that you need to navigate using launch pads. Each of them contains enemies you need to defeat before moving forward. They are similar to the ones you’ll find in the open world and do not pose much of a threat.

Before you start, pick up the quest on the altar at the starting island. It will reward you with a permanent jetpack upgrade after defeating the boss.

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How to defeat Primordial Guardian Origo in Borderlands 4: All boss mechanics

Origo's attacks are simple yet deadly (Image via 2K)

Every Vault boss in Borderlands 4 will provide you with a new challenge, which makes the fights interesting, and Origo is no different. Several of its attacks will keep you on your toes and running across the arena.

While the boss has a lot in store, you can divide all attacks into two parts: Ice and Fire. During the fight, the boss can switch between the two elements and introduce new attacks. Whenever it changes the element type, the Mohawk on top of its head will indicate the change, which also happens to be the weak spot. However, you can shoot the boss anywhere to deal damage.

Here are all the attacks Primordial Guardian Origo may use:

Dive Bomb

The boss will dive straight to your location (Image via 2K)

Upon entering the arena, Origo will dive towards you from the air, dealing damage in a small AoE. It can use this attack more than once during the fight, but the first dive always happens at the start. The best way to avoid the attack is to dash away from the boss and the edge of the arena, as the shockwave can throw you off the mountain.

Ice and Fire Beam

Move left or right to avoid the beam (Image via 2K)

Origo flies off the arena and shoots an Ice or Fire Beam, depending on the active element, in a straight line headed towards you. During the time, the boss can’t change directions, so dash either left or right to get out of its way.

Grounded Ice and Fire Beam

The beam can also come even if the boss is on the ground (Image via 2K)

Similar to the previous attack, the boss can sometimes fire an elemental beam while grounded. The attack remains the same, and so does the dodge strategy.

Lava and Freezing Slam

The boss will take a small leap before slamming the ground (Image via 2K)

Origo will take a short leap into the air and slam on the ground, creating a shockwave that deals damage. Following the wave, the arena will undergo some changes. If the element is Fire, then there will be lava trails that will deal damage over time if stepped upon. To remain clear, stay on the clean part of the arena.

Use the grapple to open air pockets (Image via 2K)

If the element is Ice, the entire area will get covered by a blizzard that freezes the ground and deals damage over time. Occasionally, there will also be shattering ice crystals breaking all around you. The only way to remain safe is to grapple with the air pocket in the arena and glide up until the attack is complete.

Meteor Shower

Stay clear of the impact zone (Image via 2K)

While the Fire element is active, Origo will suspend mid-air and create Lava projectiles that will drop all across the arena and linger for a duration. Stay clear, and you should be good to keep dealing damage.

Flame Pillar

Keep moving away until the attack stops (Image via 2K)

On rare occasions, the boss will explode parts of the arena you are standing in to create a lava pillar that deals a lot of damage. Keep moving until the attack is complete.

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Primordial Guardian Origo boss drops in Borderlands 4

Kaoson is the best legendary out of all drops from Origo (Image via 2K)

Defeating Origo has a chance to drop some exclusive legendaries that you won’t find normally across Kairos. Here is the complete loot pool of the boss:

• Bottled Lightning - Heavy Ordanance
• Kaoson - SMG
• Watts 4 Dinner - Energy Shield
• Buster - Rafa’s Class Mod
• Driver - Harlowe’s Class Mod
• Kindread Spirits - Vex’s Class Mod
• Shatterwight - Amon’s Class Mod

Out of all rewards, the Kaoson SMG is the most sought-after weapon. It pairs well with all characters, but is an essential part of Vex’s infinite damage build that doesn’t require the Penetrator augment knife.

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