Borderlands 4 has made the looter-shooter genre better than ever with a huge number of guns, bosses, and chances to farm for gear. Any experienced player will tell you that finding the fastest way to get the best loot is key to making your character stronger and having more fun.
This guide will show you what is probably the best solo loot farm in Borderlands 4 right now: the double drill site boss run.
No matter if you’re an expert Vault Hunter or just starting to explore the wild world of Pandora (and other planets), this method will help you move forward faster, give you lots of legendary drops, and make solo farming actually enjoyable.
Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to this farming method, helpful tips, and everything you need to know to become a loot master!
1. Why Efficient Loot Farming Matters
Loot farming is a main part of playing Borderlands. The excitement of hunting legendary weapons, finding powerful gear for your character, and making your character stronger faster is a big part of what keeps players interested.
With each new Borderlands game, players look for the best routes, boss fights, and events that give the most loot. Sometimes that means working with other players in complex ways; other times, the best methods work great when playing alone.
In Borderlands 4, a new boss farming route has appeared that lets players get the most legendary drops, farm well without other players, and do it with little trouble and repetition.
Based on what we’ve seen, this isn’t just good—it’s amazing, and probably one of the fastest farms for legendary loot that solo players can use
2. Double Drill Site Boss Farm
This farming method uses two drill sites, each with different boss spawns. By smartly resetting and moving between these two places, you can beat multiple bosses per run—up to five—while skipping time-wasting enemy waves.
Key Highlights:
- Two drill sites: “Saws Clench Drill Site” and “Old Scrape Drill Site”
- Five bosses per full loop
- Minimal time spent fighting regular enemies
- Can be done entirely solo
- Maximum legendary drop opportunity
The main trick uses fast travel to and from each site, fighting only the bosses, and purposely not resetting the runs every time (using Moxxi’s machine) after certain steps. This makes the process faster and makes sure bosses come back quickly, giving you constant loot chances.
3. Prerequisites & Setup
In order to maximize this farm, you’ll need to set up a few things:
Opening the Drill Sites
- Saws Clench Drill Site: Complete and open by running it at least once.
- Old Scrape Drill Site: Complete and open by running it at least once.
- Order Silos: Make sure both order silos connected to each drill site are opened for quick fast travel between locations
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Initial Run-through
- Run through each drill site once, clear out the enemies (including the bosses), and make sure you’ve started the site so it shows up on your map and you can reach it.
Step 2: Equip a Fast-Clearing Build
- Bosses can be beaten pretty quickly if your build is good, but you’ll do better with damage and speed-focused gear and action skills.
Step 3: Ignore Waves, Focus on Bosses
- This method basically means ignoring non-boss enemies. This saves time and gives you more loot chances per minute.
4. Step-by-Step Farming Guide
Here’s a complete step-by-step process for this legendary farm:
Step 1: Start at Saws Clench Drill Site
- Run the Drill Site: Clear the drill site once, killing all bosses. There are three bosses at this spot.
- Skip Everyone Else: Don’t waste time on enemy waves—go straight to the bosses.
- DON’T Reset After Clearing: After the bosses are dead, do not use Moxxi’s reset machine. Just move on
Step 2: Move to Old Scrape Drill Site
- Fast Travel: Use the order silo for quick movement to the Old Scrape Drill Site.
- Reset the Site (Once): When you arrive, use Moxxi’s machine to reset the site one time only during your first loop. This lets future bosses come back.
- Beat the Two Bosses: Rush to the bosses and take them down quickly.
- Loot and Move: Grab any legendaries—your loot doesn’t disappear quickly, so you can do a few cycles before picking things up.
Step 3: Cycling Back and Forth
- Fast Travel Back to Saws Clench: Use the order silo again for rapid movement.
- Bosses Respawn Phenomenon: Depending on RNG, one, two, or all three bosses may respawn each visit.
- Defeat the Spawned Bosses: Repeat your quick takedowns.
- Don’t Reset, Keep Moving: Ignore Moxxi’s machine every time after the first setup; just keep farming.
- Head Back to Old Scrape: Use the corresponding order silo; repeat process.
Step 4: Rinse and Repeat!
- Loot Drops: Check after each round and collect legendaries. Your loot is safe until you pick it up.
- Boss Cycle: Each complete round gives you up to five boss fights (three at Saws Clench, two at Old Scrape).
- Time: Each full loop takes 1–2 minutes with practice.
5. Bosses and Potential Legendary Drops
The bosses in these two drill sites give good chances for legendary drops. Some of the notable items you can find include rare assault rifles (like Womb Combo), special shields, class mods, and more.
Example Loot Highlight:
- Womb Combo: One of the game’s powerful assault rifles; look for the radiation type for best results.
Every cycle gives new chances for rare loot as well as good XP gains, making this farm great for both getting better gear and leveling up your character.
6. Loot Management & Optimization
One great thing about this farm is that loot stays around. You don’t have to worry about the loot disappearing after each round—so you can run several cycles back and forth, then collect everything all at once.
Loot Tips:
- Inventory Space: Ensure you have enough space to pick up desirable drops efficiently.
- Legendaries: Prioritize picking up legendaries before other items.
- Bulk Collection: If in a hurry, defer looting until you’ve run several loops.
- Money & Rerolls: Grabbing cash and resources while farming helps fund rerolls or vending machine purchases.
7. Why This Farm Is So Effective
Several things make this method stand out:
- Five Bosses per 1-2 Minute Loop: High boss density speeds up legendary farm rate.
- Minimal Enemy Interference: No need to fight tedious waves.
- Fast Travel Efficiency: Order silos are perfectly positioned for rapid traversal.
- Solo Player Accessibility: Doesn’t require group play or complex coordination.
- Consistent Spawns: Bosses reliably respawn after initial setup, allowing sustained farming.
The random nature of boss spawns at Saws Clench (1–3 bosses per visit) adds extra fun but rarely slows things down.
8. Comparisons to Other Farms
Splash Zone
While the Splash Zone is still a classic solo farm, its boss count and loot chances per minute might not match the double drill site method, especially for players looking for new legendary types.
If you’re tired of farming the Splash Zone or want more different loot, this new method is the perfect choice.
Other Drill Sites
You might try copying this method with other drill sites, but based on our experience, most aren’t far enough apart for good boss respawning. The Saws Clench and Old Scrape sites have perfect spacing and silo placement.
9. Multiplayer vs. Solo
This farm is made for solo players but can technically be done with two people.
If playing with a friend, make sure to move together between the two drill sites; trying to run both sites separately causes spawn problems.
The farm works worse if both players are too far apart, so it’s best done solo or together in a tight loop.
Conclusion
Borderlands 4’s legendary loot hunt is alive and well, and this farm route makes way for good, fun solo play. Whether you’re perfecting your favorite character or trying out new weapons, the double drill site boss farm should be in every Vault Hunter’s rotation.
