Backhive
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BACKHIVE

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BOSS GUIDES

Backhive is a massive mammoth-like creature on four legs that dominates through overwhelming force and minion support. Found in The Claim Abandoned Auger Mine, Fadefields, Dissected Plateau. This boss can summon swarms of flying Kratch enemies while simultaneously launching devastating leap attacks and earthquake strikes. The fight becomes a chaotic battle of positioning as players must balance clearing the horde of summoned enemies while avoiding Backhive's direct assaults.

PRO TIP

Circle around the arena obstacles to block Backhive from directly rushing you. This positioning strategy forces the boss to take longer paths while giving you clear sight lines to clear Kratch swarms.

Phase 1: Full Assault (Red Health — use Fire)

  1. STEP 01

    Maintain Distance and Clear Kratch Swarms

    Position yourself away from the boss to handle something that spawns during combat.

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  2. STEP 02

    Use Arena Obstacles for Protection

    The arena layout can be used defensively against the boss's direct attacks.

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  3. STEP 03

    Dodge the Earthquake Attack

    Watch for a ground-based attack that requires vertical movement to avoid.

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WATCH OUT

Don't get too distracted by summoned Kratch enemies — Backhive can quickly leap at you when you're focused on minions. Always keep the boss in your peripheral vision.

LOOT DROPS

ITEMTYPEDROP RATE
CindershellyShield9%
Triple BypassRepkit9%
Stop GapSniper9%
Use Moxxi's Big Encore Machine, located near the boss entrance, upon defeating the boss once to replay the fight and farm loot and XP
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A massive mammoth-like creature that summons flying Kratch minions while launching devastating leap attacks. Master the balance between clearing hordes and avoiding direct assaults.

Backhive is rated HARD difficulty in Borderlands 4. Circle around the arena obstacles to block Backhive from directly rushing you. This positioning strategy forces the boss to take longer paths while giving you clear sight lines to clear Kratch swarms.

Backhive can drop: Cindershelly, Triple Bypass, Stop Gap. See the loot table above for full drop details and farming tips.