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Cold as the Grave
Borderlands 3

Cold as the Grave

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Borderlands 3's 'Cold as the Grave' mission. Includes tips for defeating Aurelia and finding all collectibles.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for Borderlands 3's 'Cold as the Grave' mission. Includes tips for defeating Aurelia and finding all collectibles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Fast Travel back to Knotty Peak and speak to Wainwright.
  2. 2
    Fast Travel to Reliance and meet Clay behind the waterfall north of the northern door.
  3. 3
    Follow the linear path into the Blackbarrel Cellars, dispatching COVs.
  4. 4
    In the first room, find the Dead Claptrap at the bottom of the northern stairs.
  5. 5
    Continue west into Norton's Study and find the first Typhon Log on the southern wall.
  6. 6
    Clear the next area of COVs, including Tinks and Sentries. Watch out for explodable pipes and barrels.
  7. 7
    Head to the center and activate the delivery pipe. After the second attempt, defeat the Badass Fanatic and Badass Hag (use Corrosive weapons).
  8. 8
    Press the button again to drop the barrel, blast it open to claim the Vault Key fragment.
  9. 9
    Climb the conveyor north to exit the room.
  10. 10
    Continue through the area, dispatching COVs.
  11. 11
    In the next open room, search the northern bathroom for the second Typhon Log.
  12. 12
    Follow the path and drop down when ready to confront Aurelia.
  13. 13
    Boss Fight: Aurelia
  14. 14
    After defeating Aurelia, check on Hammerlock.
  15. 15
    Head to the gardens to solve riddles. Strike the first statue in the face.
  16. 16
    Go west into the caves, clear Jabbers, and shoot the second statue in the back. Defeat the Badass Jabber that spawns.
  17. 17
    Go to the eastern greenhouse, dispatch COVs, and climb the southern ladder.
  18. 18
    Find the Dead Drop in the tunnel southwest of the caves, along with Eridian Writing.
  19. 19
    Return to the greenhouse, approach the final statue, and strike its groin.
  20. 20
    Return to the gardens and activate the bridge to the Vault.
  21. 21
    Meet Tannis and take the assembled Vault Key.
Tips
  • When fighting Aurelia, dodge her Cryo wave attack to either side.
  • Avoid her conjured Whirlwinds.
  • Shoot the Frozen Pillar when she tries to regenerate Shields.
  • Aurelia's head is her weak point for critical damage.
  • Stay relatively close to Aurelia to avoid Whirlwinds and unload damage to prevent Shield regeneration.
  • Equip Corrosive weapons against the Badass Fanatic and Badass Hag due to their Armor.
  • Vault Key fragment
  • Legendary Shield: Frozen Heart (releases a Cryo Nova when depleted, restoring 30% of damage as health)

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