Follow this Borderlands 3 walkthrough to complete the main mission 'The Impending Storm'. Guide includes meeting Maya, fighting Maliwan forces on Athenas, and finding Ava.
Walkthrough
- 1Talk to Lilith: After completing the previous mission, Lilith will contact you and ask you to return to Sanctuary. She'll inform you about a Vault Fragment on Athenas and a friend fighting there. Use the console to travel to Athenas.
- 2Meet Maya, Secure Courtyard: Upon arriving on Athenas, follow the path east. You'll encounter a Pyrotech Heavy and an Icebreaker Heavy. Continue east to face more Maliwan Troopers, including Heavies and Frontrunners. Deal with a NOG supporting a Pyrotech Heavy. Interact with the bell in the courtyard to meet Maya.
- 3Follow Maya: Before following Maya, climb to the roof in the northern part of the courtyard to find a Typhon Log. Follow Maya, encountering Oppressor Traunt. Continue to Windward Plaza, a large area with many Maliwan Troopers. Focus on Heavies and any enemies on the walkway above. Maya will assist you. After the battle, ring the next bell and continue following Maya. You'll encounter another large group of Maliwan Troopers in a submerged area; use Shock weapons on the water or shoot Barrels and pipes to your advantage. Find a Dead Claptrap and a Pyrotech Heavy to the south. Return to Maya and ring the next bell.
- 4Find Ava: Head through the doorway and north. Dispatch a group of Ratch, prioritizing Spitters. Continue north to fight more Maliwan Troopers, some attacking from a bridge. Consider heading west to the Legendary Hunt - Chupacabratch (Lvl 16) for a chance at the Legendary Grenade Mod [Chupa’s Organ]. Focus on its open mouth to defeat it. To the north of this area is The Holy Distillery, where you can undertake the Holy Spirits Side Mission and find a Red Chest. Continue east to meet Ava near the graveyard.
- 5Follow Ava, Search Crypt for Eridium: Follow Ava into the graveyard and fight a group of Maliwan Troopers, including a Heavy Gunner. Enter the crypt Ava opens and search it. Continue forward to face a more difficult group of Maliwan Troopers, including multiple Heavies, a NOG, and Flash/Assault Troopers. Use cover and replenish ammo. After a break, search the roof to the north for another Typhon Log on containers. Return to the mausoleum, defeat two Ratch that have eaten Eridium, and then follow Ava.
Tips
- Use the Vending Machines if you need supplies.
- Keep moving to avoid Cryo pools from Icebreaker Heavies.
- Target the pod on the back of Heavies.
- Prioritize dispatching NOGs when they are supporting Heavies.
- In submerged areas, use Shock weapons on the water or shoot environmental hazards like Barrels and pipes.
- Pay attention to enemies on elevated walkways.
- Focus on the Legendary Hunt target first if you engage it.
- Look for yellow paint to identify certain paths or objectives.
- Experience and Eridium.
- Potential Legendary Grenade Mod [Chupa’s Organ] from the Legendary Hunt.
- Loot from Red Chests and defeated enemies.
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