Unlocking the Legendary Vending Machine in Borderlands 4's "Vend of the Line" Quest

Unravel the Mystery, Claim Your Legend: A Guide to the \"Vend of the Line\" Quest

Commencing Your Legendary Scavenger Hunt: The \"Vend of the Line\" Quest Activation

The \"Vend of the Line\" side quest in Borderlands 4 initiates an exciting search for the Legendary Vending Machine, an exclusive source of legendary weaponry and equipment. To embark on this journey, players must interact with Penelope Streams' holographic projection, found near a vending machine in Carcadia, specifically to the northwest of the Carcadia waypoint. This quest, of standard difficulty, rewards adventurers with experience points, in-game currency, and a coveted legendary item. Given the extensive travel required, players are advised to consult the interactive map to maximize their exploration efficiency within the visited areas.

Deciphering the Vending Machine Enigmas: A Treasure Hunt Structure

This side quest is designed as a treasure hunt, challenging players to locate and activate five distinct vending machines by inputting specific codes. These codes are entered by either selling or purchasing items of particular rarities, which are visually represented by the color of the dollar signs: green for uncommon, blue for rare, purple for epic, and orange for legendary. Successfully navigating this quest requires possessing at least two items of each rarity type in your inventory. After your initial conversation with Penelope Stream and the nearby Vault Gatherer, the real treasure hunt begins.

The Initial Vending Machine: Unveiling the First Clue

The quest's first vending machine is conveniently situated where you first encounter Penelope Streams. Upon inspecting the machine, the objective shifts to finding its code. This is revealed on the machine's reverse side, displaying a sequence of green, green, blue, and blue. To progress, players must sell two uncommon (green) items, followed by two rare (blue) items. Once this code is correctly entered, the locations of the remaining three vending machines will appear on your map. Your next destination is the closest machine, located southwest of Carcadia.

The Second Vending Machine: Powering Up and Discovering the Code

The second machine awaits on an elevated floor of a structure in Carcadia's southwest region. Should your inventory lack the required purple, green, and blue items, engaging nearby adversaries or visiting other vending machines in safehouses can replenish your stock. Before you can decipher this machine's code, you must activate it using a power generator situated on the same building's upper level. Following activation, navigate a small structure next to the vending machine, leaping over a partition to reach its rear. A small aperture in the wall reveals the code: green, purple, blue, and green. Unlike the previous machine, these dollar signs lack a slash, indicating item purchases rather than sales. However, the machine will appear empty. To resolve this, sell one green, one purple, one blue, and one green item, then utilize the \"Buyback\" feature, re-purchasing them in the precise order dictated by the code.

The Third Vending Machine: A Unique Code Discovery

The third vending machine is located southeast of the second, within a small encampment known as Crumblehall. Journey southwest within the camp to discover this machine resting atop an individual. This particular machine deviates from the previous ones, requiring no sales or purchases. Instead, you must follow directional arrows on its back. Ascend the stairs west of the machine, then leap from the upper platform to a broken ladder. Continue along the elevated path until you reach a window marked with an arrow. Inside, you will uncover the code: purple, purple, orange, orange. After this discovery, you must patiently observe the fate of the person beneath the vending machine before proceeding to the final one.

The Fourth Vending Machine: Melee Interaction and Hidden Access

The fourth vending machine is situated south, within the Lopside region. Fast-travel to the Makeshift Chalet Safehouse, then proceed eastward towards the machine. Before interacting, you must strike the machine with a melee attack. To clear the Vault Gatherer Scout, either another melee attack or gunfire will suffice. Subsequently, you must locate the fourth code. To access the machine's rear, crouch and enter the building through an opening on the left side. Turn right to find the code: green, purple, blue, and purple. Sell items corresponding to these colors to the machine, then journey to the concluding vending machine.

The Fifth Vending Machine: Final Code and Approach to the Legendary

Although the fifth vending machine lies east of Carcadia, the most direct route requires using the main road to the south. The Rustical Hurl Silo serves as the nearest fast-travel point to this road. From there, head northeast along the main road to the Dusty Dangler area. This region is guarded by enemies, conveniently providing potential drops for the items you'll need to sell. The vending machine is located on a building's porch. Jump behind it to reveal the code: green, blue, purple, and orange. Once again, sell items in this color sequence, beginning with green and concluding with orange. With this final code entered, the path to the Legendary Vending Machine is now open.

Confrontation and Reward: The Legendary Vending Machine's Location and Boss Battle

The Legendary Vending Machine is found in the northeast section of the Dusty Dangler area, adjacent to the fifth vending machine. After inputting the final code, the game prompts you to trace a \"powered wire,\" which leads to a lower section where a group of Vault Gatherers are in the process of opening a door. Upon gaining access to this area, navigate the path until you reach an arena containing the vending machine. A brief dialogue precedes a fierce encounter with \"Vend Zane,\" a vending machine that, instead of selling weapons, wields them against you. This boss battle is straightforward, but exercise caution when Vend Zane deploys smaller bomb-machines. Defeat the boss to claim your legendary reward. Interacting with the machine allows you to acquire any of its legendary offerings for a mere single cash unit. Considering the exorbitant prices of legendary weapons at Maurice's Black Market, this is an exceptional bargain. Choose wisely, as you can only select one item before the quest concludes, and the machine becomes inaccessible.