Ancient Crawlers are one of the key activities in Borderlands 4, with 11 scattered across Kairos. Completing them all is required for the Ruler of Everything trophy/achievement. Each Crawler involves locating a battery, powering its station, and climbing the structure for rewards. This guide lists all 11 Ancient Crawler locations and their rewards so you won’t miss a single one.
Ancient Crawlers Overview
Across Kairos, you’ll come across 11 Ancient Crawlers, and completing all of them is necessary for the Ruler of Everything trophy/achievement.
Each Crawler works the same way: as you approach, the activity automatically pins itself to the HUD. Scan it with D-Pad Up (or Z on PC) to reveal a trail leading to its battery. Carry the battery back to the nearby power station, slot it in to activate the structure, then climb up to retrieve the reward waiting at the top.
None of these are missable. While certain Crawlers are located in zones that only open during the main story, you’ll still be able to revisit and finish them all once the campaign is complete.
All 11 Ancient Crawler Locations
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Crawler 1 – The Slugmetal Ditch
The Slugmetal Ditch is found in Coastal Bonescape and rewards you with the Smiley Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 2 – Wanton Tread
For the second Crawler, Wanton Tread, you’ll have to head towards Ruined Sumplands. The reward you’ll get here is a Prison Buddy Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 3 – The Belle
For the third Crawler, The Belle, you’ll need to head to Lopside. Here, you’ll be rewarded with the Never Say DIY Vehicle Paintjob and 40 SDU.
Crawler 4 – The Crumbled Lurch
The Crumbled Lurch can be located in Tonnage Peel. The reward includes a Frenzy Forever Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 5 – The Great Work
The fifth crawler, The Great Work, can be found in Cuspid Climb, and the reward includes a Future Proof Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 6 – The Stonewarden
The sixth Crawler, The Stonewarden, can also be found in Cuspid Climb, and the reward includes the Bestia Rossa Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 7 – The Forgotten Cornerstone
The Forgotten Cornerstone is the seventh one and can be found in The Low Leys. It rewards you with the Wellspring-Loaded Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 8 – Eureka Stane
The eighth Crawler, Eureka Stane, is also available in The Low Leys and rewards you with the La Verdita Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 9 – The Eminent Husk
The Eminent Husk is available in Idolator’s Noose, and it rewards you with the Afterparty Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 10 – Pester’s Grotto
The tenth one, Pester’s Grotto, is also found in Idolator’s Noose and rewards you with 40 SDU and the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Vehicle Paintjob.
Crawler 11 – The Roaming Pasture
The final one, The Roaming Pasture, can be located in Hungering Plain and includes rewards such as 40 SDU and the Awoooooo! Vehicle Paintjob.
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