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In the Shadow of Starlight
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In the Shadow of Starlight

Walkthrough for Borderlands 3's 'In the Shadow of Starlight' main mission. Includes steps to protect Tannis, find Red Chests, and defeat bosses.

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Walkthrough for Borderlands 3's 'In the Shadow of Starlight' main mission. Includes steps to protect Tannis, find Red Chests, and defeat bosses.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to Sanctuary and go to Tannis' lab to hand over the Siren Vault Key. Pick it up once charged.
  2. 2
    Go to Desolation’s Edge and meet Typhon Deleon at the large gate. Place the Vault Key and enter The Pyre of Stars.
  3. 3
    Follow Tannis and give her the Pandora Vault Key.
  4. 4
    Follow Typhon into the next area and defeat the Guardians.
  5. 5
    Head north to the pedestal and place the Promethean Key.
  6. 6
    Continue west with Typhon, defeat more Guardians, and proceed through caverns.
  7. 7
    After passing through large doors, find glyphs. Press the switch to create platforms and climb them. Jump to more platforms on the right to reach a hidden alcove on the east containing the first Red Chest.
  8. 8
    Return to Typhon at the top of the platforms.
  9. 9
    Enter the Hallowed Shame. Tyreen will summon COV; defeat the Badass Goliath, Longshot Fanatics, and other enemies.
  10. 10
    Find the Eridian Writing on a pillar on the east side of the area.
  11. 11
    Follow Typhon north and use the geyser to reach the Eden-6 Pedestal. Use the Eden-6 Vault Key.
  12. 12
    Use another Eridian geyser to reach the next platform. Defeat the COV and Guardians.
  13. 13
    Head southeast to find the final Dead Claptrap.
  14. 14
    Climb back up and follow Typhon northeast. Use another geyser to reach the next group of COV and Guardians.
  15. 15
    Use the switches to open the next door and continue following Typhon.
  16. 16
    In the next large open area, defeat the largest group of COV and Eridian Guardians. Use cover and prioritize targets like Longshot Fanatics.
  17. 17
    After the battle, return to the waterfilled cavern and search in the northeast corner for a waterfall. Go through the waterfall to find the second Red Chest.
  18. 18
    Return to the southeast and follow Typhon to the Nekrotafeyo Pedestal. Insert the final Vault Key.
  19. 19
    Take the southwest door and follow it to the fork. Head south to find the Legendary Hunt, Brood Mother. Defeating it rewards the Legendary Assault Rifle, Bekah, and unlocks the 'Got Big Game' Trophy/Achievement if all other Legendary Hunts are completed.
  20. 20
    Return to the fork and take the western path to drop back down to Tannis.
  21. 21
    Defeat the attacking COV. Continue south to reach Tannis, Lilith, and Ava at the Control Console.
  22. 22
    Defend Tannis from waves of COV. Prioritize the Anointed Hag due to its high health and damage. During the final wave, defeat the Anointed Goliath using tactics similar to the boss fight on Eden-6.
  23. 23
    Completing the mission unlocks the 'I Am A Goddess, A Glorious Female Warrior' Trophy/Achievement.
Tips
  • The Pyre of Stars is the last zone with Crew Challenges and Zone Completion tasks.
  • The Anointed Hag uses deadly lasers that can be leaped over.
  • The Anointed Goliath shoots tracking flames.
  • Focus on taking down high-threat enemies like Badass Goliaths, Longshot Fanatics, and Anointed enemies first.
  • Utilize cover effectively, especially during large enemy encounters.
  • 'Got Big Game' Trophy/Achievement (if all Legendary Hunts completed).
  • Legendary Assault Rifle, Bekah.
  • 'I Am A Goddess, A Glorious Female Warrior' Trophy/Achievement.

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