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Sterwin Forever
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Sterwin Forever

Need help with the Sterwin Forever side mission in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel? Follow our guide to capture endangered Ophas and earn your rewards!

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Need help with the Sterwin Forever side mission in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel? Follow our guide to capture endangered Ophas and earn your rewards!

Alright, so you're looking to wrap up that 'Sterwin Forever' side mission, huh? Sterwin's got a soft spot for these endangered Opha Guardians, and he needs your help wrangling them up. It's pretty straightforward, but there are a couple of things you'll want to keep an eye on.

Walkthrough
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    First off, make sure you've completed the 'Guardian Hunter' and 'Z8N-TP' missions. This one pops up in Eleseer, and you'll be around level 29. Sterwin's gonna hook you up with a special grenade mod, the 'Monster Trap'. This thing is key – it'll capture Ophas when they're critically injured, meaning they're below 25% health.
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    Your main challenge here isn't necessarily hurting the Ophas, but dealing with the little Putti enemies they spawn. These guys are annoying because they'll slowly restore the Opha's shields, so you'll want to prioritize taking them out before you go for the capture.
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    Head out into the first corridor Sterwin points you towards. You'll find your first Opha pretty quickly. Just get its health down, watch out for any Putti, and toss that Monster Trap grenade when it's low enough. Easy peasy.
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    The second Opha you need to snag is an 'Elder Opha'. This one hangs out on the ring just outside the portal that leads to the Sentinel boss fight. It's armored, which makes it a bit tougher, but honestly, it's just a beefier version of the regular Opha. Same strategy applies: kill the Putti, then trap the Opha.
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    Next up is a 'Virtuous Opha'. This one's a bit more of a challenge because the Putti it spawns will be elemental. Keep an eye on your shields and health, and try to deal with those elemental Putti quickly before they heal the Opha too much.
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    The final target is the Opha Superior. If you remember fighting one of these during the main story, you know they can be a handful. This one's no different. It can spawn actual Guardians from its stomach, in addition to the usual Puttis. It's a bit of a chaotic fight, so focus on managing the adds and then go for the capture when you have an opening.
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    Once you've captured all four Ophas, just head back to Sterwin in Eleseer to turn in the mission.
Tips
  • If an Opha's captured ball flies off and lands somewhere inaccessible, don't sweat it too much. It might fall into the abyss, but the Opha will eventually respawn, giving you another shot.
  • Always keep an eye out for those Putti. They're the real nuisance in this mission, as they can quickly undo your progress by healing the Ophas.
  • 11145 XP
  • 1083 dollars
  • Your choice between a Sniper Rifle or a Grenade mod.

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