Borderlands 4: Airship World Event Guide

Participate in the Airship World Event, complete the list of objectives you are assigned, and win rewards as well as a trophy.

Airship World Event in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)
Airship World Event in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)

The Airship World Event in Borderlands 4 is a great challenge that allows you to engage in killing more enemies. There will be a time limit in which you need to eliminate as many targets as possible, destroy cargo, and complete objectives to make the most out of the event. A tracking system is in place to record your destruction value, which will help determine the rewards you are entitled to.

Let us now explore the AIrship World Event in Borderlands 4 and the rewards you can win.

Airship World Event Overview in Borderlands 4

Use the yellow tractor beam to enter the ship (Image via 2K Games)
Use the yellow tractor beam to enter the ship (Image via 2K Games)

After you complete the ‘A Lot to Process’ mission, Kairos will allot three new missions for each region. Complete the One Fall Swoop and Rush the Gate missions to trigger the unlocking of the Airship World Event.

The goal of the event is simple: cause absolute carnage in the least amount of time. If you happen to die during the event, you will automatically respawn in a nearby area. The event will continue seamlessly from there until all four airships arrive and the time runs out. Each incoming airship will bring its own objectives and chests.

You must complete each of these to maximize your rewards at the end of the event. Use the yellow tractor beam to make your way to the airship. Be sure to escape the airship before the timer runs out, as failing to do so will kill you and strip you of any money you collected. Leave the airship with enough time to spare instead of being too greedy.

Airship Timer and objectives

Here is a list of the four airships and their specific timers and objectives.

AirshipsTime before destructionObjectives
First Airship1 minute and 20 secondsDestroy as many enemies and cargoes as you can
Second Airship2 minutes and 30 secondsRelease a prisoner
Unlock the treasure door
Third Airship2 minutes and 30 secondsUnlock three armory doors
Eliminate the heavy order reinforcements
Fourth Airship2 minutes and 30 secondsThe self-destruct button is activated
Collect the red chest towards the end

Reward Tier

Unlock the Reverse Abduction Trophy (Image via 2K Games)
Unlock the Reverse Abduction Trophy (Image via 2K Games)

Based on the overall destruction you cause, you will receive one of the tier rewards.

Reward TierDestruction value
Bronze350
Silver500
Gold750
Platinum1000

Using splash weapons is useful given the amount of damage they can do in a single shot. Also, pay attention to the warnings given by the commanders to avoid deaths. If you successfully complete the Airship World Event, you will receive the Reverse Abduction Achievement/Trophy.

Also read: Borderlands 4: How To Clear Shader Cache


We provide the latest news and create guides for Borderlands 4. Meanwhile, you can check out the following articles or catch us playing games on YouTube: