Borderlands 4 His Vile Sanctum Glitch: How To Get Into Vile Lictor’s Fortress

Learn how you can tackle the Borderlands 4 ‘His Vile Sanctum Glitch’ and enter the Vile Lictor’s Fortress easily.

Vile Lictor in His Vile Sanctum mission in the game (Image via 2K)
Vile Lictor in His Vile Sanctum mission in the game (Image via 2K)

Although Borderlands 4 has reached significant milestones and climbed to the top of the charts, several glitches have made it difficult for players to enjoy a smooth gameplay experience. One such bug in the game is related to the His Vile Sanctum main mission, particularly when players try to fight the boss Vile Lictor in the Umbral Foundry area. Here is a detailed article that contains everything you need to know about the His Vile Sanctum Glitch in the game.

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Overview of His Vile Sanctum Glitch in Borderlands 4

His Vile Sanctum starting location in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K)
His Vile Sanctum starting location in Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K)

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As mentioned earlier, the glitch in this mission occurs when you either quit the boss fight or leave the area using fast travel before completing it. While the game does not crash, this action prevents you from progressing further in the mission. This part often causes confusion and frustration, as players are left unsure of how to continue.

Borderlands 4: How To Get Into Vile Lictor’s Fortress

Although the glitch might seem difficult to fix, there is a simple method that can help you get back inside the fortress. For this, you need to first travel to the Substation Canonary in the Stoneblood Forest, located to the left of Vile Lictor’s Fortress. Now, follow the same path you previously took with Bruce.

Once you are near its end, you will find a rift. Now, use your grapple to pull yourself into the cave. From there, you can navigate through the cave and re-enter Vile Lictor’s Fortress. Afterward, continue the mission by completing the remaining objectives as usual. That was all about the Borderlands 4 His Vile Sanctum Glitch and how to get into Vile Lictor’s Fortress.

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