Moxxi’s Big Encore in Borderlands 4 offers players the chance to trade Eridium for a more challenging boss encounter, leading to intense respawns filled with fury and the possibility of better loot. Shadowpelt is the currently featured Weekly Big Encore boss (as of September 21, 2025), and for those looking to take him down, it’s crucial to know his location, strategies for defeating him, and the loot he drops to assess the worth of this encounter. Below are details on where to locate this fearsome creature, effective tips for conquering him, and his specific loot drops.

Locating Shadowpelt

Where to Find Shadowpelt in Borderlands 4

Shadowpelt can be found in Whistler’s Maw, which is an Abandoned Auger Mine located in Cuspid Climb, Terminus Range. Access to Whistler’s Maw is granted only after players locate their Clave by completing the initial Main Mission in the Terminus Range titled Shadow of the Mountain. Below is a detailed guide on how to navigate Whistler’s Maw, including tips for efficiently farming Shadowpelt and claiming valuable loot.

The cave is designed for straightforward navigation; simply follow the linear route until you come across a vent that needs to be pulled aside, allowing you to crawl through to find Ammo and Medic Vending Machines, in addition to Moxxi’s Encore. If Shadowpelt is the Weekly Big Encore boss, players can invest 100 Eridium to augment his health and damage, enhancing the rewards with a chance to obtain better loot, including Legendary items.

Strategies to Defeat Shadowpelt

When Shadowpelt enters the arena, he does so cloaked in invisibility, and players can only see him once they break his Shield (indicated by a blue health bar). It’s recommended to use a Shock weapon, as this is particularly effective against Shields. After destroying Shadowpelt’s Shield, he becomes visible and vulnerable for 15 seconds before he regenerates his Shield, re-cloaking him and requiring players to break it again. Shadowpelt’s main health pool is represented by a Flesh bar (red), so switching to Incendiary weapons will exploit his elemental weakness.

For optimal combat, utilize weapons suited for close to medium-range engagements, relying heavily on DPS-focused firepower due to Shadowpelt’s high speed and lunging attacks, making explosive shots difficult to execute without risking being downed. Additionally, as Shadowpelt attacks, he can leap invisibly to unleash Shock Orbs around him, causing significant damage. Players should prioritize skills and Shield enhancements that offer Damage Reduction. Shadowpelt also flicks out spikes from his tail that will track players, necessitating quick dodges and the use of a jetpack for elevation to evade his slams and Shock Orbs.

Loot Drops from Shadowpelt

Shadowpelt has the potential to yield 3 Legendary items, though the chances are dependent on RNG. As a result, players will need either fortunate luck or readiness to repeatedly face Shadowpelt if they aim to acquire these items. The items listed above are the exclusive Legendary drops from Shadowpelt, so ensure these are your desired rewards before engaging in farming attempts. The Sparky Shield is highly beneficial with the right build, while Slippy and Vamoose may not be as desirable.