The Backhive is a mammoth beast boss that spawns at the end of The Claim Auger Mine.
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The Backhive Boss Guide & Legendary Loot
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Bosses
Overview
Drops
Item | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
Sniper Rifle | Reconfigure: When firing, Fire Rate decreases down to 20%, but damage increases up to 750%. | |
Repkit | Heart Pump: This Repkit has 3 Charges, and has a 30% chance to replenish a Charge on kill. | |
Energy Shield | Glass: When damaged, grants a Stack of Resolve that reduces Damage Taken by 2% per Stack, up to 25 Stacks. When the Energy Shield breaks, releases a Nova that deals damage, with each Stack of Resolves increasing the Damage by +20%. |
Location
The Backhive is located in The Claim Auger Mine within the Dissected Plateau sub-region in the Fadefields. Fast travel to Zadra's Backup Plan where you will find the entrance to the mine in the same cave the where Fast Travel hub is located.
Tips & Tricks
- The Backhive has a single red (Flesh) healthbar, making it vulnerable to 🔥Incendiary.
- The boss spawns Kratch adds which can be used for Second Wind and Kill Skill synergies.
- There is a big pillar in the boss arena alongside a small mound bordered by rocks. Both these areas will provide protection from The Backhive charge attacks.
- Jumping will dodge the boss's ground-based moves
- Keep your distance at all times!