45 articlesIf you’ve been roaming around Kairos in Borderlands 4, chances are you’ve come across the eerie collectibles known as Dead Bolts. These little implants once belonged to unlucky folks under the Timekeeper regime, and now they serve as both collectibles and grim reminders of what went down. Each one you find is tied to a fallen NPC, giving you a final glimpse into their story before their end. Creepy? Absolutely. Worth grabbing? Definitely.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through all the Dead Bolt locations in The Howl so you can check them off your list without tearing your hair out. The Howl is a region tucked inside the wider Fadefields, and while the area’s already packed with hostile zones and loot, tracking down these Dead Bolts adds another layer of exploration. Let’s get into it.
All The Howl Dead Bolt Locations
Before we dive into the exact spots, here’s a quick rundown: Dead Bolts are always found next to a corpse. Interacting with them triggers a brief, final interaction from the fallen host—sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes unsettling, always worth experiencing. Collecting them all not only adds lore flavor but also helps toward completionists’ goals in The Fadefields.
Now, let’s break down exactly where to find the Dead Bolts in The Howl.
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Dead Bolt #1 | Kit Hole, The Howl
The first Dead Bolt in The Howl is located northwest of the Order Silo known as the Kit Hole. From the silo, head northwest into the forest. Keep an eye out for a nest area—there’s no missing the eerie setup. The Dead Bolt is lying right there on the nest, next to a dead body.
Dead Bolt #2 | The Fadefields, The Howl
The second Bolt is found northwest of Shut Eye Keep in The Fadefields. If you’ve unlocked the Safehouse nearby, fast travel there to cut down the trek. From Shut Eye Keep, follow the road northwest until you spot a lake toward the southwest side of the map. Cross the lake, and you’ll stumble into a small camp. Inside, next to another fallen NPC, lies your next Dead Bolt.
Wrapping Up
That’s two Dead Bolts down in The Howl, but remember—there are more scattered throughout the Fadefields waiting to be uncovered. Each one tells a small, tragic story, and for completionists, snagging them all is a must. Exploring The Howl can feel daunting at first, but with these spots marked down, you’re already ahead of the curve.
So grab your loot, listen to the echoes of the past, and keep on hunting—the Fadefields won’t explore themselves. Up next, if you want to learn more about Borderlands 4’s endgame, consider checking out my guide on endgame progression in Borderlands 4 and everything you need to know!
