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King Bobo the Almighty, or King Bobo The Great, is a mini-boss encountered in Borderlands 3 during the mission Rumble in the Jungle. He becomes respawnable after completing this mission.

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What role does King Bobo play in the mission 'Rumble in the Jungle' in Borderlands 3? toggle section
In the 'Rumble in the Jungle' mission in Borderlands 3, King Bobo, a massive Badass Jabber, rules a large Jabber settlement. Vault Hunters must pass several trials to prove their worth and retrieve an ECHO recorder left by deceased scientists. King Bobo controls numerous jabbers, including Squire Jabbers and two King's Champions, and is in conflict with Queen iOsaur.
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To prove their worth to King Bobo, Vault Hunters must undertake several tasks. These include locating a secret lab and an ECHO log, investigating a bunker, communicating with Scaleon, and issuing a challenge. Further trials involve entering the Terradome, defeating Queen iOsaur and King Bobo, and conversing with Triumphbot. The 'Complete Trial of Wisdom' is passed by demonstrating patience on a platform until King Bobo confirms the trial's completion.
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In Borderlands 3, King Bobo, a Badass Jabber, rules a Jabber settlement in the Voracious Canopy. His control extends to Squire Jabbers and two King's Champions, elite Jabbers with white fur. These Champions must be defeated in the Trial of Strength to impress King Bobo.
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What is the significance of the ECHO recorder in King Bobo's storyline? toggle section
In the 'Rumble in the Jungle' mission of Borderlands 3, the ECHO recorder is a crucial element in King Bobo's narrative. This portable device, used for recording and playback, enhances the game's lore. In the context of King Bobo, a ruler of a Jabber settlement in the Voracious Canopy, the ECHO recorder is a relic of deceased scientists. To secure this device, Vault Hunters are required to pass numerous trials demonstrating their worthiness to King Bobo.
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In Borderlands 3, King Bobo, a mini-boss, is a massive Badass Jabber ruling a large Jabber settlement in the Voracious Canopy. He is encountered in the mission 'Rumble in the Jungle'. King Bobo controls Squire Jabbers and two King's Champions, and is at odds with Queen iOsaur.
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Background

King Bobo is a massive Badass Jabber and the ruler of a large Jabber settlement in the northern-most part of the Voracious Canopy. In order to get hold of the ECHO recorder left behind by now-dead scientists, Vault Hunters must complete several trials to prove their worth. He controls a large number of jabbers including Squire Jabbers and two King's Champions. He is in conflict with Queen iOsaur.

Appearances

Strategy

  • King Bobo has the following moves:
    • Shotgun - primary attack, runs around shooting a shotgun.
    • Jump to ceiling - used to get away and avoid attacks.
    • Corrosive blob - throws corrosive blobs while hanging from the ceiling. These blobs are larger than those thrown by other jabbers.
    • Hammer slam - slams a hammer into the ground and sends out rock trail that throws enemies into the air.

Notes

  • King Bobo also goes by the name "His Largeness King Bobo of the Jabbers".
  • Prior to the July 23 2020 patch, King Bobo was a non-respawnable enemy.
  • King Bobo has a chance of dropping the Laser-Sploder assault rifle.
  • King Bobo is the exclusive drop source of the legendary Headsplosion sniper rifle.

Gallery

King Bobo Dead

King Bobo without his skull mask

Trivia

  • The subtitles for every time King Bobo speaks simply says, "Oook" while it is translated into multiple sentences. This is a reference to Discworld and The Librarian.