Look, if you’re wandering around the Terminus Range or the dusty streets of Carcadia Burn looking for a friendly Saurian with a glowing suitcase, you're doing it wrong. Maurice isn't standing on a street corner. He’s much more high-tech than that now. In Borderlands 4, he has upgraded to a full-blown vending machine system that keeps the Gearbox community on its toes every single week.
Honestly, finding the Maurice's Black Market BL4 location has become the unofficial Thursday sport for Vault Hunters. It’s basically Xûr from Destiny, but with way more attitude and items that actually cost a small fortune in credits.
If you just beat the campaign and you're wondering why the machine isn't showing up on your map, there’s a reason for that. You can't just stumble onto it while you're level 10. This is strictly endgame territory. You've got to finish the main story first. After that, you need to pick up a specific mission called "Ultimate Vault Hunter: Maurice's Bounty" over at Moxxi’s bar. It’s a short quest, but without it, the machine literally won't spawn in your world.
Where is Maurice's Black Market right now?
As of today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, we are in the middle of a reset cycle. The Maurice's Black Market BL4 vending machine is currently tucked away in the Stoneblood Forest region of the Terminus Range.
Specifically, you want to fast-travel to the Sainted Cup encampment. Once you’re there, don’t bother looking for a giant neon sign. Look for the small cluster of buildings right near the fast travel station. The machine is sitting quietly next to one of the main huts. It’s not "hidden" in the sense that it's behind a waterfall, but it’s easy to run right past if you’re just looking for quest markers.
You have until Thursday morning to hit this spot. Every Thursday at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET, the machine packs up and moves.
One thing that trips people up: the machine doesn't show up on your map from a distance. You have to be physically close to it—usually within about 30 or 40 meters—before that little vending machine icon pops up on your HUD. If you’re standing where the guide says it should be and it’s not there, try restarting your game. Sometimes the weekly update doesn't "take" until you've refreshed your session.
The 30-Minute Lockout Rule
This is the part that kills the mood for a lot of players. In Borderlands 3, the black market had some weird timing quirks. In BL4, Gearbox made it explicit but also kinda annoying.
When you open that machine and look at the gear, you have a limited window to make a decision. Once you close the menu, the machine goes into a 30-minute cooldown.
It doesn't matter if you bought ten legendaries or zero. The second you "Exit" that screen, the machine vanishes or locks out. You cannot just open it, check the parts on a shield, back out to check your inventory, and go back in. You’ll be standing there looking at an empty wall for half an hour.
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Pro tip? Have your bank and inventory sorted before you touch the machine. Know what you need. Know how many credits you have.
Is the loot actually worth it?
The inventory in Maurice's Black Market BL4 is weird because it’s account-based. This means if you and a friend stand at the same machine at the same time, you might see a high-end Torgue pistol while they’re looking at a Vladof sniper.
The machine usually stocks two specific Legendary items per week, but the variants (the parts, the elements, and the anointments) are randomized for every player.
Recently, we've seen some heavy hitters rotating through:
- The Seven Sense Pistol: A returning favorite that still absolutely shreds in UVHM.
- Cinder Shelly Shield: Great for fire-based builds, though the capacity can be a bit low if you don't get the right rolls.
- Plasma Coil: Yeah, the powerhouse is back, and it’s just as expensive as you’d expect.
Speaking of expensive—bring cash. A lot of it. We're talking millions. If you haven't been farming bosses or selling every purple item you find, you’re going to have a hard time buying more than one or two items.
Troubleshooting the "Missing" Machine
If you are at the Sainted Cup in Stoneblood Forest and the machine is missing, check these three things.
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First, did you finish the "Maurice's Bounty" quest? If not, he’s not open for business.
Second, are you in Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode? While the machine can sometimes appear in lower difficulties after the quest, its spawn rate and inventory are most consistent when you’re playing on the higher endgame tiers.
Third, did you just visit it? Remember that 30-minute timer. If you were here 15 minutes ago and took a break, it won't be back yet.
Some players have reported a bug where the machine doesn't appear if they are in a co-op session where the host hasn't unlocked it. If you’re joining a friend’s game, make sure they have finished the campaign too. Otherwise, you’re just running around the woods for no reason.
How to farm the Black Market
Since the inventory is randomized for you, some people try to "reroll" the machine.
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Basically, you open the machine, check the loot, and if it’s trash, you close it. Then you wait out your 30 minutes (or go run a Trial or a Boss), and come back. When the machine unlocks again, the parts on those two Legendaries will have changed.
It’s a slow way to farm, but if you’re looking for a "God Roll" on a specific shield that Maurice is selling that week, it’s much more reliable than hoping for a world drop from a random bandit.
Actionable Next Steps
To make the most of this week's rotation, you should head to the Terminus Range immediately. Check your bank—ensure you have at least 15 to 20 million credits if you want to buy multiple versions of the legendary gear.
Before you interact with the machine, open your own inventory and mark everything you want to keep as "Favorite." This prevents you from accidentally selling your main gun while trying to make space for Maurice's loot. Once you've checked the machine and the 30-minute timer starts, use that downtime to run the nearby Sainted Cup bounties to recoup the cash you just spent.