Complete Borderlands 4 Trophy Guide: All 35 Achievements & How to Get Them
Master every trophy in Borderlands 4 with our complete achievement guide. Get all 35 trophies efficiently in one playthrough with step-by-step strategies.
TL;DR
Borderlands 4 features 35 achievable trophies with zero missables, making it perfect for completionists. Focus on story missions first (gets you to level 30+), then tackle all 98 side quests, explore every map location, and finish with endgame vault challenges. Most trophies unlock naturally through progression, with only a few requiring specific grinding in Ultimate Vault Hunter mode.
So you’re diving into the chaotic world of Borderlands 4 and want that satisfying 100% completion? You’ve come to the right place. Unlike some games that punish you with missable achievements, Borderlands 4 is refreshingly forgiving – every single trophy can be earned in one playthrough if you know what you’re doing.
Having spent countless hours in previous Borderlands games, I can tell you that this trophy list strikes a nice balance. It’s not as grindy as some RPGs, but it’s not a walk in the park either. The real beauty here is how most achievements flow naturally if you’re thorough in your exploration.
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What Makes This Trophy List Special
Here’s what I love about Borderlands 4’s approach to achievements: no missables. That means you can focus on enjoying the game without constantly checking guides or worrying about permanently locking yourself out of trophies. It’s a design philosophy more games should adopt.
The 35 trophies break down into several categories:
- Story progression (6 trophies)
- Level milestones (4 trophies)
- Exploration (4 regional completion trophies)
- Side content (faction missions, world events)
- Collection challenges (cosmetics, vehicles, gear)
- Endgame content (vault guardians, ultimate challenges)
Your Step-by-Step Trophy Roadmap
Phase 1: Story Mode Focus (Levels 1-30)
Start with the main campaign – those golden waypoints on your map are your best friend. This isn’t just about story progression; you’re building the foundation for everything else.
Key Story Trophies You’ll Unlock:
- Crimson Rising – Hit level 10 (impossible to miss)
- False Idolator – Complete “Rush the Gate” in Fadefields
- As If Moved by an Occult Hand – Finish “His Vile Sanctum” in Terminus Range
- Long Live the Queen – Complete “Her Flaming Vision” in Carcadia Burn
- Howling on the Moon – Beat “Another Day, Another Universe”
- Everything Breaks – Finish the final mission “The Timekeeper’s Order”
- Good Hunter – Reach level 30
Pro Tip: Don’t ignore those blue side mission markers completely. Grab any that are convenient along your story path – every bit of XP helps, and some unlock useful gear early.
Phase 2: Side Quest Marathon (Levels 30-50)
Now comes the meat of your trophy hunting. With 98 side missions total, this phase will take the bulk of your time, but it’s also where the game really opens up.
Faction Mission Trophies:
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- Pale Blueberry Dot – All Outbounder missions (start at The Launchpad in Fadefields)
- Who’s the Boss? – All Auger missions (meet the Boss in Terminus Range)
- Moley Money, Mole Problems – All Electi missions (visit Carcadia in Carcadia Burn)
- Widely Beloved Mascot – All 6 Claptrap missions (2 per region, plus one special mission)
Special Mention – All Things Vend: This one has a specific trick. When you reach Zane’s Vending Machine quest in Carcadia, sell exactly 3 green items before buying 1 orange item. This drops a special deliverable item – don’t skip this step!
Level Milestone: You’ll hit Master of Death and Dance (level 50) somewhere during this phase.
Phase 3: World Exploration & Activities
This is where Borderlands 4 shows its true scope. Time to fill out those maps completely and tackle the world activities.
Regional Exploration Trophies:
- Unfaded – All Fadefields locations
- The Mountain Provides – All Terminus Range locations
- Churn the Burn – All Carcadia Burn locations
- Useful Citizen – All Dominion locations
World Event Trophies: These spawn randomly, so keep an eye on your map for special icons:
- Arena Grande – Goredello world event
- Reverse Abduction – Airship world event
- Shoot the Moon – Creep Impact world event
Major Completion Trophies:
- Ruler of Everything – Complete ALL activities (10 Ancient Crawlers, 7 Auger Mines, 6 Order Bunkers, 6 Drill Sites)
- Freelance, but Not for Free – 80 contracts (repeatable bounties at faction towns)
- Grassroots Campaigner – All 98 side missions
Phase 4: Easter Eggs & Secrets
Take a breather with these fun discovery trophies:
- Glucose Guardian – Tip Moxxi $100+ at her bar in Carcadia Burn
- Cut That Out – Find Dr. Tannis’s cutout (northwest Fadefields, shoot colored barrels in order: green, light blue, red, blue, yellow)
- Rift Incompatible – Locate Oddman’s final resting place
- Guac is Extra – Find Dave the Burrito
Phase 5: Endgame Challenges
Save these for last – they’re the real tests of dedication:
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Ultimate Vault Hunter Progression:
- Gear Five! – Reach UVH level 5 (requires completing challenges and boss kills through all 5 tiers)
Vault Guardian Gauntlet:
- Nothing Left to Guard – Defeat all Primordial Vault Guardians (3 total, one per main region)
This requires finding Vault Fragments in each region by activating Order Silos, then taking on some of the toughest bosses in the game.
Gear Collection Challenges:
- I Earned This – Legendary gear in every slot (4 weapons + legendary shield, mod, ordnance, repkit, enhancement)
- The Lookbook is the Cookbook – 60 cosmetics (unlocks naturally through play)
- Catch-A-Ride – All 10 personal vehicles
- Area of Expertise – Complete any gear challenge category (pick your favorite weapon type)
- Brand Equity – Complete any manufacturer challenge category
Pro Tips for Efficient Trophy Hunting
Start Contracts Early: Don’t wait until the end to tackle those 80 contracts. Pick them up whenever you’re in faction towns and complete them during exploration.
Use Photo Mode: Borderlands 4’s photo mode isn’t just for screenshots – it can help you spot hard-to-find collectibles and easter eggs from different angles.
Check Your Progress Regularly: The Challenges tab in your Missions menu is your best friend. It shows exactly what you need for manufacturer and gear challenges.
Save Maurice’s Black Market: This vendor offers guaranteed legendary items, making the “I Earned This” trophy much more manageable.
World Boss Farming: These spawn randomly in bubbles across regions. If you need specific legendary drops, this is your best bet for targeted farming.
Platform-Specific Links
Ready to jump in? Here are your platforms:
Related Guides
Once you’re trophy hunting, these guides will help maximize your efficiency:
- Borderlands 4 Character Guide: Vault Hunter Breakdown
- Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops Complete Guide
- Borderlands 4 Beginners Guide: Essential Tips
- Your First Steps in Borderlands 4: A New Player’s Survival Guide
Notes
Borderlands 4’s trophy list feels like it was designed by people who actually play games. No missables, reasonable requirements, and most importantly – the trophies enhance rather than distract from the core experience.
The endgame trophies will test your dedication, especially reaching UVH level 5 and taking down all the Vault Guardians, but that’s exactly what endgame content should do. By the time you’re hunting these final achievements, you’ll be a true Vault Hunter master.
Whether you’re a completionist going for that platinum or just want to see everything Borderlands 4 has to offer, this roadmap will get you there efficiently. Now get out there and start collecting some legendary loot – those trophies aren’t going to unlock themselves!
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