TL;DR: Borderlands 4 features 21 main story missions across 4 regions (The Fadefields, Terminus Range, Carcadia Burn, and Dominion). After completing “One Fell Swoop,” you can freely explore the first three regions, but Dominion remains locked until you finish all missions in the other areas. No missions are missable thanks to the replay function. Whether…
TL;DR: Borderlands 4 takes 16-18 hours for main story only, 50 hours for story + side content, and 70+ hours for completionists. With the series’ most extensive post-game content ever, dedicated players can easily invest 100+ hours into endgame farming, weekly challenges, and trying all Vault Hunters. After a six-year wait, Borderlands 4 has finally…
TL;DR: Borderlands 4 features 5 elemental damage types with specific effectiveness against different enemy defenses. Fire dominates flesh (red bars), Shock destroys shields (blue bars), and Corrosive melts armor (yellow bars). Cryo and Radiation offer versatility. Master these matchups to maximize your damage output across Kairos. Mastering elemental damage is the difference between melting enemies…
TL;DR: Borderlands 4 offers three campaign difficulties (Easy, Normal, Hard) plus Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode for endgame. Normal is recommended for most players, while Hard requires more side quests to stay level-appropriate. UVHM unlocks after completing the story and caps at UVH5 with progressively harder challenges and better rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned Vault Hunter…
TL;DR: You can respec skills and specializations in Borderlands 4 at special pods located in six faction towns across three regions. Skill respecs cost cash (scaling from thousands to $1.5M based on your build), while specialization respecs cost 5,000 Eridium. Perfect for experimenting with different Vault Hunter builds! Building the perfect Vault Hunter in Borderlands…
Learn how to unlock vehicles in Borderlands 4, when you get your first ride, vehicle controls, and how to summon them anywhere on the map. TL;DR You unlock your first vehicle in Borderlands 4 during the 3rd main mission “Down and Outbound” – available right after meeting Claptrap. Once unlocked, press X (PC) or Left…
Discover the Borderlands 4 level cap, max level progression, and new Specialization system. Learn how long it takes to hit level 50 and what comes after. TL;DR Borderlands 4 caps at Level 50, requiring completion of the main story plus most side missions to reach. The game introduces Specializations – an unlimited progression system that…
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…
New to Borderlands 4? Master your first hours on Kairos with our essential beginner’s guide. Learn character selection, vehicle acquisition, and survival tips for Vault Hunters. TL;DR Starting Borderlands 4 can feel overwhelming with all the loot, missions, and chaos thrown at you. Focus on these priorities: choose your Vault Hunter carefully (you can’t change…
Master Borderlands 4 with our complete beginner’s guide! Learn essential tips for combat, loot management, movement mechanics, and progression to dominate Kairos from day one. TL;DR Jumping into Borderlands 4? Focus on these key strategies: always check weapon stats before swapping gear, use your Ordnance weapons and Action Skills liberally (they’re not just for emergencies!),…