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Borderlands 4 guides
We’ve got a confession: We’ve been playing Borderlands 4 for weeks now! No, that’s not a lot of claptrap. We managed to sneak into Gearbox’s secret vault and walk away with the best loot of all—the game itself.
That means we’ve got everything you need to hit the ground running in Kairos. From mastering the new Vault Hunters to battling every boss, our guides will help you blaze through the wastelands.
Borderlands 4 guide: 12 tips to help you survive on the planet of Kairos
Get ready for more frantic firefights as you explore the world of Kairos in Borderlands 4. Our guide has all the tips you need to help you get started on your journey, from an overview of the available classes to new mechanics to master.
Borderlands 4 guide: Picking the best class for the campaign
Summon ethereal minions, control high-tech devices, or smash foes with fists of fire in Borderlands 4. Our guide talks about the classes that you can use in the campaign, and which one you should pick.
Borderlands 4 guide: All campaign bosses and how to defeat them
From menacing monstrosities to power-hungry demagogues, you’ve got your work cut out for you in Borderlands 4. Our guide details all the boss fights that you can expect while progressing through the campaign.
Borderlands 4 guide: Ultimate Vault Hunter mode and what you can expect from the endgame
The story might be over, but your legend has just begun in Borderlands 4. Our guide discusses the post-campaign Ultimate Vault Hunter mode and all the challenges that await you in the endgame.
Borderlands 4 SHiFT Code
Here’s a Borderlands 4 SHiFT Code, redeemable across all platforms. Be quick! The code expires 11:59pm PDT on September 30, 2025.THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X
SHiFT codes can be redeemed for your SHiFT Account on the Gearbox SHiFT site, or via the in-game Social menu within Borderlands 4 at launch. If you don't have a SHiFT account, you can create one on the Gearbox SHiFT site! SHiFT accounts are free. Each code may be redeemed once (1) per SHiFT account.
Read our previous SHiFT Code guide, which covers everything you need to know, and also contains codes for other titles in the Borderlands series.
Meet the new Vault Hunters
You’ll hit Kairos and take on the Timekeeper with four new Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Amon, and Harlowe. Each character has three skills, and each skill has three branches in their skill tree, all leading to a powerful Capstone. Our guide will walk you through some top tips for each character’s build, so here’s a quick primer on each Vault Hunter.
Vex the Siren
Vex is a Siren, meaning she has access to supernatural phase energy that gives her a truly eldritch backup.
According to our guide: “The Siren is the best class in Borderlands 4 for solo players. This is due to Vex’s ability to summon entities from the Phase. Your minions can do everything from dealing damage to causing distractions and taking hits. Moreover, Vex's Vault Hunter Trait, Phase Covenant, converts her skill and melee damage type to the element of the gun that's equipped, making her the most flexible among all classes.”
Rafa the Exo-Soldier
Rafa’s an Exo-Soldier.
From our guide: “The Exo-Soldier is the best Borderlands 4 class for players who like versatility. That’s because Rafa, who specializes in the Shock and Corrosive elements, is more of a hybrid character who excels at both melee and ranged combat. His Vault Hunter Trait, Overdrive, provides increased damage and movement speed for the duration of his Action Skill.”
Amon the Forgeknight
Amon is a Forgeknight. I mean, just look at him, of course he is. His Action Skills are very chivalrous. The man loves melee!
Via our guide: “Amon is a melee specialist who primarily relies on Incendiary and Cryo damage. This beefy tank can take and dish out tremendous punishment. Moreover, his Vault Hunter Trait, Forgeskill, changes depending on the Action Skill that you’ve equipped. These characteristics make the Forgeknight the best Borderlands 4 class for players who want to survive longer in the thick of the fray.”
Harlowe the Gravitar
Harlowe is a Gravitar. Her tech-based weaponry allows her to entangle her enemies, linking their damage and launching some spectacular attacks.
Our character guide states the following: “Harlowe, who’s quite decent with the Cryo and Radiation elements, uses all sorts of engineered devices to aid her in combat. Her Vault Trait, Entanglement, causes enemies to share damage with all other entangled cohorts. This makes the Gravitar the best class in Borderlands 4 for those who want to bolster the team with linked damage, crowd control, and support utility.”
Grab Borderlands 4 on the Epic Games Store and get the Mad Moxxi Bundle in Fortnite!
Mad Moxxi is one of Borderlands' most iconic characters. The beloved bar owner and Underdome hostess has appeared in all the Borderlands games so far, and now you can bring a little Moxxi to Fortnite. The bundle contains a collection of cosmetics that you can use in Fortnite. Buy Borderlands 4 on the Epic Games Store before September 12, 2026 and receive the Mad Moxxi Bundle in Fortnite! Offer expires 11:59pm ET on September 12, 2026.
- Mad Moxxi (w/ Shader Off variant)
- Moxxi's Tip Jar Back Bling
- Underdome Megaphone Pickaxe
Enjoy Borderlands 4!