Borderlands 4 Beginner’s Guide: How to Master the Vault Hunters and Loot the Planet Chyros
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Borderlands 4 is finally here! Released on September 11th for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, this newest entry in the looter shooter franchise is packed with crazy weapons, chaotic combat, and an expansive open world to explore. Whether you’re brand new to the series or returning for some legendary loot, this guide will help you understand the game, get started, and avoid common beginner mistakes.
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Meet the Vault Hunters
Borderlands 4 introduces four new Vault Hunters, each with unique action skills and abilities that shape your playstyle. Understanding these characters is key to building your ideal loadout.
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Rafa – The Exo Soldier
Rafa is an AWOL soldier equipped with an advanced exo suit. His three action skills are:
- Peaceer Cannons: Materializes cannons on his shoulders to unleash a hailstorm of bullets.
- Ark Knives: Switches Rafa to a fast-moving melee fighter, slicing through enemies.
- Apous Lance: Turns his offhand into a cannon firing piercing shock orbs.
Rafa’s versatility makes him excellent for both ranged and melee combat.
Vex – The Siren
Vex wields supernatural phase energy with these skills:
- Deadringer: Summons reapers or specters to taunt enemies and deal damage.
- Baze Familiar: Summons a companion called Trouble that can adapt to different combat roles.
- Incarnate: Transforms Vex into a powerful solo fighter with increased movement speed and an Eldritch blast.
Vex is ideal for players who enjoy controlling minions and combining mobility with devastating energy attacks.
Aman – The Forge Knight
Aman hunts vault beasts and has a mix of defensive and offensive skills:
- Scourge: Absorbs damage with a shield, converting it into a retaliatory attack.
- Crucible: Throws frost or flame axes that prime enemies for explosive AoE damage.
- Onslaught: Enhances gauntlets to dash rapidly and punch enemies while regenerating shields.
Aman is great for tanky playstyles that reward careful timing and positioning.
Harlo – The Gravitar
Harlo uses tech and gadgets to control the battlefield:
- Chroma Accelerator: Fires unstable energy pockets that explode on activation.
- Zero Point: Suspends enemies in stasis before slamming them for AoE damage.
- Flux Generator: Damages enemies while granting allies an overshield.
Harlo excels at crowd control and supporting teammates with gadgets and area effects.
Understanding Skills and Builds
Each Vault Hunter has three distinct skill trees, plus passive nodes you can mix across trees. You can also equip:
- Augments: Modify skills in unique ways, like adding elemental damage or extra effects.
- Capstones: Transform or enhance skills for massive buffs or new effects.
A key tip: you can respec your points at any respec station for 10% of your cash, letting you experiment freely without penalty.
Exploring Chyros: Open World Tips
Borderlands 4 features a massive open world filled with side quests, collectibles, puzzles, and random bosses. Tips for new players:
- Follow the main quest early on until you unlock the Digi Runner, a summonable vehicle that speeds up travel.
- Use Echo 4 to map nearby checkpoints, locate safe houses, and hack order silos.
- Safe houses give fast travel points and access to unique contracts and rewards.
Common beginner mistake: ignoring the environment. Many collectibles and SDU (upgrade currency) are hidden in Evocariums, survivalist caches, vault symbols, propaganda speakers, and ancient crawlers. Always explore thoroughly.
Damage Types: Know Your Enemies
Understanding enemy resistances is essential:
| Health Type | Weaknesses | Resistances | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red (Flesh) | Incendiary | Shock, Cryo | Neutral to kinetic, corrosive, radiation |
| Blue (Shielded) | Shock | Incendiary, Corrosive | Weak to Cryo, Radiation |
| Yellow (Armored) | Corrosive | Shock, Radiation | Neutral to Kinetic, Incendiary, Cryo |
Status effects also matter: Fire (DOT), Shock (DOT & disables vehicles), Corrosive (DOT), Cryo (freeze), Radiation (AoE on death).
Weapons & Manufacturers
Borderlands 4 brings eight main manufacturers, plus three new ones:
- Kior: Toss spent guns like grenades.
- Malawan: Elemental specialization.
- Jacobs: High critical damage, accurate kinetic weapons.
- Vlad: Fast fire, large magazines.
- Torque: Explosive rounds and AoE.
- Datalus: Multi-ammo type versatility.
- Ripper: Auto weapons with spin-up.
- Order Advanced: Precision weapons with charge attacks.
Tip: Leverage licensed parts system to mix manufacturer traits for even crazier weapon combos.
Loadouts & Inventory
Every Vault Hunter has five key slots beyond weapons:
- Rep Kit – Healing utility.
- Ordinance – Grenade or heavy weapon, cooldown-based.
- Class Mod – Adds passive node points and build-defining effects.
- Shield – Energy (auto-recharge) or Armor (pick up chunks).
- Enhancement – Buffs a manufacturer’s weapons.
Pro tip: Upgrade backpack and ammo first, then bank space mid-game for alternate Vault Hunters.
Customization
You can change the look of Vault Hunters, Echo 4, and weapons with dozens of skins and color schemes. Collect cosmetics from quests, side missions, and hidden points of interest to personalize your experience.
Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring SDU collectibles – expanding inventory, ammo, and backpack early makes progression smoother.
- Forgetting to claim quest rewards – some upgrades are time-sensitive to your level.
- Overlooking damage type advantages – ignoring enemy resistances will make fights much harder.
- Neglecting vehicle and mobility skills – using the Digi Runner, grappling, and gliding greatly improves exploration.
- Sticking to one Vault Hunter skill tree exclusively – experiment with passives, augments, and capstones.
Final Tips
- Explore every corner of Chyros; side activities reward SDU and gear.
- Replay missions and boss fights via Moxy’s encore station to farm specific loot.
- Prioritize skills and equipment that match your playstyle, whether it’s DPS, tanking, or support.
- Play co-op for a chaotic, fun experience, but expect occasional bugs in multiplayer.
Borderlands 4 is a massive, open-world looter shooter filled with endless gear, explosive combat, and strategic character building. Master your Vault Hunter, understand your loadout, and embrace the chaos of Chyros – and you’ll be on your way to becoming a legendary Vault Hunter.
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