Borderlands 4 is the biggest evolution in the series yet, taking the looter-shooter formula into a full seamless open world on the planet Kairos. With four brand-new Vault Hunters, revamped weapon systems, new traversal tools, and expanded progression mechanics, the game can overwhelm new players. This beginner’s guide covers every essential system step by step so you can start strong, level efficiently, and avoid common mistakes.
1. Choosing the Best Vault Hunter
Vault Hunters
Your Vault Hunter determines your playstyle from the very start. Each one has three skill trees, unique action skills, and a defining class mechanic. Picking the right character sets the tone for your entire campaign.
1.1 Vex the Siren
Vex is a summoner-style Siren who blends elemental versatility with AI allies. She excels at sustained damage and battlefield control.
- Summons Trouble, a spectral panther companion
- Uses Phase Clones for ranged or melee support
- Attunes abilities to match her equipped weapon’s element
- Best for players who enjoy pets and elemental builds
1.2 Rafa the Exo-Soldier
Rafa is a fast, aggressive hybrid fighter who combines heavy firepower with electrifying melee strikes.
- Apoffus Lance – A high-damage plasma cannon
- Peacebreaker Cannons – Shoulder-mounted explosives
- Arc Knives – Electrified blades for close combat
- Ideal for hybrid players who like both guns and melee
1.3 Harlowe the Gravitar
Harlowe controls the flow of battle using gravity tech and support gadgets. She specializes in area denial and team buffs.
- Flux Generator – Debuffs enemies while buffing allies
- Chroma Accelerator – Creates chain-reaction explosions
- Zero Point – Lifts enemies before slamming them down
- Best for support-minded players in co-op
1.4 Amon the Forgeknight
Amon is a durable melee tank who thrives on frontline combat. He can shield allies and punish enemies up close.
- Crucible – Throws explosive forge axes
- Scourge – Deploys shields for blocking and countering
- Onslaught – Rocket-powered melee brawling
- Perfect for frontline durability and close-quarters play
1.5 Which Vault Hunters Should You Choose
- Amon – Best for beginners who want a forgiving melee tank with strong survivability.
- Rafa – Great hybrid choice for players who like switching between guns and melee.
- Harlowe – Strongest in co-op, controlling crowds and shielding allies.
- Vex – High skill ceiling, rewarding for elemental builds and summoner playstyles.
Tip: Don’t stress too much over your first choice. You can unlock Specializations later and respec builds freely with in-game currency.
2. Borderlands 4 Weapons and Gear System Explained
Assault Rifle
Guns are the heart of Borderlands 4, and the new loot system adds even more complexity. Every weapon is defined by its manufacturer, elemental damage, and licensed parts, creating billions of possible combinations. Understanding these systems helps you choose the right loadout for each fight.
2.1 Weapon Manufacturers
There are eight core manufacturers, plus three legacy brands that appear as licensed parts. Each has distinct traits:
- Jakobs – High critical damage, old-west style precision rifles and revolvers.
- Tediore – Weapons turn into explosives or turrets when reloaded.
- Maliwan – Elemental specialists with dual fire modes.
- Torgue – Explosive weaponry with sticky projectiles and splash damage.
- Vladof – High fire rate with alternate barrels and underbarrel attachments.
- Order – New to Borderlands 4; energy chaining weapons that excel at crowd control.
- Daedalus – Tech-based weapons that adapt to your movement speed.
- Ripper – Firearms combined with melee blades for hybrid combat.
Three brands now appear as weapon parts only: Hyperion (accuracy and shields), COV (endless mags with overheating), and Atlas (tracking smart bullets).
2.2 License Parts and Enhancements
Licensed parts allow weapons to inherit traits from multiple brands. For example, you could find a Maliwan pistol with a Tediore reload and Hyperion stabilizer. This system encourages experimentation and unique hybrid builds.
At level 15, you also unlock the Enhancement slot, which adds manufacturer-specific bonuses. Examples include:
- Torgue – “Airburst”: explosions trigger on proximity.
- Jakobs – “Leaper”: bullets ricochet on normal hits.
- Ripper – “High Roller”: stacking damage bonus per shot landed.
Enhancements can massively shift a build and should not be ignored.
2.3 Elemental Damage Types
Borderlands 4 retains the rock-paper-scissors system for elements, but penalties and bonuses are harsher on Hard mode (up to -50% with the wrong element, +75% with the right one):
- Incendiary – Best vs flesh (red bars), weak vs shields and armor.
- Shock – Shreds shields (blue bars), weak vs armor and flesh.
- Corrosive – Melts armor (yellow/green bars), weak vs shields.
- Cryo – Freezes enemies, bonus melee damage vs frozen targets, effective vs armor.
- Radiation – Causes chain reactions when enemies die, strong vs shields.
- Kinetic – No status effect, but highest raw DPS.
Tip: Always check the enemy health bar color to swap to the correct element.
2.4 Gear Slots and Loadout
In addition to your four weapon slots, Borderlands 4 expands equipment management:
- Repkit – Healing items on cooldown; variants include life steal, overshields, and damage buffs.
- Ordnance – Replaces grenades. Includes rocket launchers, laser cannons, chainsaw launchers, and more. All work on cooldowns instead of ammo.
- Shield – Two types: Energy Shields (regenerating) and Armor Shields (segmented health with damage reduction).
- Enhancement – Manufacturer-specific bonuses unlocked at level 15.
- Class Mod – Adds skill points and passive boosts; unlocks around level 20.
- Firmware – Set bonus effects unlocked at level 25, encouraging full-gear synergies.
2.5 Why Ordnance Changes Everything
Ordnance is one of the most impactful additions in Borderlands 4:
- Cooldown-based, no need to loot rare ammo.
- Lets you swap elements quickly (e.g., Shock ordnance to deal with shielded bosses).
- Many variants offer massive burst damage, perfect for emergencies.
Never hoard Ordnance — use it constantly to maximize your efficiency.
3. Borderlands 4 Skill Trees, Respecs, and Specializations
Vault Hunters Skill Tree
Each Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4 comes with three full skill trees, each tied to a unique action skill. Unlike earlier entries, you can freely test builds thanks to flexible respec mechanics and an account-wide Specialization system unlocked after the campaign.
3.1 Skill Tree Structure
- Action Skills – Your main active abilities. Only one can be equipped at a time.
- Passives – Stat boosts like reload speed, critical hit chance, or elemental resistance.
- Augments – Unlock after 15 points in a tree. These modify your action skill (e.g., Rafa’s Bullet Buddy Deluxe adds incendiary ammo to his cannons).
- Capstones – Require 10 points in a branch. These heavily rework your action skill and unlock powerful combos.
Important: You don’t need to fill an entire tree to reach its capstone. Just 10 points in the parent branch unlocks it, giving you access far earlier than most players expect.
3.2 Respecs and Build Flexibility
You unlock the Respec Machine early in the story at The Launchpad. Respeccing costs 10% of your current cash, so plan changes carefully. You can:
- Refund your entire build to redistribute all points.
- Respec only a specific tree if you want partial adjustments.
Tip: Cash is easy to earn through bounties and loot selling, so don’t hesitate to experiment.
3.3 Specializations (Post-Campaign)
After completing the story, you unlock Specializations, an account-wide progression system:
- Core Nodes – Stat boosts like health, shield capacity, and gun damage.
- Sockets – Equip passive bonuses such as faster ordnance cooldowns or improved melee scaling.
- Prestige Nodes – Unlock after spending points in multiple basic nodes. These change scaling rules, such as making melee damage scale from gun damage.
Tip: Plan your Specialization route toward your first Prestige node instead of scattering points randomly. This ensures you hit early power spikes aligned with your playstyle.
3.4 Difficulty and Elemental Scaling
Borderlands 4 offers multiple difficulty modes, but the choice directly impacts elemental combat:
- Easy – Best for story-focused players; weaker enemies and low penalties for using the wrong element.
- Normal – Balanced difficulty, good for casual play.
- Hard – Recommended for most players. Enemy scaling is harsher, but elemental damage becomes far more rewarding (up to +75% with the right element, -50% with the wrong one).
For beginners aiming to master the loot and elemental system, Hard mode is the best way to learn while earning more cash and loot.
4. Exploration, Vehicles, and Traversal Tools
The world of Kairos in Borderlands 4 is fully open and seamless, with multiple large biomes, hidden dungeons, and countless points of interest. Learning how to move efficiently is crucial for farming loot, unlocking shortcuts, and surviving boss encounters.
4.1 The DigiRunner Vehicle
DigiRunner
The DigiRunner replaces Catch-a-Ride from earlier games. It is your first vehicle in Borderlands 4, and unlocking it early is essential:
- Customizable with different chassis, boosters, and weapons.
- Essential for crossing huge zones quickly.
- Weapon mounts let you conserve ammo by mowing down mobs with vehicle fire.
4.1.1 How to Get the DigiRunner
Fortunately, the DigiRunner is awarded through the main story and can be summoned almost anywhere once obtained.
- You unlock it during the main story mission “Down and Outbound” .
- This quest has you defend The Launchpad, the first major hub and safe zone .
- Once completed, Conway and the Outbounders give you the DigiRunner free of charge.
- From then on, you can summon it instantly without needing Catch-a-Ride stations.
Tip: Don’t explore too far on foot until you’ve unlocked your DigiRunner — the map is massive and traversal is slow without it.
4.2 Hover Pack and Dodge
Early in the story, you unlock a Hover Pack that completely changes how you move and fight in Borderlands 4. It isn’t just for gliding across gaps, it comes with a powerful built-in dodge system that keeps you alive in the toughest encounters.
- Directional Dodge – Lets you dash in the four cardinal directions to avoid enemy fire. You can perform two quick dodges before the energy gauge needs to recharge.
- Combat Utility – Perfect for evading missile barrages, ground slams, and charging melee units.
- Aerial Movement – The Hover Pack also enables short hovers and jet-assisted slams, letting you drop down on enemies for crowd control.
- Dash + Slam Combo – Dodge sideways to avoid fire, hover above the fight, then ground slam for AoE damage to clear mobs.
4.3 Traversal Gadgets
Borderlands 4 expands mobility far beyond sprinting and mantling:
- Glider – Lets you cross wide gaps and reposition mid-combat.
- Grapple Hook – Latch onto grapple points, pull canisters and explosives, and even access hidden grapple-only chests.
- Climbing – ECHO-4 highlights climbable surfaces when you’re lost.
These tools aren’t just for exploration — they’re integrated into boss fights and puzzles, so get used to using them instinctively.
4.4 The ECHO-4 Drone
Your ECHO-4 is a navigation assistant and utility drone:
- Scans your surroundings and projects a golden path to tracked missions.
- Highlights ladders, switches, grapple points, and hidden quest items.
- Can be customized cosmetically with skins and stickers found in the world.
Tip: In the settings menu, increase ECHO-4 path visibility duration so navigation lines last longer while crossing large zones.
4.5 Safehouses and Silos
Exploring the open world reveals permanent unlocks that make future runs easier:
- Safehouses – Found by activating hidden datapads. Provide Fast Travel, Bounty Boards, and vending machines.
- Silos – Combat-focused capture points. Contain vendors, fast travel stations, and launch balloons that reveal nearby Vault Fragments.
Always prioritize unlocking these early in a new zone to reduce travel time and expand farming routes.
4.6 Collectibles and SDU Progression
Kairos is packed with collectibles that directly fuel progression:
- Vault Fragments, Vault Symbols, Marcus Bobbleheads, and Echo Logs.
- Completing these rewards Storage Deck Upgrades (SDUs) to increase ammo capacity, backpack size, and Lost Loot slots.
- Side objectives like propaganda towers and survivalist caches also grant SDU tokens.
Tip: Always scan your map for undiscovered icons when entering a new area — most SDU resources are tied to hidden points of interest.
5. Storage Deck Upgrades, Loot Management, and Golden Keys
Storage Deck Upgrades
Loot management is one of the biggest hurdles for beginners in Borderlands 4. With billions of possible guns and multiple new gear systems, your backpack fills up fast. Mastering SDUs, Lost Loot, and Shift Keys ensures you don’t miss valuable rewards.
5.1 Storage Deck Upgrades (SDUs)
SDUs expand your carrying capacity and are essential for long play sessions:
- Backpack SDU – Increases the number of items you can carry.
- Ammo SDU – Expands ammo reserves for specific gun types (shotguns, sniper rifles, etc.).
- Lost Loot SDU – Expands storage for the Lost Loot machine.
- Bank SDU – Expands long-term storage shared between characters.
Tip: Prioritize Backpack and Lost Loot SDUs first. You’ll quickly outgrow starting capacity once enemies drop purple or legendary loot.
5.2 The Lost Loot Machine
Unlocked early in the campaign, the Lost Loot machine stores any items you missed or dropped:
- Acts as a safety net for rare loot you accidentally left behind.
- Capacity is limited by your Lost Loot SDU upgrades.
- Check it regularly — you might recover a legendary weapon you didn’t notice dropping.
5.3 Inventory Management Tips
Managing loot efficiently saves time and money:
- Favorite items so they aren’t auto-sold.
- Mark junk as soon as you pick it up, then use Sell All Junk at vending machines.
- Use bank storage for experimental builds or gear you can’t use yet.
- Don’t judge only by DPS number. Look at fire modes, accuracy, reload time, and elemental type — many lower-DPS guns outperform “better” ones in real fights.
5.4 Golden Keys and Shift Codes
Golden Chests return in Borderlands 4, unlocked with Golden Keys redeemed through Shift Codes:
- Shift Codes are distributed online by Gearbox and grant Golden Keys when redeemed in-game.
- Golden Chests guarantee high-rarity loot, often Epic or Legendary quality.
- You can redeem codes anytime, but many players prefer saving keys for endgame farming.
Recommendation: Don’t hoard all your keys — use a few while leveling to smooth progression, and save some for max-level gear.
6. Borderlands 4 Bounties, Challenges, and Side Activities
Beyond the main story, Borderlands 4 offers a huge variety of side activities that reward gear, cosmetics, and progression tokens. These tasks are the backbone of long-term progression and are worth tackling as soon as they appear.
6.1 Bounty Boards
Bounty Hub
Bounties are quick missions picked up from Bounty Boards found in Safehouses and Faction Towns:
- Patrol – Eliminate a set number of enemies in an area.
- Acquire – Collect items or intel from the environment.
- Collect – Gather drops from defeated enemies.
- Vile Bounty – Hunt elite enemies covered in Vile Crystals; destroy crystals first to deal damage.
Bounties refresh regularly, making them a consistent way to earn cash, loot, and XP.
6.2 Challenges
The Missions – Challenges menu tracks progress across dozens of objectives:
- Defeat enemies with specific manufacturers’ weapons.
- Kill foes using certain action skills.
- Explore hidden locations or complete mini-games.
Completing challenges grants cosmetics and tokens for Storage Deck Upgrades (SDUs), helping you expand ammo and inventory capacity.
6.3 Milestones
Milestones are tied to campaign progress and major achievements:
- Defeating main story bosses.
- Clearing large dungeons or vaults.
- Completing special events tied to faction reputation.
Most Milestones reward cosmetic unlocks such as hairstyles, character outfits, vehicle skins, and Echo-4 customization options.
6.4 Rift Challenges
While exploring, you may encounter glowing dome-shaped bubbles — these are Rift Challenges:
- Pit you against a Rift Champion boss inside the dome.
- You must stay inside the area until the fight is complete.
- Defeating the champion rewards high-tier loot and often a Legendary weapon, even at low levels.
- If you die, the dome disappears — you only get one shot per spawn.
Tip: Tackle Rifts whenever you’re prepared. They are one of the most efficient ways to gear up quickly.
6.5 Side Activities and Discoverables
Kairos is full of hidden tasks that directly impact progression:
- Propaganda Towers – Destroy them to earn SDU tokens.
- Survivalist Caches – Contain rare loot or upgrade materials.
- Vault Fragments – Needed to access Vaults, which function as dungeon-like boss arenas.
- Mini-games – Scattered throughout the world, rewarding cosmetics or cash.
Always check your map for undiscovered icons when entering a new zone. Many of these activities aren’t highlighted unless you explore carefully.
7. Boss Fights and Farming Strategies
Boss Fight
Borderlands 4 continues the franchise tradition of spectacular boss fights that drop unique loot. Knowing how to farm them efficiently is one of the fastest ways to power up your build.
7.1 Boss Mechanics
Most bosses in Borderlands 4 have multi-phase encounters, often tied to elemental weaknesses or traversal mechanics:
- Pay attention to enemy health bar colors — swap to the correct element mid-fight for maximum DPS.
- Use your Hover Pack dodge to avoid telegraphed AoEs.
- Many bosses spawn adds — use them to trigger Kill Skills and recharge your action abilities.
Tip: Vehicles can also be used to weaken world bosses, saving ammo while dealing large amounts of damage.
7.2 The Encore System
One of the most impactful farming changes in Borderlands 4 is the Encore system:
- After defeating a boss, you can trigger Encore to instantly respawn them without leaving the area.
- Costs nothing on normal mode, but higher-tier Big Encore costs Eridium and increases loot quality.
- This removes downtime, making legendary farming dramatically faster than in past games.
Tip: Save your Eridium from story quests to invest in Big Encore runs instead of wasting it on cosmetics early.
7.3 Farming Elites and Arenas
Outside of story bosses, Borderlands 4 adds repeatable elite encounters:
- Bubble Bosses – Random glowing elite enemies that respawn consistently. Defeating them drops loot comparable to minibosses.
- Wave Arenas – Combat arenas where waves of enemies respawn endlessly. These provide excellent XP and a steady flow of rare loot.
- Faction Hunts – Repeatable contracts against rival faction leaders. Rewards often include unique manufacturer gear.
Combining Encore boss farming with Bubble Boss runs creates one of the fastest gearing routes in the game.
7.4 Replayable Missions
Story missions can be replayed for additional loot and XP. These replays scale to your current level, ensuring rewards remain relevant throughout progression.
Recommendation: Prioritize boss replays and elite farming circuits if you ever feel undergeared before advancing the story.
8. Co-op, Scaling, and Multiplayer Tips
Borderlands 4 is built for four-player co-op, whether online or couch split-screen. The game introduces smarter scaling systems and crossplay support, making it easier than ever to group up.
8.1 Level and Loot Scaling
- Enemies scale individually to each player’s level, so you can team up regardless of progression.
- Loot drops are instanced — everyone gets their own guns and gear. No more fighting over legendary drops.
- Cash is shared across co-op sessions, ensuring steady economy growth for the group.
8.2 Best Co-op Synergies
Certain Vault Hunters shine when paired together:
- Harlowe + Rafa – Gravity control locks enemies down while Rafa’s melee and cannons clean them up.
- Vex + Amon – Minions soak aggro while Amon tanks bosses, giving Vex time to stack elemental damage.
- Double Vex – Multiple Trouble panthers can overwhelm groups with minion spam.
Tip: In co-op, prioritize support mods and Enhancements that benefit allies, such as shields that regenerate nearby teammates.
8.3 Fast Travel to Allies
New to Borderlands 4: you can fast travel directly to allies from anywhere on the map. This saves travel time if one player unlocks a Safehouse or Silo before the others.
8.4 Split-Screen and Crossplay
- Supports 2-player couch co-op on consoles, with up to 4 players online.
- Crossplay is enabled across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, letting you play with anyone regardless of platform.
8.5 Co-op Economy and Loot Etiquette
Even though loot is instanced, co-op play offers extra opportunities:
- Trading – Drop gear for teammates if it synergizes better with their build.
- Bounty Stacking – Multiple players can accept Bounties at once, multiplying rewards.
- Challenge Progression – Challenges count for everyone in the squad, making completion faster.
9. Borderlands 4 XP Farming and Efficient Leveling
Bounty With XP Reward
Leveling quickly in Borderlands 4 is less about grinding random mobs and more about targeting the most efficient XP sources. By combining Bounties, boss farming, and Rift Challenges, you can reach endgame levels much faster.
9.1 Best XP Farming Methods
- Bounties – Short, repeatable, and excellent for steady XP and cash.
- Rift Challenges – High-risk, high-reward fights against Rift Champions that often drop legendaries alongside big XP payouts.
- Encore Boss Runs – Repeatedly defeating bosses with the Encore system is one of the fastest ways to grind levels.
- Elite Arenas – Wave-based encounters give rapid XP while also feeding your loot pool.
9.2 XP Boosting Tips
- Always swap to the right element for faster kills — elemental matchups can double or halve your damage.
- Upgrade shotgun and sniper rifle SDUs early — both have low ammo caps and are key farming weapons.
- Play in Hard mode if comfortable — enemies are tougher but XP rewards are higher.
- Use minion builds (like Vex) for easier solo farming, as summons can tank while you focus on damage.
9.3 SDU Priorities for Leveling
Choosing the right Storage Deck Upgrades (SDUs) ensures smoother farming:
- Backpack SDU – First priority; lets you carry more loot to sell or stash.
- Shotgun/ Sniper Ammo SDUs – Critical for farming since these weapons burn through limited ammo quickly.
- Lost Loot SDU – Guarantees you don’t miss rare gear drops during long farming sessions.
9.4 Efficient Leveling Routes
To maximize XP gains, follow this flow:
- Complete story quests until you unlock your DigiRunner vehicle.
- Mix in Bounties from Safehouses to keep cash and XP steady.
- Start Encore farming bosses once you’re comfortable with their mechanics.
- Detour for Rift Challenges whenever you spot a dome — these often drop legendaries early.
- Repeat elite arenas in your current zone until you’re slightly overleveled, then push the main quest forward again.
Tip: Don’t grind endlessly in one spot. Mixing quests, bounties, and rifts ensures faster progression and varied loot.
10. Borderlands 4 Endgame Progression and Specializations
Once you complete the main campaign of Borderlands 4, the game opens into a wide range of endgame systems. These modes are designed to keep you farming, experimenting with builds, and pushing your Vault Hunter to their limits.
10.1 The Specialization Board
The Specialization Board is an account-wide progression system unlocked after the campaign:
- Core Nodes – Basic stat boosts like health, shield capacity, and gun damage.
- Sockets – Equip up to four passive specialization skills that support your playstyle (e.g., faster ordnance cooldowns, stronger melee scaling, or elemental resistance).
- Prestige Nodes – High-value upgrades that rework scaling rules, such as converting gun damage into melee scaling for hybrid builds.
Tip: Focus your early Specialization points toward your first Prestige Node. This provides an immediate spike in power instead of spreading your points too thin.
10.2 Endgame Activities
- Encore Boss Farming – Respawn bosses instantly for repeated legendary drops.
- Rift Challenges – High-risk encounters with Rift Champions that scale to endgame levels.
- Faction Hunts – Contracts against rival factions rewarding unique weapons and class mods.
- Elite Arenas – Survival-style wave arenas that reward exclusive loot and tokens.
10.3 Eridium and Transfer Machines
Eridium is a premium currency farmed in endgame:
- Used for Big Encore boss farming to boost legendary drop chances.
- Spent at Transfer Machines to move powerful Firmware set bonuses from one item to another.
- Can be invested into endgame vendors for rare cosmetics or rerolling enhancements.
Warning: Don’t blow Eridium early on cosmetics — save it for gear progression and Big Encore runs.
10.4 Replayable Vaults and World Events
Vaults function as large dungeon-like instances with bosses at the end. They can be replayed for farmable loot pools, and often tie into weekly or seasonal events.
World events, such as Crimson Resistance or Faction Skirmishes, occur dynamically across zones and are worth detouring for high XP and loot rewards.
10.5 Long-Term Goals
The Borderlands 4 endgame loop revolves around optimizing builds by farming:
- Legendary weapons with synergistic parts and Firmware.
- Class mods that add extra skill points to key abilities.
- Enhancements and Firmware rolls that boost elemental or melee scaling.
Over time, you’ll refine your loadout to handle the toughest Rift Champions and Prestige node requirements.
11. Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in Borderlands 4
Even with tutorials, Borderlands 4 leaves plenty of mechanics unexplained. Avoiding these beginner pitfalls will save time, money, and frustration.
11.1 Common Mistakes
- Judging weapons by DPS alone – Always check fire rate, accuracy, and elemental type. A “weaker” gun may outperform a higher DPS weapon in practice.
- Over-upgrading the wrong SDUs – Don’t max out common ammo types early. Prioritize shotgun, sniper, and backpack SDUs first.
- Ignoring Repkits and Ordnance – Both are on cooldowns, not ammo-limited. Use them constantly for survival and burst damage.
- Wasting Eridium – Skip cosmetics early. Save Eridium for Big Encore farming and Transfer Machines.
- Exploring too early – Don’t wander until you unlock your DigiRunner. The world is massive and traversal is slow without it.
- Forgetting to respec – Respecs only cost 10% of your cash. If you’re not enjoying your build, change it immediately.
11.2 Quick Tips for New Players
- Use ECHO-4 often – Scanning reveals hidden grapple points, quest items, and the golden path to objectives.
- Abuse vehicles – DigiRunner weapons save ammo and let you farm mobs safely.
- Replay bosses – Thanks to the Encore system, farming legendaries is faster than ever.
- Complete bounties – Easy XP and cash, refresh frequently, and help unlock Safehouses.
- Save Golden Keys – Use a few during leveling, but reserve some for max-level loot.
