Borderlands 4 showcased the Exo-Soldier Rafa’s gameplay in a video, but fans of the loot shooter have only one joke in mind.
What is this new class? Borderlands 4 introduced the Vault Hunter Rafa in a new gameplay trailer.
Rafa is a former soldier equipped with an exo-suit and wields weapons for any combat range. In the trailer, Rafa primarily impresses with his use of two Arc Blades, which he uses to slice through his enemies in close combat. With a quick pirouette, he becomes a sort of unstoppable, electrifying blade tornado.
Additionally, he can deploy turrets and fire a powerful projectile with his APOHIS spear that completely pulverizes opponents. Here you can watch the gameplay trailer:
“Are there other Vault Hunters?”
What does the community say about Rafa? On YouTube, one joke predominantly takes over the comment section, expressed in various forms. Essentially: Oh, there’s a second Vault Hunter?
Players are referencing the marketing of the loot shooter. The developers have exclusively published new information and videos about the Vault Hunter Vex over the past two weeks, including a character introduction and a gameplay overview.
Players are now joking that Gearbox remembered that Borderlands 4 indeed has other characters. One writes: “This is the coolest Vex skin they have shown so far.” Another comments: “Vex looks somehow different this time.”
There are also comments that simply express joy at seeing another character without adding any jokes.
How is Rafa otherwise received? Overall, there aren’t any really negative reactions to the new Vault Hunter. Some like his laid-back, cheeky demeanor shown in the video, while others see potential for fun gameplay with the Arc Blades and turrets:
- “I like how different Rafa is compared to Vex, he seems funnier and more relaxed.” – via YouTube
- “Damn, I’ve always been a fan of deployable turrets, didn’t know he had that ability. Choosing my first Vault Hunter will be difficult.” – Reddit
- “After this trailer, I actually LOVE him, I didn’t know he was a Hispanic badass. He’s just chill and cool.” – via YouTube
Some players are already hoping that the Arc Blades will still perform strongly later in the game. This could make Rafa a good choice for players who want to dive into close combat. The previously shown Vault Hunter Vex relies on a form of necromancy. She discovered her powers while working in retail: A character in Borderlands 4 is a stressed cashier who had a really bad day.
