In Borderlands 3 you can choose between four different vault hunters. Which class suits you best can be found in our overview.
These are vault hunters: The four vault hunters are the characters you can choose from in Borderlands 3. Each of the four characters brings different traits and abilities that you can develop using skill trees.
This means: Each character also symbolizes a specific class. Which character fits your playstyle best can be found here.
What to consider: We recommend the classes for individual playstyles here. However, this should not be seen as the “ultimate solution.” It will surely be possible in Borderlands 3 to play characters completely against the grain.
Amara – The Siren
This is what makes Amara special: Amara is a Siren and follows in the footsteps of the playable characters Lilith and Maya from previous games. However, she is particularly focused on close combat – as the additional summonable arms indicate.
Amara is primarily offensively oriented and aims to get close to her enemies. Especially with shotguns and other close-range weapons, Amara is useful and deals a lot of damage. However, it is important to note: If you are in the thick of the action, you have to defend yourself in many directions. Against flying enemies, for example, Amara can get into trouble.
This is what Amara can do – The Skills
Amara has skills primarily designed to quickly get close to an enemy. Her active abilities are:
- Phase Slam: A jump attack with the additional arms that smash everything on the ground.
- Phase Grasp: An astral projectile that damages all enemies in its path.
- Phase Lock: A magical fist that emerges from the ground and traps enemies.
These abilities can be expanded and improved with additional skills.
Amara – for Close Combat Fighters
This player is ideal for Amara: If you see yourself as a classic close-combat fighter, you should turn to the Siren. Amara has everything it takes to deal significant damage at close range. If you pursue an aggressive playstyle, you will find what you’re looking for here. If you prefer to play from a distance, choose another character.
Here you can get a closer impression of the Siren:
Zane – The Operative
This is what makes Zane special: With Zane, you are well served if you like unusual gadgets, prefer to fight from a distance, or want to overwhelm your opponent with surprise attacks. The Operative has the ability to appear, quickly scatter grenades across an area, escape, and blow it up.
A special feature in Zane’s case is that he can equip a second action skill simultaneously, unlike the other characters. However, this takes up the grenade slot – so it is necessary to weigh this option.
This is what Zane can do – The Skills
Zane’s special skills include the following abilities:
- Barrier: This ability is particularly useful for team players. Zane places a shield that keeps damage away and increases the attack power of his team when shot through. Moving with the shield is possible, but it will become smaller.
- SNTNL: SNTNL activates a drone that attacks enemies while Zane remains in the background.
- Digital Clone: Zane creates a hologram of himself. However, this can do more than just distract enemies. The clone can be used to quickly escape dangerous situations – Zane can switch places with the digital double. Especially in conjunction with various grenade skills, a lot of damage can be done if you manage to escape the danger zone in time.
Zane – for Ambush Lovers
This player is the right choice for Zane: If you prefer to hide at a distance and rely more on long to medium-range weapons rather than shotguns, Zane is your man. Especially fans of sneaky attack patterns will do well with the Operative. Zane can jump into battle, place bombs, and disappear before the enemy notices anything.
You can get a closer impression of Zane in the video below:
FL4K – The Beastmaster
This is what makes FL4K special: If you don’t like being alone, you will have a lot of fun with FL4K. Because the Beastmaster is supported by three very useful pets. Depending on which animal you currently have in play, the playstyle you pursue with FL4K also changes.
- Jabber: When accompanied by a Jabber, FL4K’s speed increases.
- Spiderant: The Spiderant companion provides health regeneration.
- Skag: If FL4K has a Skag as a companion, his damage dealt increases.
This is what FL4K can do – The Skills
FL4K’s action skills are as follows:
- Fade Away: FL4K cloaks himself and becomes invisible to enemies. In this mode, the Beastmaster can fire three shots that automatically become critical hits.
- Rakk Attack: Two (later more) Rakks divebomb enemies.
- Gamma Burst: FL4K’s pet is irradiated and sent through a rift. It causes radiation damage to enemies nearby.
FL4K – for Snipers, Animal Lovers, and Other Solists
This player is the right choice for FL4K: Who enjoys unleashing animal companions on their enemies will find FL4K to be a good choice. With the additional skills, FL4K’s pets can be further enhanced.
FL4K is also the best solo class – use this build
But snipers will also definitely find what they are looking for with the Beastmaster, who can cloak himself. Fans of Mordecai and Zer0 from previous games will also be happy with FL4K. Close combat fighters, however, should consider other characters.
You will get a closer look at FL4K’s playstyle here:
Moze – The Gunner
This is what makes Moze special: The former soldier is a big fan of robots. At least her monstrous mech Iron Bear suggests that. With the tank on two legs, you will crush anything that comes in the machine’s way. Especially with the mech, Moze is very well equipped weapon-wise.
This is what Moze can do – The Skills
The action skills of the Gunner are primarily designed to prepare Iron Bear for battle.
- Railgun: The Railgun fires lightning-fast projectiles at Moze’s enemies. In the truest sense of the word: The cannon causes shock damage.
- Minigun: Iron Bear is equipped with a minigun that also distributes bullets at high speed. But be careful: This thing tends to overheat.
- V-35 Grenade Launcher: The V-35 Grenade Launcher throws – you guessed it – grenades.
Depending on which skill tree Moze invests most of her points in, the weapons will be further boosted. Singularity grenades, homing rockets, a timed autopilot for Iron Bear – everything is on board.
Moze – For Beginners and Team Players
This player is the right choice for Moze: Many beginners will have fun with Moze. With the mech, you can joyfully shoot everything to pieces – depending on which skills are currently equipped.
In addition, teammates will also appreciate Iron Bear: Whether as a ride, distraction, or shield, everyone in the team benefits from the mech. So, if you are looking for a versatile character that supports multiple playstyles, you will find it with Moze.
You can get your own impression of Moze here:
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