Summary
- Borderlands 4 features four unique Vault Hunters which are Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon, to stand against the vault monsters.
- All Vault Hunters have enhanced mobility options, can equip four weapons plus an Ordnance, and are united in their mission to find Lilith for the Crimson Resistance.
- The game launches on September 12, 2025, across platforms to bring enhanced co-op gameplay and an overhauled loot system.
September 12, 2025, brings back the chaos of Vault Hunting with Borderlands 4 release. There will be four new playable characters called Vault Hunters that will help you with combats in Kairos. So, here are the basics about Borderlands 4 Vault Hunters from their gameplay, backstories, and special abilities.
Vex: The Dark Siren with Spectral Powers
The Borderlands game is incomplete without a Siren among the playable characters. Vex is the spookiest Siren to exist in the game franchise. She is a Dark Siren who has only recently unlocked her powers.She brings a twist in the gameplay with her cynical and sarcastic personality due to her rough upbringing.
For her special abilities, Vex can manifest physical beings into existence which is first for Sirens in the series. Meanwhile, her arsenal includes summoning Reapers who can taunt enemies and fragile Spectres to deal high damage. Her Phase Phamiliar allows her to summon a gigantic spectral cat called Trouble. This cat was inspired from the developer’s own pet, giving a personal touch to the game.
She also stands out for her kinetic damage and elemental versatility. The Vault Hunter Trait attunes her action skills with whatever elemental damage type she’s using on equipped weapons. Vex is an ideal choice for players who enjoy life-steal mechanics particularly, “draining enemies souls.”
Rafa: The Tediore Exo-Soldier on Borrowed Time
Rafa largely depends on his exoskeleton, or deadframe, to survive on planets despite harsh gravitational conditions. After joining Tediore’s military forces, he acquired a specialized suit and then went AWOL. Eventually, he discovered his tour of duty to be indefinite with an exoskeleton killing him later on.
Despite this cruel fate, Rafa remained optimistic and charming throughout every encounter. With Rafa, he stands out as a fluid vault hunter as seen from his skill trees and action skills. He serves as the most agile Vault Hunter in Borderlands 4, having access to an extensive arsenal.
His weapons include energy blades, laser guns, and shoulder-mounted cannons dealing impressive damages. His exo-suit releases twin blades through his Ark Knives action skill and switches to a third-person view during activation.
Harlowe: The Gravity-Manipulating Genius
An interesting backstory Harlowe has as a former Maliwan combat scientist. She came from the notorious Traunt family whom players encountered as enemies in previous Borderlands 3. Harlowe’s interest is mainly in understanding how things work, different from her relatives. She stands out with her scientific knowledge that helps her create gadgets to manipulate gravity in her favor.
Harlow also has immense physical strength that can lift and slam enemies into the ground, producing massive craters. She has a digistruct apparatus for her arsenal which serves as a disco ball of destruction. Despite this, Harlowe pretty much radiate positive energy when not exploding her enemies.
Amon: The Vengeful Forge Knight
Amon shares the most tragic backstory out of the four new Borderlands 4 Vault Hunters. He was raised in a cult that worshipped Vault monsters, which eventually killed everyone he loved. Because of this, Amon swore to dedicate his life avenging his loved ones by destroying every Vault Monsters to exist.
His body has the unique ability housing Forge Drones in his spine and arms to physically control and transform into various weapons. With this, he can have sword, axe, hammer, spear, whip, or even shield out of this skill. He makes himself stronger and faster by infusing his body with technological advancements. This flexibility allows Amon to shift between offensive and defensive roles as needed.
Shared Abilities and Mission
These four Vault Hunters in Borderlands 4 all have access to enhanced mobility options. They can glide, dash, double jump, or even climb as they want. Besides, they have a robot companion, Echo-4, that helps them navigate Kairos. They are also allowed to summon a vehicle which is the Digirunner to fasten up their travel time.
The upgraded weapon system allows players to equip up to four weapons simultaneously and even opens for fifth weapon. Ordnance is the addition to their arsenal which runs on cooldown instead of ammunition. This can range from grenades up to rocket launchers, challenging the combat strategies of players.
Conclusion
Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon were the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunters that will welcome players into the game. Each of these passionate Vault Hunters has deeper stories that players will uncover throughout the game. They all certainly offer something unique for the gameplay by varying abilities and skill focus. Which of these Vault Hunters do you think best complements your playstyle?
