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Choosing the best loadout can be tricky due to the different types of enemies in Borderlands 4. Learn the best loadouts for the early, mid, and late game stages along with the best weapon type to bring by continuing below!
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Best Loadouts in Borderlands 4
| Best Loadouts | |
|---|---|
| Early Game Loadout | Recommended Loadout: Cryo Weapon Shock Weapon Corrosive Ordnance |
| Mid Game Loadout |
Recommended Loadout:Corrosive WeaponCryo WeaponShock Weapon Radiation or Incendiary Weapon |
| Late Game Loadout | Recommended Loadout:Corrosive WeaponCryo WeaponShock WeaponIncendiary WeaponRadiation Ordnance Enhancements |
Early Game
With only two weapon slots, we recommend a loadout that consists of a Cryo and a Shock weapon. If possible, an ordnance that deals Corrosive damage can also be a good addition to your loadout.
Cryo weapons come with the ice element and can freeze enemies, making it easier to hit their weakspot. Shock weapons will deal with blue health bars that are tough to deplete without the use of this element.
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Mid Game
By the time that you reach mid game, all 4 weapon slots should be available to you. For your mid game loadout, we recommend adding a Corrosive weapon as most enemies will have yellow armor. Cryo and Shock weapons will still occupy your two slots while the last slot can be an Incendiary or Radiation weapon.
Take note that corrosive weapons are rare and it may need some farming to get these weapons. If you are not able to get a corrosive weapon, an ordnance with Corrosive element should still be enough to get you through the mid game.
Farm Bosses to Obtain Good Weapons
Farming bosses is the most efficient way to get stronger weapons. We recommend farming Splashzone as he is one of the easiest bosses to farm with a nearby Moxxi's Encore to respawn him again.
Late Game
For the late game, our recommended weapon loadout will consist of Corrosive, Cryo, Shock, and Incendiary weapons. Radiation can be a good option to support Shock weapons against multiple armored enemies, but since Shock weapons already deal high damage to armor, Radiation weapons will not be a priority.
Additionally, the inventory slots for Class Mods and Enhancements will be open once you reach the late game. Class mods will affect your specific character, while enhancements will affect your manufacturer specific guns.
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Class Mods
Class Mods give character specific abilities that can improve your combat ability. Make sure to choose one that compliments your build as class mods come with different passive effects!
Enhancements
Similar to Class Mods, Enhancements will improve your combat ability by giving passive effects to manufacturer specific guns. Choose an Enhancement that will synergize with your favorite gun manufacturer to increase its effectiveness!
Best Weapon Type to Bring
Assault Rifle
Enemies in Borderlands 4 not only vary in elemental weakness but also in their movement patterns. Some enemies fly, teleport, or attack from long range. Due to this, always bringing an Assault Rifle is highly recommended for its versatility in damage, range, and ammo capacity.
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