Vault Hunters

Loot, shoot, and survive across the galaxy as you hunt for the ultimate treasure.

Vault Hunters are legendary mercenaries and treasure seekers who travel across the galaxy to locate ancient Vaults containing powerful weapons and technology. While new generations of hunters emerge with unique character classes—such as the Gunzerker, Siren, Psycho, or Commando—they remain defined by their independence and their relentless pursuit of the next great challenge.

Quick Facts

First appears: Borderlands
Status: Active

Lore & Background

Vault Hunters are not tied to a single planet or timeline but appear throughout the Borderlands universe. They typically arrive on worlds like Pandora, Promethea, Eden-6, and Athenas to uncover Vault keys left by the Eridians.

Reader's Guide

Vault Hunters in Borderlands 4 can play solo or cooperatively with up to three other players. They utilize new traversal tools like a grappling hook and explore Kairos without loading screens. The group works with the Crimson Resistance, led initially by Arjay and later by Claptrap after Arjay's death. To access the Vault, they must acquire command bolts from the Timekeeper's lieutenants. The first expansion adds C4$H the Rogue as a playable character, and the second adds Loveless the Hacker.

Did You Know?

The term 'Vault Hunter' applies to any mercenary who hunts for Vaults, regardless of whether they successfully open one.
Claptrap is the most iconic mascot of the series, often serving as a guide or comic relief rather than a resistance leader.
New playable characters are introduced with unique action skills and class mods that define their playstyle.
The 'seamless' world design allows players to traverse vast environments without loading screens in later entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are they part of a specific group?

While most Vault Hunters operate as independent freelancers, some generations have aligned with organized groups like the Crimson Raiders to fight larger threats. Their affiliation varies depending on the timeline and the specific mission they are undertaking during the game's story.

Do they still exist?

The legacy of the Vault Hunters remains active as new generations emerge to face fresh challenges across different planets. Although specific individuals may pass on, the title continues to define those brave enough to seek out the next great treasure in the Borderlands universe.