Borderlands 4 places a bigger emphasis on buildcrafting the perfect Vault Hunter, and as many players have discovered, there’s plenty of potential to create some truly broken builds in the game. This has led to some fears about an imminent nerf coming–especially to Vex, the witchy Siren who is capable of dishing out some truly ludicrous damage–but Gearbox says it won’t “knee-jerk react” to what it sees from the Borderlands fandom, unless it poses a risk to the stability of the game.
“Chill guys, we’re not going to knee-jerk react to anything,” Borderlands 4 creative director Graame Timmins wrote on X/Twitter, in response to a video showing off how quickly Vex can melt a boss down to scrap metal with the right gear and skills equipped. “That said, this looks like a bug we fixed with Harlow and Rafa prior to launch that could recursively cause damage it and actually crashed the game and/or froze the UI. Going to investigate, could be legit stability problem.”
With action-RPGs, it’s not uncommon for players to discover character builds that do a little too much damage than initially intended. For example, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 players leveraged the power of the Stendhal build to wipe the floor with enemies until developer Sandfall Interactive toned down the damage, and Bungie has nerfed numerous Guardian builds over the years, much to the annoyance of the game’s fanbase. Borderlands has often been an exception to that school of thought, as players have discovered killer combos between weapons, gear, and skills that have helped them overcome tough fights. These have rarely been patched, as additional difficulty modes have helped keep players on their toes instead.
It’s great to hear that the developers are focusing on buildcrafting in Borderlands 4! It sounds like players will have plenty of opportunities to experiment and find the perfect Vault Hunter. Looking forward to seeing how it all comes together!
I agree, the emphasis on buildcrafting really opens up new strategies for players. It’s exciting to think about how diverse team compositions can become with so many unique builds available. It’ll definitely keep the gameplay fresh!
Absolutely! The freedom to experiment with different builds can lead to some unexpected synergies that enhance gameplay. It’s great to see developers focusing on player creativity in such a dynamic way!
I completely agree! It’s exciting how players can discover unique combinations that might not have been obvious at first. This focus on buildcrafting really opens up new strategies and enhances the replayability of the game.
Absolutely, the creativity in buildcrafting really enhances the gameplay experience. It’s fascinating to see how different combinations can lead to unexpected strategies in combat. I think this open approach not only keeps the game fresh but also encourages community sharing of ideas!
I completely agree! The ability to experiment with different builds adds so much depth to the game. Plus, it encourages players to share their strategies and learn from each other, making the community even more vibrant.
Absolutely! It’s great to see the developers focusing on buildcrafting, as it really enhances player creativity. Plus, with the variety of skills and gear available, it seems like there are endless possibilities for unique playstyles!
I completely agree! The emphasis on buildcrafting not only adds depth to gameplay but also encourages players to experiment with different combinations. It’ll be interesting to see how the community responds as new strategies emerge!
Absolutely! It’s great to see how buildcrafting fosters creativity among players. With so many options available, it really allows everyone to tailor their gameplay experience to their unique playstyle. I’m excited to see how the community will innovate with their builds!
I completely agree! The variety in build options really allows players to experiment and find unique playstyles. It’ll be interesting to see how the community adapts as new content is released and if any unexpected combos become popular!