#4 Moze
In Borderlands 3, not all Vault Hunters are created equal. Each brings a unique playstyle to the table, and some kind of utility to the multiplayer aspect of the game. Except for Moze, who brings instead her mech, Iron Bear, and a never-ending stream of automatic gunfire, which I suppose has a certain utility all its own.
While not a bad character by any means, Moze is just a little too focused on a particular playstyle in a game about character flexibility. Her Shield of Retribution tree does have the Drowning in Brass skill, which increases gun damage nicely for the party, but outside of that everything else focuses on Moze herself or Iron Bear.
You would think then, that she would make for a great solo character in Borderlands 3, but again here she takes the last place. There just isn’t a lot of survivability here. She has some defensive buffs but nothing on the level of Amara’s regeneration or FL4K’s pet synergy.
Iron Bear can be turned into a weapon of mass destruction, and that really is Moze’s greatest strength. It’s a fantastic panic button, and a great way to clear a hostile room. It comes with a hefty cooldown, however, and outside of her mech, Moze just isn’t that interesting.
#3 Zane
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Like a foul-mouthed Han Solo, Zane is a lovable rogue with a serious personality complex. He’s a hard-drinking, trash-talking Irish space spy… what’s not to love?
In my opinion, Zane is a step above the rest when it comes his voice acting, and the general vibe you get playing as him. He fits into Borderlands 3’s tale of high-tech corporate espionage in a way the others don’t because he knows some of its principal players, he’s worked for them before.
On the battlefield, Zane’s crazy mix of misdirection and support through his Digi-Clone and SNTNL drone can take some getting used too. I’d go so far as to say that Zane is the hardest character to play well at a high level, as his high risk, high reward playstyle means one slip up can mean taking an early dirt nap.
Zane brings some great utility to the team, through his Under Cover skill tree in particular. This makes him an asset to any team, and his Hitman abilities make him just as deadly when played solo, as well.
Initially, you may be hesitant to give up your ability to throw grenades to take a second Action Skill, but don’t be. Pour some points into the Doubled Agent tree and you will be dropping frags like their hot potatoes.
#2 Amara
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Combining the series tradition of Siren and brawler character was a bold move and one that paid off in Amara’s case. Combining elemental damage, sustained survivability and brutal melee abilities is a heady mix and makes for an aggressive and funs style of play.
Amara has multiple options for getting the most out of elemental weapons, and can even imbue standard weaponry with status effects via her Infusion skill. Borderlands 3 is game where the toughest enemies come packing shields or armor plating, this understated ability means she can chew through the toughest foes with ease.
The Brawl tree is all about making Amara a monster in close quarters combat, capable of dishing out and taking immense amounts of hurt. YouTube is already full of guides to make incredibly overpowered builds that are exciting to play and put out huge damage numbers.
The downside to Amara, at least in my opinion, is that playing her solo is quite a lonely experience. Moze has Iron Bear, FL4K has a menagerie of pets, and Zane… well, Zane has himself. Amara only has her fists to keep her company. But then, the Tiger of Partali wouldn’t have things any other way.
#1 FL4K
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Wandering from planet to planet, hunting the most dangerous game they can find, FL4K is an enigmatic character capable of putting out massive damage numbers… and has access to a bunch of cute and deadly pets, which is always a plus.
FL4K is the most versatile character in Borderlands 3, useful in any situation and an absolute blast to play as. Their various pets can fulfill any role that is required on the battlefield, from tanking to DPS to healing, even flinging feces as required.
An amalgam of AI constructs that eschews gender, FL4K has an interesting and hilarious take on the events of Borderlands 3. They will often comment on events in a cold and dispassionate, and often hilarious manner.
Far and away the most popular character, FL4K is a welcome addition to any team and is a blast to play as too, so its no surprise. Their Hunter skill tree is all about boosting critical hit damage, and precise weapons like Jakobs rifle and revolvers will make short work of anything the game can throw at you, and they look good while doing it.
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