Borderlands 4: Complete Achievement & Trophy Guide (100% Checklist)

Welcome, Vault Hunter! The newly launched Borderlands 4 is packed with 35 achievements to unlock in the base game. This guide provides a complete, spoiler-free checklist to help you track your progress on the road to 100% completion.

The achievements are broken down into categories, from leveling and story progression to exploration and secret hunting. Good luck!

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Of course. Here is a complete, long-form achievement guide for Borderlands 4, designed to be your comprehensive roadmap to 100% completion.

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Borderlands 4: All 35 Achievements (100% Roadmap) 🏆

Welcome to Kairos, Vault Hunter! The chaotic, loot-filled world of Borderlands 4 has finally arrived, and for the dedicated completionists out there, that means a brand-new list of 35 achievements to hunt down. Getting that coveted 100% completion is a journey that will take you through every corner of the planet, from the main story campaign and sprawling side quests to hidden secrets and formidable endgame challenges.

This guide is your ultimate spoiler-free roadmap to unlocking every single achievement and trophy the game has to offer. We have broken down the list by category, providing context, tips, and strategies to make your hunt as smooth and efficient as possible. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a brand-new Vault Hunter, this checklist will guide you on your path to total domination. Let’s get started!

Main Story Achievements (Spoiler-Free)

These five achievements are tied directly to your progression through the main story campaign of Borderlands 4. They are considered unmissable as long as you complete the story. The names are intentionally cryptic to avoid any spoilers, so you can check them off your list without ruining the narrative surprises that await you. Simply play through the main questline, and these will unlock automatically at key moments.

Achievement	How to Unlock
False Idolator	Complete mission ‘Rush the Gate’.
As if Moved By an Occult Hand	Complete mission ‘His Vile Sanctum’.
Long Live the Queen	Complete mission ‘Her Flaming Vision’.
Howling on the Moon	Complete mission ‘Another Day. Another Universe’.
Breaking Breaths	Complete mission ‘The Timekeeper’s Order’.

Leveling & Endgame Achievements

These achievements track your Vault Hunter’s journey from a fresh-faced rookie to an unstoppable, god-slaying force.

• Crimson Rising (Reach player Level 10.)
• Good Hunter (Reach player Level 30.)
• Master of Death and Dance (Reach player Level 50.)
  • These three achievements will come naturally as you play. The fastest way to level up is to focus on the main story missions, as they provide the largest chunks of XP. Sprinkling in side quests and world activities as you go will ensure you hit the level 50 cap by the time you’re deep into the endgame.
• Gear Five! (Reach Ultimate Vault Hunter Level 5.)
  • This is your first major endgame grind. After reaching the player level cap of 50, you will unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM) ranks. Leveling up your UVHM rank increases the health and damage of all enemies, making the world significantly more challenging. In return, you’ll be rewarded with higher-quality loot and unlock more powerful build-crafting options. Reaching UVHM Level 5 will require you to take on the toughest content the game has to offer.

Side Mission & Contract Achievements

Kairos is filled with memorable characters who need your help. These achievements are for the Vault Hunter who leaves no stone unturned and no quest log empty.

• Grassroots Campaigner (Complete all side missions.)
• Freelance, But Not For Free (Complete 80 Contracts.)
  • These two are the big ones for side content. Side missions are marked on your map with a yellow exclamation point. Be sure to talk to every named NPC you find and check bounty boards in hubs like Dominion City. Contracts are typically shorter, repeatable quests that you can pick up from these boards. Completing 80 will take time, so make it a habit to grab a few whenever you’re passing through a friendly area.
• Pale Blueberry Dot (Complete all Outdator missions.)
• Who’s the Boss (Complete all Auger missions.)
• Mole Money, Mole Problems (Complete all Electi missions.)
  • These achievements are tied to completing the specific questlines for three of the new factions or characters in Borderlands 4. As you explore the world, you will encounter the Outdators, the Auger, and the Electi. Simply follow their quest chains to the end to unlock these achievements.
• Widely Beloved Mascot (Complete all Claptrap missions.)
  • It wouldn’t be a Borderlands game without our favorite, long-suffering steward bot. Claptrap is back and, as always, has a series of bizarre tasks for you to complete. Keep an eye out for his iconic yellow chassis in the world to start his questline, which often involves finding his lost or stolen belongings.

Exploration & Collectible Achievements

These achievements reward thorough exploration and a keen eye for collectibles.

• Unfaded (Discover all map locations in the Fadefields.)
• The Mountain Provides (Discover all map locations in Terminus Range.)
• Churn the Burn (Discover all map locations in Carcadiu Burn.)
• Useful Citizen (Discover all map locations in Dominion City.)
  • To unlock these, you need to uncover every named location within each of the game’s four major zones. This means clearing the “fog of war” from your map by physically visiting every corner, sub-area, and point of interest. A good strategy is to fully explore a zone as soon as you arrive to avoid having to hunt for tiny, missed spots later.
• The Lookbook is the Cookbook (Collect 60 Cosmetics.)
  • Cosmetics drop from almost every activity in the game—bosses, quests, world events, and even random badass enemies. This should come naturally as you play, but if you want to speed it up, focus on completing challenges and opening the cosmetic-rewarding chests.
• Catch-A-Ride (Collect all personal vehicles.)
  • As you explore Kairos, you’ll find parts to unlock new vehicle types and customize them. Hijacking enemy vehicles and bringing them to a scan station is a great way to unlock new parts. To get this achievement, you’ll need to unlock all the base vehicle chassis.

Gear & Challenge Achievements

Show your mastery of the game’s loot and combat systems.

• I Earned This (Equip legendary gear in every slot.)
  • You will need to have a Legendary (orange-rarity) weapon in all four of your weapon slots, as well as a Legendary shield, Ordinance mod, Rep Kit, and class mod equipped at the same time. The best way to get this is to farm world bosses and the new Vault dungeons in the endgame.
• Area of Expertise (Complete any Gear Challenge category.)
• Brand Equity (Complete any Manufacturer Challenge category.)
  • In your menu, you’ll find a list of challenges for getting kills with specific weapon types (pistols, shotguns, etc.) and for using gear from each of the game’s manufacturers (Hyperion, Maliwan, Torgue, etc.). To get these achievements, you simply need to max out any one of these categories. The easiest way is to pick a favorite weapon type or manufacturer and stick with it until the challenge is complete.

World Boss & Event Achievements

Engage with the dynamic content scattered across Kairos.

• Arena Grande (Complete the Goredello world event.)
• Reverse Abduction (Complete the Airship world event.)
• Shoot the Moon (Complete the Creep Impact world event.)
  • These are large, public events that will appear on your map as you explore. They are often multi-stage encounters that require you to defend points or take down waves of enemies. Prioritize completing them whenever you see them appear.
• Pop Out (Defeat a World Boss.)
  • As you travel, you’ll see large energy bubbles appear on the map. Head inside to challenge a powerful open-world boss. You only need to defeat one for this achievement.
• Nothing Left to Guard (Defeat all Guardians in Primordial Vaults.)
  • This is tied to the new Vault dungeon system. By completing Vault Fragment Hunts, you’ll discover hidden Vaults, each with a powerful Guardian boss at the end. Defeat all of them to unlock this achievement.

Miscellaneous & Secret Achievements

These achievements are for completing unique, often hidden, tasks that require a bit of extra effort.

• Glucose Guardian (Tip Moxxi.)
  • A series staple. Find Moxxi’s bar in Dominion City and look for her tip jar on the counter. Drop some cash in to show your appreciation and unlock this easy achievement.
• Cut That Out (Find the cutout of Dr. Patricia Tannis.)
  • Another classic Borderlands Easter egg. There is a cardboard cutout of the eccentric scientist Dr. Tannis hidden somewhere in the world. Keep your eyes peeled for it in obscure, out-of-the-way locations.
• All Things Vend (Deliver the contents of the Legendary Vending Machine.)
  • This achievement is tied to a rare, special vending machine. When you find it, it will likely give you a quest item that you need to deliver to a specific location or NPC.
• Rift Incompatible (Find Oddman’s final resting place.)
  • This is an environmental storytelling secret. As you explore, you may come across notes or audio logs from a character named Oddman. Finding his final location will unlock this achievement.
• Guac is Extra (Find Dave the Burrito.)
  • A quirky Easter egg hunt, typical of the series’ humor. Somewhere on Kairos, a legendary burrito named Dave is waiting to be found. Happy hunting!

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