How Many Vault Hunters are in Borderlands?
Borderlands, the popular action role-playing first-person shooter, has a rich history with its array of characters, known as Vault Hunters. Throughout the franchise, players have had the opportunity to join forces with these unique and extraordinary characters. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the number of Vault Hunters in each game of the Borderlands series, starting from the first installment and moving forward to the latest, Borderlands 3.
The Original Vault Hunters
In the original Borderlands (2009), players encountered four playable characters, also known as the Original Vault Hunters:
- Roland: A gruff, no-nonsense Soldier
- Mordecai: A rugged, hard-as-nails Hunter
- Lilith: A deadly, elemental Siren
- Brick: A tough, hulking Brutalist
Each character has their unique abilities, skills, and personalities, making them a great representation of the diverse array of Vault Hunters.
Borderlands 2 and 3
In Borderlands 2 (2012), three new Vault Hunters joined the group:
- Axton: A technologically advanced Soldier
- Maya: A mystic, elemental Siren
- Salvador: A dual-pistol-wielding Gunzerker
Fast-forward to Borderlands 3 (2019), which introduces two new playable characters:
- FL4K: A robotic Beastmaster
- Amara: A elemental Siren
In total, Borderlands has featured nine Vault Hunters throughout its franchise.