Choosing the Right Character in Borderlands 3: An Overview
Borderlands 3, the latest installment in the Borderlands franchise, offers four unique and exciting characters to play with. Each character has its own strengths, weaknesses, and playstyles, which makes choosing the right one can be a daunting task for new players. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of the best character to start with in Borderlands 3 and provide you with some pointers to help you make a decision.
Who is the Best Character to Start with in Borderlands 3?
After experimenting with each character, I think that Moze is one of the best characters to start with in Borderlands 3. Moze’s playstyle revolves around gunplay and mobility, thanks to her powerful mech suits. Moze can deal massive damage and control the battlefield with ease. Additionally, her builds are very flexible, so you can choose to adapt to any playstyle. Here’s why Moze stands out:
- High damage output: Moze’s weapons deal massive amounts of damage, making short work of enemies.
- Mobility: Her mech suit allows her to move swiftly around the battlefield, strafing, and diving to avoid attacks.
- Flexibility: Moze’s builds can be very versatile, so you can adapt to different playstyles.
Character Comparison in Borderlands 3:
Here’s a breakdown of the other three playable characters in Borderlands 3 and their unique skills:
| Character | Class | Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Fl4k | Beastmaster/Psykinetic | Creates and summons beasts to take down enemies. Can channel the power of the Void to damage and heal itself. |
| Ammar | The Siren | Can switch between two forms: Gunner and Storm. Abilities include the creation of violent storms, energy shields, and massive elemental damage |
| Brick | The Warrior | Can change between three different forms. Abilities include melee attacks, shields, and elemental reactions |
Each character has a unique set of abilities, which may suit different player preferences. Here’s some information about each character, including their pros and cons:
Pros and Cons of Each Character:
- Fl4k: Pros: High critical hit damage, ability to summon and control beasts for damage and utility. Cons: Can be vulnerable due to limited shielding and range.
- Ammar: Pros: Extremely versatile with her two abilities, energy shields, and elemental damage. Cons: Can be overwhelming to navigate multiple abilities, and weaknesses in single abilities.
- Brick: Pros: Strong melee attacks and good shielding capabilities. Cons: Limited ranged options, vulnurability to massive damage, and limited health.
Who is a Good Character for Beginners:
While each character requires some strategy to play efficiently, Moze is possibly the best for beginners, as she can deal tremendous damage while staying mobile with her mech suit.
What are the best Builds for Each Character?:
For beginners, build your characters with a focused playstyle. Here’s a list of recommended starters for each character:
• Moze: ‘Iron Maiden’ build allows for a powerful mech while ‘Goliath Borderlands’ builds focus on high damage and survivability
• Fl4k: ‘Bloodwing Takedown’ focuses on massive damage, while ‘PSY-Beam’ boosts elemental damage and healing ability
• Ammar: ‘Stormbound’ emphasizes elemental damage over energy shields, while the ‘Turrets’ variant focuses on supporting allies from a distance
• Brick: ‘Stormsurge’ focuses on melee and energy shields in equal measure, while ‘Force Field’ provides a well-rounded playstyle
Final Thoughts:
Borderlands 3 is an absolute blast to play, whichever character you choose. Considering the different strengths and strategies for each character, some may appeal more to veterans, while newcomers may adapt to their own play style. Here, we encourage you to choose Moze as the starting character – her unique playstyle focuses on high damage and combat mobility, allowing for beginners to adjust their skills by adapting their playstyle.
Table: Character Basics
| Character | Basic Abilities | Special Abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Moze | Mech suit, mobility, and high damage outputs | Various builds for tanking and damage |
| Fl4k | Beast creation and Void- channeling | Summoners and healing powers |
| Ammar | Double forms and elemental damage | Gunner and elemental reactions |
| Brick | Warrior forms: melee and shielding | Melee, shielding, element reactions |
Feel free to experiment with different characters’ builds to discover your gameplay preferences in Borderlands 3!