Borderlands 4: How To Unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5

Complete the last stage of Wildcard challenges and eliminate the bosses to reach the Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 in Borderlands 4.

Ultimate Vault Hunter Guide for Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)
Ultimate Vault Hunter Guide for Borderlands 4 (Image via 2K Games)

Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 is the last set of progression in the UVH series. This is the ultimate test of your grit and skills, which tests your absolute limits. To be able to trigger this challenge, you will first need to have completed the three Primordial vaults. After finding the vault keys in the regions of Fadefields, Terminus Range, and Carcadia Burn and locating the vault doors, return to Lilith at Moxxi’s Bottom Up.

Make sure that you are at Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 4 before doing so to unlock the final set of Wildcard missions for the UHV. In this article, we will look at how to unlock the Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 in Borderlands 4.

How To Unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 in Borderlands 4

You can expect the following increase in difficulty and reward quality during your attempt to unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5.

AttributeStat Increase
Enemy Health+ 350%
Damage Taken+ 20%
Cash Drops+ 40%
Eridium Drops+ 40%
Combat XP+ 20%

To unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5, you will need to complete the following challenges.

The Inception

Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Image via 2K Games)
Primordial Guardian Inceptus (Image via 2K Games)

The first Wildcard mission involves the Primordial Guardian, Inceptus, in the region of Fadefields. You can expect three waves of battle with enemies, who bring along with them some modifiers for a heightened difficulty. These include Invisibility and contagious hazards. The boss fight in itself is fairly easy. Once you drain the shield, which is indicated by a blue health bar, you can defeat the Primordial Guardian.

The Origin

Primordial Guardian Origo (Image via 2K Games)
Primordial Guardian Origo (Image via 2K Games)

The second Wildcard mission on the list will have you take on Primordial Guardian, Origo. You will find this in the region of Terminus Range. This challenge will include three modifiers, namely Tricky, Centripetal, and Immovable. The challenge is similar, having you deal with three waves of enemies before finally moving on to the boss battle.

Using the element of Shock and Cryo damage is highly recommended due to its ability to shock the boss and push it into a vulnerable state where it can take increased damage.

The Base

Primordial Guardian Radix (Image via 2K Games)
Primordial Guardian Radix (Image via 2K Games)

The third and final challenge pits you against the Primordial Guardian, Radix, which will take place in the region of Carcadia Burn. The modifiers you need to be aware of are Leaking, Ticking, and Quickened. As soon as you finish the three waves of enemies, the toughest Primordial Guardian will take the stage.

He is prone to dealing damage using shock-infused projectiles while slamming them against you and being in a protected state. Time your dodges and attacks to take the boss to its grave and complete the last challenge.

As soon as you complete these challenges, return to Lilith. This final time, you will take on the ‘Timekeeper’s Order’ Wildcard Mission to then progress to Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5. This will also mark as completed the last and final challenge, i.e., Super Ultimate Vault Hunter.

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