How To Unlock Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 in Borderlands 4

By Ambar Jimenez | 2025-10-09 09:10:24
Reaching the pinnacle of power in Borderlands 4 means conquering the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM) progression system. Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 represents the final tier of this challenging endgame, offering the ultimate test for seasoned Vault Hunters. Unlocking it requires skill, preparation, and completing a specific series of high-difficulty missions.This comprehensive walkthrough will show you exactly how to unlock UVHM Rank 5 and claim the glory that comes with it.

Prerequisites for the UVHM Rank 5 Challenge

Before you can begin your ascent to Rank 5, you must meet two critical requirements:
  • Achieve Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 4: Your character must already be at UVHM Rank 4. The quest to unlock Rank 5 will not appear otherwise.
  • Complete the Three Primordial Vaults: You must have previously discovered and cleared the Primordial Vaults located in Fadefields, Terminus Range, and Carcadia Burn by finding their hidden Vault Keys.
  • Once these conditions are met, the final set of "Wildcard" missions will become available, starting your journey to the top.

    The Path to UVHM Rank 5: Conquer the Primordial Guardians

    Unlocking Rank 5 requires you to complete three sequential Wildcard missions, each featuring a brutal boss fight against a powerful Primordial Guardian. Upon finishing these, a final mission will become available.

    1. The Inception: Defeat Inceptus in Fadefields

    Your first target is the Primordial Guardian, Inceptus. This battle in the Fadefields is a multi-wave survival challenge with increased difficulty from modifiers like Invisibility (enemies cloaking) and contagious hazards.
    • Boss Strategy: Inceptus features a prominent blue shield bar. Focus all fire to drain its shields first. Once the shields are down, the boss itself is relatively straightforward to defeat.

    2. The Origin: Take Down Origo in Terminus Range

    The second challenge brings you to the Terminus Range to face Origo. This fight introduces modifiers such as Tricky, Centripetal, and Immovable, demanding adaptability.

    • Boss Strategy: Origo has a specific weakness. Using Shock and Cryo elemental damage is highly effective. These elements can shock the boss and force itinto a vulnerable state, opening it up for massive damage. Survive theenemy waves and capitalize on these moments of vulnerability.

    3. The Base: Overcome Radix in Carcadia Burn

    The final guardian, Radix, awaits in Carcadia Burn and is considered the toughest of the three. Be prepared for modifiers like Leaking, Ticking, and Quickened.

    • Boss Strategy: Radix is an aggressive foe that uses shock-infused projectile attacks and powerful slams. It frequently enters a protected state, making it immune to damage. The key is patience: master your dodges toavoid its heavy attacks and unleash your most powerful weapons when itsprotection drops.

    Claiming Your Reward: The Final Step

    After triumphing over all three Primordial Guardians, return to Lilith atMoxxi’s Bottom Up. She will grant you the final Wildcard mission: "Timekeeper’s Order."

    Completing this culminating mission is the final key. You will instantly advance to Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5 and simultaneously complete the "Super Ultimate Vault Hunter" challenge, cementing your legacy as a true Borderlands champion.

    UVHM Rank 5: Difficulty and Rewards

    Embrace the challenge, for the rewards are great. Upon unlocking Rank 5, thegame's difficulty spikes significantly, but so does the quality of yourloot.

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

    Prepare for the toughest fights Borderlands 4 has to offer, but know that youwill be showered with cash, Eridium, and the best gear in the game. Good luck, Vault Hunter

    Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, Microsoft Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
    Genre(s): First-person shooter, action role-playing
    Developer(s): Gearbox Software
    Publisher(s): 2K
    Engine: Unreal Engine 5
    Release date: September 12, 2025
    Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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