Every Borderlands Vault Hunter's status before BL4

Summary

• Some Borderlands Vault Hunters do not return in BL4, with deaths and short-lived appearances.

• Popular past characters like Lilith and Zer0 have been confirmed alive for Borderlands 4.

• The series has amassed 20 playable Vault Hunters across the main games, though it's unclear who will return besides Zane.

One could argue that Borderlands games live and die by their roster of playable Vault Hunters and the quality of the loot, as those can be the most appealing parts of new games and what drives the hype – and Borderlands 4 likely to be no different. In fact, Borderlands 4's Vault Hunters has already received backlash for what some fans described as “bland design”, further demonstrating how iconic the four playable characters (excluding the DLC Vault Hunters) can be to the series. With four main games ahead Borderlands 4now is a good time to look back and see where each of these playable characters are.

Not all Borderlands The Vault Hunters survived the events of the series, and those who didn't are extremely unlikely to return Borderlands 4if not in flashbacks or maybe even lookalike NPCs. Borderlands can be a crazy series when it comes to its story and humor, so it's not impossible to see familiar faces in some form or Borderlands 4 – and some of them have already been confirmed by the latest trailer. So far, the series has amassed a total of 20 playable Vault Hunters broken down as follows:

• 4 inches Borderlands

• 6 inches Borderlands 2

• 6 inches Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

• 4 inches Borderlands 3

The location of each playable Borderlands Vault Hunter is explained

Roland

Roland is one of the various playable Vault Hunters in the Borderlands game that died. Shot of Handsome Jack in Borderlands 2Roland's death was the catalyst for some important events in the series, but he is unlikely to be seen again in the future.

Brick

Along with other recurring characters in the series, Brick is included Borderlands 3albeit in a small role mainly dedicated to a story mission and a few side missions. Still, he is currently alive and probably spending time with Mordecai and Tiny Tina.

Mordecai

Like Brick, Mordecai returned inside Borderlands 3 for a short time. He tragically lost his trusted companion, Bloodwing, in the events of Borderlands 2and then came back in BL3 with a new pet of the same species named Talon. Both Mordecai and Talon are alive.

Lilith

Originally presumed dead after the events of Borderlands 3Lilith is alive before Borderlands 4 and will probably still play a large role in the events of the game. It is unclear if her human form has changed after the end of BL3but she is bound to make an appearance in the sequel.

The location of each playable Borderlands 2 Vault Hunter is explained

Axton

Not much is known about Axton after the events of Borderlands 2but he comes in again Borderlands 3's Arms Race DLC as a commentator for the reality show-like game mode. He is alive before Borderlands 4.

El Salvador

In the same place as Axton is Borderlands 2is Salvador. Another of the four main Vault Hunters in the game, Salvador shares the stage with Axton in Borderlands 3 as an ECHO caster in the Arms Race DLC, and is currently alive.

Zer0

Zer0's role in Borderlands 3 is not as small as other recurring characters, and he is involved in Maliwan vs. Atlas plot. Although the boss fight is eerily similar to Zer0 in BL3he is still alive and serving under Atlas.

Maya

Maya died in Borderlands 3 in what some fans refer to as Ava's fault. Ava is a Siren in training Borderlands 3and she inherits Maya's powers after the Calipso twins are defeated. Since Maya met her demise, she will most likely not appear in Borderlands 4.

Gaige

The first DLC Vault Hunter in the Borderlands game along with Krieg, Gaige entered again Borderlands 3 for the Guns, Love, and Tentacles DLC. Like most former Vault Hunters who re-entered BL3she is alive at the end of the DLC.

War

The playable Psycho Krieg got its own DLC Borderlands 3which is dedicated to him dealing with the aftermath of Maya's death. With the sad yet humorous nature of the DLC, Krieg is still alive at the end of it.

The Whereabouts of Every Playable Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Vault Hunter Explained

Athena

Although Athena is bound to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequels infamous The Watcher's war, she is never seen again in mainline games. If spin-offs are anything to go by, Athena is CEO New stories from the borderlandand she is probably alive.

Wilhelm

It may not come as a surprise to fans that Wilhelm died in Borderlands 2with Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel explaining his rise to power within Hyperion as a handsome Jack loyalist. As such, he is unlikely to return in the next game.

Nisha

In the same vein as Wilhelm, Nisha is one of Borderlands 2s bosses, and she can be killed in any mission. As such, her status as a playable Vault Hunter i Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel was always meant to be short-lived.

Clap trap

Perhaps the most infamous Borderlands character is Claptrap, which to the delight of many fans became playable in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Much like the Psycho cover is Claptrap Borderlands' mascot and is very much alive.

Timothy

Known as Jack's Doppelganger in Borderlands: The Pre-SequelTimothy returns inside Borderlands 3s DLC Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot. He is a supporting character in the DLC, and is still alive when it ends.

Aurelia

Sister to BorderlandsSir Hammerlock, Aurelia Hammerlock meets her demise in a boss fight Borderlands 3 after standing on the Calispo Twins. She is dead before the events of BL4 and probably won't be back.

The location of each playable Borderlands 3 Vault Hunter is explained

Zane

Zane is confirmed to be back Borderlands 4as he appears in the latest trailer alive and well, albeit a bit older. However, it is unclear what role he will play in the story.

Amara

Not much is known about Amara after the events of Borderlands 3and it is at present impossible to say whether she will come in again Borderlands 4. She lived, however, at the end of BL3.

FL4K

One of the most beloved Vault Hunters in the series, FL4K is the robot beastmaster from Borderlands 3. Much like Amara, their whereabouts between the events of BL3 and BL4 are unknown, but they are believed to be alive.

Moze

Last but not least, Moze shares the same fate as Amara and FL4K, as she was playable in Borderlands 3 and her current status is unknown. She's probably alive, but that doesn't necessarily mean she'll be back for the sequel.