Borderlands 4 Characters
Meet the Borderlands 4 Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Roles, playstyles, and links to builds and tier rankings.
Vault Hunters roster
Borderlands 4 ships with four Vault Hunters at launch: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Each hunter has a distinct fantasy, action-skill identity, and preferred legendary pool.
Use this roster hub to compare playstyles, then jump into character guides and best-build pages. Tier lists shift with patches, so treat rankings as a snapshot rather than a permanent meta law.
New players should pick the fantasy they enjoy first. Clear speed differences matter more in endgame farms than in the opening campaign hours.
Vault Hunter roster
| Hunter | Fantasy | Guide | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vex | Siren-style specters | /characters/vex | /builds/vex |
| Rafa | Exo-soldier gunplay | /characters/rafa | /builds/rafa |
| Harlowe | Scientist crowd control | /characters/harlowe | /builds/harlowe |
| Amon | Forgeknight melee | /characters/amon | /builds/amon |
Deep dives
How to choose
- Vex: specter and siren-style pressure with strong solo clear tools
- Rafa: exo-soldier gunplay and mobile gunfight loops
- Harlowe: scientist crowd control and team-friendly utility
- Amon: forgeknight frontline with melee and close-range burst
FAQ
How many characters are in Borderlands 4 at launch?
Four Vault Hunters: Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon. Additional hunters can arrive later through DLC packs.
Which Borderlands 4 character is best for beginners?
Rafa and Vex are usually the easiest entry points because their gunplay loops feel familiar. Harlowe and Amon reward more setup.
Where are best builds for each hunter?
See the Builds hub for Vex, Rafa, Harlowe, and Amon starter frameworks.