Borderlands 4 UVHM Guide: How to Unlock All Ultimate Vault Hunter Difficulty Levels (1-5)

If you’ve completed the Borderlands 4 game and want to push your skills further, the Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode (UVHM) is where the real challenge begins. This endgame mode allows you to replay missions, face stronger bosses, and earn far better loot.

In this Borderlands 4 guide, we’ll break down how to unlock UVHM and explain all five difficulty levels—so you can conquer tougher enemies and reap high-level rewards.

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What is Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 4?

UVHM is an advanced game mode that becomes available once you finish the main campaign. Unlike regular playthroughs, enemies are stronger, faster, and have larger health pools.

• Higher difficulty → Enemies and bosses deal more damage.
• Better loot → Higher-quality drops and rare gear.
• New missions → Wildcard Missions provide unique challenges.

This creates a high-risk, high-reward scenario that makes Borderlands 4 even more exciting for experienced players.

How to Unlock UVH 1 in Borderlands 4

To unlock your first Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH 1) rank, you’ll need to complete a few key requirements:

1. Finish the main campaign – UVHM only becomes available after completing the story.

2. Complete three special missions:

• Zane’s Firmware Mission
• Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine Mission
• Moxxi’s Big Encore Mission

Once done, travel to Carcadia Burn. You’ll find Lilith inside Moxxi’s bar in the Ruined Sumplands. Accept her Wildcard Mission and finish it to unlock UVH 1.

How to Unlock UVH 2 in Borderlands 4

Unlocking UVH 2 requires defeating multiple bosses and completing a new quest. Here’s the breakdown:

Step 1: Defeat Four Bosses in UVH 1

• Bramblesong → Found in Terminus Range (Stoneblood Forest, near Bittervein Mine).
• Bio Armored Omega Thresher → Located in Dominion (Fades District). Complete side quests One Gassy Issue and One Slimy Issue from Beth near Portside Properties to unlock this fight.
• Bio Bulkhead → Found in The Fadefields (Dissected Plateau). Head through the main facility and use the elevator to reach Moxxi’s Big Encore Machine.
• Sydney Pointylegs → Located in The Fadefields (Hungering Plains, Prospector’s Drill site).

Step 2: Complete “Rush the Gate” Quest

Once all four bosses are defeated, return to Lilith. Accept and complete the Rush the Gate quest. Doing so will unlock UVH 2 in Borderlands 4.

Why Play UVHM in Borderlands 4?

• Replayability: Explore familiar zones with tougher challenges.
• Better Rewards: Farm rare loot and legendary weapons.
• Endgame Challenge: Test your builds against the hardest enemies.

If you want to maximize your Borderlands 4 experience, UVHM is the mode to aim for.

Unlocking Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 4 is the ultimate test of skill. By following the steps above, you can unlock UVH 1 and UVH 2 and progress toward even tougher difficulties.

Stay prepared, fine-tune your loadout, and get ready to face Borderlands’ deadliest bosses once again—with even greater rewards waiting at the end.