Learn the fastest and most efficient way to level up in Borderlands 4 with our best XP farm guide.
Borderlands 4 is finally here, and as you’d expect, it’s all about the loot, the chaos, and leveling your Vault Hunter as fast as possible. With new Vault Hunters, more detailed loot systems, and revamped endgame mechanics, there’s a lot to take in, especially if you’re trying to stay ahead of your squad.
Leveling up quickly isn’t just about feeling stronger; it also helps unlock more skills, earn better rewards, and access the top-tier loot tied to the harder difficulties. But getting XP fast can be a grind if you don’t know where to look.
In this guide, we’re breaking down the best XP farming method in Borderlands 4, how it works, where to go, and what makes it the most efficient way to hit level 50 and beyond right now.
How to Get XP Fast in Borderlands 4
The fastest way to farm XP right now in Borderlands 4 is a loop based around Vile Bounties in Carcadia Burn. Here are some prerequisites:
Unlocking Ultimate Vault Hunter (UVH)
Before you can actually do the farm, you need to finish the campaign. Once you’ve rolled credits, you’ll need to reach Ultimate Vault Hunter level 1, which you will automatically reach if you follow the quests and tasks you get during your playthrough, like Wildcard mission, Big Encore/Encore resets, Maurice’s Black Market, etc.
- At UVH Rank 1, you’ll get +10% XP, increased loot rarity, +20% Eridium/cash, +150% enemy health, and +12% more damage taken.
- To unlock UVH, the game has you try a few activities: a Wildcard Mission, a Moxxi Big Encore, finding Maurice’s Black Market, and a Firmware Transfer. After that, you’re free to farm XP under these boosted settings.
Travel to Carcadia Burn
With UVH enabled, set your fast travel to the Makeshift Chalet Safehouse in Carcadia Burn. This is the perfect farming hub because there’s a bounty board right next to the safehouse, letting you grab contracts quickly without wasting time running across the map.
Pick the Right Bounties
The bounty board offers several types of contracts, but the ones you want are:
- Vile Bounties. (Purple)
- Other “kill” bounties (Blue) if no Vile is available
Vile Bounties are the real jackpot. They spawn a crystal-covered elite enemy. To take them down, focus on breaking the Vile Crystals first to strip their shield, then finish the target. These elites drop a reward chest that often includes high-value loot, with a chance at Legendaries. Most importantly, they award huge amounts of XP compared to other contract types.
Tip
Skip collection or patrol bounties, they take longer and don’t give nearly as much XP for your time.
Reset and Repeat
After clearing your bounty target, fast travel back to the safehouse. From here, do a save–quit to the main menu, reload your game, and the bounty board will refresh with new contracts. If you’re lucky, you can even roll multiple Vile Bounties in one refresh.
Repeat this loop as often as you want, and you’ll be swimming in XP.
Co-op XP Farming
If you’re playing with friends, there’s an even faster group method. Spread out across the Ripper Drill Sites scattered around Kairos. Each site is a wave arena ending in a boss fight, and after clearing, you can use the Encore machine nearby to instantly replay it.
Since kill XP is shared across the party, having multiple players farming Drill Sites at the same time ramps up progression for everyone.
Recommended Loadout
This farm is easiest with strong crowd control or burst damage builds. For example, the Amon class (Forgeknight) excels with cryo-heavy setups that can freeze enemies and shatter Vile Crystals quickly. Any loadout that melts elites or clears waves fast will help maximize your XP per hour.
This method is so efficient because it eliminates downtime. Vile Bounties spawn close to the Safehouse, saving travel time. The save–quit refresh loop ensures you’re always farming the best contracts. And UVH’s built-in XP boost means you’re earning more per kill than you would in standard mode. For co-op players, the Drill Site loop keeps the action constant and XP flowing non-stop.
That’s everything you need to know about the best XP farm in Borderlands 4 right now. Using this loop, players are pulling in up to 300,000 XP per hour, which makes it the fastest way to hit max level and start chasing the endgame loot grind.
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