Like all previous games in the series, Borderlands 4 is about adding as many guns as possible, and you can use a maximum of four.
When you start playing the game, you’ll notice that just two slots are available for you to equip weapons. You can equip any gun, but only two at a time. However, there are four gun-carrying slots, and two remain locked when you’re starting.
While the game doesn’t explicitly state how to unlock the two slots, the job is straightforward.
How to get more weapon slots in Borderlands 4?
You don’t need to get any upgrades to get more weapon slots. Instead, all you need to do is play and level up. Leveling up has many rewards, including skill points that can help to improve your build over time. Additionally, you’ll be rewarded with the ability to equip more weapon slots.
The third weapon slot unlocks when you reach Level 5. This barely takes time, but you’ll have to clear the tutorial (escape the prison) and get your first Safehouse (as a reward for clearing Recruitment Drive). Once you’ve done this, you can use the third weapon slot and equip any gun you want.
The fourth weapon slot is also unlocked via the same method, but takes longer. You’ll need to reach Level 8 before the final slot is available. This will take some time, as the leveling-up grind becomes slower incrementally.
That said, it will happen naturally as you keep playing the game and clearing the in-game content. Completing the main story missions is the easiest way to get character XP. You can speed up the process by accepting side quests.
After you unlock your first Safehouse, you can travel to different areas of the map and meet new NPCs. Some of them will provide you with extra quests to complete. These quests reward you with various items and XP to boost your character growth.
The fourth and final slot unlocks immediately when you reach Level 8.
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Published: Sep 12, 2025 02:49 am