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Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned We have finally arrived. Now it's time to find out what stories, bosses, and loot are hidden in the new content and maps. With a new Vault Hunter, C4SH, and an all-new campaign, passionate Vault Hunters need to know how to get started with the DLC.
you can Head to Zadra's Lab in Fadefields to start the DLC on any character.We've marked the exact map location below so you can get to your destination quickly thanks to Fast Travel. Make sure you have plenty of loot and are ready to fight, and check out our guide below!
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Make sure you (and the players in your party) own the Vault of the Damned DLC. Otherwise you will not be able to proceed with the first mission.
How to Start Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned in Borderlands 4
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First you need to complete the fourth main mission, “There’s a Lot to Do”. Borderlands 4.
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If you have already completed this mission, Go to the “Zadra's Backup Plan” fast travel station in Fadefield, Dissected Plateau..
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In Zadra's Lab, you can: To begin the “Invitation” mission, look for the statue you can interact with.This will start the first mission of the DLC.
If you'd like to jump right into the DLC with a new character or try it out with C4SH, select “New Game” from the main menu and hit “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned.” This will allow you to enter the DLC directly, starting with a new character at level 13.
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September 12, 2025
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Ages 17+ / Blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes, strong language, in-game purchases, user interaction
