“Infinite damage” Borderlands 4 build proves Vex is strongest Vault Hunter

Players in Borderlands 4 have discovered a way to deal unlimited damage using the character Vex, and surprisingly, it works even before reaching the maximum level.

Players are excitedly exploring the new Borderlands game, getting to know its fresh group of characters. While we’ve shared our recommendations for the best ways to play, one incredibly powerful discovery is quickly becoming a game-changer.

Vex was already considered one of the most powerful characters, and recent discoveries confirm she’s now definitively top-tier. A single ability on her skill tree is incredibly strong, letting players stack buffs endlessly and defeat bosses almost instantly.

This is a surprising find that’s already changing how people are playing Borderlands 4. Here’s a detailed explanation before the game developers likely fix it.

Insane Vex build melts Borderlands 4 bosses in an instant

YouTuber NickTew was one of the first to demonstrate how powerful this unusual Vex build could be. Even on the game’s hardest difficulty – Ultimate Vault Hunter Rank 5, which gives enemies 350% more health – they could easily defeat even the most challenging bosses with a single hit.

You only need one throwing knife equipped with the Penetrator Augment. This ensures that any additional damage dealt to a target over the next five seconds will automatically be a critical hit.

This item is rare, and with so many things happening in the game, it might take a long time to find. However, if you do get it, using it with Vex’s Bloodletter ability is the best way to maximize its power.

This ability allows critical hits to inflict a bleeding effect, dealing 30% of the gun’s damage per second. Because the Throwing Knife always lands a critical hit, it creates a continuous damage cycle. The knife triggers a critical hit, which then activates the ability for more critical damage, and this repeats rapidly until the enemy is defeated – typically within a few seconds.

NickTew achieved incredibly high damage – reaching into the billions – while testing on a practice dummy. What’s remarkable is they did this without using a fully optimized character build, having only invested 15 skill points. This suggests the potential for even greater damage with further development.

The content creator exclaimed that a particular character was incredibly overpowered and should be used as much as possible before any changes are made.

Before Borderlands 4 came out, we spoke with the developers, and they didn’t focus on making things weaker. They were much more interested in finding underperforming elements and strengthening them to create a balanced experience.

The combination of the Throwing Knife and Vex ability is currently very powerful and unusual, and will likely be adjusted in a game update soon. This strong combination won’t remain effective for much longer.

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2025-09-16 09:20