Borderlands 4 Golden Chests Guide: How to Find, Unlock, and Loot Like a Legend

So, what are these magical boxes of mayhem? Golden Chests are basically the VIP lounge of loot containers in the Borderlands universe. Found in the main hub towns across the world, these reusable chests are your ticket to high-quality gear that can give you a serious edge.

Here’s the awesome part: the loot inside is guaranteed to be at least Epic (purple) quality. Even better, just like in Borderlands 3, these chests have a pretty decent chance of dropping some killer Legendary (orange) items from the general world loot pool. We’re talking guns, shields, class mods, and ordnance that will make your enemies weep.

The gear also conveniently scales to your character’s current level. This makes the Golden Chest a fantastic way to gear up while you’re still leveling or to get a solid endgame starter pack once you hit the level cap. It’s like a care package from the gun gods themselves.

How to Get Golden Keys in Borderlands

“Okay, okay, I get it, the chests are awesome. But how do I open them?” I hear you shouting. Patience, my trigger-happy friend. You need Golden Keys.

Golden Keys aren’t something you can just farm from a boss. They are special rewards obtained through Shift Codes. The cool folks at Gearbox occasionally drop these codes on their social media channels (think Twitter/X, Facebook, etc.). You can redeem these codes in-game for a handful of Golden Keys, and sometimes even some swanky cosmetic items.

A word of caution: these keys are a one-time use deal across your entire account. Once you use a key, it’s gone for good. So, use them wisely! Hoarding them until you hit max level is a popular strategy, but hey, if you’re stuck on a boss and need a boost, who are we to judge?

To help you build up your stash, keep an eye out for Borderlands 4 Shift Code guides online. These are updated regularly with all the active codes you can redeem.

Borderlands Golden Chest Locations

With the sprawling open-world design of Borderlands 4, there isn’t just one Golden Chest. You’ll find one of these gilded beauties in each of the major hub towns you visit. While the exact locations can vary, here’s a general idea of where to look based on previous games and what we know so far:

Usually near the Fast Travel station or a central vendor

Carcadia

Carcadia Burn

Look around the main plaza or near Moxxi’s bar

Belton’s Bore

Terminus Range

Often found in the main administrative or market area

The Lockaway

Dominion

Check near the headquarters or the main mission giver hub

Just keep your eyes peeled when you roll into a new town. The chest is big, gold, and practically screams “OPEN ME!” You can’t miss it.

So there you have it! Your complete guide to finding and plundering the Golden Chests in Borderlands. Now get out there, hunt down those Shift Codes, and start collecting that glorious, high-tier loot. Happy hunting, Vault Hunter!

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