Borderlands 4's Vex: Necromancer Ranger or Minion Master? Let's Dive In!
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Game Rant spilled the beans on Vex, the new Siren in Borderlands 4, revealing her necromancer/ranger hybrid playstyle and minion-focused abilities, making her a potent and versatile character for Vault Hunters.
Alright, vault hunters, gather 'round! Game Rant's just dropped some juicy details about Vex, the latest Siren joining the Borderlands crew in *Borderlands 4*, and she sounds bloody brilliant. Forget what you think you know about Sirens – this one's a bit of a necromancer, a bit of a ranger, and a whole lotta minion-commanding mayhem. Think of her as Gaige (from Borderlands 2) but with a touch more… death.
So, what's Vex bringing to the table? Apparently, she's got three key Action Skills that'll have you rethinking your approach to, well, everything. First up is **Phase Phamiliar**. This bad boy summons Trouble, a panther-like cat minion. Trouble isn't just a cute companion (though, let's be honest, it is pretty cute). This feline teleports to enemies and claws their faces off. Even better, you can evolve Trouble into "Big Trouble," turning it into a Badass that deals even more damage and heals itself. Skill tree upgrades let you boost Trouble's critical hit chance or turn it into a walking (or, you know, pouncing) tank.
Next, we've got **Incarnate**. Forget summoning; this one’s all about Vex herself transforming. Pop this skill, and BAM! You get wings, trigger a Phase Explosion (because why not?), and fully restore your health. Talk about a power-up! You also get a Soul Orb to fling at enemies. The more damage it does, the faster it regenerates. So you’re basically rewarded for causing more mayhem - sounds like a Borderlands character if you ask me. The skill tree lets you unlock a Geistwave attack, buff your defense, or even leech health from your enemies. Delicious.
Finally, there's **Dead Ringer**. This is where things get *really* interesting. Vex can summon two Phase Clone versions of herself. You get a choice between Specters (copies that deal ranged damage but don't move) and Reapers (scythe-wielding clones that taunt enemies and move freely). It's like Zer0's holographic decoy, but with more options for both aggressive and defensive play. A very handy skill to have when battling hulking brutes.
It sounds like Gearbox has put some proper thought into Vex's abilities, catering to players who enjoy minion control, tactical gameplay, or just plain ol' transforming into a winged death dealer. Given all the new movement abilities in Borderlands 4, like gliding and grappling hooks, it'll be interesting to see how players weave those mechanics into her kit to absolutely shred anything and everything that gets in her way.
Vex is looking like a solid choice for your first *Borderlands 4* playthrough. I'm already theory-crafting builds around Trouble being an unkillable murder machine and the possibility of just raining death from above as Incarnate. September 12, 2025 can't come soon enough!
Tags: Borderlands 4, Vex, Siren, Gearbox, Looter Shooter
Original article: Game Rant