'Borderlands 4' is out now. Here’s how to pick the best Vault Hunter, optimize your first playthrough, and prepare for the toughest endgame content.

Borderlands 4 is finally here. After six years of waiting, Gearbox has returned with a looter-shooter that reimagines the series while staying true to its chaotic roots. This time, the fight moves to the fractured planet Kairos, where four brand-new Vault Hunters take center stage.

If you’re …