Borderlands 3 True Vault Hunter Mode explained
How to unlock True Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 3.
True Vault Hunter Mode is a new Playthrough Mode that you can unlock after completing the main story-line of Borderlands 3.
True Vault Hunter Mode is the hardest difficulty level for Borderlands 3 and, unlike Mayhem Mode, if you want to play through the game at this level of difficulty, you'll have to start right back at the beginning of the plot.
Thankfully, you can do this with your existing Vault Hunter, keeping all the loot you've earned, their current level and Guardian Rank.
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True Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 3 explained
True Vault Hunter Mode is a Playthrough Mode that you unlock after completing the main story-line of Borderlands 3.
If you're looking for a new challenge, but want to continue playing Borderlands 3, then True Vault Hunter mode is for you. It will put you up against tougher enemies and promises far better loot.
If you're playing in a group, then the enemies will scale to the group leader.
Switching to True Vault Hunter Mode will put you right back at the beginning of the story-line. You will, however, still have all your equipment and stay at your current Vault Hunter and Guardian Rank.
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How do you switch to True Vault Hunter Mode in Borderlands 3?
To switch Playthrough Modes go to the main menu for Borderlands 3.
First, select Play to take you to the next menu.
On this menu, select the last option 'Mode:.'
This option will also tell you which Playthrough Mode you currently have selected. If it says 'Normal' then you're playing in Normal Mode. If it says 'TVHM' then you're playing in True Vault Hunter Mode.
Select Mode and you'll be able to pick which Playthrough Mode you prefer.
Just remember - True Vault Hunter Mode is a story reset, you will still retain your equipment, level and Guardian Rank.