Slaughterstar 3000

Master Borderlands 3's Slaughterstar 3000! Get expert tips on enemy weaknesses, loadout choices, and strategies to dominate this challenging endgame Circle of Slaughter.

Alright, so you've made it to the Slaughterstar 3000! This is the big finale of the Circles of Slaughter in Borderlands 3, and it's packed with Maliwan's finest. Think lots of soldiers, mechs, and flyers – basically, everything Maliwan can throw at you. It's tough, but totally doable if you know what you're up against.

General Tips:

• First off, make sure you're Level 50 and have a solid build. This isn't the place to experiment!
• Seriously consider the Resilient Perk from the Survivor Guardian Rank tree. Being able to recover from Fight For Your Life is a lifesaver when you're swarmed.
• For grenades, go big or go home. Anything with a large area of effect (AoE) is your friend here, like the one you get from Raiders of the Lost Rock. The higher the level, the better.
• Think about whether you're going solo or with a group. Solo means fewer enemies, but you lose the safety net of revives. A group offers backup but brings more enemies. Choose what fits your playstyle.

Optional Objectives:

• Each round has an optional objective. They give a nice little boost of XP and Cash, but sometimes they're more trouble than they're worth.
• Easy ones like 'Grenade Kills' or 'Melee Kills' are usually worth grabbing.
• Tougher ones, like 'Ground Slam Kills,' might be best left alone unless you're feeling particularly confident.

Enemy Advice:

• Your main foes here are Maliwan Soldiers and their Mechs. You absolutely need a Corrosive and a Shock weapon. Don't leave home without them!
• Priority Target: Jet Troopers. These guys can snipe you from across the arena, and when there are multiple, they'll melt your health bar fast. Plus, they can fly out of bounds, which can bug out the whole event. Take them down ASAP.
• NOGs are also a pain. They can heal and shield their allies, so get rid of them quickly to stop your enemies from becoming unkillable.
• Heavies hit like trucks and deal massive damage. Keep an eye on them and don't let them get too close.
• When fighting Badass enemies, try to get to higher ground if you can. It gives you a better vantage point and can make them easier to hit.
• Gundogs show up later. They're fast but weak to Corrosive damage, so your Corrosive weapon will shred them.
• Mechs of all sizes are a huge part of this fight. Your Corrosive weapon is key to stripping their armor quickly. If you let them hang around, the arena can get overwhelmed, especially when the boss Mechs appear.