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The First Vault Hunter
Borderlands 3

The First Vault Hunter

Complete The First Vault Hunter mission in borderlands 3. Examine the Eridian Slab, travel to Nekrotafeyo, and meet Typhon Deleon.

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Complete The First Vault Hunter mission in borderlands 3. Examine the Eridian Slab, travel to Nekrotafeyo, and meet Typhon Deleon.

Walkthrough
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    Make your way back to Sanctuary and head to Tannis’s lab to examine the Eridian Slab. This will allow you to begin examining Eridian Writings around the galaxy, which provide backstory and unlock a Trophy/Achievement upon deciphering them all. You will also be able to activate Lodestars that unlock Side Missions related to the Eridian Proving Grounds, an endgame activity.
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    Return to the bridge to gain access to the final planet, Nekrotafeyo.
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    Once you arrive on Nekrotafeyo, make your way to the Drop Pod and land on the planet.
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    Explore Desolate’s Edge, the largest area on Nekrotafeyo, which contains Crew Challenges and Zone Completion tasks. Follow the linear path until it opens up and encounter Mantas.
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    Warning: Mantas can corner you, so keep your distance while fighting them.
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    Take the southeastern exit and follow it to another large group of Mantas, including the more deadly Mantakores. Prioritize taking out the Mantakores, using a Corrosive weapon if available.
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    After clearing the Mantakores, melee the vines to redirect power and activate the Catch-A-Rides and Vending Machines.
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    Grab a vehicle and drive down the path until you reach a fork. To the north of the fork, you'll find a small island. East of that island is the Legendary Hunt, Blinding Banshee, a Mantakore. It's recommended to take out other enemies on the island before engaging.
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    Return to the fork and follow it south, picking up the Transaction-Packed Side Mission.
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    In the large open area, head along the southeastern wall to find a Maliwan base. Go around the back, climb the back wall, and follow the large containers to the top to sabotage the Crimson Radio.
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    Return to your vehicle and search the southern part of the large expanse to locate a Dead Claptrap in the debris.
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    Before following the waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination), head down the southwestern slope to find a Hijack Vehicle amongst a large group of Mantas. Defeat the enemies, melee the vines, and take the vehicle back north to a nearby Catch-A-Ride.
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    Head back to the northeast of this area and follow the path to the coordinates. Walk through the holographic wall.
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    Follow Grouse, using Vending Machines if needed, and head up the stairs to meet Typhon Deleon.
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    Follow Typhon to the cliff’s edge. Before continuing, head north to find the first Typhon Log.
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    Return and continue following Typhon, then place the Vault Keys you’ve collected to complete the mission.
Tips
  • Melee the vines to gain access to vehicles.
  • The Legendary Hunt, Blinding Banshee, is located north before reaching the large desert.
  • A Crimson Radio, along with a Dead Claptrap, can be found in the desert itself.

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