Welcome to Helios: Story Missions

Guide to starting your adventure in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Learn how to handle early encounters and revive Jack in the first story mission.

Alright, let's get you started on Helios! The game kicks off with you waking up on the floor. Don't worry, a friendly (well, sort of) Claptrap unit is there to help. It'll give you your ECHO device and want you to follow it. Just tag along until you reach a door it needs to open.

As you step into the next room, you'll immediately run into some enemies. Keep an eye on your mini-map; they'll show up as red dots. Before you go all-out, make sure to loot all the containers you see around this area. They're marked with a green light, and trust me, you'll want to grab everything. It helps with those pesky Challenges and, more importantly, refills your ammo since you start with pretty low supplies.

After you've dealt with the first wave, more enemies will pop up on the right side of the room. Take them out, and then head for the next door where your Claptrap buddy is waiting. It'll open the door, but unfortunately, it gets taken out by some enemies right after. Quick reflexes are key here – take them down fast and move into the room beyond. This is where a short cutscene will play, introducing you to Jack.

Now, here's a crucial bit: Jack gets ambushed by a bunch of Lost Legion enemies and ends up down on the ground. It's your job to clear the room. As you get closer to Jack, a ship will fly by and drop off even more enemies. You'll need to finish them off, and then go revive Jack. Doing this completes your very first mission!

Pro Tip: Reviving Jack works just like reviving a downed co-op partner. Just go back to his body and hold the button prompt that appears on screen. Don't forget this, it's essential!