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Borderlands 3: How to Start Arms Race

Borderlands 3: How to start ARMS RACE
How to Start Borderlands 3's new game mode; Arms Race

Arms Race is part of The Designer’s Cut (DLC5) and adds a new stand-alone game mode to Borderlands 3. DLC5 can be purchased individually or as part of the Second Season Pass. Arms Race is a Battle Royale-inspired game mode where you drop onto a map without any gear or skills and must collect loot while surviving the badlands. While undergoing this 1-life challenge run, Axton and Salvador will provide commentary to the game. In this Borderlands 3 guide, I will tell you how to get started with this fun and challenging new game mode; Arms Race!

Getting Started

How to Start Arms Race

  1. Fast Travel to Sanctuary 3

    Borderlands 3 Sanctuary 3 Spaceship

  2. Pick up the quest from the Arms Race poster

    You can find the Arms Race poster across the hallway from the Lost Loot Machine.Arms Race Quest Poster - Borderlands 3

  3. Fast Travel to ‘Stormblind Complex‘ on Pandora

    The new location is now directly accessible through the fast travel network. You don’t need to fly the spaceship halfway across the galaxy and launch a drop pod.Snowblind Complex on Pandora - Borderlands 3

  4. Activate the Portal

    Walk through the hallway and flip 3 switches in the control room to activate the portal. Step into the sphere to dive into the Arms Race arena.Arms Race Access Portal - Borderlands 3

  5. Jump in the portal

    Once you jump through the Portal the Arms Race will begin. Remember there is always a white starter chest near the dropzone.

Arms Race FAQ

What Level Do I need to be for Arms Race?

You need to have access to Sanctuary III before you can access Arms Race. Your character will be around LVL 13 when you reach this point in the game. You can also skip the prologue of Borderlands 3 by creating an LVL13 character.

Is Arms Race part of the Seaon Pass?

Arms Race is part of DLC5, the Designer’s Cut. This DLC is part of the second Season Pass.

I can’t access Arms Race or the other DLC content

When you encounter any issues accessing the new DLC, please contact support.2k.com

Need more Help?

If you have started playing Arms Race but are struggling then you should check out my complete Arms Race guide and discover how you can become victorious.

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