A Mysterious Artifact containing descriptive powers can be obtained in Borderlands 3 as this item is part of The Director’s Cut. Are you wondering what all those question marks on the Mysterious Artifact’s item card mean or have you heard about this rare item and want to get one for yourself? In this Borderlands 3 guide, I will help you get Mysterious Artifact, tell you what it does, and how to best use it.
Borderlands 3 Mysterious Artifact Guide
You can obtain the Mysterious Artifact upon completing Ava’s final “Mysteriouslier” mission in Borderlands 3: The Director’s Cut. A mysterious loot chest containing the item will be waiting for you after you beat the final boss, The Seer.
The Mysterious Artifact has two special effects. It will reveal 100% of the hidden Eridium piles on the map. The artifact also provides a 5% chance to drop 12 Eridium whenever you defeat a Badass enemy.
Note: The hidden piles are always there and can be destroyed but you need to know where to look.
Alongside the release of Borderlands 3 the Director’s Cut, there were some changes to the game’s loot drops and economy. Eridium quickly became a valuable resource because the loot drops were lowered and the anointment on your gear plays a big part in Borderlands 3’s endgame. With Crazy Earl’s new contraption you can reroll the anoints on your gear but this costs Eridium.
Where’s the best place to farm Eridium?
There are various lucrative places where you can farm Eridium. However, it depends on the progress of your playthrough and the DLCs you own. Check out my Eridium farming guide for a complete overview.
