Borderlands 3 How To Emote & 8 Other Things You May Not Know How To Do
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Borderlands 3 How To Emote & 8 Other Things You May Not Know How To Do
From performing emotes to using shift codes, Borderlands 3 is loaded with features that may not be perfectly obvious. We'll dive into how to use them. Even veteran Borderlands fans may not know about the little things that are possible in the latest chapter, . While little has changed in comparison to the previous few titles, these new additions to the gameplay help inject a bit of invigoration to the much-beloved series. For the purpose of this list, we'll start with how to emote before moving onto 9 other things you may not know are possible in . First-time players would do well to heed this guide to make sure they're getting the most out of the game. For the rest of you, it's never too late! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY How To Emote
The game doesn't make it explicitly clear how to emote, but it involves little more than a button press. This differs depending on what platform you're playing on, but the result is the same - a pie menu with a range of emotes to choose from. PS4 and Xbox One players will need to hold down the Pause button to access the menu, while PC gamers will need to hit the default bound Z key (no need to hold). You can also buy new emotes from Crazy Earl in exchange for a little Eridium. Quick Ammo Refill
Previous forced players to locate their respective ammo in a kiosk and hit the refill button a few times in order to replenish their supply. Borderlands 3 does away with this monotony by adding it as part of the user interface. Walking up to a Marcus Munitions vendor now offers players the opportunity to refill all their ammo with a simple press of a button. It's one less bit of hassle. Take Advantage Of Shift Codes
These digital keys are strewn throughout the game and can be used to unlock Legendary items. This has been going on for quite some time in the franchise, but many gamers still don't understand or realize what they have to offer. By cashing in Shift Codes in the Social section of the game's menu, you can unlock powerful weapons, cosmetic upgrades, and more via a Golden Chest contained in Sanctuary 3. Gearbox releases Shift Codes via their social media accounts and online promos, so keep an eye out. Recovering Lost Loot
This new feature allows gamers to that was dropped during firefights, but may accidentally be passed up or discarded due to inventory limitations. This loot machine is present in Sanctuary 3. By accessing the machine, you can recover said loot without any penalty fee. This loot box will fill up as time goes on, so make sure to empty it out, or purchase inventory upgrades from Marcus to expand its container size. Environmental Hazard Benefits
was maligned for its physics system which caused grief for a lot of gamers, especially those with Nvidia cards. Thankfully, this seems to have been rectified with a brand new ragdoll engine for Borderlands 3. It also comes with a few nice additions to the environmental interactivity. Players can now strike barrels with the melee button to send them careening into enemies, causing explosive splash damage. Similarly, different ammo types can affect water in various ways, while things like steam pipes can be shot open to produce various effects. Make sure to test out how far you can go when it comes to the surrounding areas. Pet The Animals
There are plenty of diverse critters in Borderlands 3, and they're there to satisfy the animal lover in everyone. Walking up to these creatures allows you to pet them by interacting with them. Future Borderlands games might benefit from the ability to tame or purchase these animals, but for now, it's largely a cute gimmick and nothing more. Still, it's another nice touch. Fast Travel
might be stuck in a groove, thinking they need to get around using a particular method, but it's wise to recognize fast travel, a new addition to the game mechanics. Not only does fast travel play a role in jumping from , but it can also be implemented with vehicles and towns, as well. Given the bump in map sizes in Borderlands 3, this can save a lot of time. The Slide Maneuver
Borderlands 3 features a slide option to graze along the ground, allowing gamers to avoid incoming fire, dash to cover, or use it in an offensive manner. This is a great trick for those who want more strategy in their playthrough. The slide can also be modified with unlockable artifacts that change up the functionality. Be sure to try out a few options to see which one matches your preferred playing style. Alt-Fire
A game mechanic oft-overlooked is Alt-Fire for various weapons, which can significantly impact the way players utilize their weapons. While players can check what type of Alt-Fire a particular weapon might offer, it's hard to tell how to activate it. Console gamers will want to press down on the D-Pad to toggle between fire modes, while PC gamers can access it by hitting the C key, or rebinding the Weapon Mode function in Combat/Interaction. Play around with every Alt-Fire capable gun to see what they have to offer before tossing or selling them.