Note: We often see new players requesting “power-levelling” (sitting in a higher-level player’s game to rapidly acquire XP and hit maximum level) on these forums. Hopefully, it will answer many of the questions you have as go through the game with me. I’ll be taking a couple of brand new characters through the first play-through, known as Normal Vault Hunter Mode (NVHM) as I write this. Hello, fellow Vault Hunter! If you’ve just picked up Borderlands 2 for the first time, and especially if you’ve never played any of the other Borderlands games, then this guide is for you.
Your spoiler-free guide to characters, gear, loot, quests, and skills for your first play-through, covering Windshear Wastes to Sanctuary. Vault Hunting 101: Borderlands 2 Basics for New Players Part 1
