Eridium is essentially the premium currency in Borderlands, and it makes its return in this exciting fourth installment. In this guide, we’ll explore how to make the most of this valuable resource and discuss the various ways to collect it.
In Borderlands 4, Eridium is a rare but immensely useful resource, though it can’t be spent just anywhere. This guide will clarify exactly where and how to use it, as well as the most reliable methods for acquiring it.
How to Obtain Eridium
First off, avoid wasting your Eridium on secondary options if you have limited amounts: prioritize features that significantly alter your gear or skills, such as respec or weapon effect transfer. Gather it as you progress through missions (completing challenges, defeating bosses), rather than relying solely on sporadic random drops. Once the main story concludes, Zane’s transfer machine becomes a key resource for optimizing your weapons, making it one of the best uses for this special currency.
All Methods to Obtain Eridium
- Completing challenges.
- Defeating elite enemies.
- Minor zone bosses.
- Major story bosses.
- Event bosses.
- Side quests from the Arches.
How to Use Eridium?
Eridium cannot be utilized at every store or conventional vending machine. You can only spend Eridium with specific vendors or through designated machines:
- The respec machine.
- Moxxi’s Big Encore.
- Zane’s transfer machine.
These two latter activities form part of the game’s endgame content, and you must complete the main mission to gain access. It’s advisable to stockpile Eridium in case you want to reset your specialization points for a new endgame build.
