In a looter-shooter like Borderlands 4, Golden Keys can be your secret to getting those mighty legendary guns and armor pieces.
While some core systems in the fourth installment have changed from the previous installments, others have remained the same. In the earlier releases, Golden Keys allowed players to obtain powerful guns for free.
Let's find out how you get and use them to benefit yourself the most.
How to obtain Golden Keys in Borderlands 4?
The only known way to obtain Golden Keys in Borderlands 4 is by using Shift codes. Those who have played the previous Borderlands games will be familiar with Shift codes and how they work. Gearbox provides these free codes for all to use. They are routinely handed out weekly and as part of promotional events.
All Shift codes are free to use but restricted across different Borderlands titles. In simpler words, the Shift code meant for Borderlands 3 can't be used in Borderlands 4, and vice versa. These codes are usually provided on X via the official accounts of Gearbox, Randy Pitchford, and the game itself.
Once you have obtained the Shift codes, you must redeem them to get your Golden Keys. The exact number of keys you receive at a time will vary. You should have plenty of keys to open when you keep doing this over time.
Once you get these Golden Keys, you can then use them to open a chest at your base. You'll need to progress a fair bit before you get this option. The number of openings you get depends on the number of keys you're using. They don't always guarantee Legendary loot, but the chance tends to be higher.
That said, I have always felt that the loot you get from farming your surroundings tends to be better. That could be different in Borderlands 4, but your priority should always be using the loot you get from completing various quests. Additionally, different shop vendors allow you to buy Legendary weapons (on rare occasions).
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