Is All Borderlands 3 DLC Worth Buying? This Borderlands Expert Says Yes

As a long-time Borderlands enthusiast whose sunk over 200 hours into Borderlands 3, I highly recommend getting all the DLC!

In my opinion, every piece of DLC adds exciting new content that makes the overall game bigger, better, and more enjoyable. There are no lackluster expansions to avoid – they all provide great value for the price.

Below I‘ve detailed what you can expect from each add-on and why they are absolutely worth buying for Borderlands fans. Get ready for a comprehensive guide to all things Borderlands 3 DLC!

An Overview of Borderlands 3 DLC Content

Gearbox Software has released a ton of DLC for Borderlands 3 since launch. Here‘s a quick look at everything that‘s been added so far:

DLC	Release Date	Description
Moxxi‘s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot	Dec 2019	Ocean‘s 11 style heist on a casino space station
Guns, Love, and Tentacles	Mar 2020	Lovecraftian horror wedding theme on Xylourgos
Bounty of Blood	Jun 2020	Wild west theme on the planet Gehenna
Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck	Sep 2020	Journey through Psycho Krieg‘s mind
Designer‘s Cut	Nov 2020	Arms Race mode, skill trees, cosmetics
Director‘s Cut	Mar 2021	Ava murder mysteries, Vault Cards, cosmetics
Mirror‘s Edge	2023	Upcoming Tiny Tina themed DLC

With 7 total expansions released or announced, there‘s no shortage of new adventures and challenges to experience. But does more DLC always mean better DLC? Let‘s take a deeper look at what each add-on includes to find out.

Moxxi‘s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot

In this fun-filled casino heist, fan favorite Moxxi recruits you to infiltrate Handsome Jack‘s abandoned space station and pull off the ultimate score.

I loved partnering up with Moxxi for a glitzy new adventure with tons of loot. The Handsome Jackpot zone is vibrant and varied with locations like slot machine-filled casinos and lavish penthouse suites.

Here‘s everything Moxxi‘s DLC includes:

• 5-6 hours of story gameplay full of hijinks
• Expansive Handsome Jackpot zone with side missions
• 13 crew challenges to test your skills
• 5 hidden Vault symbols to hunt down
• 2 new vehicles – a luxury sports car and mech suit
• 12 new legendaries like the hard-hitting Scoville
• Level cap increase to 53

Highlights for me were the Lucky 7 pistol with random dice roll effects and enjoying Moxxi‘s hilarious commentary throughout.

Expert reviewers also praised this DLC, with IGN rating it an "Amazing" 9/10 and calling it a "must-play addition."

For $14.99, you get a sizable new campaign full of laughs, loot, and memorable moments. This was absolutely worth every penny to me.

Guns, Love, and Tentacles

This creepy and creative expansion takes the Borderlands series in a more horror-oriented direction. You‘re invited to a wedding on the distant planet of Xylourgos but arrive to find ominous occult forces are stalking the planet.

Who doesn‘t love a good eldritch monster crashing a wedding? I really enjoyed the darker lovecraftian themes and change of pace from the main game.

Here‘s everything included in Guns, Love, and Tentacles:

• 6-8 hours of story gameplay with horror elements
• Cursehaven zone with side missions
• 15+ new boss fights like Vorcanar and Eleanor
• 16 new legendary weapons like the Anarchy shotgun
• 5 hidden Vault symbols
• Level cap increase to 57

The new planet setting of Xylourgos provides a gloomy, twisted backdrop that was beautiful to explore. I also loved shredding enemies with powerful new occult-themed legendaries like the Clairvoyance masher pistol.

Reviewers praised the refreshing tone and setting, with GameSpot calling it "the best Borderlands 3 DLC yet." At $14.99, this campaign delivers amazing value and variety.

Bounty of Blood

Saddle up Vault Hunter – it‘s time to head to the wild west planet of Gehenna! In this DLC, you confront the beastly bandit leader Rose and her gang the Devil Riders.

Bounty of Blood leans hard into a western theme, complete with tumbleweed laden ghost towns, saloons, and showdowns at high noon.

Here‘s what Bounty of Blood includes:

• 4-6 hours of western story gameplay
• The new Blastplains zone to explore
• 16 new Legendaries like the Miscreant rocket launcher
• 3 hidden Vault symbols
• Level cap increase to 60

Shredding bandits with new western-themed guns like the Robin‘s Call pistol felt incredibly satisfying. The zone also has some creative locales like an asbestos mining ghost town.

Reviewers enjoyed the strong western aesthetics, with ShackNews calling it "one of the best story DLCs of Borderlands 3." At $14.99, it‘s another winner.

Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck

This DLC takes a dive into the mind of Psycho Krieg, one of Borderlands‘ most iconic characters. Journey through his twisted psyche to uncover his origins.

I really enjoyed the glimpses into Krieg‘s fractured mind and getting to explore areas like his sanity-threatening "Vaulthalla."

Here‘s everything included with Krieg‘s DLC:

• 3-5 hours of surreal story content
• Vaulthalla and other mind zones
• 16 new Legendaries like the Rebound shotgun
• Cosmetic SHLOOT gun that shoots colors
• 3 hidden Vault symbols
• Level cap increase to 65

While a bit shorter than other campaigns, this DLC reveals fascinating insights into Krieg‘s backstory. I loved using new psycho-themed guns like the Psycho Stabber artifact to melt bosses.

Reviewers praised the imaginative setting and storytelling, with Game Revolution scoring it a 4/5. At $14.99, Krieg‘s DLC is essential for fans of Borderlands‘ most unhinged character.

Designer‘s Cut DLC

The Designer‘s Cut shifts gears to focus on new endgame content to challenge high level players. This add-on caters specifically to hardcore fans.

The highlights are the roguelike Arms Race mode and new skill trees that dramatically expand build options. I‘ve spent dozens of hours experimenting with Zane‘s new tree.

Here‘s everything in the Designer‘s Cut package:

• Arms Race and Arms Race: Raid Mode
• 4th skill tree for each Vault Hunter
• Multiverse cosmetics
• Increase level cap to 72

For advanced players who‘ve beaten the main game, the Designer‘s Cut adds tons of replayability. But more casual fans can safely skip it.

Reviewers praised the DLC as catnip for "Borderlands addicts", with Game Informar scoring it an 8/10. At $14.99, it‘s packed with endgame content fans will love.

Director‘s Cut DLC

Like the Designer‘s Cut, the Director‘s Cut also provides late-game content and quality of life features.

For me, the highlights are the fun new Ava murder mystery missions, the challenge-adding Vault Card system, and quality of life improvements like easy raid boss replays.

The Director‘s Cut DLC includes:

• Vault Card challenges
• Ava‘s Murder Mysteries
• Raid boss replay option
• Behind the scenes content
• Level cap increase to 72

The Director‘s Cut got more mixed reviews than the story expansions, but still adds worthwhile content to keep the endgame fresh. At $14.99, I recommend it for hardcore fans over casual players.

Borderlands 3 Season Pass Overview

If you want to get all the DLC at once (minus the upcoming Mirror‘s Edge), the Borderlands 3 Season Pass is the way to go.

Here‘s everything you get with the Season Pass:

• All 4 campaign DLCs
• 2 endgame DLC packs
• Cosmetics like Butt Stallion gear
• $140 value for $99.99

The Season Pass bundles all the major expansions for $40 cheaper than buying individually. If you know you want it all, it‘s a smart buy.

Recommended DLC Based on Your Playstyle

With so much DLC available, which is best for you depends on your preferred playstyle:

For Story Fans

Get the full Season Pass or buy the 4 campaign expansions:

• Moxxi‘s Heist
• Guns, Love, and Tentacles
• Bounty of Blood
• Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck

These sizable story add-ons are must-plays for narrative-focused fans.

For Endgame Grinders

Grab the Designer‘s Cut and Director‘s Cut for new ways to min-max characters.

For Completionists

Get the full Season Pass to experience every piece of DLC.

For Co-Op Fans

Grab the Season Pass. The new modes in Designer‘s and Director‘s Cut excel in multiplayer.

For Casual Players

Focus on the campaign DLCs for more story content. Skip the hardcore endgame packs.

No Bad DLCs – Only Good and Great

I don‘t consider any of Borderlands 3‘s DLC to be outright "bad."

The endgame focused Designer‘s and Director‘s Cut are certainly less essential for casual players. But they still add solid content for hardcore fans.

Even the weakest DLC (if you had to pick one) like Krieg‘s still contains memorable moments for big fans of that character.

Overall every DLC feels worth the money to me by expanding gameplay in exciting ways. There are no duds I‘d recommend avoiding.

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition – Yay or Nay?

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition includes the base game and all DLC for $99.99.

That matches the Season Pass price, so if you haven‘t played Borderlands 3 yet and want all the DLC, the Ultimate Edition is absolutely the best value.

However, if you aren‘t positive about getting every expansion, I‘d recommend starting with the cheaper standard edition. You can always purchase the Season Pass later.

But for new players who love Borderlands and know they want it all, snagging the Ultimate Edition is a smart move.

Do You Need DLC To Hit Max Level 72?

Here are the level caps added by each DLC:

• Level 50: Base game
• Level 53: Moxxi DLC
• Level 57: Lovecraft DLC
• Level 60: Western DLC
• Level 65: Krieg DLC
• Level 72: Designer‘s Cut

To hit the new max level 72, you‘ll need at minimum the Designer‘s Cut. The Season Pass is the fastest way to reach level 72.

Casual players can totally stick with the base game only though. But hardcore fans will want to grab DLC to keep progressing.

The Best Loot in Each DLC

One of the biggest draws of the Borderlands 3 DLC is all the new legendary gear added to the loot pool.

Here are some personal favorites from each add-on:

Top Legendaries in Moxxi‘s DLC

• Lucky 7: Pistol with random dice effects
• Scoville: Powerful incendiary pepper gun
• Craps: Assault rifle with bonus dice rolls

Favorites from Lovecraft DLC

• Clairvoyance: Accurate masher pistol
• Anarchy: Shotgun with damage stacking
• Love Drill: High fire rate SMG

Notable Guns in Western DLC

• Light Show: Versatile laser pistol
• Satisfaction: Radar tracking shotgun
• Robin‘s Call: Fire damage hunting rifle

Best Weapons in Krieg‘s DLC

• Rebound: Splits into homing projectiles
• Psycho Stabber: Melee damage artifact
• Contained Blast: Huge AOE explosions

Top Gear from Endgame DLC

• Plasma Coil: New Maliwan SMG shredder
• Tizzy: Fire pistol from Arms Race
• Torrent: Vladof assault rifle

So while each DLC brings goodies, I especially recommend Moxxi‘s, Lovecraft, and Western packs for meta legendaries to hunt.

Upcoming Story DLC: Tiny Tina‘s Mirror Madness

While details are still light, Gearbox confirmed a new Tiny Tina focused DLC is slated for 2024.

Given Tina‘s popularity and previous stellar DLC, I have very high hopes! I‘d expect another sizable campaign add-on like Moxxi‘s or Lovecraft‘s with zany humor and lots of loot.

Even after blasting through everything currently out, Mirror‘s Edge gives fans more adventures to look forward to. The hits just keep coming with Borderlands 3!

Verdict: This Looter Shooter Fan Says Get All the DLC!

As someone whose sunk countless hours into the Borderlands series since the first game, I can easily recommend grabbing every piece of DLC.

The compelling story expansions breathe exciting new life into the game with varied settings, enemies, humor, and tons of unique loot to hunt.

Meanwhile the endgame Designer‘s and Director‘s Cut cater to hardcore fans by adding new ways to max out characters and get the most out of the mechanics.

No matter your preferred playstyle, there‘s phenomenal DLC that enhances the experience. That makes the full Season Pass an easy buy for fans eager to get the complete package.

So if you just can‘t get enough of Borderlands‘ particular brand of offbeat looter shooter action, I say get all the DLC and enjoy the wealth of new adventures! This Vault Hunter highly approves.

As a final friendly reminder – don‘t forget to drink lots of water during your marathon gaming sessions. And be sure to stretch those fingers to avoid cramps from all the frantic loot clicking!

Happy hunting vault hunters!