What to know
- The pack includes cosmetics plus weapons at level 1, level 30, and max level.
- Item levels are fixed; waiting doesn’t scale them.
- Open early, use the low-level gear, and stash the rest.
- Best strategy: claim immediately and bank what you can’t equip yet.
What is the Gilded Glory Pack
The Gilded Glory Pack is a pre-order bonus in Borderlands 4. It includes cosmetic items (character skin, weapon skin, and drone skin) along with legendary weapons and gear at fixed levels.
What’s in the Gilded Glory Pack
Here are the confirmed contents of the Gilded Glory Pack:
- 1 Vault Hunter Head usable by all Vault Hunters
- 1 Vault Hunter Skin usable by all Vault Hunters
- 1 Weapon Skin
- 1 ECHO-4 Drone Skin
- 4 pieces of Legendary Gear:
• A level-1 Legendary Maliwan SMG
• A level-30 Legendary Ripper Grenade
• A level-30 Legendary Torgue Ordnance
• A max-level Legendary Daedalus Assault Rifle
These items combine both cosmetics (so you can customize your look) and powerful weapons/gear (some immediately usable, some reserved for later).
Item Levels in the Pack
The items inside are tied to predetermined levels:
- One weapon is available at level 1, usable right from the start.
- Additional weapons are locked to level 30.
- One item is set to a maximum level.
This means some gear can be equipped immediately, while others will remain unusable until your character reaches the required level.
How to Handle High-Level Gear
Opening the pack does not scale the items to your character’s current level. They will always be locked to their preset requirements. The best approach is:
- Claim the pack whenever you like.
- Use the level-1 item for early progression.
- Store the higher-level gear in your bank or stash to keep your inventory clear.
- Retrieve the gear later once your character meets the required level.
Pros & Cons of Opening Early vs. Waiting
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Open immediately | Gain access to the level-1 weapon right away. Secure all bonus items early. Store unused gear safely. | Some items will sit in storage for a long time before they can be equipped. |
| Wait until higher level | All items become usable immediately upon opening. | Miss out on early-game benefits. No scaling advantage — gear levels are fixed no matter when you open. |
Best Time to Open It
The most practical strategy is to open the Gilded Glory Pack as soon as you receive it. Doing so gives you an early-game boost with the level-1 weapon while letting you safely stash the higher-level rewards until you can use them. Waiting provides no benefit, since the items do not scale with your character’s level.
The Gilded Glory Pack is designed to offer both an early advantage and long-term rewards. Open it right away, use what you can, and store the rest for later. This ensures you enjoy the bonus content throughout your journey without missing out on anything.
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