PS4 / PS5
Borderlands 3 allows progression around one Vault Hunter, but platinum checks side missions, locations, Eridian writing and endgame activities. Organize categories by planet rather than trusting only the map’s overall percentage. Reserve time for cooperative interactions and social functions such as mail. A solo campaign does not automatically complete them. Expansion and Takedown groups should remain distinct from base-game challenges.
Base-game platinum roadmap for PS4, PS5. Additional trophy groups are separate.
- Required difficulty: Use a comfortable difficulty; base platinum does not require raising Mayhem.
- Missable trophies: Activities support cleanup; check locations and counters individually.
- Online: Mail and certain social features require connection; duels and revivals can use split-screen.
Open all functions before cleanup
Progress the story for access and tools, then return to categories previously unavailable. Reach the required level through missions and activities useful to the list. True Vault Hunter is not an automatic requirement. First check what the current save can still complete.
- Check unlocked tools and the level threshold.
Record named locations by planet
Master Of All You Survey requires named locations rather than merely visiting a planet. Check side areas and actually registered names. Aggregate percentages can be unreliable in versions with tracking issues. Seek the specific passage rather than adding unnecessary expansion worlds to the search.
- Compare named locations with side areas.
Return to writing with the correct tool
Eridian writing becomes readable after the relevant story unlock. Mark earlier sightings and return to decipher them, distinguishing discovery from a valid interaction. Check crew targets and hunts too. These categories progress separately and are not all resolved by finishing side missions.
- Confirm deciphering and other crew categories.
Separate mail, duels and revival
Gun Pals! requires using mail with a friend; possessing an item does not send it. Duels and revival are different interactions, also available through compatible split-screen. Check connection and each outcome before leaving rather than assuming one paired session completes everything.
- Verify mail sending and co-op interactions.
Prepare weapons for firing range and arenas
The firing range needs accuracy and speed, while Circles of Slaughter and Proving Grounds check dedicated completions. Select weapons and abilities suited to the challenge and tackle one category at a time. DLC bosses and challenges do not replace base arenas named by the list.
- Check firing range, Slaughter and Proving Grounds separately.
Trophies to watch
Master Of All You Survey
Discover all named locations.
Check named locations rather than only the overall percentage.
Tales From The Eridian Slab
Decipher all of the Eridian Slabs.
Return after unlocking the ability to decipher writing.
Gun Pals!
Send an item to a friend.
Complete sending through social mail.
Slaughterhouse 3
Complete all the Circles of Slaughter.
Check every required Circle of Slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Must I begin True Vault Hunter?
It is not a base-platinum requirement. Check cleanup in the current save.
Are map percentages sufficient?
Use them as a clue, but verify named locations because tracking problems are documented.
Is every expansion required?
No. Their lists and Takedowns are separate from the base requirements covered here.
Sources
Trophy lists
Buying the game
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