The Level Cap
| Cap | Date |
|---|---|
| 50 | Launch, Sept 2019 |
| 53 | Feb 2020 |
| 57 | Mar 2020 (Guns, Love, and Tentacles) |
| 60 | June 2020 (Bounty of Blood) |
| 65 | Sept 2020 (Psycho Krieg) |
| 72 | June 24, 2021 (with crossplay) |
Mentalmars reports no announced increase beyond 72.
Story First
PCGamesN advises sticking to the main story and leaving side quests and collectibles such as Eridian Writing for later, and picking skills that kill quickly. A Quick-Change machine resets skill points whenever you want, and a much higher-level friend in co-op speeds things up.
XP Farms on Eden-6
- Graveward: fast travel to The Floating Tomb and repeat the fight; Pro Game Guides pairs it with a grenade build using the Porcelain grenade from an Eden-6 side quest, or a boss-killing FL4K build. It pays XP, cash, Eridium and legendaries.
- Ambermire Billies: from the Rogue’s Hollow station, drop to the ground and kill the four unshielded “Billy” Crew Challenge enemies in the nearby cave, then save-quit and repeat.
- Handsome Jackpot scraptraps, if you own the first DLC, per Mentalmars.
Mayhem and Repeatable Arenas
After the story, raising the Mayhem level increases XP, per Mentalmars. The Proving Grounds and Circle of Slaughter can be repeated for XP and loot (PCGamesN).
After the Cap: Guardian Rank
XP past 72 feeds Guardian Rank, an endless system of stat boosts and perks, and Vault Card progress for card-based loot and Diamond Keys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the max level in Borderlands 3?
Level 72, since the June 24, 2021 patch, per Mentalmars.
What is the best XP farm in Borderlands 3?
Graveward on Eden-6 or the Billies near Rogue’s Hollow in Ambermire, on a high Mayhem level once the story is done.
Does XP matter after level 72?
Yes, it earns Guardian Rank and Vault Card progress.
Sources
Checked October 13, 2026. Game systems change with patches, so confirm numbers in game.
