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Borderlands 4

What to Spend Money On

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Borderlands 4 - What to Spend Money On
Money in Borderlands 4 is used to farm bosses, unlock new weapons, respec your build, and keep yourself alive. Learn more on where to spend.

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What to Spend Money On

List on What to Spend On
Farm Bosses with Moxxi's Big Encore ★★★★★
Can be farmed multiple times, with Boss Loot scaling to your level
Respec Your Build Through Skill Reset ★★★★
Lets you completely rebuild your Vault Hunter's skill tree
Gamble for Rewards with Moxxi’s Tip Jars ★★★
Risky but fun way to earn bonus loot
Stock Up at Vending Machines ★★
Reliable for ammo, health, and occasional good gear
Lose 10% of Your Cash When You Respawn
More of a penalty than a choice

Farm Bosses with Moxxi Encore Vending Machine

Moxxi

The Moxxi Big Encore vending machine lets you farm boss fights for loot. Spending money here is one of the most reliable ways to grind for weapons and gear, especially at higher levels.

How to Farm Bosses

Respec Your Build Through Skill Reset

Spend Cash at Respec Machine

Visit the Respec Machine to respec your skill points in their skill trees. This costs money but lets you experiment with different builds and strategies without starting over. This will cost 10% of your total Cash.

These Respec Machine can be found in The Launchpad, which is an area unlocked during the Down and Outbound Main Mission.

How to Respec Skill Tree

Gamble for Rewards with Moxxi’s Tip Jars

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Dropping cash into Moxxi’s tip jar is another way to score random weapons. When tipping in $100 or $1,000 increments, you'll get a chance to either be rewarded with a Sweet Embrace Shotgun or Cold Shoulder Assault Rifle.

This is an easy way to farm good weapons on your level.

Stock Up at Vending Machines

Contains Vending Machines

Vending machines let you buy ammo, shields, grenades, and weapons on the fly. They are also good for selling Junk loot that you've found while in missions.

Equipment sold in vending machines are usually not unique when it comes to their passive effects. Due to this, it is more recommended to grind for them instead of buying ones in the vending machines, unless you need a higher level weapon with good effects.

How to Get Stronger Weapons

Lose 10% of Your Cash When You Respawn

Lose 10% of Money After Respawning

When you die, your character respawns at the closest New-U station but at the cost of 10% of your current cash. This mechanic won’t stop you from continuing, but it makes death more of a setback since you’ll have to grind that money back while also replaying from the checkpoint.

Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die?

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Beginner's Guide to Borderlands 4: Tips and Tricks

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How to Crush Jamming Device When Do You Get a Vehicle?
How to Unlock More Weapon Slots How to Increase Inventory Capacity
How to Get Stronger Weapons Can You Upgrade Weapons?
Red Chest Farm Location Should You Do Side Quests?
What is Ultimate Vault Hunter? How to Increase UVH Level
Legendary Enhancements Farm How to Unlock UVH 2
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Golden Keys Guide All Bank Locations
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How to Claim Deluxe Edition Items How to Fast Travel
Can You Duel? Pearlescent Rarity
Level Scaling Explained How to Summon Vehicle
How to Link 2K Account Weapon Rarity vs Level
Lost Loot Machine Explained Weapons Levels Explained
Weapon Rarity Explained Fishing Guide
What to Spend Money On Movement Guide
Moxxi's Tip Jar Guide: Location and Rewards Should You Save on Golden Keys?
Legendary Vending Machine Locations Should You Wait on Opening Vaults?
Throwing Knife Farm All Secrets, Easter Eggs, and References
How to Farm Firmware How to Transfer Firmware
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Difficulty Differences and How to Change Can You Change Character?
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Death Penalty: What Happens When You Die? Elemental Weaknesses Guide
Incendiary Damage Guide Shock Damage Guide
Cryo Damage Guide Radiation Damage Guide
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