The universe ofBorderlandshas always been filled with wacky and over-the-top moments that have left players awed and sometimes scratching their heads. So, players can expect that the franchise’s fourth installment will be even crazier than all of its predecessors. Especially since Gearbox’snewest Borderland-themed title,Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands,alreadylays the groundwork forBorderlands 4.
The wackiness isn’t limited to the main storyline since theBorderlandsseries has over 20 different DLC campaigns that add even more hours (and GUNS!) to their playthrough. But, players wanting to get the most out of theBorderlandsfranchise should carefully choose which DLC campaign they play since some aren’t worth the hours of grind.
Updated June 26, 2025 by Daniel Dilena:TheBorderlandsfranchise is one of the best over-the-top, guns-blazing games out there. And now, withTiny Tina’s Wonderlands,players can wield powerful melee weapons and spells that can obliterate even the most challenging bosses. DespiteBorderlands 2still being crowned the best entryin the series due to its vast amount of DLC content, the other entries still have plenty of content for players to discover. So, thisBorderlandsDLC ranked list has been expanded, so fans of the series can continue to enjoy learning more about the unique world of Pandora.
15Borderlands – The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
The Plot:Marcus Kincaid tells the story (typical in theBorderlandsfranchise) of an island where its workers are being zombified, so they can work nonstop. But these zombie workers rebel against management, so it’s up to the player to bring back order.
This unique zombie-themed DLC campaign lets players explore six new areas and has over 25 side quests for players to complete. On top of that, fans of the series can fight two new enemies: Pumpkinhead and Tankensteins. The only issue with thisBorderlandsDLC is that it doesn’t scale well, so a player can plow through its content at max level (an issue that Gearbox didn’t fix until the firstBorderlands 3DLC).
14Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – The Holodome Onslaught
The Plot:Axton, Gaige, and Tiny Tina listen carefully to Athena as she tells the story of how she became a vault hunter. But Athena’s audience grows tired of the story, and only wants to hear the violent part. So Athena tells a shortened version through the Holodome Onslaught.
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Even thoughBorderlands: The Pre-Sequelis often met with harsh criticism due to its short story and lack of replayability, The Holodome Onslaught DLC offers a couple of extra hours of gameplay. It features six new weapons, some of whicharen’t too practical to usesince they have lower than average firepower. ThisBorderlandsDLC merits a spot in this ranked list since it gives fans a little more insight into the character of Athena.
13Borderlands 2 – Headhunters
The Plot:There are five Headhunter DLCs: Sir Hammerlock vs. the Son of Crawmerax, Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre, How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day, The Horrible Hunger of the Ravenous Wattle Gobbler, and T.K. Baha’s Bloody Harvest. Each Headhunter DLC features a short mission that ultimately leads to a boss fight.
Even though the Headhunters DLCs aren’t technically “campaign DLCs,” they deserve mention since they provide some backstory for popular characters like Moxxi, Marcus, and Sir Hammerlock. Upon defeating the main story boss, players will receive a unique head customization that they use to show off to their friends. The head customizations alone put this entry higher on the list.
12Borderlands 3 – Bounty of Blood
The Plot:A sheriff calls for the aid of the Vault Hunters to protect the small town of Vestige, which is under siege by the Devil Riders. In order to beat them, players must use leftover technology from the Company to fight them off.
Players that have asked themselves, “WhichBorderlands 3DLC is the best?” will be happy to know that the Bounty of Blood DLC is one of the answers. With this DLC campaign, players gain access to a new vehicle dubbed “Jetbeast,” one of the best in the series. Players will have hours of fun in this wild west-themed adventure, whichTiny Tina’s Wonderlandsshould keep in mind for a future DLC.
11Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Dreamveil Overlook
The Plot:The Dreamveil Overlook area features several DLCs (Coiled Captors, Glutton’s Gamble, Molten Mirrors) that let players peer into a different dimension through a magic mirror. Similar to the Headhunter DLC, players must complete a short mission to obtain the final rewards.
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The Dreamveil Overlook DLC isn’t as lengthy as the other entries here, but it provides players with plenty of end-game loot that will help them complete the Chaos Chamber a lot more easily. Moreover, players can fight powerful raid bosses that will force them to think outside the box, so fans must be ready to rethink their builds before fighting them.
10Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – Claptastic Voyage
The Plot:Handsome Jack discovers that Claptrap has a top-secret code embedded in its system. So, Handsome Jack digitizes the Vault Hunters and has them locate the code within Claptrap’s mind, but reaching the code will not be as easy as he thought.
Claptastic Voyage was a short but memorableBorderlands: The Pre-SequelDLC campaign that featured ten missions filled with sarcastic but funny Claptrap dialogue. Unfortunately, this DLC lacks replayability and legendary loot, which is why it’s not ranked higher. But, Claptastic Voyage at least showed players how crazy (annoying!) the mind of Claptrap is.
9Borderlands 2 – Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt
The Plot:Sir Hammerlock sends the Vault Hunter to the continent of Aegrus (one of the many interesting lands in the Borderlands universe) to uncover exotic creatures. But, Professor Nakayama declares himself the new archenemy of the Vault Hunters and is set on destroying them.
Players wanting to continue theBorderlands 2storyline will have hours of fun playing Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, since it adds five main missions. Additionally, this DLC added a new raid boss, Dexiduous the Invincible, that tests players' gun skills. The only downside of Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt is that most bosses are difficult to beat solo, which means players will need to team up.
8Borderlands 3 – Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot
The Plot:Handsome Jack’s space casino has long been forgotten until Moxxi discovers it and wants to plunder its riches. So, the Vault Hunter is tasked to help her eliminate the remaining robot staff for a cut of the loot.
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DespiteBorderlands 3’s rocky reception (even though it was the fasting selling 2K game), Moxxi’s Heist significantly changed the tide. It added over 30 new enemies, multiple skins, heads, and emotes to the game. But, those wanting to play this DLC should come prepared with corrosive-type weapons since almost all the enemies are robots.
7Borderlands – The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
The Plot:Crimson Lance leader General Knoxx launches an attack to control the Parched Fathoms of Pandora. So, it’s up to the Vault Hunters to stop General Knoxx and loot his famous armory.
Borderlands' then-largest DLC campaign, The Secret Armory of General Knoxx, added over 40 new missions and many new enemies. Players also gained three new vehicles: Monster, Lancer, and Racer, which they could use to fight new vehicle-type enemies. While it isn’t the best DLC, it showed players what Gearbox had in store (in terms of size) for future content.
6Borderlands 2 – Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage
The Plot:Mr. Torgue invites the Vault Hunter to a special tournament in the Badass Crater of Badassitude. Once there, the Vault Hunters must fight their way to the top and become the #1 Badass on Pandora.
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This DLC campaign added over 6 hours of content since it featured several main and side missions. On top of that, Gearbox introduced players to a fun new horde mode, which was a free-for-all combat-styled game mode. But, being a Mr. Torgue-focused campaign, players should expect a lot of EXPLOSIVE damage.
