How to build HEXBLADE in Borderlands 4

Vex’s kit fits the Hexblade idea naturally. Vex focuses on Reaper skills that debuff enemies and boost follow-up damage. Those skills let Vex enter the fight, apply a bad status, and keep pressure until the target breaks. The build wants uptime on the Reaper action skill so the player can keep stacking Curses. The core playstyle favors deliberate strikes over spray-and-pray tactics. Players who like to plan an attack and finish strong will enjoy how the Hexblade handles fights Borderlands 4 Cash.

Two Reaper skills define the damage loop. Curse Blade is the main source of damage and the stack applicator. Equip Curse Blade early and level it fast. The skill turns simple melee hits into stack machines that make later attacks hit harder. Extra Curse raises your stack ceiling or your stacks per hit, so this skill is essential for late-game power. Use these two skills together: Curse Blade builds stacks and Extra Curse expands how many stacks you can put on a target before you execute.

Gear choices force the build to work right. Pick a Heavy Weight shield or a similar high-stability shield that grants defensive bonuses while you close in. The ideal shield either boosts melee damage when it is depleted or gives large resistance while your Reaper skill is active. The Teen Witch class mod should be your class mod priority because it boosts both Curse Blade and Extra Curse and helps keep those skills on low cooldown. Look for rolls that add melee lifesteal or drop the Reaper cooldown time so you can re-enter fights faster.

Weapons still matter even for a melee build. Use Maliwan elementals or any weapon that lets you switch element quickly. The Hexblade needs to hit the enemy with the right element after the curse stacks are high. Switch to Shock for shields, Corrosive for heavy armor, and Incendiary for flesh when you move into execution range. Fast-firing shotguns or SMGs work best to lay down the elemental layer quickly before you leap back into melee. Keep a small weapon set ready so you can swap elements without losing time.

Farming the right gear takes time and money. High-end shield rolls, perfect Teen Witch mods, and Maliwan weapons with the right element and stat rolls are not free. Expect to farm bosses or trade for drops to get the parts you need. Keep your Borderlands 4 Cash balance healthy because rerolling shield parts, buying vendor weapons, and picking up rare mods will speed your build tuning. A steady reserve of u4gm Borderlands 4 Cash lets you chase exact rolls instead of settling for second-best items that slow your clear speed.

Play smart and scale the build over time. Run a few focused boss farms to get the class mod and shield pieces first, then add the Maliwan elementals. Test the loop on mid-tier encounters and tune the timing so you do not waste resources on long rework runs.