- Sep 15, 2019 What Is Eridium? Eridium was a new element found in Borderlands 2. Following the opening of The Vault in Borderlands by the Vault Hunters, Eridium was released onto Pandora, along with Slag, which is a by-product of refining Eridium. Eridium takes its name from the ancient precursor race that used it, the Eridians.
- Aside from that, your best ways of finding more Eridium are killing (obviously), and taking a spin on the Slot Machines for small Edirium payouts. You can then use the Eridium to either take your chances on the Vault Line Slot Machine, or go see Earl at the bottom of the Sanctuary spaceship to buy special cosmetics and weapons in exchange for.
For the duration of this event, there will be Eridium drops added to standard enemies, increased Eridium drops in Mayhem Mode, discounted Eridium costs to use Moxxi's Vault Line slot machine, and a discount on all the coveted items at Crazy Earl's hideout in the Cargo Bay of Sanctuary III.
Find out the best ways to farm for Eridium in Borderlands 3 here. This includes where you can get Eridium, what you can purchase, and more!
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Check Out the Beginner's Guide HereBest Ways to Farm Eridium
Hunt & Farm Sir Hammerlock's Hunting Targets
Sir Hammerlock's hunting targets are unique beasts that pose a great challenge to put down! They're all likely to drop Eridium when defeated.
Recommended Hunt: Chupacabratch
The Chupacabratch can be found in Athenas in an easily accessible area. It also respawns every time you enter the area.
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How to Get Eridium
Dropped by Enemies
Enemies have a chance of dropping Eridium when they die. Badass enemies and Bosses have a higher chance of dropping them compared to other mooks.
Mined from Eridium Crystals
They are Eridium Crystals found across the maps that you can mine for Eridium shards. Although to mine them, you'll need to progress through the story first.
Quest Rewards
Some quests rewards Eridium upon completing them. Story Missions and Side Missions have a chance of giving Eridium.
Check Out the All Story Mission List HereWhat are Eridium?
Eridium is a special currency that was introduced in Borderlands 2. You can use it to buy special items or use features from specific vendors.
Buy Cosmetic Items, Guns from Crazy Earl
Save your Eridium to purchase weapons and other cosmetic items from Crazy Earl's Vending Machine. You can do this in Sanctuary III.
Used in Eridium Slot Machines
If you have extra Eridium, you can try out Moxxi's Eridium slot machines. This is basically gambling as whatever you'll get is entirely random.
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When Can You Mine Eridium?
First you need to complete the 10th Mission: Beneath the Meridian – that you gain the ability to harvest Eridium Ore from the ground wherever you may find it, which can be extremely useful for amassing an Eridium horde. All you need to do once the upgrade is obtained is smash the purple rocks with melee attacks.
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Aside from that, your best ways of finding more Eridium are killing (obviously), and taking a spin on the Slot Machines for small Edirium payouts. You can then use the Eridium to either take your chances on the Vault Line Slot Machine, or go see Earl at the bottom of the Sanctuary spaceship to buy special cosmetics and weapons in exchange for the currency.