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Trial of Cunning
Borderlands 3

Trial of Cunning

Master the Borderlands 3 Trial of Cunning with our comprehensive guide. Learn enemy strategies, optional objectives, and boss tactics for the Tink of Cunning.

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Master the Borderlands 3 Trial of Cunning with our comprehensive guide. Learn enemy strategies, optional objectives, and boss tactics for the Tink of Cunning.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak with the Overseer to accept the challenge and enter the trial area.
  2. 2
    Eliminate waves of enemies, including Tinks, Hag, and Sentries. Prioritize Badass Tinks and Sentries as they pose the greatest threat.
  3. 3
    (Optional) Look for a Fallen Guardian that may spawn near the forcefield barriers. Killing it drops loot and cash.
  4. 4
    Continue clearing areas until you reach the boss arena.
  5. 5
    Defeat the boss, Tink of Cunning. This boss functions similarly to a Badass Tink but can throw increasingly larger objects that deal massive damage. Dodge these projectiles by jumping to the side.
  6. 6
    After defeating the boss, open the chest at the end of the area to complete the trial.

Optional Objectives:

  • Find the Fallen Guardian.
  • Complete the Trial without Dying.
  • Kill the Boss with 25:00 Remaining.
  • Kill the Boss with 20:00 Remaining.

Note: Completing optional objectives rewards extra cash and XP.

Tips
  • Build: A strong build is recommended, especially if aiming to complete optional objectives within the 25-minute time limit. Aim for builds that can one-shot most enemies.
  • SDUs: Upgrade your SDUs (Storage Deck Upgrades) to ensure you have ample ammo and grenades for prolonged fights.
  • Guardian Rank: Level up your Survivor Tree and acquire the Resilient perk to revive from Fight For Your Life with full health and shields.
  • Enemy Prioritization: Badass Tinks are dangerous due to their grenades and powerful shotguns. Sentries are a major threat that can quickly deplete health. Hags should also be focused down.

Boss: Tink of Cunning

  • Description: The Tink of Cunning is a boss similar to a Badass Tink.
  • Attacks: Throws grenades and uses powerful shotgun blasts. Its primary threat is tossing objects that increase in size and inflict massive damage.
  • Weakness: The thrown objects are easily avoidable by jumping to the side.

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