Children of the Vault

After exiting the bus at Covenant Pass, speak with Claptrap. He will give you the Echo 3 (your menu) and explain the Children of the Vault.

Loot the immediate area for starting cash and gear. Anything with a green light is interactable.

Head to the nearby Quick Change station to register your Echo.

Follow Claptrap to a car pile. Pull the lever to help him, then crouch under the car.

Jump over a gap, then continue following Claptrap.

Interact with the nearby chest to receive your first gun, a Moloko Pistol with alternate fire modes. Press [DOWN D-PAD] to switch modes.

Follow Claptrap to the Propaganda Center gate.

Fight the initial wave of COV enemies (Fanatics and Psychos). Use cover against Fanatics and prioritize Psychos who rush you.

Be aware of environmental hazards like radiators that can electrify enemies. Loot all containers to replenish ammo and health.

(Optional) Earn the 'Florida Man' Trophy/Achievement by meleeing a radiator until low on health, then striking it again to kill yourself. This respawns you outside. In co-op, you can also earn 'Stay Away From The Light' by reviving teammates.

Enter the larger area through the opened door and fight more enemies. Use cover and Fire Barrels effectively.

After clearing the enemies, loot the area thoroughly.

Claptrap will reveal the location of a chest. Head northwest and climb on top of containers marked with yellow paint.

Find a Red Chest containing your first Shield. Equip it immediately and take any extras.

Before facing Shiv, head up the stairs. At a dead end with a lootable chest, turn right and climb onto the container to find a large White Chest full of weapons.