In Borderlands 3, you will often find Eridium. This is a rare resource that can be used to buy things in the game. In this Borderlands 3 guide, we are going to go over how you can get Eridium and what you should spend it on in the game.
How To Get Eridium In Borderlands 3
You get Eridium as a reward for completing Crew Challenges. These are available on each on the maps and are relatively simple to complete. Challenges include completing different tasks like finding Claptraps, stealing vehicles, or collecting audio logs.
Completing global challenges related to guardian ranks will also reward you with Eridium. You can find these in the Galaxy View. There are plenty of challenges in this category and you will have to complete tasks like killing enemies in a specific way or using special weapons. You also get Eridium every time you reach a higher rank in a challenge.
Eridium can be found in the open world as part of missions or as loot. You can get it by defeating bosses or looting bodies. You can also find it in purple crystals that are Eridium deposits. You will notice that shooting these crystals does nothing but you can use your melee attack to break them. Breaking them will drop Eridium bars that you can pick up.
What Should You Spend Eridium On In Borderlands 3?.
Eridium can be spent on items offered by Crazy Earl on Sanctuary. You can buy cosmetics from the guy or visit his vending machines that have loot. The items on sale will change from time to time. You can also spend this currency on slot machines that you will find in Sanctuary’s canteen. Spend the Eridium to get a change of winning valuable rewards.
This is how you can earn Eridium in Borderlands 3 and where you can spend it in the game. If you are interested in learning more about the game then you can check out our tips and tricks guide.
