Borderlands 4 How to Drop Items & Weapons
Inventory fills up fast in Borderlands 4, and sometimes you just need to get rid of gear. Dropping items is not as obvious as it should be, but there are a few reliable ways to clear space. This guide explains every method for dropping or removing weapons and gear.
Mark Items or Weapons as Junk and Sell
The simplest method is to mark items as junk in your inventory. Once marked, you can sell everything at once at any vending machine.
Open your inventory.
Highlight an item and mark it as junk.
Visit any Ammo Dump or vending machine.
Press Q (default key) to sell all junk.
This is the fastest way to manage loot mid-run since vending machines are found in most towns and checkpoints.
Equip Swap to Force Drop
Borderlands 4 has no direct “drop” option in the inventory screen. Instead, you can drop items by swapping equipment when your backpack is full.
Equip the weapon you want to replace.
Find and pick up a new weapon.
Hold the equip button (default: E on keyboard).
If your inventory is full, the previously equipped weapon will be forced onto the ground. If you still have room in your backpack, it will just move back into storage.
Use the Drop Key
On PC, there is a direct button that throws the weapon out of your inventory.
Default key: End (next to Delete on the keyboard).
Highlight the weapon in your inventory, press End, and it will be dropped on the ground instantly.
Note: controller players currently do not have a direct drop option mapped.
Final Blurb
Dropping weapons in Borderlands 4 isn’t as straightforward as other looter shooters, but once you know the tricks, it’s easy to manage.
Mark junk to clear gear quickly at vending machines, force-drop by swapping when full, or use the drop key on PC for instant removal.
FAQ
Can you drop items on controller in Borderlands 4?
Not directly. The End key method only works on keyboard, and controller users must rely on vending machines or forced swaps.
Do dropped weapons disappear?
Dropped gear will remain on the ground until you leave the area or reload. Make sure to sell anything valuable before dropping.
What’s the fastest way to clear inventory?
Mark items as junk, then sell them all at a vending machine with one button press.
Can you trade dropped weapons with other players?
Yes. Dropped items can be picked up by other players in co-op, making this the way to trade gear.
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