Lilith's Sirens
A Siren with powerful alien abilities operating as a key member of the original four Vault Hunters on Pandora.
Lilith is one of four playable Vault Hunters in the 2009 action role-playing first-person shooter Borderlands, developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Set on the distant planet Pandora, she operates as a Siren, a character class defined by powerful alien abilities distinct from the standard mercenary archetypes found among the bandits or corporate forces. Alongside Brick, Mordecai, and Roland, she travels to search for the legendary Vault rumored to contain advanced alien technology and priceless riches. Her unique classification grants her access to distinctive skills that separate her from traditional shooters, allowing players to utilize special tactical functions and combat maneuvers unavailable to other classes.
- Role
- Vault Hunter
- Affiliation
- The original group of four Vault Hunters
- Key Members
- Lilith (Primary)
- Powers
- Invisibility, increased movement speed while phased
- Origin
- Pandora Vault Hunter recruitment
Lore & Background
The game's story centers on four Vault hunters who battle savage wildlife, local bandits, and the Atlas Corporation to reach the Vault before the corporation can claim its treasures. Her unique skill allows her to turn invisible to enemies, moving much faster while in this state. Additionally, she utilizes Phasewalk to phase through reality; however, attacking while phased was not possible in the original game, meaning the ability serves purely for mobility and evasion rather than dealing elemental damage directly. Unlike the other hunters who rely on specific weapon proficiencies like sniping or turret deployment, Lilith's combat style integrates these alien powers into her movement.
In Their Own Story
During the events on Pandora, the four hunters piece together clues while fighting through industrial trash heaps and barren wastelands left behind after the Dahl Corporation abandoned the planet. As a member of this group, Lilith utilizes her Siren abilities to assist in combat scenarios against the Crimson Lance and various wildlife variants generated by the game's procedural system. The source details that she can turn invisible to move faster and unleash shock blasts at enemies upon reappearing. This specific ability set complements the other hunters: Brick, who enters a rage state; Mordecai, who commands his pet Bloodwing; and Roland, who deploys an automated turret. These four characters form the core team preventing Atlas from reaching the Vault first.
Reader's Guide
When playing as Lilith in single-player or online cooperative gameplay, players can allocate skill points into a tree featuring three distinct specializations based on her base character type. Her unique ability to phase into invisibility provides both mobility and offensive options through shock blasts triggered at the start and end of the stealth state. Players can distribute points among any available specializations and spend in-game money to redistribute these skill points later. In cooperative play, the game alters enemy statistics to balance for up to four players. Lilith's abilities function within this system alongside standard equipment like randomly generated weapons with elemental effects. She starts with two weapon slots, gaining access to four later, along with slots for shields and grenade modifications.
Did You Know?
- Lilith is one of only four playable characters in the original Borderlands game released on October 23, 2009.
- Her unique Siren ability allows her to turn invisible and move much faster than other characters during that state.
- Entering or exiting invisibility does not trigger a shock blast; Phasewalk is purely a mobility and tactical tool in the original game, as attacking while phased was impossible.
- Each character possesses three distinct skill trees, with no built-in system to reallocate points using in-game currency.
- Lilith was part of the group that battled the Atlas Corporation and its military force, the Crimson Lance, on Pandora.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Lilith's Sirens?
This designation typically refers to Lilith herself, as she is the only active Siren within the original team of Vault Hunters.
What powers does she possess?
She utilizes alien phasing abilities that allow her to become invisible and move rapidly while remaining immune to damage.
Who are the other members of this group?
Her teammates include Brick, Mordecai, and Roland, who all travel together across Pandora.
What is their main mission on the planet?
They were recruited specifically to locate and open the legendary Vault rumored to hold alien technology.
How does their story conclude in Borderlands 1?
The team successfully opens the Vault, though Lilith absorbs its energy which triggers future conflicts with Calypso.
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