It just wouldn’t be a Borderlands game with a Siren in the roster, and that’s a role that Vex provides to players. Described as a “Dark Siren,” Vex has only recently unlocked her powers, and thanks to her rough upbringing, she has a cynical and sarcastic demeanor.

“She’s definitely the spookiest Siren we’ve ever had,” Borderlands 4 lead game designer Nick Thurston said. “She’s the first Siren who can manifest physical beings into existence. She can summon Reapers and Spectres, and she’s also the first Siren who focuses a lot on kinetic damage. She can switch between all the elements, but there is a heavy hook there for those of you who enjoy life-steal or draining the souls of your enemies.”

Vex’s third action-skill, Phase Phamiliar, also allows her to summon a gigantic spectra cat named Trouble, based on Thurston’s cat. More than just a cute nod to the developer’s pet, Trouble helps to reinforce the idea of the witch themes behind the design of Vex. Gearbox also briefly explained how Vex’s Dead Ringer skill works, as players will be able to summon a Reaper that can be used to taunt enemies or Specters that can do high damage but are fragile in combat. Vex can also apply elements to her summons, and with the right attunement, she can be a powerful crowd-control character.