Why Can’t I Use Grenades as Zane in Borderlands 3?

As Zane in Borderlands 3, you cannot use grenades when you have two Action Skills equipped, as this setup replaces your ability to toss grenades. To use grenades freely again, you must unequip the second Action Skill, allowing you to access your grenade functionality.

Understanding Zane’s Abilities

Zane’s character build in Borderlands 3 offers a unique trade-off between using grenades and equipping two Action Skills. This trade-off is crucial for players who enjoy using grenades as part of their combat strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is the best grenade character in Borderlands 3?

• Moze is still considered the best character for using grenades, although grenades in general aren’t powerful enough in BL3 for pure grenade spam to be a very effective build.

1. How do I equip grenades on Zane?

• Press the grenade key (default G on PC or LB on XBox), but note that having two Action Skills equipped will replace your ability to toss grenades.

1. Is Moze or Zane better?

• Both have their strengths; Zane offers more flexibility in builds and gear requirements, while Moze can dominate with Iron Bear, making her highly formidable.

Character-Specific Questions

4. How old is Zane in BL3?

• Zane is in his 50s, identifying as male and pansexual, and is a loner despite being extroverted.

4. What is Zane’s full name?

• Zane Julien, known for being the Elemental Master and Ninja of Ice, Frost Technology, and Snow, and the first Nindroid.

4. Who is the most overpowered character in Borderlands 3?

• According to various builds and player experiences, Chain Zane is often considered one of the most overpowered characters.

4. Who is the strongest in Borderlands?

• In Ultimate Vault Hunter Mode, Salvadore is often considered the most powerful due to extreme synergies of his skills, though some argue Kreig the Psycho can be nearly invincible with the right playstyle.

Gameplay Mechanics

8. How do you change your action skill in Borderlands 3?

• You can change your Action Skill by accessing the skill tree and selecting a different skill; each Action Skill has a unique cooldown.

8. Can you throw a grenade back?

• It’s highly impractical to throw a grenade back due to the time it takes to aim, so players usually throw it away or deflect it.

8. Who is the best solo Vault Hunter in Borderlands 3?
   • Moze is often recommended for solo play due to her Iron Bear, providing her with a powerful, protective mech.

Additional Tips and Information

11. Is there a 4th skill tree in Borderlands 3?

    • Moze has a 4th Skill Tree called Bear Mother, introducing Iron Cub and new skills like Fuel For The Fire.

12. Why did Zane become a ninja?

    • Zane was recruited by Master Wu to train at the Monastery of Spinjitzu after his father, Dr. Julien, passed away.

13. Who is Zane’s real father?

    • Dr. Julien, who turned off Zane’s ‘memory switch’ before passing away to prevent Zane from feeling sad.

14. What ethnicity is Zane?

    • The name Zane can have various origins, including Arabic, where it means “beauty, grace”, or it can be derived from the Venetian form of Gianni.

15. Will there be a Borderlands 4?

    • There have been leaks and hints about the development of Borderlands 4, suggesting a possible upcoming release, although no official announcement has been made.