Ava Playable Character

With this design, I wanted to challenge myself to create a playable character within an already existing game world and its systems. The Borderlands franchise was one of the first to come to mind due to its comedic, mayhem filled combat and witty character banter. One character in particular caught my attention in the latest installment in the series - Ava. This rambunctious youth (who inadvertently causes several major plot points in Borderlands 3) makes sense as a potential hero character due primarily to two reasons. First, when Borderlands 3 comes to a close Ava is well positioned within both the narrative and their own character growth to jump right into the action of a potential sequel. Second, Ava receives their Siren powers at the close of the previous game, leaving plenty of room for expanding on the Sirens’ lore and for re-imagining player mechanics. These elements piqued my creative curiosity to design a character the Borderlands audience would find enjoyable. This design presents an envisioning of how Ava could play as a Siren and three skill trees for players to pursue, following the classic Borderlands style.