Borderlands 3 Fans Are Discussing a Funny ‘Plot Hole’ Regarding Claptrap

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While there was plenty to love about Borderlands 3, fans and critics alike were a bit less positive on the game’s story. However, though issues were raised about character deaths and some underdeveloped villains, a Borderlands 3 fan is more bothered by a possible plot hole.

The plot hole in question is tied to the annoying-but-iconic Borderlands character Claptrap, a figure that has been with the series from the very beginning. In Borderlands 2, one of the biggest jokes of the game is tied to Claptrap’s hatred of stairs and his inability to defeat them due to the wheel he uses to get around. The reveal of his greatest weakness not only makes for an effective joke at the end of the game, but established a running gag for the franchise.

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With Claptrap’s issues with stairs being well-documented and a vital part of his character, a Borderlands 3 player named Classic-Act_4415 was confused by his appearance in the game. Specifically, how he gets around the complex hub area that is Sanctuary 3. The Crimson Raiders’ spaceship is filled with stairs, leading up to the bridge, the bar run by Mad Moxxi bridge, and Ellie’s garage. With Claptrap having a room in Ellie’s Garage and regularly being seen on the bridge, it is odd that he is seemingly able to traverse stairs.

While the post was likely made in jest despite the Redditor claiming otherwise, as this supposed plot hole does not damage the story in any significant way, it still sparked some fun discussion. For example, Redditor Appolonius101 provided several theories as to how Claptrap can get around the ship. One suggests that he stole a teleportation device, likely from Tannis, while another idea is that Sanctuary 3 is full of