PlayStation Bloodborne Megathread, v.4

[KidBaize]

I want to parry more than dodge, but i see your point. If upgrading only takes away hit points, then wtf. I was thinking it would make parrying easier. Also, if there was a gun that parried AND wiped out hit points, then im for that.

Some enemies cannot be parried so dodging will always be your first line of defence. Parrying is also high risk so you might want to practice a bit on an enemy with exaggerated movements, like the big brick trolls. There are two on your way to Father Gascoigne just before the elevator. There's also one outside Cleric Beast.

You just have to learn proper parry timing, which is generally when an enemy begins its downswing. Not when they raise their weapon but as soon as they begin their forward strike.

 

[KidBaize]

And for bullets you can farm the enemy in the wheelchair on the lower floor of the house. He drops five bullets each time so you can kill him and then go practice on the two brick trolls right outside.

 

[GarbageGuy]

You should really learn to parry because it becomes really helpfull once you start adding runes that give you buffs for succesfull visceral attacks

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

It usually is, which is why it's hard to call their games "cheap" no matter how many times it kicks your ass. It's seriously why people keep playing them, despite what an ass fucking the games are. They give you just enough to stay confident that you don't need to be some Japanese savant to beat it. It's all very manageable, it's just naturally hard and gives you very little room for error.

Just know that all that routine you're going through right now is essentially training you and getting you acquainted with it's design.



That's honestly a valid complaint. They went a little too far with that shit. I can understand if you're playing online or whatever, but even if you're just playing offline, it's still not there. They did finally add one with "Sekiro", and it didn't hurt the "hardcore" experience at all.

The pause thing for me is almost a deal breaker at this point. My life is too crazy. As much as I’d love to block out everything consistently enough to complete games without interruption, that’s not my life. I can’t tell my SO to shove it or hang on if they need help with something. My dog can’t wait to pee. If I have to go to the bathroom I shouldn’t have to take myself to a strategically safe place. It’s just totally stupid.

 

[Diogenes of Sinope]

The pause thing for me is almost a deal breaker at this point. My life is too crazy. As much as I’d love to block out everything consistently enough to complete games without interruption, that’s not my life. I can’t tell my SO to shove it or hang on if they need help with something. My dog can’t wait to pee. If I have to go to the bathroom I shouldn’t have to take myself to a strategically safe place. It’s just totally stupid.

So you dont play multiplayer games?

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

So you dont play multiplayer games?

No I’ve mostly avoided them recently. I’ll occasionally partake but can’t get the same mileage out of them I do with single player

 

[TrueBias]

Im at the area where some asshole keep shooting a machine gun at me.

Ive been getting a LOT of these forged attachments. Put 2 on the axe, but again, im upgrading my first weapons.

I see theres another hunter roaming about and ive wanted to fuck him up, but that gun guy keeps fucking with me.

 

[KidBaize]

Im at the area where some asshole keep shooting a machine gun at me.

Ive been getting a LOT of these forged attachments. Put 2 on the axe, but again, im upgrading my first weapons.

I see theres another hunter roaming about and ive wanted to fuck him up, but that gun guy keeps fucking with me.

He warned you.

 

[deadshot138]

Im at the area where some asshole keep shooting a machine gun at me.

Ive been getting a LOT of these forged attachments. Put 2 on the axe, but again, im upgrading my first weapons.

I see theres another hunter roaming about and ive wanted to fuck him up, but that gun guy keeps fucking with me.

Best to sprint through and find the machine gun guy and shoot his ass off the roof

 

[TrueBias]

Best to sprint through and find the machine gun guy and shoot his ass off the roof

Thats what Im trying now. Once hes gone, hes gone? No respawning?

 

[Valhoven]

He warned you.

Is he talking about my boy Djura? Fellow Powder Kegs, let's HUNT.

 

[deadshot138]

Thats what Im trying now. Once hes gone, hes gone? No respawning?

Correct

 

[TrueBias]

So i spent the entire fucking day trying to kill the blood starved beast. I even watched some YouTube vids on how to parry the cunt.

Christ, before i watched anything, i noticed i can call another hunter alfred. Once again, the boss feels easy to beat, until the fuckers health bar is near death, then the handicap ramps up.

I kept calling alfred until i noticed it eats up insight. I have some madman's knowledge, but i don't know want to waste it on alfred because hes more of a distraction. Doesnt hurt the beast at all.

Anyway, i tried using molotovs, attaching fire to my axe, tried grinding, but god damn, it now costs more than 10k to make 1 level.

 

[TrueBias]

Maybe I'll try this?




I still don't know what arcane does other than raise Discovery.

I have the flamesprayer, buti thought upgrading bloodtinge (sp?) increases left arm damage, not arcane.

 

[deadshot138]

Maybe I'll try this?




I still don't know what arcane does other than raise Discovery.

I have the flamesprayer, buti thought upgrading bloodtinge (sp?) increases left arm damage, not arcane.

Arcane is niche and shitty especially in first ng cycle. If the blood starved beast is giving you fits, use pungent blood cocktails aimed at a wall to distract it whilst you wail on it. Also use beast blood pellets as they greatly increase your damage especially if you can spam attacks like you'll be able to here. If you've got some spare fire paper throw that on as well. Should be a piece of cake. Oh and throw antidotes on the hot bar in the off chance you get poisoned. Cheers and happy hunting.

 

[TrueBias]

Arcane is niche and shitty especially in first ng cycle. If the blood starved beast is giving you fits, use pungent blood cocktails aimed at a wall to distract it whilst you wail on it. Also use beast blood pellets as they greatly increase your damage especially if you can spam attacks like you'll be able to here. If you've got some spare fire paper throw that on as well. Should be a piece of cake. Oh and throw antidotes on the hot bar in the off chance you get poisoned. Cheers and happy hunting.

Im out of fire paper but i do have that blood bait and the beast blood pellets. See, i had no idea what either of these do.

 

[Schoolboy Q]

Im out of fire paper but i do have that blood bait and the beast blood pellets. See, i had no idea what either of these do.

Want an even easier way to beat the sex starved beast? Just dodge to the left, he will miss every single attack.

 

[TrueBias]

Want an even easier way to beat the sex starved beast? Just dodge to the left, he will miss every single attack.

Hah, another vid said to dodge to her right.

Anyway, I got past her. I died again, but so did she. Hilarious.

Now Iam running around cathedral ward, not knowing where the fuck to go.

 

[Valhoven]

Im out of fire paper but i do have that blood bait and the beast blood pellets. See, i had no idea what either of these do.

I say this in earnest to help and it will feel much a kick when down; it's not. You needn't anything to beat any boss. Inventory is a shortsighted (and expensive) solution to a problem that will persist through every encounter until combat is embraced as your char defines which. Vials and your wits will get you through; else is gravy for romp, theorycraft. You can do it. F YouTube dorks curating that one time or twinking. On prevailing, there is no greater rush. You've Hunters right here in your own Community who've walked the walk and are rooting for you; count me amongst them. While one cannot respec, seeing you look for outs with a stat dump in something is more misstep. You can do this.

Brother Bias, find your worth in the waking world.

 

[jojoRed]

@TrueBias just play the game. Explore and experiment. No need to constantly ask questions etc. Bloodborne isnt fun when youre just asking whats the best way to do something, or what does something do. Read the descriptions of items and explore.