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[Citizen_Insane]

Man, the

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Reiterpallasch

is legit. I'm glad since for the first time ever in a Souls game I won't be using a katana

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(because Chikage is bleh, that lame transformed state)

and I was hurting for a weapon that felt right.

Where exactly is it? I'm having trouble finding it.

 

[bombshell]

Has anyone got this digitally here? I pre ordered earlier and the download was 27GB then it switched over to 5 and a half. Does that mean I can get going with only the first part of the download while it finishes the rest?

Hoping so since I'd love to try it tonight but the whole download likely won't be done until tomorrow afternoon.

Yes, you can play the beginning of the game with that first part of the download.

 

[AngryMoth]

I'm reallly enjoying the bosses of chalice dungeons but so far the levels feel very samey. Also still haven't found any new gear!

 

[Lombax]

If I remember correctly, I beat Father G and died and then went back to Hunter's Dream and I had insight. Maybe you just need to encounter a boss first? Not sure.

You get an insight just for seeing a boss, no need to kill it.

 

[mxgt]

Why even fight

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Dyura the Gatling Gun guy when you can just shoot him 3 times off the edge, lmao

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Stake Driver+5

here I come

 

[Ferrio]

As a semi newcomer to these games, I have to say part of the fun of Bloodborne is basically because the enemies thrown at you are so menacing it legitimately stresses me out. There is SO much risk involved. Almost every new encounter (even yard trash) is intimidating not only in looks but also in not knowing how to deal with said beast. It makes this game so tense it's awesome. Working up that courage to just go for it, you know? I can't tell you how many times I looked at a beast and said to myself "oh HELL no" haha.

Worst part is when you find multiple paths. Look down one "oh god no" look down the other "oooh fuck". Legit anxiety deciding which area I wanna get my ass kicked in first.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Just beat M

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artyr

L

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ogarius

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Not sure it I want to join the Vilebloods since I'm not that much of a pvp person. If I talk to the queen will I be forced to join the covenant or can I decide at a later time after talking to her. Could I just back out of the converation and the option to join will still be there? Or should I avoid her for now? I picked up the summons on the rigt which I believe I'm supposed to give to Albert unless there's something ese to it. Also I heard there was a rapier in Cainhurst. Where it at?

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The rapier is in a chest on the floor in the castle. Like right when you go in IIRC

 

[Sid]

It is? I thought what it unlocks can be navigated around and opened from behind? Unless it opens more than one gate.

How do I go behind that?

 

[Phased]

so, yeah - any Cleric Beast tips? I also have torch.

Sidestepping him works wonders. Molotovs will wreck him if all else fails. I went in with like 16 Blood Vials and walked out with 0, so yeah I barely beat him.

 

[Sanke__]

still pretty sure there is a lot of confusion over the difficulty of BSB because some armor sets have infinitely more poison resist than others

 

[Takamura-San]

Does my progress in a dungeon reset if I teleport to the Hunter's Dream?

No

Actually let me revise that.

Monsters will respawn when you come back.

What you will not lose are:

Bosses killed, treasures stay opened and levels pulled.

 

[Machinehead]

Sometime it feels like finding shortcuts is more rewarding than finding anything else.

It's like - "OMG - I can go RIGHT TO THAT ***** NOW! NO MORE FIGHTING THAT ***** ALONG THE WAY!!!!"

Only reason I haven't had a heart attack

 

[Papercuts]

Where the hell is the forest I keep hearing about? I'm totally stuck now, keep finding dead ends after

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the witch

.

 

[BipolarBear629]

I feel like this is the first souls game that encourages farming. The blood vial drop rate seems to decrease the more you need it.

 

[superseohyun]

martyr

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logarious

is pretty strong huh...

 

[AlphaDragoon]

When can I expect to find some more weapons that scale well with Skill? I've found two weapons in the world that scale well with strength and am able to buy the Kirkhammer and Greatsword in the Hunter's Dream, but I'm stuck using the damn cane still. Don't get me wrong, it's a great weapon and I've been cleaning up with it but I wouldn't mind a change of pace. I've cleared the Cathedral Ward. Should I be coming up on a new Skill weapon any time soon?

Slightly spoilery so I'll put tags on them and you can look at your own discretion:

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- You can get the Blade of Mercy (badass short sword/dual blades) from the Crow Hunter Badge, given by Eileen the Crow. You have to either complete her quest, kill her or let her die (there's a part in her quest where that can happen VERY easily, she got killed and I didn't even know it until I found the badge on the ground).

- The Reiterpallasch (equally badass rapier/gunblade) is a bit further into the game, but you can get it as soon as you reach Cainhurst Castle.

 

[Curufinwe]

Should I upgrade the blunderbuss to +1 with the 3 blood shards I have, or wait till I find two more and can upgrade the saw cleaver to +2?

 

[shem935]

Father G Dead! Awww yeah molotovs I love ya!

 

[EL CUCO]

I swear to god I need to stop reading this thread. Keep getting bosses and enemies spoiled for me.

If you're trying to actively avoid spoilers, this is probably the wrong place to be. If you have a question or comment, just post it and only focus on the green lol

 

[rNilla]

I found a gate that was locked with a medal. Didn't realize I had to buy a key

Ah, the vendor sells it for 10k---the boss is further beyond that area.

 

[Brohan]

Finally beat Bloodstarved Beast, feels so good taking down a foe such as that all by yourself after several tries.

 

[ricelord]

WTF i'm in

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Jail

edit;: omg some old lady just stab me in the face.

 

[bananafactory]

Ah, the vendor sells it for 10k---the boss is further beyond that area.

That's a lot of echoes. Is the boss optional then? Or do I need to go through there eventually to advance?

 

[NIN90]

No

Well I just teleported to the Hunter's Dream and now how do I get back? I'm talking specifically about Chalice dungeons btw.

 

[Horp]

It's a pretty decent compromise. Mid-game it is really easy to farm 99 vials even by accident, so if you ever run out at that point it's a gentle suggestion by the game that maybe you should stop trying to fight whatever it is that is killing you so many times and explore elsewhere instead.

I just started playing 3 hours ago. Played it like I would Souls, and things didn't work out very well. So now I lost all my blood shards, have 0 blood vials and I'm not really getting anywhere. So I'm childishly pissed and made that post

Ahh... the Souls experience (tm)

 

[Citizen_Insane]

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The rapier is in a chest on the floor in the castle. Like right when you go in IIRC

I'll go check that floor again, thanks.

 

[Shy]

Finally beat Bloodstarved Beast, feels so good taking down a foe such as that all by yourself after several tries.

Would you be willing to help me with it please. ?

 

[UpDownLeftRight]

Yes, you can play the beginning of the game with that first part of the download.

Awesome. Any idea if it caps out for the finished download after an intro section or if it's more a progressive sorta thing? I've not used the play as you download feature before so kinda hazy on how it works.

 

[Rhaknar]

Just picked up mine a few moments ago. Have it at +3 now. Not as much straight damage as my cleaver but it's R2 charge HOLY SHIT :O

the charge is awesome, but the shanking you can do with the blade retracted (or "loaded) and just spamming R1 is ridiculous

also, the shortcuts are real ladies and gentlemen. Gonna call it here and tackle the third boss tomorow now that I unlocked the shortcut

 

[Karsticles]

Should I upgrade the blunderbuss to +1 with the 3 blood shards I have, or wait till I find two more and can upgrade the saw cleaver to +2?

You find so many shards it doesn't matter. I had 99 last night, on boss 6.

 

[constantstatic]

Just booted up the ps4 and bloodborne is missing from my hard drive. It's not even listed in download history. I hope my save is not gone I'm like level 35.

 

[Rurunaki]

PSA: Do not hesitate to upgrade your weapons to +3. Materials are gonna be very abundant. It's past +5 where you have to think on what you want to upgrade.

 

[rNilla]

That's a lot of echoes. Is the boss optional then? Or do I need to go through there eventually to advance?

There's another area beyond the boss. I haven't explored it much but I'd think you'd need to. But again, that's where I am right now. I can either go there or Old Yharnam so I can't really say.

 

[bananafactory]

Just booted up the ps4 and bloodborne is missing from my hard drive. It's not even listed in download history. I hope my save is not gone I'm like level 35.

save files are stored independent of game data. you should be fine

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Finally beat Bloodstarved Beast, feels so good taking down a foe such as that all by yourself after several tries.

Should I look for equipment that resists poison or would a stack of antidotes suffice? I was kicking his ass until he went crazy and started filling the whole room with poison. Parrying him is super easy, but the poison just eats through me.

 

[dyergram]

How do you join someone's game? Can you still do that help randoms I mean.

 

[bombshell]

I feel like this is the first souls game that encourages farming. The blood vial drop rate seems to decrease the more you need it.

You can buy them as well if you don't have luck with them dropping.

 

[Brohan]

Would you be willing to help me with it please. ?

Sure will go there now. Use password.

 

[AngryMoth]

Sigh, I hate running out of viles. Anyone have a favourite farming spot?

 

[JackEtc]

Please someone hear my beckoning bell in Old Yharnam ;_;

Please ;_;

The gatling gun man is so scary ;_;

I never have success with summoning anyone =|

 

[Takamura-San]

Well I just teleported to the Hunter's Dream and now how do I get back? I'm talking specifically about Chalice dungeons btw.

You get back by going to the Tom stone and selecting the spawn point. If you light all the torches you should be fine.

Also revised my response above.

 

[Rurunaki]

Just booted up the ps4 and bloodborne is missing from my hard drive. It's not even listed in download history. I hope my save is not gone I'm like level 35.

DId you have your saved back up to the cloud?

 

[Machinehead]

Am I the only one who holds circle on stairs to go faster?

 

[Home]

Ugh the monsters in the F

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orbidden Woods

I hate

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Snakes!

 

[Curufinwe]

You find so many shards it doesn't matter. I had 99 last night, on boss 6.

OK. I wish I had a few extra now, though.

 

[AsfaeksBR]

Just booted up the ps4 and bloodborne is missing from my hard drive. It's not even listed in download history. I hope my save is not gone I'm like level 35.

Did you update the firmware?
I had the same problem earlier today.

 

[Nose Master]

Gross. Elemental gems make you lose your stat scaling bonuses.

 

[Shy]

Sure will go there now. Use password.

Thank you so very much.

I'm very shit though, so sorry i advance.

 

[LiK]

Sigh, I hate running out of viles. Anyone have a favourite farming spot?

the two brick dudes near Central Yharnam lantern. easy 2 viles a piece plus any others from guys a long the way.

 

[bananafactory]

Sigh, I hate running out of viles. Anyone have a favourite farming spot?

The 2 big dudes between Central Yharnam and the elevator drop 2 vials each, so you can get 4 in about 30 seconds.