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[realcZk]

End-game question:

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Is it just me or is Gherman a pretty rough fight? None of the bosses in this game gave me trouble but hes just so fast. I was a few beers deep though so that could have been my problem. I prefer to use the mace but I nearly killed him using the transformed axe charge attack, the range it covers is massive, then his speed and AoE when his health is low are a pain in the ass. Any tips?

 

[KZObsessed]

That is amazing :O

 

[Newtype-001]

Ok just saw a gif of someone deflecting a bullet with his sword in pvp

My head right now
Edit: seems it does not work here, http://imgur.com/lfuoBNt

goddamn

 

[mattxt08]

i am sorry to say that im using a guide for this game. there are too many pathways, and i already ended up in some places i shouldnt have gone to yet when i wasnt using a guide..

i dont want to, but i have to.

 

[Mupod]

what's the best way to generate frenzy resistance? Rune?

Yeah. I have a +200 frenzy, a +100 frenzy and a +50 all resist rune equipped. You can also get some from armor but at most it'll be a 50-100 difference.

 

[Ghost Slayer]

Whats the best strategy to get a lot of echos? Farm in certain areas or help others defeat bossen true co-op?

spolier at last area of game:

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last area near Margo's Wet Nurse boss fight has 3 pigs which will give you 30k blood echoes (with Moon rune) each run

 

[T.O.P]

Whats the best strategy to get a lot of echos? Farm in certain areas or help others defeat bossen true co-op?

Farming in the first floor of the

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Lecture Building 1st floor

14-15k per minute since the loading times are scary fast there

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

Man, 20 vit ain't cutting it any more this deep into Chalices. This boss was one shotting me with every attack besides the kick, so I had to play perfectly:

U

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ndead

G

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iant

Version 3 (the one with c

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hains

, h

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ook

, and c

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lub

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPsN2IRS6Kk

tbh theres not much point going higher since the hardest part of the chalice dungeon halves your hp. Btw i like your style of using jumping attacks frequently

 

[idonteven]

boss glitched into the wall on my best run yet...this is really pissing me off

 

[Arjen]

i am sorry to say that im using a guide for this game. there are too many pathway, and i already ended up in some places i shouldnt have gone to yet when i wasnt using a guide..

So? If the enemies are too tough you can just leave?

 

[Yoshichan]

i am sorry to say that im using a guide for this game. there are too many pathway, and i already ended up in some places i shouldnt have gone to yet when i wasnt using a guide..

i dont want to, but i have to.

If you're having fun then keep at it man!

 

[LiK]

i am sorry to say that im using a guide for this game. there are too many pathway, and i already ended up in some places i shouldnt have gone to yet when i wasnt using a guide..

i dont want to, but i have to.

nothing wrong with using a guide. plenty of guys here read up on guides to find the secret optional stuff.

 

[traveler]

I actually really like both Frenzy and (late game zone spoiler)

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Yahur'gul revisited.

Bloodborne's combat, thematically, has been about forcing players out of the safe soul's crawl they could get by and were even encouraged to do in previous games through its removal of shields, general speed, and the regain mechanic; frenzy and that particular area are natural extensions of that philosophy into the actual level design of the game, forcing the player to act quickly and decisively or die. You can't sit back when something is inducing frenzy or take fights methodically one by one when a bell maiden is present. You have to move; you have to fight.

I also love how frenzy ties in with insight and fits the flavor of the mid to late game enemies you face perfectly, but that's less relevant to its actual quality. I didn't find it particularly hard to deal with, in any case, if outfitted with the proper rune and gear.

 

[k1t4j]

So what is the most blood echoes everyone has lost?

I have been playing pretty carefully so the most I have lost was about 38k in the forest. Just defeated R

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om

so there is a point of reference.

206k blood echoes

Had been exploring for a while, died here and there but always got my souls back, therefore they started accumulating.

At one point I enter a room where there's 2 blue guys that shoot magic missiles at you and a big homing blue ball, in the same room there were also 2 werewolves and 2 other monsters, that would not seem out of place in a Resident Evil game, anyways I enter the room and get blindsided by a werewolf from the left side and eat a swipe, followed by another swipe. I finally dodged to safety to my right to use a vial, at this moment I proceeded to be hit in the face by a spell, causing my vial to heal for half due to the damage, I dodged again to avoid the second hit and as soon as I finish dodging a monsters grabs me, sucks a good chunk of my health and leaves me for death.

I got up manage to side step twice to the left where unbeknownst to me the second werewolf was there and he lunges at, followed by a swipe me that kills me.

When I went to get the souls back, I died trying to reach the enemy that had them, in a brutal fashion pretty much....

I went shopping after that to clear my mind

 

[Fhtagn]

Man, 20 vit ain't cutting it any more this deep into Chalices. This boss was one shotting me with every attack besides the kick, so I had to play perfectly:

U

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ndead

G

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iant

Version 3 (the one with c

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hains

, h

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ook

, and c

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lub

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPsN2IRS6Kk

Nice. I died 10+ times to it last night with 30 vit.

I'm just too sloppy to pull that off just yet. Severe "just one more swing!"-itis kills me every time.

 

[Hypemaster]

Is there a way to spoil tag video links? Can see the thumbnail spoilers on mobile.

 

[AmethystEnd]

tbh theres not much point going higher since the hardest part of the chalice dungeon halves your hp. Btw i like your style of using jumping attacks frequently

Yeah, I heard about Defiled. I'm not too worried about it. I'll be mentally prepared then. I just wasn't prepared for the spike in enemy health/damage just now. It was crazy.

And thanks!

Nice. I died 10+ times to it last night with 30 vit.

I'm just too sloppy to pull that off just yet. Severe "just one more swing!"-itis kills me every time.

Yeah, if you'll notice, I nearly ate it on the last hit.

 

[SeanTSC]

Upgrading weapons does more for damage than stats i think.

Yes and no. If you're as low level as possible a +10 weapon's base damage might outweigh the scaling you get from stats.

But pumping stats up adds a ton. Ludwig's Holy Sword has a base of 200 damage at +10, but the bonus damage on mine is almost +500. That + damage is all from stats.

 

[Lifejumper]

Is upper cathedral optional?

 

[Matt_]

What is the best place to farm for blood vials? I''m having real trouble running out all of the time.

for me I

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port to central yarhman (I think its that one, the first one after the sick room) go left, through the house kill the four in there, up the stairs kill the two lycans and the giant with the crows, down the otherside and loop back round a bit, kill the two giants there, go through the elevator across the bridge kill everything on the bridge and the two beast things before you get to father g and then I jump off and kill myself and repeat

All in all takes about three minutes, and can net me 20 vials a run
6 from lycans
8 from the four giants
4 from the weird frenzy things
and usually some from the regular guys as you get rid of 12 of them on the way

spoilered just in case

 

[SeanTSC]

Is upper cathedral optional?

Yes.

 

[piccio_ssl]

Is upper cathedral optional?

yes, but i won't miss that location
true

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horror

experience

 

[BraXzy]

So I killed the first boss last night finally. am I right in thinking

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there's no way to progress at the end of the bridge? I have to find an alternate route somewhere? Seems a bit odd that the first boss ends up being a dead end.

 

[HTVfanatic]

for me I

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port to central yarhman (I think its that one, the first one after the sick room) go left, through the house kill the four in there, up the stairs kill the two lycans and the giant with the crows, down the otherside and loop back round a bit, kill the two giants there, go through the elevator across the bridge kill everything on the bridge and the two beast things before you get to father g and then I jump off and kill myself and repeat

All in all takes about three minutes, and can net me 20 vials a run
6 from lycans
8 from the four giants
4 from the weird frenzy things
and usually some from the regular guys as you get rid of 12 of them on the way

spoilered just in case

Awesome, thank you! Thanks to the others who posted too.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Anyone got a Youtube link for the exact path you take to get to the V-boss without buying the key?

I should've saved it, but its the only way I knew

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You have to head to where the abandoned workshop is, but get all the way to the bottom. Follow from there until you get to an elevator and ride that up, you will be on the other side of a closed gate outside the cathedral ward lantern which you can open with a lever.

 

[Nightengale]

W

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itches

and V

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icar

A

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melia

DOWN!

 

[Fhtagn]

i am sorry to say that im using a guide for this game. there are too many pathway, and i already ended up in some places i shouldnt have gone to yet when i wasnt using a guide..

i dont want to, but i have to.

Realizing you're in over your head and retreating can be part of the fun. There's no wrong way to play, though, and do what feels right to you, but I recommend dipping into faqs only when you feel lost, and try to scout out each area you find on your own first. That way you can enjoy a sense of discovery but avoid getting frustrated.

These games don't have a "difficulty slider"; the difficulty is instead infinitely adjustable based on how you play, whether you power level, look at guides, summon help, etc. All strategies are allowed, find what feels right and enjoy!

 

[idonteven]

boss glitched again...think it gonna keep happening

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

T___T Heart racing. Almost lost 90,000 echoes because I couldn't find my out of that

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Forbidden Woods area with all the snake things

. I searched everywhere for a shortcut with only a small amount of life left.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Upgrading weapons does more for damage than stats i think.

Been doing a lot of that and it does help for sure!

 

[30yearsofhurt]

I've been running around trying to beat the last few bosses only to realise that I had 43 insight points.

PSA If you're getting bogged down spend that insight at the second messenger bath. Don't give your enemies a leg up.

 

[Dahbomb]

Yes and no. If you're as low level as possible a +10 weapon's base damage might outweigh the scaling you get from stats.

But pumping stats up adds a ton. Ludwig's Holy Sword has a base of 200 damage at +10, but the bonus damage on mine is almost +500. That + damage is all from stats.

It's not just stats but gems as well.

 

[Duebrithil]

I'm at M

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oonside

L

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ake

, and there's this

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giant spider-like thing right in the middle

, but it seems to be non-hostile. I'm guessing I have to attack/kill it, since there doesn't seem to be a way to get out of there otherwise.

 

[Baliis]

I've been running around trying to beat the last few bosses only to realise that I had 43 insight points.

PSA If you're getting bogged down spend that insight at the second messenger bath. Don't give your enemies a leg up.

Or be a boss and run around with 99

 

[Vitor711]

Couple of hints:

- once you get used to his attack movements and projections, you can very easily get him down to 1/3 health by countering all of his attacks and dodging a lot
- watch for attack, counter, hold R2 for strong attack, repeat, profit
- (especially get used to dodging to one side whenever he makes a side-step himself. He very often makes a short dodge step then fires his shotgun)

- his third form is where shit gets fucked. He morphs at 1/3 health. I never had any trouble getting him to this stage, but he killed me quickly during three attempts at this point. However, afaik, hold-R2 strong attack staggers him slightly. Time it so that you can strike him when he's making an attack lunge, then dodge a lot and heal. Repeat. His health actually goes down quick when you hit him with this charged heavy attack.

One of my friends only beat him after 11 tries... But still beat him and felt good about it. And this guy is a seasoned Dark Souls and Dark Souls 2 player. You're fine! Keep trying!

Wait, why on earth would you use the strong attack after a counter? Dash into their face and use the R1 and you get a visceral attack, the one with a unique animation, that does substantially more damage.

 

[Grenchel]

Bsb?

 

[Vitor711]

So I killed the first boss last night finally. am I right in thinking

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there's no way to progress at the end of the bridge? I have to find an alternate route somewhere? Seems a bit odd that the first boss ends up being a dead end.

Optional boss technically, so that explains the dead-end.

Also, is my 99 insight on NG+ the reason that darkbeast Paal is WRECKING me? Because, I beat him second try on my first run and had no problems at all.

 

[darkjedi187]

Is there anything special about the other hunters. I ran into a guy praying at a shrine and he asked if I wanted to be friends and share experiences. Is there a benefit to killing him or keeping him alive?

 

[Facism]

Nice. I died 10+ times to it last night with 30 vit.

I'm just too sloppy to pull that off just yet. Severe "just one more swing!"-itis kills me every time.

i took it on last night, died the first time and felt it out a little the second time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVt9ecxzH7g

Left arm swing is a safe dodge into for 2 hits minimum there.

I hard for more trouble with the first version of the boss. Was so much more aggressive.

 

[30yearsofhurt]

Or be a boss and run around with 99

I'd like to know the exact details of the insight mechanism. Sneaky of FromSoft just letting us figure it out ourselves

 

[Evo X]

I feel this game really rewards aggressive playstyles.

Last night, I went up against the S

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hadows

of Y

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harnam.

I was freaking out, playing too defensively, only getting a single hit here or there and then rolling away. Fight dragged on, I ended up using all 20 blood vials, and still died without getting a single kill.

Today, I just transformed to 2 handed Axe, put on some Bolt Paper, and just started getting in their faces and wailing away like a mad man. Only used 3 blood vials and finished the fight in 2 minutes. lol.

 

[Lulubop]

I feel like I'm close to the end now, what are the optional areas?

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Nightmare Frontier?

?

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The place where you find the Lightning Mace?

?

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

I feel this game really rewards aggressive playstyles.

Last night, I went up against the S

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hadows

of Y

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harnam.

I was freaking out, playing too defensively, only getting a single hit here or there and then rolling away. Fight dragged on, I ended up using all 20 blood vials, and still died without getting a single kill.

Today, I just transformed to 2 handed Axe, put on some Bolt Paper, and just started getting in their faces and wailing away like a mad man. Only used 3 blood vials and finished the fight in 2 minutes. lol.

2 handed axe wrecks most bosses

 

[Leunam]

I'm at M

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oonside

L

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ake

, and there's this

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giant spider-like thing right in the middle

, but it seems to be non-hostile. I'm guessing I have to attack/kill it, since there doesn't seem to be a way to get out of there otherwise.

Explore the area more, in and out.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

Double KO fighting R

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om

!! Glad it counts as a win. I got rekt a few times, and I hate

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spiders

so was dreading getting stuck.

 

[d00d3n]

Continuing from my previous post. Fextralife says if you didn't talk to Eileen in her second location, you will not be able to finish her questline. Is this confirmed? Anyone on gaf who was able to finish her quest despite not talking to her in Church Ward (but interacting with her in every other way)?

 

[Rising_Hei]

Here is my 6th boss battle, 1st try win, it was a close one ^^ some fooling around at the beginning since i knew nothing about this boss and was thinking about an strategy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ds69K4VqI

 

[Fonds]

Finished the game!

Time for a second playthrough!

 

[Grenchel]

The zoning of enemies is weird sometimes. Some of the tougher enemies are jokes when you can just stand at the opposite side if a threahold, without having to worry about them crossing over to get you.

 

[SomTervo]

Wait, why on earth would you use the strong attack after a counter? Dash into their face and use the R1 and you get a visceral attack, the one with a unique animation, that does substantially more damage.

... Someone in OT1 said you could only do visceral attack when behind an enemy.

Several bosses in and I've been playing the game wrong the whole time...