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[SomTervo]

BSB tips:

Never, ever corner it. You can't dodge around a cornered BSB!! I've seen so many people die because they got too aggressive and kept attacking while it was cornered. Calm down, back up, let him come out into the open. The beast actually has horrible aim! As long as you...

...Never stand in front of it's face. Ever. BSB's "safe zone" is absolutely anywhere but directly in front of it. Doesn't matter how far away it is. You ideally want to face either of the skin flaps hanging from its sides.

In his third phase he'll do that charge up attack, right? If you're close you can knock him out of it with a heavy. Good opportunity for a visc.

You can summon an NPC hunter next to the stairs leading down and it's an active coop area to boot so help is fairly plentiful.

A torch can very briefly interrupt some of his lighter swings. He can be parried easily once you've got his timing down, too. But that's a lot of trial and error.

Funnily enough, almost all of these tips go for VA as well, as I found out last night when I slaughtered her.

Will have to bear in mind when i finally come up against BSB...

 

[Beelzebufo]

So I was just invaded by someone & an enemy attacked, so I made the stop gesture so I can deal with the enemy before we resume the fight, & the fucker just backstabbed me, some people have no sportsmanship.

Yeah I would have killed you lol. I'm invading you to make you use up your resources, lose your souls, and piss you off.

 

[FACE]

All I got to say is:

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Fuck Brainsuckers.

 

[cpp_is_king]

I'm kind of sad that I platinumed the game. I want to play more, but I feel like I've done everything there is to do

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Funnily enough, almost all of these tips go for VA as well, as I found out last night when I slaughtered her.

Will have to bear in mind when i finally come up against BSB...

VA is still the toughest boss for me. fuck her .

 

[FF Seraphim]

Holy shit I have 40 insight and now the enemies are much harder... wtf...

 

[GulAtiCa]

So I was just invaded by someone & an enemy attacked, so I made the stop gesture so I can deal with the enemy before we resume the fight, & the fucker just backstabbed me, some people have no sportsmanship.

Welcome to invasions, where the rules are made up and points don't matter! Enjoy your stay!

 

[super-famicom]

I assume that the origins don't have a huge impact on how well you progress through the game, are there certain areas that are much better than others when facing bosses, 'endurance' and 'arcane' maybe? I'm pretty new to this.

Vitality and Endurance are important for any type of build. Then it's generally choosing Strength or Skill for your main damage stat, or a combo of both to be versatile. Also, some weapons scale well with both of those stats. A few weapons will require some Bloodtinge or Arcane. Generally, if you want to do more damage with your gun, level up Bloodtinge, if you want to use elemental weapons/buff weapons with elemental damage via consumable items level up Arcane. Neither of these two are as important as Strength or Skill, unless you plan on making specific builds. But some bosses may have an elemental weakness you can exploit.

 

[Alo0oy]

I've invaded and gotten a cannon to the face while bowing. I learned never to bow first after that.

It's cool, though. Some people want a duel; some people just want to kill you.

Don't let him stop you from being a good PvPer, you should definitely do a welcome gesture before every fight, don't let a bad apple ruin your PvP experience.

 

[140.85]

Holy shit I have 40 insight and now the enemies are much harder... wtf...

Spend that shit.

 

[Leatherface]

This has to be some sort of OT thread record. lol

 

[ThisOne]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

 

[FF Seraphim]

Spend that shit.

But I like helping people too much!! Plus the insight shop has nothing cool! But... yeah the game gets to a whole new level with some of the enemies...

 

[SomTervo]

VA is still the toughest boss for me. fuck her .

Toughest for me so far, yep. FG wasn't easy either.

It's all about getting a sense of a boss's safe zones and defence openings... Once you have picked up on those, and you leap at every opportunity, you can take any of em to pieces.

 

[super-famicom]

This has to be some sort of OT thread record. lol

I think Destiny still wins this category.

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

Lol, nope. There is a shortcut, though.

 

[cslesce]

Spoiler

Killed The Witch

where to farm as quick as much echoes?

 

[Donos]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

Spoiler

right by the cannon is a shortcut to your starting lamp (elevator). But cannon ca one shot you (just normal enemy behind it).

 

[FF Seraphim]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

Bro you were close to a short cut... plus

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there are hidden paths through the houses so you can avoid the cannon fire

 

[gunbo13]

Eh, did like 5 dungeons end of last week into early weekend. Damn holiday took up BB time. Mostly a boring grind except for the bosses. I wish they changed the assets unless later dungeons change it up? So drab... I'm currently on level 3 of a rank 3.

Can't take anymore rooms with ladder and bridge across. Or that damn circular pit room. Oh and the worst, the elevated castle room.

Holy shit I have 40 insight and now the enemies are much harder... wtf...

Level 99 is the best!

 

[Alo0oy]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

There is a shortcut as soon as you advance,

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just go down the stairs & out of the building, there's an elevator to your right after you kill the enemy standing outside the building

EDIT: Wait, do you mean the "item" or the "enemy" that's using it?

 

[Uno Venova]

Starting origins only determine your initial stats. As you level up, you can put stats in whatever you want. So they don't have an effect outside the early levels.

Vitality and Endurance are important for any type of build. Then it's generally choosing Strength or Skill for your main damage stat, or a combo of both to be versatile. Also, some weapons scale well with both of those stats. A few weapons will require some Bloodtinge or Arcane. Generally, if you want to do more damage with your gun, level up Bloodtinge, if you want to use elemental weapons/buff weapons with elemental damage via consumable items level up Arcane. Neither of these two are as important as Strength or Skill, unless you plan on making specific builds. But some bosses may have an elemental weakness you can exploit.

Thanks guys.

 

[Putty]

Goodbye 16k lillte red blighters 8(.....BSB Kicked me and my buddy, i died twice the beasty at the end of his life 8(. 2nd time i died then he died as my screen was fading to black ....And now i've had to piss around to get enough red blobs to stock up on Antidotes before having another crack. I hope you can help me again mystery lady warrior......

 

[ThisOne]

There is a shortcut as soon as you advance,

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just go down the stairs & out of the building, there's an elevator to your right after you kill the enemy standing outside the building

Very good. Thanks.

 

[Agram]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

There's a lift nearby.
Go outside where a man with snakes on his head is and after you cross that bridge go right and activate a lift which goes to starting lantern.
Edit: welp, too late

 

[Alo0oy]

Yeah I would have killed you lol. I'm invading you to make you use up your resources, lose your souls, and piss you off.

Welcome to invasions, where the rules are made up and points don't matter! Enjoy your stay!

Well, that's not the way I play the Souls games, friendly duels are more fun.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Could someone please help me with Ebreitas?
PSN ID: Kssio_Aug

No one? =(

 

[FF Seraphim]

Level 99 is the best!

Are you being serious? Shit gets even crazier with 99 insight? If so... I will be camping out at a boss helping people...

 

[greatestjediever]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

Yeah there's a way out

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on the bottom floor out the side with the bridge with a snake head guy. Once you cross the bridge, go up the cliff to the right and there's an elevator that takes you back to the lamp at the beginning of the stage. It's the first shortcut of the area

Beaten twice hahaha

 

[Agram]

No one? =(

I can (if you are level 140-190) :/

 

[Mick Stagger]

BSB tips:

Never, ever corner it. You can't dodge around a cornered BSB!! I've seen so many people die because they got too aggressive and kept attacking while it was cornered. Calm down, back up, let him come out into the open. The beast actually has horrible aim! As long as you...

...Never stand in front of its face. Ever. BSB's "safe zone" is absolutely anywhere but directly in front of it. Doesn't matter how far away it is. You ideally want to face either of the skin flaps hanging from its sides.

In his third phase he'll do that charge up attack, right? If you're close you can knock him out of it with a heavy. Good opportunity for a visc.

You can summon an NPC hunter next to the stairs leading down and it's an active coop area to boot so help is fairly plentiful.

A torch can very briefly interrupt some of his lighter swings. He can be parried easily once you've got his timing down, too. But that's a lot of trial and error.

Edit:

Also, you want to be as close to BSB as possible while not being in his face. He's one of the easiest bosses to dodge at close range.

Where is this NPC Hunter you speak of?

 

[Kssio_Aug]

I can (if you are level 140-190) :/

I'm 72!! T.T
Almost there!! lol

 

[Alo0oy]

Where is this NPC Hunter you speak of?

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There's a message in the area right before the boss fight, just use the beckoning bell while you're standing on it

 

[Aaronology]

Goodbye 16k lillte red blighters 8(.....BSB Kicked me and my buddy, i died twice the beasty at the end of his life 8(. 2nd time i died then he died as my screen was fading to black ....And now i've had to piss around to get enough red blobs to stock up on Antidotes before having another crack. I hope you can help me again mystery lady warrior......

Aww, I'm still helping people pass through. According to my insight I've beaten him 31 times in the last three hours. I might just start a new character and leave this one as the BSB help build.

 

[RiccochetJ]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

There's a shortcut around there that'll help.

But stop being a wuss. Sprint towards that mofo while screaming at the top of your lungs.

 

[super-famicom]

Where is this NPC Hunter you speak of?

Near the stairs leading down to the path to the fog door, there's a message saying something like "you can summon others to receive assistance." Ring your bell at this spot and the NPC will be summoned.

 

[Randam]

VA is still the toughest boss for me. fuck her .

she is pretty easy imo.
did you use fire and attacked her weak arm?

Holy shit I have 40 insight and now the enemies are much harder... wtf...

they are not.
only a few things change. didn't notice anything getting harder.

Spend that shit.

99 insight or bust.

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

nope.
but you can just run past it.

 

[bananafactory]

I think Destiny still wins this category.

Actually Destiny went 17 days from the first OT creation to the last post in OT3.

Bloodborne is well into OT4 and we are only 14 days removed from Bish creating the OT.

It does indeed appear we have a new record holder. The hype is real

 

[IAmRandom31]

I just got to the

Spoiler

cannon in the Forbidden Woods

. I turned around because I had around 50,000 souls and I didn't want to lose them. Is there a lantern near that part?

use one of those bold items that " reawakens " you without losing echoes. itll send you to the last lantern you used and you'll be good to go, won't lose echoes

 

[HORRORSHØW]

Spoiler

Killed The Witch

where to farm as quick as much echoes?

i found farming from the witches abode lamp post to the hemmwick lamp post pretty good early on in the game. nice exp and blood vials.

 

[TheOctodad]

No one? =(

I can. Level 84 work?

 

[AetherZX]

The

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Chalice Dungeon Bell Maidens (and by extension, spiders)

is easily the worst game design decision I've seen yet. It's seriously destroying my experience and anything I thought highly of in this game.

 

[Alo0oy]

Aww, I'm still helping people pass through. According to my insight I've beaten him 31 times in the last three hours. I might just start a new character and leave this one as the BSB help build.

I never knew so many people had trouble with BSB, to me he was BY FAR the easiest boss in the game.

 

[nib95]

Actually Destiny went 17 days from the first OT creation to the last post in OT3.

Bloodborne is well into OT4 and we are only 14 days removed from Bish creating the OT.

It does indeed appear we have a new record holder. The hype is real

I can't imagine it will gain as many overall OP's as Destiny though. Longevity wise it just doesn't seem as if people will be playing it for as long.

 

[Aaronology]

she is pretty easy imo.
did you use fire and attacked her weak arm?



they are not.
only a few things change. didn't notice anything getting harder.

99 insight or bust.


nope.
but you can just run past it.

Eeeeh. A good number of enemies have additional moves that absolutely will catch you off guard if you're rising in insight for the first time.

 

[Dark-Cloudz]

A thought: Do you think it's is possible to do a purely gun build, focusing completely on bloodtinge?

 

[HORRORSHØW]

A thought: Do you think it's is possible to do a purely gun build, focusing completely on bloodtinge?

i have, and yes, it's viable.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

I can. Level 84 work?

Yup!! Whats your PSN ID?

 

[SaitoH]

I beat The One Reborn:

https://youtu.be/GL4CL54BN-0

Made good use of my Canon + bone marrow ash. Well, the first shot I didn't target the right spot, but I figured it out for my 2nd shot.

 

[TheOctodad]

Yup!! Whats your PSN ID?

The_octodad

 

[Interfectum]

If your attributes soft cap at 25 is there any reason to boost one beyond 25 vs assigning it elsewhere?