Arjen
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And I think in Dark Souls it capped at NG+7
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And I think in Dark Souls it capped at NG+7
Yup. that's the one. the multiple head guys that shoots at you from far are the worst. they are so accurate and their range is incredible.
Goddamnit, the Abhorrent Beast in the Ailing Loran Chalice is down right sadistic to take down in close combat. The sidesweeps always gets me and its impossbile to parry it's attacks on top of it, I really don't know how to take him on without getting trading hits.
Any tips?
Any tips?
Toytown Assassin
Member
poison knives and run like a girl.
that's very interesting.. do poison works on any boss? I haven't been able on any, even with a 12 poison weapon (gemmed in)
Toytown Assassin
Member
I think it's unique to that one. 1 hit is enough iirc.
Considering starting a second character, as I don't know if I really want to do NG+ or not yet.
Is skill / bloodtinge a good way to go? My first character was primarily STR using the Holy Sword, and at the very end I went to 15 arcane so I could use the shell to buff the weapon. This time though I'm thinking I might try to use some other skill weapons and use the gun more for damage than just parries. I'd prefer to use a weapon that I can still buff with Fire/Bolt paper though.
Also, are there any weapons where using the transform as a combo is effective and fun? When I was using holy sword I never used it during a combo, and would just run away to change the weapon, and go back in. I mean like.. R1 R1 L1 R1... something where you transform as part of doing damage.
Is skill / bloodtinge a good way to go? My first character was primarily STR using the Holy Sword, and at the very end I went to 15 arcane so I could use the shell to buff the weapon. This time though I'm thinking I might try to use some other skill weapons and use the gun more for damage than just parries. I'd prefer to use a weapon that I can still buff with Fire/Bolt paper though.
Also, are there any weapons where using the transform as a combo is effective and fun? When I was using holy sword I never used it during a combo, and would just run away to change the weapon, and go back in. I mean like.. R1 R1 L1 R1... something where you transform as part of doing damage.
Is that it? lol
I really must say that Abhorrent Beast is definitely one of the trickiest close combat bosses in the souls series, his moveset is just crazy and vicious. Those side-sweeps and tornado-uppercuts just complete screw me over, maybe I just have to level a bit (lvl 93)?
Yes 1 hit is enough to poison him.
Skill/Bloodtinge with 25/50 distribution is really OP build with Chikage +10 and Repeating Pistol +9. No need for buffs with that setup aside from BMA.
Toytown Assassin
Member
Yes that's it if you don't mind if you cheese it. I was unable to beat him in a proper fight. My reflexes are shot (I'm 49 now!) and the usual trick of dodging past an enemy for 1 hit behind and dodging away didn't work on that bastid. He's just too relentless for me.
Umm...did anyone else not encounter this anus worm monster in the CDs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnxcwaWz50o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnxcwaWz50o
I saw about an hour ago about that monster in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwtT8xZ9boY
it is the rarest monster in the game, appearing only there and it doesn't even show in the guide bestiary, it is totally unknown and seems a lot of people visit that chalice dungeon just for checking this monster
Awesome, I think I'll give that a shot. What would you recommend using until I can get the Chikage? Maybe the Threaded Cane, since it has some skill scaling? Also from looking at the wiki the Rifle Spear may be good also, as it has both skill and bloodtinge scaling.
Toytown Assassin
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or you can get the blades of mercy right at the start if you don't mind killing the crow lady and farming the echoes to buy them.
Weird.
Well, in one of my chalices I found what looked like a Phtumerian, but he was completely white and non hostile. Even when I attacked him he didn't attack back.
I wish I had gotten it on video. I didn't record it because I thought it was a regular enemy in the dungeons. I never found it again.
Red Liquorice
Member
Ewwww, it's gross. I never saw it in the Chalice Dungeons though.
You can use pretty much anything you like before getting the Chikage assuming you will get it as soon as possible. Threaded Cane is probably best choice. Rifle Spear isn't really that good BT weapon since the shot doesn't do almost any damage IIRC.
Considering he/she is changing to Chikage it wouldn't be that smart to go through the trouble of getting BoM early.
JadedWriter
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I had trouble with this as well. What I did was
walk in straight lines away from the elevator dropping guidance stones (coins?) until I had mapped out the space and eventually ran into it. It's not right up against the wall so it's possible to spend a lot of time down there and not see it.
Akiyama_AE
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Just got to Byrgenwerth on my new playthrough, Should I stop here so it will be ready when the expansion drops or do I need to progress more anyone know?
That place is a point of no return when you get inside and trigger a certain event, if you want to progress with the NPCs, go and talk to them or find them on a guide since the game will block some things if you go on
Akiyama_AE
Member
No worries I already got plat a long time ago just wanna set up for Old Hunters, and not sure if this is the exact spot I gotta be
may be.. we all really don't know where the DLC will even take place since that info hasn't been out, but Guess you could leave it there until the expansion arrives
Akiyama_AE
Member
seems safe since after Rom shit starts happening xD
GET HER ARMOR
easily the best armor in the game for me
.if you fought her then you probably missed the hardest npc in the souls series.
GET HER ARMOR
easily the best armor in the game for me
if you fought her then you probably missed the hardest npc in the souls series.
I got all her goods.
Cainhurst hunter
Red Liquorice
Member
I've only done this twice, but both times I just walked in a straight line facing forward walking out of the cage and it was there. I think the cage door faces that way on purpose.
Red Liquorice
Member
Might want to wait for the edition that includes the DLC.
Ah, I see. So the edition that comes with the dlc disc comes out dec. 3. I hope its not gonna cost full price.
Guys, I heard that if I don't accept Adella's blood treatment, after rom Arianna will get killed, and obviously I don't want that, the thing is that I have Arianna's blood from last playthrough, so I can accept either blood treatment, but if I use Arianna's blood, I can risk her life...
My goodness.. this game, what can I do? I don't think I can discard the item
I think it was going to cost $50, but don't quote me on it.
My goodness.. this game, what can I do? I don't think I can discard the item
I think it was going to cost $50, but don't quote me on it.
Morrigan Stark
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Yeah I hate that fight. I found the normal Rom to be piss easy, never been an issue for me, but much as I find Rom easy, I find chalice Rom to be really hard. My usual strategy was always to ignore the small spiders completely and zig-zag around, whack her a few times (avoid the AOE or heal it up right away if I do get hit) until teleporting, and repeat. But this doesn't work in the chalice dungeon, too risky, not enough room to zig zag between the spiders, etc. Very annoying.
When it jumps, stop moving. Seriously. Don't roll or run. Just don't move. It'll miss 95% of the time, possibly 100%. I say 95% for those moments where you might have already queued rolls or movements right as it jumped, but I'm pretty sure it always misses if you don't move.
Nightmare Frontier Amy is really easy though. If you want to curse Amy forever, try the
Defiled Chalice version hahahaha good luck
OrbitalBeard
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NA isn't receiving a physical version of Bloodborne with the DLC included. We are getting a Complete Edition for $50 on PSN though, which you can pre-order now.
It's possible SCEA could publish a complete package next year with everything on the disc, but nothing's been announced.
Ok, so I met Queen Annalise yesterday and swore an oath to the Vilebloods (fuck you Iosefka and your Healing Church!), picked up the Old Summons but I didn't see Alfred anywhere in Cainhurst Castle.
I went and splattered Rom, and that's when shit really hit the fan. Had to kill Eileen since the stupid bitch never showed up outside Cathedral Ward or Tomb of Oedon for me, the nun's cackling like crazy, and I'm flying through Yahar'gul dodging bullshit regenerating enemies and exploding laser shooting aliens trying to find out where the crying baby is who seems to be everywhere while teleporting through baths.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I went and splattered Rom, and that's when shit really hit the fan. Had to kill Eileen since the stupid bitch never showed up outside Cathedral Ward or Tomb of Oedon for me, the nun's cackling like crazy, and I'm flying through Yahar'gul dodging bullshit regenerating enemies and exploding laser shooting aliens trying to find out where the crying baby is who seems to be everywhere while teleporting through baths.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
That's what you get for calling my BFF a "stupid bitch"
That's what you get for calling my BFF a "stupid bitch"
She never showed up! I made sure to stop before Rom and look for her but nope, nowhere to be found. I guess there must be a hidden cut-off point, probably before Shadow of Yarnham.
Red Liquorice
Member
When it jumps just stand still, don't try to dodge, instead charge up an R2 attack and smack it in the head as it will always be close enough when it lands.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Yeah I hear you, I had that problem in NG+ (in NG she died at Oedon Tomb
). I think entering Forbidden Woods is the cut-off point, she just disappears from the game until re-appearing in Grand Cathedral post-Rom.It's not her fault though, it's just the game being buggy or something
Melchiah
Member
I always send the nun to the clinic. It's the right choice for her kind, the persecuters of the Vilebloods.
EDIT:
You have to meet Eileen in the Cathedral Ward before
Paarl.
When it jumps, stop moving. Seriously. Don't roll or run. Just don't move. It'll miss 95% of the time, possibly 100%. I say 95% for those moments where you might have already queued rolls or movements right as it jumped, but I'm pretty sure it always misses if you don't move.
Nightmare Frontier Amy is really easy though. If you want to curse Amy forever, try the.Defiled Chalice version hahahaha good luck
I don't know the solution would be that simple! Thank you.
Also, I kinda stopped playing after 2 weeks, right before Rom since I heard there are many missable after you defeat it. What's most important things to do before defeating it? And, does further access to Hypogean Gaol only opened after Rom? I search every crook an cranny there but couldn't find any further area.
Don Draper's Hat
Member
Beat it on my first go last night after reading myco666's advice on here. Hide behind the pillars when Rom starts shooting. You won't get hit. Take out the spiders gradually and it really is quite easy.
Thanks, myco.
Red Liquorice
Member
Hypogean Gaol is part of a larger area that does indeed open up after defeating Rom.
I think the things you have to do before Rom are mainly NPC quests, Eileen is the one that springs to mind and some of the NPC you bring to the Cathedral can't be rescued post-Rom.