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Layer 2 of the first ptumeru should have some.
Backfoggen
Banned
You don't need to parry him. Seems like you want to beat him easy by just parrying him over and over again.
Thanks for those who gave me tips for
, even though I just ended up co-oping with someone for it. I lost patience in the end.
Anyway, it seems like the
isn't appearing for me at all because I haven't engaged with any part of the quest line despite the wiki saying she would appear as a hostile enemy after the above boss. I'm guessing this is a case of the wiki being wrong and me mistakenly relying on it and forgetting the game (in terms of Souls games) is still fairly new?
Rom
Anyway, it seems like the
crow lady
I have a hypothetical question, is there a realistic way of getting a potential sequel of Bloodborne up to a stable 60fps on PS4 without taking a hit to the visuals or scale of the game?
I'm not one that's crying for 60fps but I'd gladly take it over further graphical improvements if it was possible for the next game, I know that From Software aren't exactly the best devs from a technical perspective, but imo that's one of the benefits that Japan Studios involvement should bring to the table, it should've done that for the first game already which is why I'm a little disappointed in the loading and framerate issues.
So with more experience in developing for the platform, probably better development tools, maybe updates that make more RAM available for game development, less focus on improving the graphical fidelity even more (clipping could be reduced though) and a bigger involvement of Sony Japan on the technical side of things, would 60fps be feasable and would it even be something you'd want?
Just something I'm wondering about after almost having finished my 5th playthrough. Lol
I'm not one that's crying for 60fps but I'd gladly take it over further graphical improvements if it was possible for the next game, I know that From Software aren't exactly the best devs from a technical perspective, but imo that's one of the benefits that Japan Studios involvement should bring to the table, it should've done that for the first game already which is why I'm a little disappointed in the loading and framerate issues.
So with more experience in developing for the platform, probably better development tools, maybe updates that make more RAM available for game development, less focus on improving the graphical fidelity even more (clipping could be reduced though) and a bigger involvement of Sony Japan on the technical side of things, would 60fps be feasable and would it even be something you'd want?
Just something I'm wondering about after almost having finished my 5th playthrough. Lol
But it feels good to rage after being frustrated at a boss for a few hours
I'll probably try a different approach tomorrow, parrying is so unreliable in this game, ML isn't the only boss I had trouble when trying to do it "the right way" instead of cheesing and it's stupid because they took away shields and replaced them with this.
Dodging is your main tool for avoiding damage, why would the game give you a damage-countering system that was unlimited and could never miss? Also, it doesn't miss 50% of the time, it misses when you miss.
Thanks I'll try it.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Question about the ending unlock criteria:
I just finished the game after consuming two umbilical cords and chose the awakening ending. I went spoiler free on my first play through so I didn't know anything about multiple endings and didn't back up my save.
My question is: do the umbilical cords all unlock again in NG+ - thus allowing me to do the save backup trick at the end of my second run - or will the game still think I've consumed two cords even if they were in the last play though?
manicstreet
Banned
Woo hoo! Just got the platinum trophy. Game was excellent.
60 hours played & soul level 105.
60 hours played & soul level 105.
Hmmm, wanted to take my BLT character to 100 for the meta but now I'm starting to think of stopping at 80.
At this level there are the later areas of NG and the first of NG+ for co-op, and invasions are plenty everywhere, so maybe it's the best range for overall online action.
I have 30VIT/20END (or is it 19?) with runes and 49 BLT and I'm doing really fine on PvP.
The only problem will be going down to the later Chalices, but maybe it's not worth if I stay at this level (well, the later runes would be fine...)
At this level there are the later areas of NG and the first of NG+ for co-op, and invasions are plenty everywhere, so maybe it's the best range for overall online action.
I have 30VIT/20END (or is it 19?) with runes and 49 BLT and I'm doing really fine on PvP.
The only problem will be going down to the later Chalices, but maybe it's not worth if I stay at this level (well, the later runes would be fine...)
Parrying is not the right way, is just another tool, if your strategy of choice is to spam the gun trying to parry all the bosses then you are the one doing it the wrong way imo.
I killed that boss without parrying, and definitely without cheesing. Just have some patient man, and study the enemy before pulling the trigger.
Arjen
Member
The cords reset I think. I did the first ending eating 3 cords, there are 4 new cords in NG+ and I got to do the other endings with the save trick.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Nice, thanks. Happy to do two playthroughs but I'm unlikely to have time/inclination for a third.
Keihart
Member
Anyway , the 5 bullets you can get for some health are enough, you only really use the parry on it's second stage. Learning to dodge in his first stage it's way more important.
Keihart
Member
Being completly honest i find that the performance of BB it's pretty spot on for me. I didn't mind so much the performance of Demon's Souls, but it had some horrible performing stages, BB seems to keep over 30fps almost all the time so i don't see the point, maybe if it was something like Devil May Cry, but as it is, i find 30 fps more than enough.
KittenMaster
Member
Just beat M
L
again and he wasn't too bad on NG+. I even
Then again I am probably super overleveled by now. I can't get coop in chalice dungeons at all anymore.
artyr
ogarius
managed to get a few parries in ;D
Then again I am probably super overleveled by now. I can't get coop in chalice dungeons at all anymore.
william_557
Member
What level stats should i be aiming for with a build mainly based around high damage?
I'm using the saw cleaver and the tonitrus
Is it arcane that increases the tonitrus's electrical damage?
I'm using the saw cleaver and the tonitrus
Is it arcane that increases the tonitrus's electrical damage?
Monochromaticx
Member
P L A T I N U M !!!!
Tbh, a third playthrough would take you < 5 hours (probably between 2 and 3) if you just wanted to get through it as fast as possible. You only have like 6 or 7 compulsory bosses and you should be pretty OP by then.
If you use only Saw Cleaver and Tonitrus stick with Strenght. Both weapons have C scaling in it but it should give you atleast some damage boost. Tonitrus has D scaling with Arcane even when +10 so I would say not to put points in Arcane.
You are not forced at all to use counter attacks. It's perfectly possible to go through the whole game without having to parry once. The gameplay isn't focused on the guns as much as expected.
Also, parrying is completely reliable. Very similar to how it was in Dark Souls which had the best parry system before this game. It's also the easiest game to parry in as well (for obvious reasons).
But it feels good to rage after being frustrated at a boss for a few hours
I'll probably try a different approach tomorrow, parrying is so unreliable in this game, ML isn't the only boss I had trouble when trying to do it "the right way" instead of cheesing and it's stupid because they took away shields and replaced them with this.
LOL taking away shields is the best thing they've done so far in the Souls series. Completely changed up the focus of the game and made it far more aggressive.
I beat him without parrying at all. I didn't even know he could be parried until I came on here afterwards.
william_557
Member
40 is the reqconmended cut off for levelling past with strength right? And thanks will do
Well, it does trivialize almost every fight in the game.
You actually get really good scaling from 40 to 50, I like to stop at 50 if you are all in on a stat and don't care for minmaxing to a certain soul level.
Phreakuency
Banned
That was me for sure. Finished with 2 characters (both with a + playthrough) and also with the platinum trophy. Did not parry a boss once.
Guys what do you do when you've accumulated a good amount of souls? I have enough for about 4 or 5 levels, would it be prudent to go spend them? I'm in Old Yharnam, I can get through the area quickly enough I guess now, or do you not worry about losing them, or what? General rule?
Monochromaticx
Member
I level up as soon as possible when i have enough echoes. No need to risk it and no benefit for keeping them for long.
Arjen
Member
Unless you're saving up for a weapon, just go spend em
I had trouble with this too, until I realized that you can use the pillars for cover from the ice attacks. Kill the "helpers" and when the boss the ice attack, just be sure you're up against a pillar. If you look up, you'll see the pillar block the attack. Prey slaughtered on my try after I learned that.
thechemist
Member
Completed this today as a first time souls player, bought this mainly due to the hype on GAF. Utterly fantastic from start to finish. I was addicted even after dying every 5 seconds in the first bonfire area, but each time I was getting better slowly. I beat the Cleric Beast after 4 attempts and I thought I may have a chance of beating this game, especially considering that I rarely play games on hard mode. After beating first and second boss I found it easier, not because the game was easier but I was improving every time.
Overall my favourite games since Last of Us and many other games I bought have been put on the back burner due to this.
Some stats regarding my completion:
- 39.5 hours to complete
- Level 85 (Focused mainly on Strength, Vitality and Endurance)
- Ran with Saw Cleaver + 10, Ludvigs +9 and Blunderbuss
I never played any Chalice Dungeons and I missed some bosses so will focus on these with my next play through (I never replay games except the MGS series).
Overall my favourite games since Last of Us and many other games I bought have been put on the back burner due to this.
Some stats regarding my completion:
- 39.5 hours to complete
- Level 85 (Focused mainly on Strength, Vitality and Endurance)
- Ran with Saw Cleaver + 10, Ludvigs +9 and Blunderbuss
I never played any Chalice Dungeons and I missed some bosses so will focus on these with my next play through (I never replay games except the MGS series).
I would stop at 30-35 since Tonitrus has only B scaling for Strength when +10. If you get some other weapon that has A or S scaling then you could go to even 50.
Yes, they also respawn if you kill them but fail to pick up the loot.
Ok thanks, assumed it was the case, I can barely see them in Old Yharnam never mind kill them.
Just back up your save to the cloud or a thumb drive before you fight the final boss.
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
Oh, given the jump in difficulty in NG+ I assumed ++ would be a brick wall.
figadapaura
Member
Defiled Chalice complete!
A
is pretty easy. It's just the risk of being one-shot that makes it hard. Also once I figured out that
makes the last bit of the fight much easier, I beat her first try.
A
mygdala
staying underneath her once she rips her arms off
Cloud Strife
Member
But it feels good to rage after being frustrated at a boss for a few hours
I'll probably try a different approach tomorrow, parrying is so unreliable in this game, ML isn't the only boss I had trouble when trying to do it "the right way" instead of cheesing and it's stupid because they took away shields and replaced them with this.
One of the worst parts about the fight is how the dude clips you through the spire-walls with his scythe attack. Unbelievable.
KittenMaster
Member
Whew, finally beat Chalice B
in A
L
. I wonder what boss will be-
lood Starved Beast
iling
oran
*gets mauled by Abhorrent Beast*
ML Down!
Damn it took me 20 tries and the last one was SLOPPY as hell but what ever. I ended it with 1 vial and 0 bullets lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APGsSkB7wZQ
I'm glad that's done but I'm still stuck fighting Eb. That one has also been a big challenge. Died at least 20 times there as well. :/
With DS1&2 as I neared the end I was pretty powerful all around and bosses got easier the farther I went. Seems like the opposite with Bloodborne.
Damn it took me 20 tries and the last one was SLOPPY as hell but what ever. I ended it with 1 vial and 0 bullets lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APGsSkB7wZQ
I'm glad that's done but I'm still stuck fighting Eb. That one has also been a big challenge. Died at least 20 times there as well. :/
With DS1&2 as I neared the end I was pretty powerful all around and bosses got easier the farther I went. Seems like the opposite with Bloodborne.
thechemist
Member
I tried to back him up against a wall, you can do a lot of damage then. In terms of avoiding his air attack just keep locked on and dodging by jumping back not sideways.
I only parried him once or twice, My main tactic was getting close and then dodging his two hit combo then that leaves a small window for attack.
I used fire paper/ bolt paper as well to increase damage
I only parried him once or twice, My main tactic was getting close and then dodging his two hit combo then that leaves a small window for attack.
I used fire paper/ bolt paper as well to increase damage
Arjen
Member
NyMartin90
Member
I think I had a glitch.
I talked to Eileen outside of Cathedral ward after beating BSB and then forgot she said to go to the tomb to fight henryk. I proceeded to beati VA, Darkbeast Paarl, Witch of Hemwick, and Shadow of Yarnham. I can't find eileen anywhere and also henryk doesn't spawn at the tomb.
Any help?
I talked to Eileen outside of Cathedral ward after beating BSB and then forgot she said to go to the tomb to fight henryk. I proceeded to beati VA, Darkbeast Paarl, Witch of Hemwick, and Shadow of Yarnham. I can't find eileen anywhere and also henryk doesn't spawn at the tomb.
Any help?
Did you buy the Hunter Chief Emblem?
Defiled amygdala really giving me a rough time
Fucking one shots during the last stage
Last stage is the easiest, just stay on its tail, he can't jump/attack backward in that phase. takes a while, but it's completely safe. If you can't stand the wait and feeling risky, you can sneak in a head attack after every jump.
Switch Back 9
a lot of my threads involve me fucking up somehow. Perhaps I'm a moron?
What's the general consensus on level cap for multiplayer? Wondering when I should stop dumping points.
Around 100-110 IIRC.