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Bloodborne |OT+5| Grant Us Eyes!
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Melchiah
Member
Using Bold Hunter's Mark respawns you to the last lantern with all Blood Echoes you've gained. You get about 100k echoes per 4-minute run with all three Moon runes equipped.
Jimnymebob
Member
I'd offer to help, but I'm not sure if I'm too high a level (107).
I'm also not really familiar with how co-op works on this. Does the host and helper pick a unique password, then the helper uses the small beckoning bell?
Opus Angelorum
Member
Okay so my NG+ play through has gone pretty well, beat most bosses within two attempts...apart from Micolash.
I swear this game is cheating at times. I've fought him 11 times now, and on 4 occasions I've gotten him down to a pixel of health and he one shots me with his Arcane spell.
The last time I shot him to interrupt the first spell, dashed into attack with R1 and he cast the spell immediately again with almost zero start-up. I hadn't even finished the dash and I was dead.
Not sure why it's giving me a problem, beat him on the third attempt first time.
And the big issue is the tedious run from the lamp at Nightmare of Menis, why does it not spawn at the one beside the elevator shortcut?
I swear this game is cheating at times. I've fought him 11 times now, and on 4 occasions I've gotten him down to a pixel of health and he one shots me with his Arcane spell.
The last time I shot him to interrupt the first spell, dashed into attack with R1 and he cast the spell immediately again with almost zero start-up. I hadn't even finished the dash and I was dead.
Not sure why it's giving me a problem, beat him on the third attempt first time.
And the big issue is the tedious run from the lamp at Nightmare of Menis, why does it not spawn at the one beside the elevator shortcut?
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
So, Lady Maria is straight kicking my ass, but I am getting closer and closer to beating her. I got her to about 1/6th health yesterday before she started roasting me. Unfortunately, I tried to summon help for this one, and I could actually see another player ringing the resonant bell for like 10+ mins, but we couldn't connect. Hopefully I can down this one today and clear the game by next week. I'm on a tight gaming "schedule" as it is without having hold-ups. 
That's exactly how it works.
I would recommend sticking to him like glue. He won't use A Call Beyond if you're in close, he'll just use the Ebrietas and punch you. Also, you can stun him really easily. I don't think I got hit at all when I beat him... after like my 10th try lol
That's exactly how it works.
I would recommend sticking to him like glue. He won't use A Call Beyond if you're in close, he'll just use the Ebrietas and punch you. Also, you can stun him really easily. I don't think I got hit at all when I beat him... after like my 10th try lol
Red Liquorice
Member
You spawn from whichever one you last used.
Also agree with LaunchpadMcQ, if you stay in his face he won't use the blast spell.
Jimnymebob
Member
I've just got to her now, and I've died once on each phase so far. The first phase has been the trickiest for me, because that overhead slash has ridiculous tracking.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I have the timing on when to dodge mostly down for the first two phases. The third one is killing me, but I'll get there, I think. Also, most of the time, the best place to dodge is right on through her. If you time it well, she won't be able to track you on most of her attacks. The worst parts for me are the blood and fire stuff where it's a bit hard to judge what the actual hit boxes are. Staying close to her helps with that.
Jimnymebob
Member
I just beat her. The timing for dodging doesn't seem to change in phase 3, it's just the fire extends the hitboxes. I just waited for the move where she dashes and does two slashes, just dodge left at the last second.
Parry her whenever she does the overhead slash outside of a combo. The visceral attack on her hurts a lot.
Edit: I'm up to
Orphan of Kos
I am kind of overwhelmed with the Chalice dungeon thing. I've read the wiki and other sources and some things still aren't clear.
from what I gather, there are 4 chalices that you get as a reward from killing bosses. The first one is the Pthumeru Chalice from beating the Blood-starved beast.
so I created a dungeon with depth 1, finished it and it gave me some materials to create another dungeon from the same chalice family which apparently would go up on difficulty and length.
right now I have a "Pthumeru root Chalice" and a "Central Pthumeru Chalice", the former creates a randomly generated dungeon the later is always the same, if I understood correctly.,
should I bother creating and beating every single dungeon, including the root ones or are there some that are pointless? some don't seem to have any particular or special reward...
here's a video with Bloodborne's Bosses ranked from easiest to hardest, guess who wins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g5NkxAt4k
from what I gather, there are 4 chalices that you get as a reward from killing bosses. The first one is the Pthumeru Chalice from beating the Blood-starved beast.
so I created a dungeon with depth 1, finished it and it gave me some materials to create another dungeon from the same chalice family which apparently would go up on difficulty and length.
right now I have a "Pthumeru root Chalice" and a "Central Pthumeru Chalice", the former creates a randomly generated dungeon the later is always the same, if I understood correctly.,
should I bother creating and beating every single dungeon, including the root ones or are there some that are pointless? some don't seem to have any particular or special reward...
here's a video with Bloodborne's Bosses ranked from easiest to hardest, guess who wins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g5NkxAt4k
LowlySmokeGuy
Banned
Does Ebrietas force field in the second phase harm herself too? Her health seemed to be going down without me hitting her, and to confirm it she just dropped dead on her own with no final hit from me. I wasn't using poison or anything like that.
Red Liquorice
Member
You don't have to do all of them to reach the final Chalice Dungeon boss.
I can never remember the necessary ones, so I use this as a guide (spoilers on Chalice final boss in the link)
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Finally beat Maria. I earned that shit.
What is the item ? Heck I should probably also ask how exactly do I access the DLC content in general ?
This way:
- Defeat
and activate theVicar Ameliain theskullto turn day into night.Cathedral
- Go to the Hunters Dream and receive
from a messenger.Eye of a Blood-Drunk Hunter
- Go to the
and leave via the left-hand exit to enter the square.Cathedral Ward
- Go to the right-hand end of the square (where the Hunter Set/Top Hat are located) and the Lesser Amygdala will grab you. This will take you to the new area:
The Hunters Nightmare
- Lighting the lamp in the new area will allow you to travel to and from the area via the
in the Hunters Dream . It can be found by theHunter's Nightmare Awakening Headstone, where the Doll will sometimes kneel and pray.Insight Shop
Damn having not played since release a lot of this isn't something I can connect and understand outright.
Do you agree with the above to just start a new game and not a new game plus in order to access the DLC? Or if I still have my old save before the final boss could I go access it that way or does it have to be a fresh start?
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I tried for Orphan of Kos yesterday, but in a very relaxed kind of "let's just read his patterns" kind of way. Man, that was devastating when I was dodging a number of his attacks, but the damage I was putting out was pitiful. I tried maybe 3 times, decided maybe I should try for Laurence first. Tried him, got him to half health, but I died with 2 Vials left. I felt pretty defeated, so I called it a night, and was musing whether to even bother trying them again and just throw in the towel. However, I saw some vids this morning and I am feeling pumped to try some new strategies against them.
The true Bloodborne starts here.
The true Bloodborne starts here.
Jimnymebob
Member
This is where I'm up to. I can get his HP down to around 1/6 left, but he's easily the hardest boss in the game.
I get how you should deal with him, but I'm just having trouble. The second phase seems easier, but I'm already low on vials from the first phase.
I would do everything in my power to use my old save without going to final battle...I am sure you can actually access it.
Just follow the steps...
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
From watching some people play, there's a lunge attack that he tends to overshoot if you are too close, so he ends up jumping over your head. It's a perfect chance to do a backstab > visceral attack. When he's in phase 2, he's easier to circle strafe and get the backstabs in.
Jimnymebob
Member
Yeah, that's the move I've been trying to bait. Your can also parry the dash move, but I can't get the timing of it right consistently.
Edit: I finally got the piece of crap.
I have been trying to "parry" or you know do the canned animation attack for extra damage on the backs of enemies but I can't seem to get it off?
Is it R1 or R2? Can it be done in your second stance for a weapon after you L1, or does it have to be in its primary form? Do I have to hold down R1 or R2?
I got past father G in one sitting. Feels good man.
Is it R1 or R2? Can it be done in your second stance for a weapon after you L1, or does it have to be in its primary form? Do I have to hold down R1 or R2?
I got past father G in one sitting. Feels good man.
GIANKRATOS
Member
You need to do a charged attack (hold R2).
Parry is when you use your gun at right time the enemy will drop. Walk up if not close enough and hit R1.
For "backstab" you sneak up and in non trick (basically one hand mode) hold R2 to charge. Than R1 for visceral.
It works tricked too.
Not all weapons though.
If you still need help I can jump in.
Oh and apparently PvP no longer abides by honorable duels, even when people bow. Whats gotten into kids these days?
cj_iwakura
Member
I don't have plus, but I beat the bastard solo and I can give you advice if you need it.
Doing one right now. Its....easily the more challenging of builds you can do. I Don't do shit for damage and despite pumping solely arcane up the magic isn't near food enough during midgame to help given the limited resources. Early game isn't so bad if you grab tont early
Finally beat the
. I think it just clicked after a while and I finished with about 60% life or so.
His buddy, Father
on the other hand, still kicked my butt. lol
I think I'm getting used to the alt-fire on the Threaded Cane finally and it actually feels pretty strong outside of the wonky hit detection. I'm currently p-level 22...lol.
Cleric Beast
His buddy, Father
G.
I think I'm getting used to the alt-fire on the Threaded Cane finally and it actually feels pretty strong outside of the wonky hit detection. I'm currently p-level 22...lol.
Quesstion: other that one Blood Rock where the
was, where exactly in the chalice dungeons can I get one???
I think I'll get to that boss in the next couple of days, so maybe I'll come here and ask how it's done solo
I am at the point of no return in the main game and going to do some Chalice Dungeons and the DLC where it seems bosses are way harder than the main game.
F. Gascoigne is the place to learn about parry (shooting your gun right before an enemy attack hits) + doing visceral attack.
Bring him upstairs and do that or cheese him by having him get stuck behind tombstones and hit with your threaded cane.
Brain of Mensis
I think I'll get to that boss in the next couple of days, so maybe I'll come here and ask how it's done solo
I am at the point of no return in the main game and going to do some Chalice Dungeons and the DLC where it seems bosses are way harder than the main game.
F. Gascoigne is the place to learn about parry (shooting your gun right before an enemy attack hits) + doing visceral attack.
Bring him upstairs and do that or cheese him by having him get stuck behind tombstones and hit with your threaded cane.
Melchiah
Member
I dunno if it's still possible to cheese him in the third phase by going to the upper area, and staying close to the fence. He used to remain stuck on the top of the stairs if you did that, and you could easily throw molotovs at him.
There are three in the chalices that spawn in Depth 5 dungeons - one in each region (Isz, Loran, and Pthumeru). They never restock, even on NG+, and those chests are replaced by Great One's Wisdom afterwards.
They're only found in root dungeons (though there are plenty convenient glyphs you can find online) so you will need to beat the set version of those depth 5 dungeons first. Good luck. There's also one at the end of the DLC.
Jimnymebob
Member
I'm not entirely sure, sorry.
You can buy them with insight once you're ready to end the game. When Hunter's Dream
is on fire.
Plus, there's one at the end of the DLC.
those this mean I have to have PSN+ to access those root dungeons?
or
if I am offline only, are those 4 Blood rocks you mention all I'll be able to get in a playthrough?
for 60 insight :O is there a way to farm insight in a reasonable time?
Jimnymebob
Member
You can use the Madman's Knowledge items to get insight (the bigger version gives two insight). You should have a load of them in your inventory. The little maggots near the gates of the upper Cathedral Ward drop them rarely, but as I said, you'll pick up a load of them throughout the main game.
Insight is effectively pointless, and you generally want to keep it as low as possible, so don't be worried about spending it. Just make sure you keep one Madman's Knowledge for NG+, so you can just use that to wake the Doll up, to save having to see Cleric Beast first.
I bought 3 blood chunks, because I was dumb and forgot that the DLC would have had some, and a blood rock, and I have like 30 Madman's Knowledge worth of insight left to consume, as well as 20+ on me currently. You should easily have enough to buy two if not 3 by the time you're done with everything but the final boss.
that's new to me. why should I keep Insight low?
and yeah I currently have 61 insight on me, have like 50 mandman's knowledge and 6 Great Wisdoms.
about insight, I know it's used for summoning hunters on the red messengers and to buy stuff from the messengers near Gerhmann's area.
is there other use to it (offline)?
also, can't I keep redoing chalice dungeons and get insight from seeing/beating bosses?
Jimnymebob
Member
I'm not sure about the chalice dungeon stuff, because I only did two floors of it before Vicar Amelia.
High insight reduces your beasthood stat, and lowers your frenzy resistance. Other than making those tentacle faced enemies spawn in Hemwick Channel Lane, the only thing it's really useful for being high is to see the things that happen post blood moon before you beat Rom, so the Amygdalas on the walls, the crying baby sounds etc.
Red Liquorice
Member
I saw one of those white slug things in the Chalice Dungeons for the first time the other day. I don't remember ever seeing one personally before, I turned a corner and it kind of scared me. Pretty disgusting to look at!
https://www.reddit.com/r/bloodborne/comments/3xvg11/guide_the_arcanist_20_arcaneing_with_the_old/
Follow that guide. Videos show you exactly what to do and how to beat OoK with Arcane too.
It's easy if you know what to do. 99 Arcane is the most OP build in the game.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Got busy so I didn't report back, but I beat
with summoned help and then proceeded to beat
after a few tries. Skipped
but I don't feel too bad. I got to the very end of that fight, when he was spewing lava out of his ass, and he had a sliver of health left. Too bitter to try again and I wanted to move onto other games.
Fantastic game overall, despite some persistent annoyances.
Orphan of Kos
Gehrman and Moon Presence
Laurence
Fantastic game overall, despite some persistent annoyances.
I think they only appear in lower tier (2 or 3) root chalices.
EDIT: Nope, just read they do appear in depth 5 too. I only found them in lower tier chalices (like 2 of them in 400 hours lol)
can you guys suggest what should I improve as I level Up?
I am currently before the final boss but trying to up my levels to stand a chance against DLC bosses and Chalice Dungeons Depth 5. Here how it looks right now:
Level 100
VITALITY 23
STAMINA 33
STRENGTH 45
SKILL 27
BLOODTINGE 11
ARCANE 11
What is a good level to try to go for the harder bosses and dungeons??
thanks, just bought a Rock and got a+10 Ludwig's Blade to accompany my +10 Hand Axe.
My third favorite weapon would be the Loginus Wheel, will probably be the next when I get the other Blood Rock
I am currently before the final boss but trying to up my levels to stand a chance against DLC bosses and Chalice Dungeons Depth 5. Here how it looks right now:
Level 100
VITALITY 23
STAMINA 33
STRENGTH 45
SKILL 27
BLOODTINGE 11
ARCANE 11
What is a good level to try to go for the harder bosses and dungeons??
thanks, just bought a Rock and got a+10 Ludwig's Blade to accompany my +10 Hand Axe.
My third favorite weapon would be the Loginus Wheel, will probably be the next when I get the other Blood Rock
Coma Ecliptic
Member
This Dog in the Defiled Chalice.
I've had him to a sliver twice now and both times I got hit by the most bullshit charge. I've had 0 issues with any boss, well Amygdala on NG+ was a bit of a pain, but this dog....ohhh boy this dog.
I've tried summoning, but no one ever connects.
I've had him to a sliver twice now and both times I got hit by the most bullshit charge. I've had 0 issues with any boss, well Amygdala on NG+ was a bit of a pain, but this dog....ohhh boy this dog.
I've tried summoning, but no one ever connects.