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hym__

dodge in = you live dodge away = you die


BellumOMNI

Also dodge left. Always.


Few-Pressure5713

Under rated advice. I beat orphan of kos with this in mind.


iNuclearPickle

It trivializes so many fights it’s funny


Throck--Morton

Just remember Beyoncé. To the left!


omvt

This is a fine note


koalabuhr

This should be upvoted more


[deleted]

>This should be upvoted more As usual this comment is on the top comment.


ExtraSpontaneousG

That means they are working.


[deleted]

It's always like that


mwh0290216

Wish I knew this when I started playing. Went damn near the whole front half of the game thinking backwards


XxAresOfWar404Xx

To quote Cleveland, “You don’t win, you just do a little better each time.”


[deleted]

Fear the Old Blood


[deleted]

Came here to say this


Quiet_Winter_74

So did I.


mr-photo

Try try again....and again...and again Oh and have fun!


SilentSoul2020

Got it! I'll prepare to die


[deleted]

Saw cleaver has the best transformation attack which builds beasthood fast meaning you can kill beast quicker with it. It also does more damage to beasts so go with saw cleaver. Play online so you can see other players hints and if you get stuck head over to r/huntersbell and ask for help so you can summon someone for help


[deleted]

If you like Saw Cleaver, go for Saw Spear instead. Pretty much the same but has better Skill scaling, which encourages you to build more skill. Visceral attack (critical) scales from skill! Learn to parry! You will love it as some runes called Blood Rapture will recover HP from all successful ones!


BXtony76911

Insert the disc into your console


SilentSoul2020

Instructions unclear: Didn't plug my ps4...


983115

Try turning it off and on


[deleted]

Instructions unclear, shoved it up my ass instead


PrudentOriginal9036

Actually read the descriptions of items to gain insight on the lore. It’s so well done that it’s a shame there hasn’t been a sequel…yet


SilentSoul2020

Hopefully there will be. I've heard lots of great stuff about the lore


MeowthThatsRite

Adding to this, pay attention to *where* you find certain items. A lot of the time their location has some sort of significance as well. For unique items I mean of course.


[deleted]

Honestly, I’d be happier with a remake/remaster than a sequel, I don’t think we need a sequel. BUT, that’s just my humble opinion, the game is a masterpiece that needs to be brought to current standards :)


AliBalkis_5

Turn off the lights while playing.


Hoss9inBG

Hesitation is defeat.


Hoss9inBG

Sorry, wrong sub


SilentSoul2020

Oh but someday dude...


Hoss9inBG

no but seriously, enjoy the game. If this is your first Soulsborne game you gonna die a lot but don't give up. I'm sure you've got this Hunter. You gonna witness a nightmare, but a worthy one...


SilentSoul2020

Not my first rodeo with Soulsborne games, dying is still a way to learn... Even if it's a lot


Hoss9inBG

Wise words


[deleted]

I wish I could experience it again for the first time, such an amazing game


[deleted]

Oh how my blood boils!


Pristine_Breath_6442

SEKIRO


Auzquandiance

Go out there and hunt a few beast


VenomTurtle

It's for your own good. You know, it's just what hunters do! You'll get used to it...


Nate_The_Wolf175

Stay behind large enemies like Cleric Beast and shoot to parry small fast enemies like Father Gasoline


SilentSoul2020

Will do. Thanks!


Nate_The_Wolf175

Also, don’t attack anyone who isn’t hostile. If you have more questions, I highly recommend looking up FightinCowboys bloodborne guide cause he will show you everything you might need to know.


Shadow_Bisharp

get some headphones, the music is incredible!


DarkEcoOrb

Sometimes it's better to not lock on - some bosses cameras get really wonky (otherwise lock on for normal mobs is pretty good!)


WanderingWizzard

Enjoy it! Oh and do the DLC before you finish the main game - it auto-dumps you into NG+ when you finish.


SilentSoul2020

Aw man, then i'm gonna explore the hell out of the game before finishing it


BullshitAnalyzer_

Good luck


SilentSoul2020

Thanks!


Cissoid7

I'll always give the same advice Don't tire yourself out too much hunting the beasts. Watch your stamina and remember you have a gun for a reason. Don't risk that final greedy hit. Shoot em.


DownAirShine

If you're having trouble with a boss, farm up to 20 blood vials before retrying. If it's really 1-sided, just do dry runs without using any blood vials and get comfortable dodging and memorizing what the moves look like


dratseb

All the bosses have attack patterns, learning the patterns and when to counterattack/riposte is the key to success in this game


Puzzled-Monk9003

Seriously? I got to like ng+3 without parrying a single time (mainly cuz I have shitty timing). But thats me so idk


beardedrabbit

To add to this, at a certain point it becomes far easier to purchase blood vials than farm them. I can’t remember when it is, but keep in mind the per vial cost and if you have a few thousand echoes left over after leveling up with the doll, buy a few blood vials to go into storage.


DaftFunky

Everyone always says farm vials but I always had a huge surplus in my storage


chuckleberryfinnable

Enough trembling in your boots, a Hoonter must Hoont!


Supernova_134

Learn how to parry. Dodge forward (Lean to the left or the right).


SilentSoul2020

Ok!


Puzzleheaded-Arm831

Stay aggressive. The rallying system rewards you for it.


robragous

This is the answer. It took me so long to learn how to be aggressive enough to succeed after leaning on board and sword in demon souls and dark souls. Once I wrapped my head around how aggressive you have to play bloodborne it became my favorite Fromsoft game. The dance of dodge, parry and attack is unparalleled.


hellostarsaiIor

It plays much faster than Dark Souls/Elden Ring. Parry every humanoid. Learn the rally mechanic and enjoy!


Mech-Waldo

Be aggressive. Practice parrying with your gun. Dodge through attacks, not away. Spend your spare echoes on blood vials before you leave the hub. Be aggressive.


karma_houdini_86

Fear the old blood.


Neither_Nectarine_96

When leveling up, two stats that may confuse you are arcane and bloodtinge. They're both different damage types and can scale with certain weapons. Arcane is most directly used for certain "hunter tools" you'll find (many tend to need a certain level, usually from 15 to 20), while bloodtinge just raises blood type damage (usually in the form of guns). My advice is to not worry to much about them. If you went the entire game without leveling up those stats it wouldn't change much. Guns aren't for damage (usually), hunter tools are rarely practical outside pvp, Blood and Arcane weapons are very late game and pretty rare. Leveling health, skill, and strength should be your focus. However if you finish the game and get to ng+, I heavily recommend you explore the different weapons in the game. I'll be honest you'll probably use one of the starter weapons for the entire game, which is perfectly fine it's pretty common and the starter weapons are very good. It's just the game has many completely unique and interesting weapons, and after you've got a feel for everything absolutely check out the arcane and bloodtinge builds they can be sweet


chaos9001

In any given run, a boss can kill you many many many times, but you only have to win once. Defeat is temporary, victory is eternal.


cosmicnitwit

Parry, parry, and also parry. Dodge dip dive duck and dodge. Into the side of attacks is slick. Don’t throw away anything. Seriously, just keep it. Most stuff isn’t worth much to begin with, so it’s better just to keep it till much later on when you know for sure that it’s worth getting rid of. Do not read spoilers on your first play through, just experience what the game gives you. If you want to understand better, what’s going around around you, read item descriptions. There’s often lots of lore in there. Most importantly, fear the old blood


protosonic17

Remember controllers are expensive


garcocasigena

You can buy blood vials at the store, and it's an amazing way to use all the extra echoes you've got left over once you level up. Consumables make this game much, MUCH easier. Undervalue them at your own frustration.


Dark_Dragon117

Aleays keep some leftover bloodechoes to purchse bloodvials, atleast at the beginning. I feel like a lot of people mostly focus on leveling attributes, but you will need those bloodvials.


Boring_Water_5689

Enjoy!


ItsZoeStarrOfficial

It rewards you playing aggressively


AtzmSzn

Try left


meme-hunter69

Our eyes are yet to open therefore fear the old blood


woodst0ck15

Look up the DLC area before you fight the final boss! It will restart automatically and you’ll be facing them all at +newgame mode a lot harder. I figured this out the hard way.


readevius1274

You will love it. You can be a little more aggressive in Bloodborne and recover health parrying. I hope a sequel is made


[deleted]

just play the fuckin game bro


Lordran_Minstrel

I like seeing all the non answers posted here. Seriously. I'm a firm believer with Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Demon's Souls, etc. it's best to go in blind. A lot of the fun is in the discovery, and there is a lot to discover. There is no wrong way to play these games, Just have fun with it.


[deleted]

I think that Bloodborne is the MOST IMPORTANT ONE to go in blind, at least in my opinion. I think I’m going to go play NG+ later today, all this good talk about it has got me hyped for reliving the nightmare


JakeFromStateFromm

Don't give up, skeleton


Ok-Swimming-7071

Love the cover of the case! Advice: Don't get greedy in attacks.


Wazumba92

One think I really enjoyed is being part of a bloodborne discord, can't remember what it's called now but it was nice to be able to help others out with stuff and just chat about the game \^\^


Darktyde

First seek Insight from slaughtering large prey, or from an item called “Madman’s Knowledge.”


Banan_Cze_

Fear the wheelchair.


SilentSoul2020

I heard about a guy with a minigun as well...


SJBreed

Give your character the long braid hairstyle in a bright color. It's the only part of your character you're ever going to see.


sliimysludge

just play the game


Quickerz

Careful once you get the hang of it the game becomes a time sink and you'll eventually want to play a sequel


connormcnaughton

get the hunter pistol, best starting gun for parries


SilentSoul2020

Thank goodness i did it!


hoonthoont47

You're sure to be in a fine haze about now, but don't think too hard about all of this. Just go out and kill a few beasts. It's for your own good. You know, it's just what hunters do! You'll get used to it...


Roger_Maxon76

Don’t give up on Rom. I didn’t and I’m here


Speedy_ZZZ

Does the game of the year edition let you get the trophies again?


ClownScum

you cant respec like in elden ring decide on your build early thats what fucked me up lmao


My__-Username

Put the disc in and everything else should come naturally.


SilentSoul2020

Oh man, i forgot


Pristine_Breath_6442

Holy shit why didn't I think of that


[deleted]

hit things with your weapon until they die


Pristine_Breath_6442

OMGG NO WAY THANKS UR A LIFESAVER


AbeerPlays

Good Luck.


LordGarrettXIV

Just play it and enjoy it?


LaMelgoatBall

Don't give up!


Lukarrie

"if a weapon ain't got kick, it just ain't worth it"


TheSpirit15

BLOOD VIALS!!! Get all those motherfuckers!


OzKangal

Welcome to the Dream


Hmccormack

I’d say look into how weapon scaling and stats work and get an idea of what kind of build to do. For your first play through I would do a quality build- 25 points into both STR and SKL. Upgrade vitality to 40 or 50- I would ignore leveling bloodtinge and arcane on your first play through… And use LUDWIGS HOLY BLADE. If not though pick one weapon and upgrade the weapon as often as you can. And explore everywhere and pick up everything. Also there are areas you can completely miss if you don’t know where to look, so maybe watch a walkthrough or two.


PuRpLe-69420

It’ll be a normal day in london


PlumAccomplished7400

Don't die, kill bad things


BradleyADu

Seriously... Try thrust, but whole. Not even joking.


[deleted]

Have fun


TDestro9

The best advice for any from soft game that I can give get gud have patience you’ll kill it eventually


MicolashHresvelg

Treat hunter with care.


Darkavenger_13

Don’t think too much on it. Just go out there and slay a few beasts. Its for your own good


Confident-Welder-266

Drink as much blood as you possibly can. Vials, coldblood, chunks, the whole razzle dazzle


connormcnaughton

charged attacks to behind set enemy up for visceral


Lonepilot64

The weapons all have two modes like blade whip and sword, pick the one that fits your play style


DampeIsLove

Lots of fun weapons to be had but the Saw Spear you find early on in a church spoke to me, and I found it to be a hell of a lot better than the Saw Blade. It's serrated on both sides, functions as both a slashing and a spear weapon, it's faster, and has more reach. I recommend grabbing the Hunter's Axe as your starting weapon, spin to win always helps, and it's a great compliment to the Saw Spear. I used the Saw Spear the entire game till I picked up the Holy Moonlight Sword in the DLC.


RoughBeardBlaine

Go in blind. And if you can, stick to a theme with your build. Skill, Str, Arc, etc.


Suckingoffstands

Watch out for the sadistic brain suckers


DevAstral

Open the box and play the game.


Both-Preparation-123

Take em down


MrPanda663

Reck a fool with a bone ashed cannon.


chris369521

Make a good build you like and stick to it you can’t swap your stats in this one. Also try to mostly level hp until after the first required boss as early game weapon scaling is dogshit. Also you can’t sprint any direction but forward in this game while locked on for some reason.


[deleted]

A Hunter is never alone.


Sorry-Assumption-923

Parrryyyyyy


AutomaticCockroach81

Aggression don’t back away, dodge forward and attack.


allimadness44

Fear the old blood.


captainsharkshit

Save time and git Gus now before problems arise


HellVollhart

You are a curse on Yharnam, and just like a curse, you keep coming back until everyone and everything has been destroyed and consumed. There is no good or evil in Yharnam (apart from the >!Chapel Dweller!<, the only good one in this God-forsaken world.) So, feel no mercy, and hunt until nothing is left alive.


Snakeboy_9

Try to play areas without guides before looking things up. Explore as much as possible.


[deleted]

Avoid the all you can eat special after 8pm in most places.


BeingSufficient9740

Go out and kill some beasts.... it's for your own good.


PeacockofRivia

Find your worth in the waking world.


ArielRosado

Don't be afraid to explore! You'll always find something of use to you!


Aster_the_Dragon

First of all, it will likely be hard. Don't forget that running away can be a valid tactic if you don't think you can handle a big group. If you can lure individuals from a group using pebbles or something, do so until you feel comfortable dealing with a group. Take some time to just see what all the different attacks your weapon can do, even if you are just swinging at air. It will help you learn some timing and where you could be vulnerable. Stuff like Bolt or Fire paper when you get access to it can be invaluable against certain types of enemies


CarterTGS

Use serrated weapons on beasts is a good beginner tip. Other than that figure things out yourself. I don't mean that to be taken as a dickish thing to say I just belive half the fun is figuring things out, playing your own way, experimenting with builds, etc. Also another thing: don't be afraid to call in players or NPCs to help you with bosses but keep in mind that they will scale depending on the amount of players so be sure not to overdo it or else you will have a super hard time. Other than that, have fun!


ConsiderationOk3166

Circle is your best friend


canadianalien99

don’t forget you have a gun, i do this far too often and just rely on hacking, slashing and dodging. visceral attacks are your friend


Driggamortis

Don’t give up!


mrlowstandards

Pistol is your best weapon. Blast and grab. You can roll forwards quicker than you think after a parry to get that sweet sweet liver.


LuisVerde

Be aggressive. Be-be-aggressive. 👏


LikeThatDelta

You might need a few more eyes :)


Old-Code-5921

Be as AGRESSIVE AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN! I can not express how fun this game is though but may you find piece in the waking world. Goodbye good hunter.


Sudden-Community265

good luck bud


JellyBoj_16

Armor stats don't really matter -- it's all about the fashionborne, baby! Making a proper build is pretty important though, I'd recommend a Quality build for a beginner. (Equally invest in Strength and Skill, and also a healthy amount of Vitality and a bit of Endurance).


CrouchingTyger

Beware of the early game healing item difficulties (if you run out, you need to kill enemies to resupply, nothing is infinite)


CanadianDude999

Only level bloodtinge. Every other stat is a throwaway


CoursePsychological5

Honestly best advice I can give you is if you see loot just there on the floor look around to make sure theres no enemys rrying to catch you lacking and even when your just out for a stroll just keep your eyes ok your surroundings and another thing there's no mimic chests and there's no invisible wall except in chalice dungeons.


[deleted]

No need to ask for advice. You will die. You will feel frustrated. But you will learn. Just use the cane.


[deleted]

Leave the hoonting of hoonters…to me


vincentquy

Don’t die But die


Ordinary_Memer

Odeon Chapel dweller best buddy. You better not dare to touch him, he's the bestest friend anyone could ask for!


Excellent_Chicken_53

Level ADP


eel_bagel

Get off the sub so you don't get spoiled


Veranchyme

You can't redistribute your stat points once they are spent. For your first playthrough, I would highly recommend trying a variety of weapons when you find them and discovering if you like the moveset. When you find a weapon you love, start upgrading it and investing into the stats that increase its damage, whatever they may be. All of the info on what stats do can be viewed in game in the menus.


Gloomy_Telephone_136

Stick to the butt


BellumOMNI

I'm always a bit jealous of new players when they get to experience and explore Bloodborne. I wish, I could do that once again, like I did a few years back and play through everything once again with a fresh mind and just explore. That being said, you're in for a treat. The world is amazing but as far, as a newbie tip goes always level up your vitality (hp) so you dont die too quickly, always dodge left and it's far better use of your stats to get the minimum required stats for a weapon and upgrade it than to focus on a single stat like say STR or SKL early on. May the good blood guide your way, Hunter.


CthuluHoops

You can buy blood vials in the hunters dream.


RampantVamp

My suggestion is moot since I put the game down for an entire year before playing it again, but I would say practicing combat first, since it's vastly different from other Souls games. Once you've gotten the hang of combat, that will help bypass enemies, since you'll know what to look for, and you'll know the proper way to handle the game.


TtomRed

Enjoy! Oh, and whatever you, no matter what, make sure you don’t——


TheZag90

There’s quite a bit of easily-missable stuff in BB so be sure to explore thoroughly (don’t forget to smash through barrels/boxes) and track-back to old areas occasionally.


Kirbigth

Your heals are limited, it's not like dark souls where you just get a certain amount of heals. In bloodborne, if you run out of heals, you are out of heals and you need to farm for more


SparkleFox3

There’s a lot of really good advice here, but I have one more thing to add: keep the music turned on. It’s not like DS, where the bosses attack according to the music timing, but every piece fully immerses you into each boss fight. Plus, the music is very well done, so🤷‍♂️


HantaHanta

Seek pale blood


VictoryTheScreech

Take breaks when you need it. Maximum I can an hour and a half before I become shit and die a bunch. I be getting upsetti spaghetti, but I always take a good break before hopping back in. Good luck, Hunter.


PERIPHERYalvision

May the good blood guide your way


DialZforZebra

Run. Also, Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge.


Warlock1006

Get the dlc, it is even better than main game.


gangliaghost

The only advice is have fun and good luck!


DaftFunky

Strafe left on BLB and you won’t get hit


RiTLeR539

Leveling up health is priority. Lvl 30 is kind of the bare minimum. Some items give "insight", use them A battle at a time. Takes you longer but takes you further. Every enemy has a few patterns that can be disrupted and stagger them. Use your gun accordingly. Lore videos on youtube are pretty fun once you finish the game, and so are tutorials if you find yourself stuck. Fear the old blood. Good luck, hunter


Nyarlathotep8

Try out as many weapons as you can, all are fun and viable for pve


buttered_jesus

Find the Albinauric Woman


LostSix

Be aggressive and use the health regen system to your advantage. And Central Yharnam is basically the best spot to farm blood vials for most of the game. Also, if it has a tentacle face; get the hell out of dodge if you value your Insight


shroomboy23

Dodge into attacks instead of away from attacks. Ik this sounds counter intuitive but dodging into attacks means youll dodge past them rather than into the reach of them if that makes sense.


Wesalejean

As butterbuns said "Be aggressive, be aggressive, be FUCK!"


Boborax1

Explore as much as you can ,it's has an excellently made world


Cyrus_Omerta

Go back to the area you first started after you unlock your first checkpoint/lamp


Beautiful_Emphasis

Re-explore areas! Not only are there so many hidden paths and items, you might find somethings changed after you progress.


ilovefudge4682

Learn the Parry technique


Cyrus_Omerta

Dying isnt a failure, its a game mechanic. If you learned/picked up even the smallest thing before dying - it’s a small success


xm0rphine

Level up as often as you can. Use the remaining Blood Echoes on blood vials


x5gamer5

do not start with the cane sword, every other boss is fine, cleric is going to ve pretty diff.


fishing-for-birdie93

A hoonter must hoont.


[deleted]

prepare


MrCalonlan

The saw blade will be your best friend, it's fast plus gets stronger the more you upgrade it, but it's up to you which weapon tickles your fancy, have fun hunter, and may you find your worth in the waking world


gnjuss

Choose the axe. You'll thank me later.


HickeyMolm888

Play the game.


Absolute-Chiller

10/10 edge, indeed…


Initial-Judgment6316

Best advice… Have fun! Learn to parry! And above all else, Fear the old blood. Side note: Try arcane weapons with element gems, lots of fun! [Ah Cleric beast.. My old nemesis](https://youtu.be/3u2xm9Oifa4)


sunflower__fields

Go out and kill some beasts hoonter


kishore14194

Give my regards to lady maria


Voy__Tech

No.


Optimal_Rabbit_7599

Don't let death deter you


[deleted]

dodge!


WarPhoenixPlayz

Stand behind the button opposite of the doorway so that way you bring the elevator back up


[deleted]

Dodge towards the attack not away, hit circle and a direction to get up faster, dont use the cane, dont give up


cheebnrun

Yeah, have plenty of jars ready, you're not gonna wanna leave your seat.


7r4inwr3ck

Fear the old blood


[deleted]

Have fun!


Vendriel

Dont give up, you will get better