The Beginner's Guide to Bloodborne

VIDEO SHORTCUTS:
Introduction: 0:00
User Interface: 0:22
Options: 2:04
Stats: 2:50
Blood Echoes: 3:22
Insight: 3:48
How to Level Up: 4:10
Combat: 4:38
Controls: 7:23
Moveset: 8:30
Learn from your mistakes: 9:20
Multiplayer: 9:58
Tips: 10:50
The Hunter's Dream: 11:16
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I received a review copy of Bloodborne in order to release this video at launch.
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[@justinlaboy6837]

I just played this for 3 hrs with my bare hands before realizing that you can obtain weapons in the hunters dream. So much easier!

[@michaeb171]

Lmao

[@eloetscher777]

How

[@santiagoravina4057]

WTF men.

[@xdaedwarx464]

How sway, how

[@yusufshaikh9768]

I played one hour and then realized you can *EQUIP* the freakin weapons!!

[@slimeytoad]

This guy should be a teacher, he explains things very well.

[@Dodgers69]

yup... very calm voice too.

[@skaffex7146]

But the students will make him turn HAALOOOW

[@TomClacy5871]

Skaffex Wrong game

[@floridaman4473]

TomClacy5871 They'll build up his frenzy

[@austinlawlietgreenspootan705]

Skaffex *Hollow....

[@jna1417]

I pressed L1 too many times in dark souls thinking that it is to block. And then in bloodborne i keep on wasting my blood vials by pressing triangle thinking that would change the trick weapon.

[@hwng1254]

Same

[@gulraizz9982]

Just Change ur controls

[@richardhernandez1600]

@@gulraizz9982 how?

[@gulraizz9982]

@@richardhernandez1600 just go to settings :)

[@jaheim123]

GULRAIZ Z is there keybinds in BloodBorne ? If not I’ll just need to get used this it’s not bad or anything but I rather jump with L3 in my opinion

[@TheAnimatedGamer]

Incoming the many ps plus owners with this game downloading on standby (including me)

[@deadlyinfamous66]

The Animated Gamer that's why I'm here XD

[@keanu-sausage3682]

The Animated Gamer Yep, same here

[@wor4656]

Same 🅱

[@chasegordon4479]

The Animated Gamer here

[@danvella1104]

Tru

[@559kingjh]

3 hours In and still at the second lamp thingy 😵

[@patricklaches4766]

559KING I played dark souls 1 for over 200 hours and beat it several times before playing bloodborne and I was stuck at the second lamp for over 3 hours too. Just keep playing and make a conscious effort to see what is achieving you victory and what is causing you death. Your opponent's may seem to attack with seemingly random attacks, but they really just choose from a set of attacks that they have, if you can learn and pay attention to the tells or telegraphs of every attack then you can anticipate the attack and dodge appropriately, position yourself favorably, and respond with your own attack. Or maybe just dodge effectively to survive an encounter long enough for an opening and opportunity to attack. Bloodborne is a much more aggressive souls game, but don't hesitate to sometimes play a little more conservatively to familiarize yourself with enemies, attacks, and dodging until you feel comfortable and confident enough to play aggressively and annihilate the enemies before you. And most of all you'll feel like you really earned your victory, because you did it with all odds stacked against you and exclusively with your own skill. Learning how to parrry effectively isn't required, but is also a great skill to master. Find out what works for you best and don't give up, you will inevitably succeed!

[@559kingjh]

Thanks, I definitely will try and be patient and learn from my mistakes. Been looking up lots of noob guides to this game that seem helpful. Now I must apply everything I learned to the actual game. Cheers

[@patricklaches4766]

559KING Awesome, glad to hear. Have fun!

[@zrunne]

hehe, me too. I guess I have to work on my strategy.

[@559kingjh]

zrunne I'm at the third boss now wich it like the 6th lamp. Farming is important at the the early levels so don't rush. Practice your dodging and what not with easy enemies. The playing style is aggressive you'll get used to it eventually.

[@jesselicon328]

I've beaten this game numourous times already, but I just sat through this video because I love the world of Bloodborne. It's horrifically beautiful and despite being filled with monsters and death, I never want to leave it

[@-stellar--blackhole-3133]

Yes, exactly! I've always wanted to play this game because the atmosphere is so unique and memorizing, but, I've been worried on how to approach it because I've never played a game from the developers. Hopefully I'll be there one playing it instead of just watching others play it.

[@medallionvaliance5349]

New to this game. New to this company. New to the PS4 system. I'm fucked XD

[@njnikunjjain1]

Hahaha, that is exactly me too. Bought a PS4 Pro last month. Never played any of the souls games. Now I'm stuck on the 2nd lamp, after like 10 tries. My only complain from this game is the fps. 30fps on such a high paced game?? Makes me dizzy after a while...

[@thienphucn1]

This is my first game on any Playstation console (I'm a PC gamer) and I didn't even remember well where the buttons are located.

[@One_of_Many750]

Nikunj Jain Strange Because I've Had Two Severe Headaches, After Playing This Game For Three Hours, And It Only Happens When Playing This Game.

[@Caldyz]

In Dark Souls 2 the screen tearing ,and the dark areas hurt my eyes too.It was the game that forced me to go get glasses made.😎

[@victuz]

Nikunj Jain Well the only Souls game I've played is DS2, and it the one I've finished without the Ivory King DLC.

[@jrsdef]

"Too many blood vials" haha, you're funny Vaati, regardless, this was helpful.

[@UnBR0k3enAngel]

+jrsdef Yeah...funny. ;-;

[@mac1bc]

i didn't know about storing things myself. I don't really see the point if you get them back when you die or warp though.

[@andrewgutierrez358]

+mac1bc you don't get them back, if your getting vials back those are stored vials

[@DukePegasus]

Blood vials suck

[@acethethirdking]

does anybody else find it really cute how the Doll reacts to your gestures?

[@blade8800]

Totally lol

[@SeriusVlad]

the doll is a lie

[@AnthonyJD94]

人形は生きているですよ！

[@SwanINK]

Yes it's really cute xD

[@senorbones1869]

So does the ds3 firekeeper lol love this short

[@DeadEyeMaverick]

Collector's Edition: Pre-Ordered Build Stats: Planned Body: Ready

[@DarkAvenger1234]

DecusExtinctum Are you getting your nightmare version us? I couldnt find someone with it.

[@michaelknip9320]

DecusExtinctum what is the difrents between normal nightmare and collectors edition??

[@michaelknip9320]

And what are skins? Like armor ? And resonant bell you can get it the game c:

[@lennic]

build stats? really you won't go blind?... they removed all the shitty stats and trimmed the fat, you should be able to figure stats out yourself

[@sanfransiscon]

Lennic Oroboro released a short video about the stats and caps. This time around the numbers aren't complicated and so its mostly just hitting the caps for the stats you use. In his video there are just 3 main types of Trick Weapon builds.

[@Dylis]

I literally just picked this up. Very late to the party I know but better late than never right?!? Loving it so far, the atmosphere is unreal, sounds and music (or at times lack there of) are spine chilling and engaging. I'm only a handful of hours in but am finally getting to play this gem after way to long of a wait!

[@cherrycotapie]

you can never be late on a game. im planning to play it after my exams 🤚

[@n8doggy733]

It’s the best game ever made. I am playing through the Witcher 3 for the first time since they got the PS5 update and while it is a good game it never should have won GotY over this

[@sarkastikleader4708]

I just got it today. I just beat Elden Ring (my 1st Souls game ever) and after hearing all the buzz about Bloodborne I knew I had to check this out.

[@benjaminbyus8620]

Elden ring was also my first souls game, absolutely loved it. Never owned a Sony console until 3 days ago and this is the first game I wanted to play on my new PS5

[@wearingchelalo]

I just picked it up too 😂 after playing sekiro and elden ring

[@FillVinf06]

It was actually very helpful, thanks. I had never played dark souls game before, so thanks a lot! The game is not very clear with these different mechanics.

[@VaatiVidya]

+FillVinf06 Oh that's great, i'm glad it's still helping people even now

[@wizard0313]

+VaatiVidya Hey, I just picked up Bloodborne, so now I can start to watch your new videos now as I progress! I can't wait to see them!

[@maliktraylor2408]

+Wizard 03 I picked mine up a day after. Jan 24 and its kinda impossible for me to stay alive.

[@wizard0313]

malik Traylor Just keep trying, and take a look at the wiki if you need help :)

[@FillVinf06]

+malik Traylor keep one weapon you like, and stick with it, learn all the different combos with it, and when to use which one against the ennemies. use the health regain system as much as possible to save blood vials!

[@LIQUlD]

No need to put items like Blood Vials or Gunslinger Bullets into Storage. If you hit the cap while you're out and about, the excess ones you find automatically go to storage. If you die or return to the Hunter's Dream while not at the maximum for Blood Vials or Gunslinger Bullets, they will be taken from your Storage automatically so that you are carrying 20 of each (unless you do not have enough in Storage to reach 20).

[@whydoihavetodothisannoying]

THIS! also enemy's keep dropping items no matter what, farmed/bought enough crap to have my storage box maxed out so i don't have to worry anymore and drops are still going even on upgrade material. don`t know but right now this game feels a lot easier than even dks2, you don't have to worry about penalty's for dying no hollowing no loss of humanity, you have 20 scalable healing items from the the beginning of the game and you can farm upgrade material to your hearts desire without running out of spawns. no soul memory to keep players from ganking low level players... also all weapons seem to be available at the shop. most forgiving game yet.....

[@peddazz2365]

they tryed to balance this by giving a lot of enmys one hit kill attacks.....which is a shit idea to begin with

[@ghoulishgoober3122]

Pedda ZZ it isn't shit, it's a great way to remind players that they need to focus on the attacks of the enemies over most other things, for instance you wouldn't focus much on the attacks if you knew they weren't going to fuck up your shit, it forces you to get better at memorizing move sets and patterns.

[@peddazz2365]

FarTooManyPizzasForYou what a load of bs as if 1hit kill attacks are needed for that

[@ghoulishgoober3122]

Pedda ZZ like I said, you focus more on the enemy's attacks if you know that one of them can annihilate you. It's an excellent trainer

[@FriendlyDarkwraith]

Emerald Herald is old and busted. Doll-chan is the new hotness.

[@idon896]

She *reacts* to your emotes. Yes. YES. *YEEEEEEEEES*

[@jasongoldhammer3640]

What does that make the Maiden in black?

[@AyameAkito]

Jason Goldhammer I think we can safely say that the ranking for best waifu in the series including Bloodborne is: 1.- Maiden in Black 2.- Bloodborne Doll 3.- Emerald Herald

[@Faggydoo]

I have no clue what you're talking about, but you got my like cause of that amazing nickname!

[@GeassChicken]

Muu Duu Emerald Herald was the NPC you leveled up at in Dark Souls II (A Female NPC) and he's saying that the leveling up NPC in Bloodborne (The doll female) is hotter.

[@BrotherMenes]

Picked this game up two days ago and I think this is one of the best breakdowns that you can find on KZbin, great job mate

[@SunlessSage]

Also check out Dangitjm, he has a really good guide about how to make effective builds. And a personal nugget of advice, really really prioritize your health while leveling up. Damage increases from leveling strength and skill are really insignificant until you start using bloodgems in your weapons.

[@DeusJudexMeusEst]

@@gj3741 my friend, you have no idea the horrors that await you in Bloodborne, but even so, good hunting.

[@KhaledAlfaris]

I've always wanted to try this game, but constantly postponed it, until today when I bought it for $7.99 from the PAX sale!

[@Haha-id5qv]

@MexicanJoker I downloaded in PS NOW and it was worth it.

[@jihadszn]

I just downloaded it and it was free for ps+

[@krisbrooks4510]

@@jihadszn Enjoy it so far? Im stuck on Blood Starved Beast. And i really need help lol

[@eduardostopani2810]

SAME!!!!!

[@dedsec9734]

@@krisbrooks4510 toss pungent blood cocktails in the corner and he'll be attracted to it giving you time to attack it make sure you're using fire paper too. I can also help if you still need it and are on PS4.

[@CrazyBorisProduction]

My first From Software game is Evergrace. Boy oh boy I hope it hasn't changed.

[@codyperry2438]

Mine was.... i think Armored Core 4? i think so...

[@Jerails]

Cody Perry Mine was the Armored Core series as well. So good...

[@codyperry2438]

I just bought armored core V today, so far its pretty good

[@DropShipGaming]

This was my first but i'm quickly becoming a fan and going bald from pulling my hair out.

[@azforu29]

Crazy Boris Productions Otogi: Myth of Demons and Forever Kingdom. Who new that this company would become the monolith standard in triple A IPs.

[@aresdotexe]

Wait, did the doll react to your gestures?

[@caseygrothe3791]

I did. Plus you can sit down now?

[@aresdotexe]

***** :O wow, that's awesome! I love it when games have ultimately pointless, but still charming details like that.

[@aresdotexe]

Casey Grothe Yeah, saw a screenshot of that on Dualshockers.

[@caseygrothe3791]

aresdotexe anyone want my Psn ID. I'm only playing bloodborne.

[@TheHelghastkilla]

Lol yeah, I saw a stream and the guy was doing gestures and she started to fucking CLAP!!

[@Mr.LooseLeaf]

Bro this video is exactly how beginner vids need to be. Informative but not too much whilst still load bearing. Fantastic and I love the not sleeping on vaati bit. Earned a sub easy

[@charlyrob7334]

Exactly! All other "beginner" videos are like "Ok welcome to this beginners video, so I recommend you to go to upper yarham cathedral section 4 and look for the frenzied deformed monster which drops this weird ass item that helps you to improve your arcane stat for later level 5 enemies..." Bitch WTF are you talking about? Tell me what the fucking buttons do in this game since there is no fucking tutorial! WTF is an arcane? Where did my items go?

[@friednoodles01]

I just finished playing elden ring for the 4th time and just bought bloodborne having a lot of fun so far.

[@DeusJudexMeusEst]

Did you find yourself enjoying Bloodborne more by any chance? because coming back to it after a one year hiatus, I've certain been liking it more than Elden Ring even though I'm at journey 5.

[@friednoodles01]

Yes i really like the atmosphere the game has and the combat style feels so much more fun than elden ring in my opinion.

[@dr.rakeshsahu1792]

I love bloodborne more

[@jeremyyates1026]

Nice glad you're enjoying it I'm doing a fresh replaythrough myself

[@derrickrose4233]

Same man playing bloodborne for the first time and liking it alot!

[@machomanalexyt5736]

Why BloodBorne>All of Dark Souls: Throwing pebbles.

[@mishaelabu-samhan6088]

+Chuck Norris and mixtapes

[@oddmetre]

+Chuck Norris Throwing knives?

[@MrThedorkknight]

It's quite thrilling.

[@Pamjamelia]

Yet no throwing pommels. Bah.

[@oscarmoran7145]

PJ McDaid end him rightly

[@marcussmith7409]

11:53 aww she claps after you gesture in-front of her, that's adorable.

[@Unibot47]

This video was soothing as fuck! Great voice + background music. Good to see a gaming channel that isn't yelling and gimmicky. OP, you ever consider doing videos on other subject matter?

[@diegocenteno2943]

ASMR fam? ಠ_ಠ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@wrongtime9097]

I almost tried to squish that fly

[@yovaniruz4596]

Biff

[@Unibot47]

Yovani

[@nimbusinu1139]

I tried to squash the fly, super embarrasing

[@andrewstencel]

I love how fair this game feels. Failing is a learning experience, and even if you lose something "permanently", you can still get it back some other way. I'm not a great player, but managed to beat Bloodborne, so I guess anyone can do it, if they're willing to.

[@1ButtonDash]

you sound like you should be a voice actor in one of these games lol

[@GREGE3EGG]

I’m playing Bloodborne for the first time in November 2023. I’m not a good souls player even though I got all achievements in Elden Ring and Lies of P. I got to the end with a tiny bit of skill and a lot of luck! Love this guy’s videos so satisfying to watch. He’s helping me do a lot of learning!!

[@Bolda_Kracavetz]

I finally bought it yesterday. congratulate me and wish me good luck

[@-fedgoy-3547]

holy fuck you can check windows for npcs whole game 10/10

[@KayliRay-be9zc]

Can you?????

[@strappedsunshine1046]

Just finished this game and platinum. Best game I've ever played in a LONG LONG time.

[@stanfordfeynman2796]

Strapped Sunshine yeah it’s really something else. So far, the best games I’ve played are: 1. BioShock Infinite (gameplay isn’t as good as the first, but the story and characters are absolutely amazing) 2. Bioshock 1(Wonderful gameplay and commentary on gaming) 3. Bloodborne 4. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 5. The Last of Us

[@lucasbatch2746]

Strapped Sunshine how many hours would i get out of bloodborne

[@farqleethussain9102]

@@lucasbatch2746 depends on you...I have finished it twice and still Iam making new characters... My first play through took about 40 hours

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

I'm currently playing Detroit: Become Human, which is a MASTERPEICE, but I think I will get bloodborne next since it is on PSnow. Anyone can recommend me some other games on PSNow?

[@roblosh8417]

@@crazybabuskaman3923 Detroit: Become Human is a really neat game, I enjoy it! Definitely still go for Bloodborne, waaaay different game than Detroit but I think you’ll really love it. God of War (the new remake) is really good and on PSN, same with the FFVII Remake. If I had to recommend a third game, I’d recommend Bloodborne again.

[@drkennethnoisewater4469]

Literally one of the best guides on any game, especially one as complex as Bloodborne. Well laid out, and perfectly described. Not to mention you’ve got a radio voice. This is a MUST HAVE guide to learn one of the most complex games I’ve ever played.

[@Sparxx_]

tysm for not spoiling anything past the starting area for a beginner guide :') you're the best

[@wowlalo]

It's my first time EVER playing this game and I almost throw the disc down through the window. Thank you so much for this amazing guide

[@NoChillMan]

I plan on getting a PS4 for this game. As a member of the PC master race, it will be painful. But as a Souls fan, it is my moral obligation to get Bloodborne.

[@theardanaut9407]

Hope you find some other exclusives enjoyable enough to feel your purchase was justifiable (if Bloodborne doesn't give ya that :D)

[@FryingBerries]

Anitsirhcadra You sound like a Sony employe... yuck.

[@drinkthatDRPIBB]

dont worry, i got a ps4 just for bloodborne, and thankfully it has enough exclusive games to justify my purchase

[@theardanaut9407]

Jester Muffin Hahah, wish I was, could use the money xD I do apologize, it does look like that.

[@draxisraven689]

m8 your in for a treat to play playstation games ;3 im both PC and PS gamer

[@davidwolf6927]

Welcome to Yarnam. Landed there yesterday for the first time. What a blast :-)

[@Vman_95]

Good Hunting fellow Hunter💯

[@davidwolf6927]

@@Vman_95 thank you!! are in to Chalice Dungeons? don't understand the concept. want to farm there zkkuvat7j, but don't meet the requirements...?

[@jmcarsonjm]

Why am I watching this after even after getting the Platinum Trophy?

[@travisoutlaw9511]

Elden Ring is my first From Soft game and it is really making me want to try Bloodborne. This channel has turned me into a Souls fan, even though I have never played any Souls games lol

[@danksouls6128]

The game is great, I would say it can feel harder than elden ring, especially since like the other souls games at some points you HAVE to kill a boss, and there is no other progression to make, unlike elden ring. Definitely try it, just remember to have patience and persistence

[@shihanrahman3291]

Same here man xD

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

I could listen to you talk all day. You have such a soothing voice... I love all your bloodborne videos! Thank you so much!

[@Schlaqckster_Mcdougalpuff]

Just staring my first play through. This video has already helped a lot! Thanks!

[@rottenburrito7277]

Such a thorough way of explaining the game. I just got back from a long hiatus and this was a good refresh.

[@TenSeconds_]

This was such a well crafted guide with really helpful explanations thank you!

[@dompomp]

I first played one of their games when I bought elden ring. You made a great point about just learning from your mistakes and investing in your character to simply get better at the game. You get to really make this experience for yourself. This is what I love about their games.

[@Compbow122]

How do you sprint

[@KizWhalifa.]

The only gripe I have about this game is the fact you can’t “rest or fast travel between the lamps”

[@NuksterIV]

This video was incredibly helpful for me as I am completely new to this series of games. Thanks for your time man.

[@DMTayag]

Thanks for this. Great vid! Just started my playthrough yesterday and already enjoying it.

[@saccharine.spades5415]

Just started playing today and felt pretty overwhelmed, this was really helpful! This is my first fromsoft game and I was so worried I would simply be too bad at it from the get go, so it's really nice to see emphasis being put on the learning aspect :) I'll keep practicing, then.

[@ThePorkchopExpress975]

good luck!! im just finishing up ds3 after beating demons souls, ds1 and ds2. i was sucking at elden ring so thought id go back and learn those games first. after ds3 ill do bloodborne, sekiro and then elden ring. maybe squeeze some nioh in there i hear its soulslike.

[@angbald]

​@The Porkchop Express That's funny because I'm here after putting 1k hours into elden ring and never touching another souls before. Bloodborne is while I wait for Shadow of the Erdtree.

[@Esu_Pi]

You can equip the “Communion” rune to increase the maximum amount of blood vials by a certain amount depending on what tier you have

[@Erik-vp5bm]

Thank you for making these videos with a pleasant tone of voice. It makes such a huge difference.

[@Quintori]

Great tips, thanks Vaati! I started last night and it's already growing on me.

[@thenthapple]

Unite my UK brothers and sisters. Do not be tempted by streams, do not be led astray by let's plays. Remain pure until Friday so that we may all suffer this game in purity. Also wtf is it out on Friday :(

[@Baba_Muni]

thenthapple i came here..saw ur reply and closing the video. Pure masochism it is

[@David_krappenshitz]

wtf the game was released 3 years ago

[@MilesG580]

@@David_krappenshitz this comment was posted three years ago

[@barrackobama7553]

@@MilesG580 I think he talking about Vignesh Babus reply

[@ddp5406]

@@David_krappenshitz no it wasnt, 5 years ago

[@AllDaWayJay]

Best guide for beginners. To the point and very informative! Great vid!

[@foxselwyn4611]

Wonderful video! I really appreciate how you explained everything so clearly and in depth :)

[@FlailheadGaming]

Thank you so much for this, I'm brand new to these types of games so you explaining everything carefully is helping.

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

OMG I was grinning like a little child when he did the gesture and the Doll/Maiden clapped! She actually reacted to it! I couldn't believe it. It's such a small detail, but it adds a whole new layer of life to the NPCs.

[@malcomalexander9437]

She also bows if you bow.

[@tomales9588]

I am getting into the souls - like genre very late, and i have had some problems lately, but this video helped me with everything i needed to know. Thank you so much! Even after 7 years, this video can help a lots of people.

[@DontJinxItYet]

have you beaten the game yet? :D

[@tomales9588]

@@DontJinxItYet Horizon Forbidden West came into it, so taking a little bit of time off of Bloodborne, and after HFW probably going to finish it finally. :D

[@tomales9588]

and after that. Elden Ring! :D

[@emeresbestres1]

The best guide I've found so far ! Huge thanks.

[@saladass7674]

You got such an amazing voice it clam and warm makes me wanna listen and the way you explain things are just amazing

[@tyrellrivera]

Thank you so much for this. I have been watching your Bloodborne videos for a couple of months before actually trying it out. This one really made me subscribe. Not only is this my first From Software game, its my first video game. Ever. I cannot defeat the first Scourge Beast to literally save my life!!!

[@tyrellrivera]

I finally beat the first enemy today!! Feels like a Rite of Passage for me! 😁

[@generalyousif3640]

Tyrell Rivera well done mate

[@kolissl0l915]

Thanks. I didn't know how complex this game really is I wanted to know a simple guide and this one was perfect this is my first fromsoftware game and this guide allows me to know what I'm doing The second I start my adventure.

[@anthonyfirlotte9111]

Bro I started the game got killed by the werewolf at the start, went to the hunters dream to get my weapons and I didn’t know what else to do so I just teleported back to the clinic but I can’t equip my weapons, do I have to do something else first?

[@rapsy1699]

At last, a clear, easy to understand guide with no BS. Nice one!

[@phreepoints1637]

One of the best guides I’ve ever seen. Good job dude

[@avidpaintwatcher]

WTF that ain't no damn pebble that things a huge, thats a rock

[@DarkAvenger1234]

When you throw it at a 30 foot beast, or a ten foot man holding a brick, it might be a pebble.

[@avidpaintwatcher]

Lord Slick Rick No, bro a rock that size would be a rock still, goes pebble, rock, stone, boulder :P

[@UnexcitingChris]

That's the last thing you'll worry about in yharnam :p

[@avidpaintwatcher]

UnexcitingChris The thing I'm worrying about the huge spread of HIV

[@epicwisp7450]

BloodRedWolfV3 Welcome to the dominion of ebola-chan

[@isaacobrien6486]

Just got this on PS Plus and came here for some advice. Thanks for this!

[@88unstopable]

Hearing the excitement grow in your voice. As you talk about all the different attack combinations got me pumped! Let's clean these vile streets!

[@alexhomovc8179]

Dude you made me look this game from way another perspective and help me truly play it like i should have long time ago, thanks bro

[@infernalflamezz7480]

I bought this game yesterday for only €18,- Im so excited for it to be delivered and to play it!

[@VaatiVidya]

Good luck!

[@infernalflamezz7480]

Little into the game, I'm struggling to defeat Father Gascoine.

[@infernalflamezz7480]

Yea I know, the struggle for Blood Vials is also very real.

[@Icarious14]

Welcome to bloodborne haha. Speaking as someone who has beaten the game a few times, don't let Gascoigne discourage you. Push through, learn his moves, practice riposting. You can only get better with practice. And once you do beat him, you will get a rush like nothing else.

[@Icarious14]

Good plan. Its always a good idea to open shortcuts of you can. I'm not gonna spoil it for you, as you said you don't like them, but that game is full of shortcuts. Use them to your advantage. And yeah, that game punishes you, but also if you go into it expecting dark souls, you won't have a good time. It is from the same creator and has many of the same mechanics, but this game is about constant movement and dashing and being quick on your feet. you never want to be standing still waiting for your opponent. Be aggressive. it was Gascoigne who taught me that my first time through the game.

[@blazdevl]

omg the first bloodborne video, I feel honored

[@VerticalSprite]

this is the most useful Bloodborne video I have seen. awesome tips and genuinly useful info. thanks for posting

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Great introduction. You literally sold me on buying this game. You really put together a strong and comprehensive video. One of the very best that I’ve seen.

[@unclesam6706]

Have fun playing.. I envy you !

[@AwesomeTyme]

I got pissed off and deleted it. After watching this, I'm going to give it another shot

[@TS-tk5kj]

Remember, Never blame the game.

[@supak108]

+AwesomeTyme I bought it when it came out and couldn't get into it. Just a few days ago I started it up again and I love it. Its a bitch in the beginning but just stick with it and you may really dig it.

[@lavacubes]

I got it a bit back, then traded it in. Now that I've played souls 2 and watched this, I'm getting it again.

[@Pleasestoptalkingthanks]

Once you experience all its flaws, and figure out how to overcome them, you sort of learn to appreciate the game in its entirety. That's what I call bootiful.

[@Kyizen]

+AwesomeTyme Game is brutal to start but once you can grind and level, buy gear and weapons i gets a lot easier. Get past the Cleric Beast and then you'll be crusin till you have to fight a hunter lol. Some tips I can give is don't be afraid to fight bosses coop and use a bell to get AI or player assistance.

[@LizardaWizard]

Did I buy bloodborne on sale after playing through dark souls 3, 5 years after it came out? Yes. Am I watching this and a lot of other videos on it now? Yes. Am I enjoying myself? Definitely.

[@donidino3349]

This was so helpful! Thanks Vaati!

[@crowwellan741]

Wow Just realized this video is 6years old ^^' Great video. Great narration, montage and the chapters to help us with your work's organisation is great ! Thank you

[@Xenowize1242]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you once more. Tried Souls 3 awhile ago and just knew it wasn't my type of game. Knew this was different though, but after getting close to the edge of giving the game up, I finally found this video. After 10 minutes of just practice, this game is amazing. You do this sort of thing EXACTLY how it should be done. Cheers.

[@gregorybentley5707]

Zachary, how far did you ever get in the game?

[@WickedScott]

It's sickening how many molotovs I threw by accident

[@tjtheblindgamer]

I love how descriptive we're being with the user interface and menu systems so so damn helpful for somebody who has no vision.

[@DarioPensabene]

Great video, thank you. Just started now playing Bloodborne and your video helped me better understand how to manage inventory (can't figure out how to equip gun). This video is useful. Great work!

[@TheSpinRecords]

Oh, nice, i should get this BUT I CANT, ITS A PLAYSTATION 4 EXCLUSIVE

[@TheLastLineLive]

Then get a PS4. It will be worth it, like Demon's Souls was worth getting a PS3 for.

[@TheSpinRecords]

downphoenix man, its too expensve right now, its 400 euros for the thing and only a single controller.

[@TheLastLineLive]

Gorilla Munch That's why God gave us 2 kidneys. He wants us to have a PS4.

[@therunningman761]

downphoenix I second this even though I don't own a ps4 or a ps3 or even played demon souls.

[@TheSpinRecords]

***** its euros for me mate

[@MostUnexpected]

The last few hours of waiting are becoming increasingly difficult to handle!!!

[@FalseShepherd]

I know how you feel my friend...

[@gsxtavo.2152]

Have it pre-ordered but I still need to wait 56 minutes... I'm progressively losing my mind. :/

[@blade8800]

I knoww

[@mattcha77]

Try having to wait until Friday like us in the UK.

[@grfrjiglstan]

Try being a PC gamer. Imagine how long we'll be waiting.

[@Winterheart00]

I normally dont comment but I am absolutely mesmerized with the narration. Beautiful voice and manner of speaking, very smooth., elegant and clear. I haven't played it yet but I am about too. Im frightened and tensed already just with my real life and then playing Bloodborne gives me anxiety. But this guide made me feel relaxed and kept my focus. I hate other vloggers who go crazy uncontrolled in videos they look silly. Then they end up talking about themselves, I lose interest and X out rightaway. I LOVE this video.

[@rumandbass]

I've been playing bloodborne for a few weeks now. I found this guide to be very helpful and concise. Thanks!

[@kodlackwhitemane5596]

Did you beat it?

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

this game took me a year to beat the celcric beast I finally did. this game got harder after that.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

Cruz Medina oh thank you. I try really hard.😐

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

Cruz Medina oh your so kind. I think I'm gonna cry

[@meowspark9]

We've all been there, first time I played this game I dropped it when I got to blood starved beast, then came back after playing Dark Souls 3 and loved it.

[@rishabhdutta4374]

Adorable

[@dylanthefaded1179]

Cruz Medina .......bro it's hard AF ok

[@Virjunior01]

I FINALLY bought this. Makes me happy that every time I return to the Dream and bow to Doll, she bows back. 💞

[@garymccray7822]

Great vid, a nice intro to a unique and fun game. Well done. Madness waits ahead.

[@oddmetre]

Thanks for this! Just got into the Souls series with DS III, so now I'm looking at Bloodborne next. This guide will be extremely useful for me.

[@user-kh9dl2nf5q]

I feel like people still come back here, but i assure even after 3 times this is a very well explenation, its like it Vaati attracts interest.

[@ASAP_Kenny]

I started this game today and the alleyway with 20 guys was so hard for me to beat and I had no idea how to do it but after 2 hours of learning it I killed all of them and I fell in love with the game, this game is a gem I know I will always love

[@guyinachair1983]

​@@GHOST34019 Same, I like how the game makes you want to destroy your desk.

[@edgarsuarez8577]

This is a well thought out tips list and I really like the way he explains everything

[@twissoneup]

Black Out did you beat the game?

[@jimmyrustler8983]

This video was massively helpful, cheers mate!

[@robbiekite170]

I’d really like to be good at this game but I just can’t do it. I panic and get frustrated after I get sent back all the way to central yarnham from dying to an enemy

[@juliantorres8027]

learn the beast and enemies patterns so you know what’s coming, and also stay one step ahead of enemies because death will be on step ahead of you. Good hunting.

[@user-eg6tn2gi9x]

Well you can easily run through some enemies areas. It's not like in blighttown in ds1 which triggers me every time

[@beckaldo8741]

The way to beat games like this is not by "getting good" but by recognizing that the game is about learning. You don't focus just on the mechanics but on controlling the battle and making the environment work for you. Force the enemies to fight on your terms and never give them a chance to hurt you. Eventually you will start being more confident and you will understand when to attack, to run away, to bait out attacks. You don't need to worry because these games are not about being good, just about surviving long enough to win.

[@bryangan2224]

Don't give up! You'll realise after a while that players who beat this game aren't necessarily more skilled or have better reflexes than you. You already know your mistake - panic and frustration. One of the mental things that helps me with this is as follows. 1. Have the frame of mind that ANYONE can kill you, because they can. If it were real life, any dude on the street with a knife or gun could take you out even if you were some elite commando bristling with weaponry and martial skills. Approach every single stupid useless-looking crow or townsfolk with the same mindset - this dude will kill me if I'm not careful, or at least fuck me up so bad that I need to waste Blood Vials or head back to the Dream. I've been killed by the spindly soot monster in ONE combo in Cathedral Ward before because I wasn't paying attention to where I was and backed into a corner by accident. 2. Stoicism. Accept that dying happens. A lot. Accept that no matter how may times you die, you can farm your items back, you can level up, etc. It will make dangerous situations less panicky because you aren't anticipating the frustration of death in the middle of a fight. It especially happens when you're about to kill a boss that has already killed you a lot of times. His HP bar is low, and you're excited that you can finally kick his ass, but you also get huge nerves and worry that you might fuck it up again. So just accept that shit happens, you have to move on, and you CAN move on. Just like real life with your career goals and sports competitions and stuff. 3. Retroactive learning. Like the narrator said, think about how the guy who killed you managed to do it, and what you're gonna do about it next time round. Lots of the enemies only have a few attacks, and knowing what they are can let you blaze past them easily (but never forget rule #1 though). And the game does reward thinking - if you figure out how to avoid the main attack of an enemy, the counter is right there waiting for you to execute. 4. Figure out what the game wants you to do. Unlike Dark Souls, where you stay far away, hide behind your shield, and pick your moments to attack, Bloodborne is the opposite, where the Regain mechanic rewards close-up brawling. Fighting in that style will serve you MUCH better. I don't know how much boxing you watch, but don't be Muhammad Ali, dancing on the outside and popping that jab. Be Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, fighting inside your opponent's arms and savaging his midsection with multiple blows. The game rewards that fighting style by tailoring a lot of the enemies to be strong against the opposite. Father Gascoigne is an easy, early example. If you stay far away, he shoots you or attacks real quick in beast mode. Staying near to him, getting behind him, and smacking him makes the fight MUCH easier.

[@MTLGSE]

What this means is this game is great exposition for you. You'll get it, just keep at it and you'll learn to manage your stress.

[@zrunne]

Just got the game, can't wait to get started on it. I'm a big fan of you channel, specially all the lore on Bloodborne and Darksouls3

[@lucagubernati4695]

Every videogame deserve a video like yours, explaining details of button combinations and basic mechanics. Got it for christmas and took a look with a friend for a couple of hours. We have missed most of these basics you have just explained. Died like ten times before realizing resources are lost on death.

[@Clesstan]

Just started the game and I gotta say.. it's awesome. it's as difficult as you'd expect from a souls game. and since the battle system has significant changes, it'll take even skilled souls players time to master it. The atmosphere is brilliant. Level design.. oh thank got for the level design, it's better than DS2. it has a lot of complexities and it feels good when you finally get that shortcut. The music is absolutely stunning. it fit perfectly with the world which is masterfully crafted. My only issues so far: load times (and why didn't they incorporate item descriptions) and a bit of framerate jagging. otherwise, flawless.

[@lord0metaler]

really i had lots of problems to learn this game (dark souls player) compeletly different game play mechanics and fighint styles. but it is much fun and i enjoyed blood borne as much as dark souls my main problem is how i get back to dark souls mechanics for drk souls 3 :D (still dont play it)

[@lord0metaler]

hope so

[@fullofmoochabeans6538]

dark souls is a more patient attack style rather than bloodborne which is more aggressive style... Dark Souls is easier battle system imo

[@shaydizzle61]

Thank you! I've played this game for a couple of years and just got back into it, didn't know you could switch your weapon while in combat very useful!

[@MichaelM-gp1xi]

Thanks man. Just picked it up, and this is very motivating.

[@chipslight738]

All the new combos and weapons shifting reminds me of Monster Hunter's Switch Axe and Charge Axe.

[@ogilow3291]

My biggest struggle in blood borne starting is that I can’t keep dying and getting better like a normal souls game. You lose all your bloodvials because they’re consumables which confuses me. I don’t like how you can’t keep farming an area for them honestly but it’s just the game telling me to get good lol. I think I will get better it’s just so different than other souls games lol

[@Seidr-Bane]

You can actually farm blood vails consistently. The enemy that drops them the majority of the time are the trolls

[@playboyfan001]

Just bought this game yesterday and this video is an absolute gift to a newby like myself... Thank you for this.

[@brianegbert759]

Dude. You have no idea how much this video just helped me. I never played either "souls" before and I just picked this up yesterday and didn't understand much. Now, I can't wait to get home to jump in. Thanks again, much appreciated.

[@MrUnladenswallow]

Yeah im not getting this game, im getting the xbox one derivative, SaltyBorne. Its just as good, only there's no gameplay or multiplayer, just tears and feels.

[@MrSvarun77]

hahahaaa

[@joshuakim5240]

Wait...aren't all Souls games tears and feels? (of rage, sadness, hatred, guilt, and love)

[@magickcasta]

joshua kim Nope because the souls games are easy as fuck

[@joshuakim5240]

robertc6898 2nd playthroughs and up i agree are easy. But first playthroughs (when we fall for half of the god damn ambushes and waste our upgrade materials on subpar gear) are always a royal painful bitch to play.

[@selimpride1598]

MrUnladenswallow Lol gameplay is really developed and multiplayer is easy to understand how use it.