Why you should use the Kirkhammer in Bloodborne

Become the ultimate Bonk Lord, with the Kirkhammer.
If you have any questions about the build or gems used, feel free to ask in the comments.
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[MUSIC CREDIT]
Bloodborne - The Hunter (Father Gascoigne) - by FalKKonE
Flock Off! - Devil May Cry 1 OST
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[@R1Spam]

To answer a couple of commonly asked questions in the comments: - Build is 50 STR, and the rest in VIT. I have a Stam Rune equipped for extra swings, as well as more Health and Rally Chance. imo the only mandatory ones are the Stam Runes - The Gems are farmed from Winter Lanterns in Mensis, and the ones in Fishing Hamlet. Nothing fancy, I just equipped the ones that made Blunt Damage higher - I left the Lady Maria fight out of the video because it was boring to watch

[@kitt8132]

I had a different question, actually: What’s up with the sound quality? Kinda sounds like Bloodborne PSX moreso than the actual Bloodborne.

[@666darkgodess]

Useless in PVP

[@tianxiu]

@@666darkgodess Well, you don't say?

[@dabitodoroki729]

@@666darkgodess I bet your the type of person to by a game to play online and get mad when the game doesn't support online play

[@OopsAllStupid]

​@@666darkgodess Ah, yes. Bloodborne PvP. The thing that no one plays

[@Childofbhaal]

How come this game never gets old? Have platinum, full slots of characters at least over level 100. Hundreds of hours. Yet I still come back. The game is just genuinely so fun

[@Drakanstein]

I share the same sentiment and ask the same question everytime

[@berryamv2296]

Same

[@chrispholla]

same

[@pc4mlc451]

I'm literally playing it right now! 😅

[@Drakanstein]

@@pc4mlc451 I was playing for a couple weeks before RE4 remake came out! I miss it already weirdly enough. Got back into it after elden ring. Tbh I'm not all that excited for the elden ring dlc now.. every time I try to play elden ring it just feels super slow

[@icarusablaze1831]

Oh man, I've forgotten what it was like when bosses actually buckled under your blows. Bloodborne combat feels so visceral and empowering.

[@zephyrstrife4668]

Right? Having bosses that actually get sent flying because you just hit them with a chunk of stone or metal was just so fun in that game.

[@nurulsyafiqah3429]

of course, you are the Hunter.

[@xxxVideosaregoated]

The dodge makes me cry

[@seanmacguire8148]

@@xxxVideosaregoatedme too, i hate anything other than side stepping, give me less i-frames and more aggressive combat

[@WORTH-IT-MAN]

Bloodborne, you’re hunter and it feels like it your in danger but you feel powerful yet still skillfull like real hunting kinda

[@TheHogfatherInvades]

The idea of a giant weapon sheath for a straight sword as a trick weapon was always an amazing concept to me

[@xikaryo6735]

This was always my favorite weapon. Amazing name, and even more amazing design aesthetic. It pancakes everything, and the transformation animation is just badass.

[@T34RG45]

Golf Swing. *Chef's kiss*

[@mausebas]

kinkhammer

[@FlavoredLewb]

The hammer transforms? Why on earth would you do that?

[@mausebas]

@@FlavoredLewb enemy too annoying to hit with the good part of the weapon

[@mausebas]

@@FlavoredLewb also the sword does extra damage to cainhurst enemies

[@vernonroche6170]

Bro this new soundtrack for shadows of yharnam looks sick 🥵🥵🥵

[@R1Spam]

It's such a unique song which definitely isn't overused.

[@romart03]

Sounds*

[@liviekumori]

didn't know you could see music

[@anfitras.]

damn dude thats unique

[@vernonroche6170]

@@liviekumori bro kos grant eyes for me

[@23DrakeDOTN23]

Told my friend the Kirkhammer is the best weapon in the game and he asked why he keeps dying with it and I told him a hint of the Eldritch Truth… He wasn’t bonking hard enough.

[@Epicwin-bn1hi]

Based

[@5kyward_chess]

He didn't have enough insight, quite unfortunate

[@Captain-Obvious]

Or your friend's timing is poor. As martial artists & boxers occasionally say "speed beats strength but timing beats speed". That is exactly why the Kirkhammer is easily one of my favorite weapons from any game. Once you get the timing of it down it's just such a blast.

[@squidwardtentacles2736]

timing is key. I was terrible with it but aftee playing through game 2x and gotten rhythm patterns down I'm much better with it

[@jb1169]

My first run of Bloodborne I had been so incredibly dumb I never found out how to upgrade my weapon till after the shadows of yharnam. Took me six months to finally beat them with the un-upgraded hunter axe. It was true suffering

[@RenegadeStriker7]

A true hoonter

[@Beatjoy5511]

fuck bro just raw dogging the game fr

[@user-gp5ce4ns4j]

What empowered you to keep going?

[@jb1169]

@@user-gp5ce4ns4j the joy from finally beating them and my newly gained skills allowed me to zoom through the game until I decided to do the dlc where I got absolutely destroyed once again.

[@Beatjoy5511]

@@jb1169 dude fishing hamlet is hell

[@bassy9524]

you’re making me wanna do something i never thought i’d do, using the kirkhammer for a full playthrough

[@burn_learnearn_welding7101]

First time playing bloodborne and this is the weapon that has carried me so far. Got it a +7

[@bassy9524]

@@burn_learnearn_welding7101 that’s great, enjoy the game man!

[@burn_learnearn_welding7101]

@@bassy9524 I love it and hate it. I hate the area after beating rom

[@darksungwyndolin8305]

I used it for the entirety of my first play through, I just love bonking stuff

[@5IvanDrago5]

I had already platinumed BB, and started a new character. I really had little intention to play the campaign, I was going to mess around in the chalice dungeons. I did a Kirkhammer strength build. By the time I got to Vicar Amelia I was around level 105. Two R2 charge ups and about six seconds was all it took. Considering how much trouble I had with her in my first playthrough. Damn that was beyond satisfying.

[@charliemack5380]

As someone who has just completed a full Kirkhammer playthrough, the beast blood pellets are absolutely overkill here.

[@kavid8120]

what’s a +3 ? and how do i get fire on my weapon ??

[@joelmartindominguez8273]

​@@kavid8120+3 is the number of times you upgraded the weapon using blood stones in the Hunter's Dream workshop. You can get fire (or electricity with the bolt paper) on your weapon by using fire paper. You can also add elemental damage such as fire by equipping certain gemstones on your weapons. Some weapons don't even need special items to inflict elemental damage, as their "trick mode" endows the weapon with such boost (tonitrus, boom hammer)

[@ronbasman6195]

+3 is when you fortify your weapon and use fire paper to get fire on your weapon

[@gaiusoptus4417]

@@kavid8120hey still got questions about the game? I would be glad to answer them

[@kavid8120]

@@gaiusoptus4417 yes how do i beat Rom? Do i just keep hitting him on the side ??

[@pc4mlc451]

In my current playthrough, I gemmed my Lost Kirkhammer to raise only my fire attack. With an oil urn and a fully charged 2-handed R2, I get over 3k damage. I friggin love this thing!

[@asemitry]

The Kirkhammer does so much damage haha. I prefer using Ludvig's Holy Blade, but man you cannot deny the damage the hammer deals.

[@FlexxMachine]

Agree. I too am a LHB abuser. I was still super new when I tried Kirkhammer, it felt the extra overall dmg did not make up for the ridiculously slow speed, and while LHB transformed did strike and thrust damage, Kirk only did strike. Still the meme potential of Kirk is outstanding, might have to play with it some more.

[@FlexxMachine]

@Kerr sadly I played bloodborne for the first time last month. I dont play console but found a way to play it on PC via a Ps+ subscription. Somehow in all of Sonys wisdom they dont allow DLC on PS+. HMS was my targeted weapon but couldn’t get it

[@yovelregensburger6002]

The problem is that the kirkhammer shreds when you actually hit with the weapon if you clip you only get 60% of the damage so it's really inconsistent, one of the few reasons I personally don't connect to the weapon.

[@FlexxMachine]

@@yovelregensburger6002 Feel that brother. That’s why I pointed out I was SUPER NEW when I tried it. I feel like if I used it now I would enjoy it more

[@FlexxMachine]

@Kerr Currently in the process of looking for one. I am BY NO MEANS done with BB. I started streaming a few months ago, and wanted to kick it off with my first time going through the FromSoft collection since I hadn't played one of their games since original dark souls. Bloodborne literally became my fav game when I played it, but I moved on the DS3 since I didnt have DLC

[@ZoeBateman]

I agree that size-wise it’s the biggest bonk but the boom hammer just feels SO GOOD

[@bobaphet4125]

Yea another good un

[@tiokira]

That's some top tier editing right there. Amazing work

[@risk5797]

Used this weapon for more than 50% of the game. If you're comfortable with heavy weapons you'll fall in love with this one!

[@spub1031]

the music sync with Orphan of Kos was actually legendary at points including his little dance when he goes to phase 2.

[@Smug714]

You earned a sub. The dedication to text instead of speak and choice of memes along with the BONKing. Exquisite

[@taffeylewis1176]

Great video 😂😂😂 I laughed a few times really hard. Also - nice fight against Kos 👌🏻

[@chasegaetze4507]

Love your editing. I really do love how every weapon is great in BB

[@Josukegaming]

Man who deep fried the hell out of the audio quality

[@ChaoticAvenger]

I couldn't even pull off some of these big hits with a hardcore strength leveling process with the Whirligig XD The Kirkhammer is something else. Like At least not these HUGE charged R2's. Now, ofc, beasts just turned into paste with the Whirligig, but i sure didn't super bonk the Amygdala XD

[@pc4mlc451]

I have a fire-grmmed Kirkhammer. If you oil-up your opponent, a full R2 is absolutely devastating. I love this weapon so very much :)

[@synthraofficial5366]

Man, it's so good to hear Griffon's theme from Devil May Cry 1 again. Still slaps even 22 years later!

[@biscuitboi9478]

Always ready for another playthrough of BonkBorne

[@th3PH4nt0NN]

Bro i love the music in the boss fight segment i need more

[@isaacd2419]

The music you selected for the shadow trio fight is perfect for the dark atmosphere of the game! Jokes aside, nice video :)

[@mickeynelson6263]

It was super easy, barely an inconvenience

[@ignigaming7]

i didnt know the kirk hammer and the blood pellet beast could go so well, haha im gonna create a new character and will def try this build xD

[@Thickamus_Jones]

First video I've seen of yours, fun to watch, subbed

[@dsweet5859]

The editing you made to the video, including the audio from that rap satire video that everyone knows about made this entire experience hilarious 😆

[@tehol1]

This was my go to for Bloodborne. Loved the kirkhammer.

[@hugabees]

great video, fantastic edits!

[@cwhip2432]

I played with this weapon exclusively on my second run, when you figure out how to time the L1 to R1 combos it’s insane

[@unrhu]

This was my favorite weapon since launch in 2015, still use it till this day!

[@Adilboukind]

I am doing my 1st playthrough and I believe I am almost at the end (mensis nightmare) and I just gasp at all the bosses you killed before phase two that took me so many tries to kill. Amazing !

[@Tw0DrunkGuys]

oh man, that final strike on Martyr Logarius was pure anime badassery the way you both charged up for your super attacks, only to see one of you stumble and die after they connect

[@ugandaknuckles4446]

Great Video! Very entertaining.

[@joaoreis185]

Agreed keep it up man

[@samyoung5895]

Ahhh my favorite weapon, good to see you again old friend..

[@michelecais4111]

Holy shit! I've done my first playthrough of the game with this weapon; at first I thought the damage wasn't rewarding for the slowness of the weapon, but when I discovered during the endgame that you can equip up to three blood gems instead of only one (yeah I've been so dumb 😅) using it became so much satisfying!

[@Jaymetal95]

I was toying with the idea of doing a kirk hammer build but just needed some convincing, this was all I needed

[@WalkawayRabbit]

8:21, nice senator Armstrong impression.

[@M01st_Nu6g3t]

I recently found your videos and have been enjoying them a lot, I was wondering if you'd make a video on the Logarius' Wheel.

[@melver8506]

Brilliant video, nice editing and humour :D

[@tater1676]

This video has inspired me to make a bonk build. Can you tell me how you got it to be so powerful? Or is that literally the amount of damage it does normally. Also the editing is great.

[@HD_COLT]

pretty much max out strength, get good physical attack gems that also improve charge attack, and get lots of beast blood pellets bc kirk hammer fills the meter fast asf and when you’re over 300 beasthood you get 70% more physical damage

[@12jacobmar]

I agree, just finished my first playthrough using Kirkhammer. A+ fun time 🎉

[@Leono413]

Weapon of choice in my first playthrough. Was and always will be a personal favorite!

[@darksungwyndolin8305]

Same

[@r.lum.r]

👏🏾THANK👏🏾YOU Off meta weapons are SO fun. Kirk hammer and Amygdalan Arm FOR THE WIN

[@Ryanoceros06]

The montage was great. Good to finally see this antiquated channel get with the times. Oh, and by the way, oof.

[@IchiroSuzuki97]

The levels of bonk is unreal

[@TheCain91]

Consider Boom Hammer an option. Bonk hard and also it's noisier and fancy. Plus you can paired with Tonitrus or Amygdala Arm if you want rolplaying something or just a very trusty and fun alternative.

[@lhitman2222]

The lantern part is so accurate I keep forgetting it actually exists and am too lazy to use it.

[@memedispencer9420]

I’m a kirk main so yeah love this vid

[@Charnel_Heart]

I'm doing a no armor no gun amygdalan arm only (once I get it, axe until then) run soon so the big bonk no gun approach here has proven immensely valuable. Thanks for the research

[@RedKnightOfficial]

Amygdala run only on a new playthrough easy. No armor? Easy. NO GUN THOUGH?!

[@Charnel_Heart]

@@RedKnightOfficial I'm running through all the games as a caveman. Just did ds3 today, cavemen didn't have guns. So no gun.

[@captainkeller2792]

10/10 . I had an amazing time watching this.

[@AndrianNorth]

Jesus. That fight with black beast was sick. I struggled on him for hours.

[@veriatar2697]

Dude, you just gives me an idea for next Bloodborne walkthrough, I'll use Kirkhammer as a main weapon.

[@draco2xx]

i love the kirkhammer, blast to use 🔥

[@devilish2345]

Oh man I remember using the Kirk hammer on the abhorrent beast and kept using the sword part for a while, and finally widdled him down to his last half of health and was like ya know what it's hammer time and kept side stopping and bopping chip a Damage and then it happened I figured out the bluderbus perry and his timing and I didn't even use that many visceral attacks I was to happy smashing his head in with the hammer so fun 😅

[@joshuagross3151]

6:03 So Logarius has this aura he uses in his second phase that warps bullet trajectory. Basically, unless you shoot him point-blank, your shots go around him. I think the parry stagger is you "breaking" the aura, because I did the same thing when _I_ killed him with Kirkhammer. The only difference is my strike was an L2 swing mid-flight.

[@lokouba]

???????

[@joshuagross3151]

@lokouba What? That's how Logarius works. He can deflect bullets and you can "parry" him without the gun.

[@larryhillblitz6468]

Yep I just subscribed f***** golden content

[@Efwerd]

Beautiful.

[@mitrion301]

I never actually did, thank you for enlightening me

[@haks8639]

Outstanding

[@lokylollygames8118]

The kirkhammer was my first game main weapon even though I never used strength build in souls games, it is just way more satisfying than any other early on and even endgame there isn't much like it

[@justsomeromanwithinternetacces]

Honestly if I had to pick a favorite weapon it would be the Kirkhammer I love it's attacks and the just the cool look of having a sword and big bonk stick in one

[@innosar1142]

When i first played the game back in like 2016, me and my buddy couldnt stop. We eventually got the the point where we could buy the kirkhammer from the shop. Being a Metallica fan, the name itself really intruiged me and when i saw the pic of the weapon, i knew i had to give it a try. When i equiped it and saw only the sword, i was bummed out. Thought i had to unlock the hammer somehow. But when my buddy pressed L1, we were in awe 🔥 Played through the whole game using only the kirkhammer 🤘👌

[@alliestevens5264]

When the R2 charge attack hits just right. 👌🏻

[@entropy404]

My left ear enjoyed the sound effects in this video

[@Lviz101]

Good youtube recommendation finally, you should do a video on Logarius, very overlooked and underrated weapon "Wheel Bloodborne survive?"

[@Doc_Fun]

Honestly I think close second is the bloodletter. You smash stuff like an absolute psychopath with that thing, it's great.

[@eleventyeleven]

Return to Yharnam here I come!! First build I’m doing is a arcane/quality build w HMS. Next character, it’s bonkin’ time.

[@alirezapajouhandeh9793]

Best thumbnail of all time

[@jaymorrow58]

bip bap booooop . i died . just found out this channel through YT recommendations. thank you for this entertaining content.

[@fr3lance91]

The ole kirkhammer, staggeringly good :D

[@RandomPurrsone]

I always liked there kirkhammer but the saw cleaver and those switch attacks were so good when I first played that I just kept going through new game plus cycles till I maxed my character and at that point I used the Kirk hammer big hammer go smash

[@BlazeOfGlory2003]

Damn dude that Rom kill was clean

[@alooferpk]

I'm a hammer main in MH so I'm definitely doing this on my 2nd play through

[@itz_x_salvation395]

Good god that looks stronger than the stake drivers punch.

[@kynickkearns2868]

I've just realised i missed so many bosses haha im gonna install again

[@name1387]

you better do a ludwig holy blade video now

[@slinderb.4592]

I have never seen orphan of kos get his face kicked in so hard like that.

[@rennenb]

Forgetting the lantern exist is so true, especially with it on personal effects, the amounts of time I look at my Hunter and go “oh my lantern”

[@youknowwho9247]

Used it in a playthrough that I did with a friend. The bonking is real. Not the most efficient weapon, but fun as hell.

[@jeniskindof]

"stupid watchdog you made me look bad!!"-Eustace hammer of yarhnam

[@deathbykonami5487]

Kirkhammer and Ludwig's Holy Blade are my go-to for this build.

[@williamlowe8734]

Have to give the ole KH a try on my next playthrough, but my favorite STG weapon is definitely the beast whirlygig saw.

[@ricosalvaje5802]

Well... time to start another BloodBorne playthrough.

[@devilish2345]

I remeber when i started playing this back in 2016 or 17 anyway most if the bosses i defeated with the kirkhammer definitely one if the best,if you get the timing down its excellent even the sword has great damage if you scale it right

[@devilish2345]

That damage though muah chefs kill 👌

[@j.vinton4039]

As a strength user in DS; only one weapon called to me when I first played BB. And that was the Kirkhammer.

[@user-sp8fi2zv2v]

I love this game and this HAMMER so fu..ing much! 😍😍

[@sirspoof7354]

I recently got into bloodborne and got the hammer. Watching smalled wnemies literally flatten is always amazing

[@Morbidfilthz]

I love this weapon so much. I used a ton in my playthroughs ❤❤

[@user-vs8yr1ki5u]

Nice video

[@Saracobuildings]

Good lord the transformation attack from sword R1 to hammer L1 where you slam it into the ground whithout the handle...so tasty

[@rinor4040]

normally, im a burial blade and church pick gamer but sure youve convinced me on a kirkhammer run

[@davidjsaul]

I've just downloaded this game on PS Plus. It's the first Souls game I've ever played and it's kicking my behind so far. I'll give the kirkhammer a go!

[@XX-qr9qi]

Kirkhammer is definitely an underrated weapon. One of my personal faves

[@jjjordan3881]

Was actually just contemplating this. I've done a strength build before but never once used the Kirkhammer bc LHB is just too good.

[@Eggzboii]

Now imagine that but when you boink, it explodes

[@marcuswehle1833]

I love how you went above and beyond to find music in KZbin's saved files or whatnot. And you still manage to find soundtrack/music that I think was from devil May cry 2 or 3. In the fight scenes with Ludwig. 😂