Here you’re free to learn some basic and advanced moves and combos helpful in Bloodborne combat.

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Last update:06 March 2018

InBloodborne, you might perform several special attacks.

You should learn when can you use the attacks to quickly and more effectively kill the enemies.

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A very useful move that allows you to immediately stop an enemy attack and stun him.

you’ve got the option to perform it on enemies that are of similar size as the hero.

In the case of larger enemies, stunning them using guns may be impossible.

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A rifle is better for doing that than a pistol, because of the shot dispersion.

In both cases however, the action is the same.

Approach the enemy from the front and aim at him.

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Wait until he starts to prepare his attack.

It is usually signalized by raising the weapon above the head.

Shoot ([L2]).

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It is important to shoot when the enemy is in the process of performing his attack.

Quickly come close to the enemy and perform a quick attack ([R1]).

In the case of weaker enemies, they will be killed instantly.

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As for stronger hunters, it will surely not be enough to finish the fight.

you could also perform a finishing move on a stunned enemy of bigger size.

This attack is similar to the previous one and it also ends with a finishing move.

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To perform this action, you only need a weapon and an enemy facing his back at you.

approach the enemy facing his back at you.

The enemy will kneel down.

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you could approach him and use a quick attack ([R1]) to perform the finishing sequence.

Remember that it’s possible for you to use this technique on moving enemy as well.

You just have to lock the target, slowly come close to it and attack with full power.

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It will stun the enemy and allow you to perform execution.

The hero jumps forward and strikes with his weapon above his head.

Move forward and perform strong attack ([R2]) simultaneously.

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Learning this technique requires to move the left analog and press the button responsible for attack simultaneously.

Note:In most cases, hunters dodge this move and counterattack.

Have you ever wanted to transform your weapon during the fight and risked being attacked during the process?

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There is a quick way of doing this which doesn’t require you to stop your sequence of attacks.

The weapon will be transformed and you will perform the next hit.

If you are transforming the weapon from short to long, it can be both quick or strong attack.

Otherwise, this technique won’t work every time (use a quick attack in this case).

When attacking, transform your weapon ([L1]).

you’re free to also transform your weapon fluently a few times in a row.

This way, the hero will keep attacking and switching weapons.

In some situations, you find yourself above the opponent, e.g.

a cliff or atop a ladder.

1 Lock the camera on the opponent below.

Jump off, while having a weapon equipped.

While in mid-air, execute a quick attack ([R1]).

Your hunter drops onto the opponent and kills him.

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