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The Hunter's Journey: Getting Started — Bloodborne Walkthrough

Your Bloodborne guide to starting. Learn about the Hunter's Dream, character creation, the Doll, and your first steps into Yharnam.

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The Hunter's Journey: Getting Started

Embarking on your first hunt in Bloodborne can be an intimidating experience. The game throws you into a world steeped in mystery and danger with little explicit guidance. This section will cover the essential first steps, from arriving in the Hunter's Dream to taking your first tentative steps into the perilous streets of Yharnam.

Upon starting a new game, you will find yourself in the Hunter's Dream. This ethereal realm serves as your sanctuary and hub. Here, you can level up your character, manage your inventory, repair your weapons, and interact with the enigmatic Doll.

Your First Steps in the Hunter's Dream:

  1. Character Creation: First, you'll create your hunter, choosing an Origin and starting weapon. Consider your preferred playstyle when making these choices.
  2. Interact with the Doll: Once you acquire at least one Insight (by dying or finding an item), the Doll will awaken. Speak to her to spend your Blood Echoes and level up your stats. Prioritize Vitality for your first playthrough.
  3. Acquire the Beckoning Bell: Speak to the Blood Minister in the Hunter's Dream. He will provide you with the Beckoning Bell, essential for summoning help, and the Small Resonant Bell, for offering your aid to others.
  4. Weapon Upgrades: You can upgrade your starting weapon at the workbench in the Hunter's Dream using Blood Stone Shards.
  5. Explore the Dream: Familiarize yourself with the various elements of the Hunter's Dream, including the Bath Messengers for purchasing items and the Headstones for traveling to different areas.

Venturing into Yharnam:

After preparing in the Hunter's Dream, you'll use the Yharnam Headstone to travel to the Central Yharnam lamp. This is where your true journey begins.

Key Early Game Tips:

  • Learn to Dodge: Dodging is your primary defensive tool. Master the timing to evade enemy attacks.
  • Rally System: After taking damage, you have a short window to regain lost health by attacking enemies. Utilize this aggressively.
  • Parry with Firearms: Shooting an enemy just as they attack can stagger them, opening them up for a devastating visceral attack.
  • Manage Stamina: Always leave enough stamina to dodge.
  • Explore Thoroughly: Yharnam is full of hidden paths, items, and shortcuts. Take your time and explore every nook and cranny.
  • Don't Be Afraid to Retreat: If an area or enemy proves too difficult, retreat to the Hunter's Dream to level up or farm Blood Echoes.

The initial hours of Bloodborne are a steep learning curve. Embrace the challenge, learn from your mistakes, and you will soon become a seasoned hunter.

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