Bloodborne: The Old Hunters - Guide to Slaying the First Vicar, Laurence

COG writes - Three bosses down and two to go... next up Laurence, the First Vicar. We died MANY times so you don't have to. We lay out the technique to dealing with this beast quickly and efficiently.

[Digital_Anomaly]

Too many games with no time to play them! I'd love to dive into this but my backlog is downright embarrassing.

[Hanso]

I have a backlog and cant stop playing Bloodborne lol

[Goldby]

i have a backlog because of bloodborne!

[MercilessDMercer]

I hate how much love this game is getting because I don't have the patience nor the ability to play this one and I really feel like I'm missing out.

[COGconnected]

I completely agree. I feel like this is a game I need to put 100 hours aside and dedicate it solely to the game.

[GrapesOfRaf]

It's all practice and patience. Enemies only have so many attacks, so after you've been surprised a few times the only thing that generally kills you is either a hard boss, or walking into some sort of trap.

[Goldby]

@GrapesOfRaf

or a bottle of jack before a session....

[sAVAge_bEaST]

you are.

[Eiyuuou]

It's because you are.

Barely anyone starts with the ability and patience to succeed. It's something you learn.

It's called "gitting gud".

[OpenGL]

It's really not as hard as you think. Yes you will die a lot at first but it is worth it.

[Wallstreet37]

Damn that sucks. I got the platinum and beat it awhile ago but it still draws me to it daily. I literally put aside at least an hour a day, everyday to play it. The replayability is insane imo and its all due to the online component, the atmosphere, the world and the combat.

[Hanso]

It really isnt that hard you just gotta know what attacks your enemies can use. New enemy ecounter always means BACK OFF and watch him lol

[kurochi]

So, I'm still on my first go through with the original game. Question I have is, should I finish the game and than purchase the DLC or just buy it right now. My understanding from my friends is you can do the DLC stuff before you finish the game. Cash is tight for me, so would love to see what y'alls opinions on this front?

[CBforeva]

The DLC content is marginally harder in NG+. I'd suggest to play the DLC before you finish the game.

[kurochi]

so would playing the DLC before finishing the game give any spoilers?

[CBforeva]

Not really. And the DLC area is accessible after the first few bosses and gives handful of lore to the base game. (Especially on what the Healing Church did.) But it does not spoil anything for the base game.

Check Wallstreet's reply below, I would do that in your case. However if you are looking for the challenge, feel free to finish the game, but keep in mind that to access the DLC you need to kill Amelia. On NG+ a DLC boss almost drove me insane. :) (I hate you Laurence...) And again, as Wallstreet said, the community is super cool: Don't forget to join the Bloodborne's Finest PS4 community. ;) (Feel free to add me if you need help.)

[himdeel]

I'd add a additional note. If you're over lv 200 and aren't at least in NG+++ the DLC will be a cakewalk. I have a few friends that used the glitch to max out their characters but are only on NG+. They asked will the DLC be a challenge, I then said not to bother with the DLC unless they werw willing to roll new characters. Told them only if you want more Bloodborne should you mess with it.

[Wallstreet37]

Buy the DLC right when you get to the last boss (but dont fight him) and play it through completion, then beat Gherman. Thats how i did it and i have the platinum.

Pm me and add me if you like and i can help you through some of the boss fights. I also have a BB community and am a part of another BB community that is active everyday with ppl seeking help. The Bloodborne community is one of the best, most helpful and active ive ever experienced, its great!

[kurochi]

Thanks guys!