The control scheme for Bloodborne is very similar to the Demons Souls and Dark Souls series, however there are some differences as timing and positioning mechanics are introduced.
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Bloodborne PS4 Controls
L1:
Transformation of right-hand weapon (transforming weapon)
When transforming during attack, it becomes a "Transformational Attack"
L2:
Attack using left-hand weapon (gun/torch):
When holding right-hand weapon with both hands, it becomes a special attack
R1:
Attack using right-hand weapon (transforming weapon)
Standard Attack
R2:
Strong attack using right-hand wepon (transforming weapon):
- When holding down the button, it becomes a charged attack
- Left stick forward +R2 Button: Jump Attack
R3:
Use to see Stat properties when on your stat screen.
When enemy is nearby: Turns on/off lock-on
When enemy is not nearby: Resets Camera
SQUARE:
Use Consumables that are equipped
- Can include; using antidotes, throwing items, using enchantments, etc.
TRIANGLE:
Use Blood Vial (Restores HP) - (Unable to use if inventory is empty)
CIRCLE:
Backstep
- When locked-on to enemy: use left stick and will step in the inputed direction
- When not locked-on to enemy: use left stick and will roll in the inputed direction
- Hold Down button + Left Stick: Sprint Press again while sprinting and will become a sprint-roll (can also be used to jump short gaps)
X:
Action button
- If held while moving the controller, motion control gestures can be used
Right Stick:
Control the Camera
Left Stick:
Controls the player character
Directional Buttons:
- Up: Gain Blood Bullets (+5) at the cost of your HP (can be regained back)
- Down: Switch equipped consumable item to be used
- Right: Switch right-hand weapon
- Left: Switch left-hand weapon
Options Button:
Open inventory menu
Touchpad [Left]:
Open gesture menu
Touchpad [Right]
Open "Personal Effects" menu
- Essentially an alternate set of consumable items that lack the quick use button
- I recommend equipping multiplayer based items here
Counter Shot:
- Shoot gun just before enemy attack hits
- The enemy will start to collapse
- When the enemy is collapsing follow up with a short hold of the R1 button
- A high power special attack will Occur
Backstab:
- Hit the enemy with maximum charged attack from Behind
- When enemy is collapsing follow up with a short hold of the R1 button
- Will set off a high power attack different from normal attacks.
Bloodborne PS Vita Remote Play Controls
DualShock 4 Control | In-game function | Remote Play Control |
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L2 & R2 | Gun & Strong attack | Bottom corners of front touchscreen |
DS4 Touchpad (split to left & right halves) | Gestures & Personal Effects | Front Touchpad (split to left & right halves) |
R3 | Lock-on to enemy | Right half of Rear Touchpad |
Below is an image from the Gamescom 2014 demo.
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So watching walkthroughs of particular maps, noticed the player was able to Block with the Kirk’s hammer and Holy sword. Do tell!!!... can’t figure out the controls to do so
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Sorry am new to the game and how do I damage my enemies can't seem go get attack work
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I'm having trouble figuring out how to jump; Currently working on a early blade of maria...
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Hey everyone I’m new to the game and trying to get some cool gear.looking for help.my ps4 gamer tag is RestlessRonin54
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Not to sound stupid, but I can't seem to hold my weapons? Does anybody know how to/why not?
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Left Stick is listed as moving the camera but that is to move the character.
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What does the red syringe give after you use it with the up directional button? The empty circle under silver bullets gets an x in it and you lose some health, does dmg increase as well? Also, when you heal over it, does it cancel whatever effect occurs?
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but mine is circle as the action button, not X. how to fix it?
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So to backstab an enemy, I have to knock them to the ground with a charged strong attack, followed by a light attack? The only thing I'm curious about is, would this also be considered a viseral attack? Just like interrupting an attack with the gun and rushing in with an R1?
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According to the diagram above, my left triggers are reversed. it's annoying and rather inconvenient. Does anyone else have this problem, or better yet, a solution?
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How the heck do you dual wield...I feel like im doing somethin wrong
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I have to say, I hate how the gestures are integrated into the motion controls of the Dualshock 4. I can't count the number of times my character has randomly sat down or waved his hand at nothing. It usually happens outside of combat thankfully but it's still annoying. I barely use the online content either way so I would never try to memorise them anyway.
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Are Japanese people sadists?. Played for first time the other day.
First 30 minutes I must have died 50 times. And talk about "thrown in the deep end" I was bamboozled and headf#%^ to the 4th degree. Give me a big axe and then "off you go lad, you'll get the gist" I was like an F#@^ing chimpanzee in an iPhone store. Digging the game though, generally it would straight up rage quit
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