OK, so now its time for the second part of my list for my pick of the top 10 trick weapons in Bloodborne and here I will count down the final five and we will see, which weapons made it into the list.
So, with that said let's gear up and see what weapons made it into the top 5...
5. Kirkhammer
So, at No.5 is the Kirkhammer, which is one of the main game weapons and by heck its a rather good one at that and it is easily one of the most versatile weapons in the game as it can essentially be a skill (less effective in scaling though for skill) and strength weapon rolled into one!
The Kirkhammer itself comprises of two weapons in itself, as in its untransformed stage, its a silver sword and you carry a large square stone on your back in this phase but in the transform phase, you insert the sword into the stone and it becomes a large hammer. The silver sword phase on its own deals less damage of course but its faster attack speed makes up for this in a way whereas in the transform stage, the Kirkhammer will deal out some pretty brutal damage with a series of hammer strikes but these will be slower.
I have to say though I have rarely done a playthrough of the game (well maybe 2 out of 6!) without using the Kirkhammer as it really is alot of fun to use especially in its transform phase as it really does have the power to bludgeon enemies into oblivion! The Kirkhammer is also great for its animation of switching between both phases even if it does look a bit weird when you are running round with a huge hammerhead on your back! I found myself not using the initial phase of the weapon as much even though it is certainly faster to use the silver sword and in many ways more practical but at the same time its not quite as fun as its transform! ;-)
The Kirkhammer does have one or two issues though with the main one being it is a rather short range weapon as I found myself consistently at times missing the mark when trying to do a charged R2 smash attack as I wasn't close enough to hit them with it! Also its dashing R1 attack is a bit naff as you run towards enemies and push them back as this basically doesn't do as much damage and this can be quite annoying.
However these issues aside, the Kirkhammer is still a great weapon in the game and its one I have included in most of my playthroughs, which is a clear indicator as to how good it is and as such it deserves a place in the top 5.
4. Blade of Mercy
So, at No.4 is the Blade of Mercy, which you get from the assassin, Eileen the Crow either after she dies during her fight with the enemy hunter, Henryk or if you kill her, or if you defeat her sworn enemy, the Blood Crow of Cainhurst.
As for the Blade of Mercy itself is a superior skill weapon as it has an "S" scaling when maxed out at +10 and as such makes it essential for when pulling of visceral attacks. In its untransformed stage, it is a curved blade, which has a pretty fast and versatile move-set but when transformed, it becomes two smaller curved blades which you can deal out some pretty fast and ferocious combo attacks. Each attack in its own doesn't do much damage but when combined into a combo you can take down individual enemies very quickly! This weapon also scales off arcane and can be very effective for inflicting slow or rapid poisoning effects to enemies. It also has a very cool looking R2 attack where the player will perform a two-hit combo as they swipe the blades inward toward their enemies aswell as a nifty L2 attack where an overhead attack can be performed.
The blade of mercy doesn't have too many drawbacks other than maybe it is better suited for taking down maybe only two enemies at the most, so its not best suited against crowds given its very short range. However, this weapon is still essential for taking down fast enemies at close range and you can deal out quick damage, which is what this weapon does best.
So, for me the Blade of Mercy is certainly one of the best weapons in the game and its fast and varied moveset make it a very cool weapon to use and one that deserves its spot at No.4.
3. Rakuyo
At No.3 is the Rakuyo, which featured in the Old Hunters DLC and its a very nifty looking eastern sword is used by the boss, Lady Maria (of the Astral Clocktower) and is a very effective skill weapon.
The Rakuyo itself in itself untransformed phase is a long thin sword that can break off into two parts when transformed with a longer blade in the right hand and short one held in the left hand. The great thing however about the Rakuyo is that it can be very effective in both states against a variety of enemies and it has a fairly fast moveset even if it is a bit slower than the Blade of Mercy and doesn't quite scale as well (Rakuyo has an A rating for skill as opposed to the BOM's S rating at +10).
Now both the Blade of Mercy and Rakuyo are pretty close together on this list as they are both awesome skill weapons but I had to put the Rakuyo a bit higher simply because it can be buffed with fire or bolt paper whereas the Blade of Mercy cannot due to its scaling with arcane alone negates it. Another bonus the Rakuyo has over the BOM is to do with its range as you can perform attacks with a little more reach and again it has some cool spin attacks and combos to play with.
The only real difficulty you will encounter with the Rakuyo is in actually getting your hands on one as you need to overcome two pretty brutal enemies to do so in the Fishing Hamlet area of the DLC as you need to fight two Shark Giants, who deal out some nasty damage and can even eat you alive! So, it took me five playthroughs before I discovered a cheese strategy to get my hands on the weapon WITHOUT having to directly fight these two shark douchebags!
Anyway that aside, the Rakuyo is definitely one of the coolest weapons in the game and its solid moveset, decent range, elegant looks and ability to buffed for elemental damage makes its one of the best and it deserves its place at No.3.
2. Saw Cleaver
So, of all the weapons that deserves the runner-up spot, you might find it a tad strange that I picked this one but by heck I really do have to say that the Saw Cleaver is hands down one of the most effective, versatile weapons in the entire game and for me its one of my favourites that has rarely ever let me down.
As for the Saw Cleaver as a weapon in its initial phase its basically a saw blade with a serrated edge, which is effective for damage to beasts but in its transform stage, the handle extends out to allow for greater range attacks. The Saw Cleaver is also a strength weapon albeit one that doesn't particularly scale that great as you get a "C" scaling at +10 but despite that this weapon is still great to use.
And just why is it so good in the game? Well, for me it comes down to the Saw Cleaver's attack speed as it does some pretty good damage at a fast pace against pretty much any enemy in the game, particularly in its untransformed stage, I would say its almost like the Longsword (a common sword in the Dark Souls series) of Bloodborne. The weapon can also be buffed with fire and bolt paper and it has a "C" for Arcane scaling, which is not too bad.
The only drawback however with this weapon is to do with its transformed stage, as you do take a hit on speed as the strikes become far more vertical in appearance and this can leave you a bit more vulnerable against fast enemies, so for this reason alone I would really suggest using the cleaver in its untransformed stage for general use.
Despite this however, the Saw Cleaver is a weapon I have used against a number of different bosses very effectively and I even used it to take down the hardest boss in the entire game, the Oprhan of Kos (twice no less!) so that says quite alot for it in itself!
So, the Saw Cleaver for me is a real workhorse of a weapon in the game and its fast speed, decent moveset and its ability to buffed and infused (with elemental blood gems) efficiently make it one of the best weapons in the game and it more than deserves the runner-up spot.
And before I announce the winner here are a few notable weapons that didn't make the cut...
Ludwig's Holy Blade - There's no doubt this is a pretty elegant looking weapon, which is similar to the Kirkhammer in its untransformed mode but then turns into a greatsword in its transform stage. Its a nice enough weapon with good range but something about its moveset doesn't quite do it for me, so while I do sort of like it, its not one of my favourites in the game.
The Holy Moonlight Sword - This is a similar story to the Holy Blade except this one I admit is much cooler thanks to the fact it has appeared in every Souls game aswell as Bloodborne (as the Moonlight Sword) and its arcane abilities are second to none. However, I still wasn't that compelled to use it in the game as its moveset and lack of speed still left me a bit cold but nevertheless it is a very cool looking weapon and I know its a fan favourite, so I thought I would give a mention.
Rifle Spear - The rifle spear is a weapon I very nearly put on this list but I really was tempted more by the Boom Hammer than this one simply because the BH is so eminently great for farming enemies such as scholars and werewolves although the rifle spear can do almost the same in a way. The rifle spear is pretty nifty in design too with its rifle attachment in the transform phase being able to use as a rifle, which is a nice touch. But its this weapon's R2 charged attack that really helps make it a solid choice as its one of the best thrust attacks in the game that does potent damage. Again I really like it but it just missed the cut.
Threaded Cane - and the last notable mention is the final of the starting weapons, the threaded cane, which I have tried for a little while in my last couple of playthroughs and I actually do quite like it. The cane has a pretty good moveset in its untransformed mode and decent speed and in its transform mode it delivers good ranged attacks as a serrated edged whip. The only thing I'd say is that its a bit underpowered next to other weapons in the game but I still do quite like it all the same.
And so the No.1 trick weapon in Bloodborne (for me anyway) is....
1. Church Pick
Yes, so at No.1 is the Church Pick, which is another weapon that is found in the Old Hunters DLC and its a real cracker (sorry hate to sound like I am advocating violence here lol!) and for me it is basically a much improved version of the Hunter Axe with a more versatile and faster moveset. In short, this weapon is awesome!
As for the Church Pick itself, well in its untransformed phase, it is a large sword but when transformed it will change into an extended war pick that has greater range and can be used to take down multiple enemies at once. The Church Pick may not necessarily be a strength weapon as such as its damage output isn't quite as potent as the Hunter Axe and it is considered more a skill one but its speed and range make it a far superior weapon overall. And for me as soon as I used this weapon in the DLC, it quickly became my favourite as its speed, range and moveset as mentioned are just so much better than alot of other weapons in the game and its a weapon that is very efficient in both phases too, which is not always the case with trick weapons.
As for its moveset, the Church Pick in untransformed phase can be used to carry out a successive series of thrust attacks, which are relatively fast in pace and can deal with alot of enemies effectively and its R2 attack in this phase is a pretty ground scraper that turns into an uppercut attack. In its transformed phase, its moveset is similar to the Hunter Axe only the moves are much faster and more efficient and it quickly take down a number of enemies at once. The R2 charged attack in the transformed phase is also pretty effective as it comprises of a charged overhead smash that can deal out some pretty heavy damage to foes and I found this attack particularly effective against the werewolves in the game. The Church Pick is also very good against enemies that are weak to thrust attacks such as Brainsuckers and the Celestial mob.
As for my experience of using this weapon in the game, I really found it to be great to use and was even very effective against a number of bosses too such as Martyr Logarius, Gerhman, Ebrietas, Laurence and quite a few more! And as mentioned there are numerous situations where the pick is perfect against crowds of enemies whether they be hunters, beasts or something even bigger and its a weapon that will rarely ever let you down. Sure there are stronger, more potent weapons in the game and even faster ones but the Church Pick finds the perfect balance between strength, skill and speed and that's makes the difference.
So, for me there is little doubt that the Church Pick is my "pick" (this pun was intended!) of the bunch and is my favourite weapon in Bloodborne as there are few in the game that can match its versatility alone and that's why it deserves to take the top spot.
OK, so that's it for now and I will be back soon with another post, which will most likely be my review of The Avengers Endgame, which I saw quite recently.
So, until the next one its bye for now!
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