FromSoft Should Revisit Trick Weapons in Future Souls Games

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FromSoftware's newest game Elden Ring is a big success with most players, carrying many of the best mechanics from prior SoulsBorne titles into uncharted, open-world territory. It has many of the staples associated with the series, from a story reminiscent of Dark Souls to bosses that would fit right in with Bloodborne.

Still, for every great addition like Torrent and the open-world format, other ideas were left on the cutting room floor. One element that has never appeared outside Bloodborne is the iconic Trick Weapons that made Yharnam hunters so ferocious. Just because they only exist in Bloodborne now, that doesn't mean FromSoft should not revisit them in the future. In fact, they have a lot to offer future FromSoft titles — or even Elden Ring DLC.

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There are far fewer weapons in Bloodborne than other FromSoft titles. In Elden Ring, players might find one weapon as a regular drop from an enemy, then another in a nearby chest, and get a third for defeating the boss of a dungeon. However, since each weapon in Bloodborne is a Trick Weapon, they stand out more. A player might get a lesser weapon on the Elden Ring sword tier list over and over, but every weapon obtained in Bloodborne is an exciting new opportunity.

Most Trick Weapons can be used in two different ways, having various modes to switch between. This is not always the case (some simply apply a buff), but for the most part Trick Weapons give a huge range of offensive options. Unlike dual-wielding in other SoulsBorne games, Trick Weapons can switch freely between their move sets. For example, one of the best weapons in Bloodborne — Simon's Bowblade — can swap between close and ranged combat on the fly, allowing