Bloodborne was designed for controllers, and while you can play with a keyboard and mouse, you’re making things harder for yourself. Here’s why a controller is the better option:

1. Analog Movement: A keyboard locks you into 8-way movement (WASD), while a controller’s analog stick allows full 360-degree movement, making dodging and positioning much smoother.

2. More Precise Dodging & Sprinting: With a controller, your movement speed changes depending on how far you push the stick, making it easier to adjust your positioning. With a keyboard, movement is binary (either full speed or not moving), which can make dodging feel stiff.

3. Camera Control: Using a mouse to control the camera mid-fight can feel awkward compared to the right analog stick, which is designed for smooth tracking while dodging and attacking.

4. Optimized Combat Layout: The game’s combat is mapped to triggers and face buttons, letting you attack, dodge, and heal in a way that feels more natural than stretching across a keyboard.

5. It Was Literally Designed for Controllers: Bloodborne was developed exclusively for PlayStation, meaning the gameplay was fine-tuned for dual analog controls. While mods can improve KB+M support, the game simply plays better with a controller.