The screams for a remaster of FromSoftware’s cult-classic tour de force, Bloodborne, remain deafening as ever, but there’s no denying the game offers Hunters an immense arsenal of weapons to take on the horrors that lay ahead of them in the gothic city of Yharnam.
However, with the iconic action-RPG featuring all manners of scythes, saws, and blunderbusses, which one holds a special place in the heart of the game’s creator, Hidetaka Miyazaki? Thankfully, he did shed some light on his favorite weapon in an interview, and it might surprise you.
Miyazaki’s Favorite Weapon Reflects His Penchant For Challenge
Speaking with Future Press, Miyazaki didn’t go for the brutal Hunter Axe or the deleterious Saw Cleaver when asked about his weapon of choice. Instead, he revealed a fondness for the seemingly unassuming Threaded Cane:
That’s a tough one, but one I’d give right off is the threaded cane.
This certainly comes as a shock to players who find the cane’s low base damage, limited moveset, and tricky learning curve make it more challenging against bosses compared to the other starting weapons. But for Miyazaki, the appeal goes beyond raw stats.
“I think it’s the hardest of your initial weapons to use,” he explained, to no one’s surprise. Unlike the relatively straightforward Saw Cleaver, the cane demands skill and mastery. What it lacks in base damage, it makes up for with its long reach and powerful transformed whip mode, making it one of the best weapons to take on mobs and come out the other side breathing.
The Threaded Cane Reflects The Bloodborne Aesthetic
Taking precedence over all else, though, the true charm of the cane for Miyazaki seems to lie in the way it looks:
I like the design, that little touch of class it has. That’s why they’re priced a little higher. We’re secretly playing favorites.
Although lighthearted, Miyazaki’s comment isn’t wrong. Unlike the grisly and aggressive Saw Cleaver, the Threaded Cane looks much more restrained and subtle. Miyazaki holds the weapon in high regard, perhaps because it embodies the gothic atmosphere he strived to create.
While the Threaded Cane might not be the most popular starter among players, Miyazaki’s against-the-grain endorsement of the weapon shines the spotlight on its sophisticated design and the requisite proficiency you need to extract the most out of it.
So, for your next Bloodborne playthrough, consider giving the Threaded Cane a chance. You might discover a weapon that not only enhances your skills, but also reflects the creative vision of the game’s creator. After all, with Miyazaki himself secretly playing favorites, there must be something special about this deceptively simple weapon.
