Weapons are a type of equipment in Bloodborne. They are the player's main source of damage output, and can be placed in either hand.Weapons can be as simple as a sword, or as complex as a saw blade that unfolds into an axe. Many are able to transform in the middle of combat to provide a greater variety of attacks.Weapons do not offer any form of protection, however, as defense is governed by the player's ability to dodge and evade.eapons can be as simple as a sword, or as complex as a saw blade that unfolds into an axe. Many are able to transform in the middle of combat to provide a greater variety of attacks. Weapons do not offer any form of protection, however, as defense is governed by the player's ability to dodge and evade.