How to Soothe BB in Death Stranding
As you get into dangerous situations, your BB’s stress levels will increase – shown by a decreasing orange bar. This can happen due to several reasons – so be sure to use care in avoiding these situations:
- Falling from heights
- Getting swept away by a river current or moving too long in deep water
- Getting spotted by BTs
- Getting attacked by MULEs or Terrorists
In these situations, BB will usually start crying immediately, and will further increase his stress unless you do something about it. As soon as you find a safe place:
- Hold down on L1 to switch to first person view
- Press down on the D-PAD to look down at your BB
- Press square to begin soothing your BB, using either motion controls to swing the controller up and down – or not (which you can change in the settings).
Do this enough, (and do it gently, and your BB’s color will change from red to its usual light orange, at which point you can put BB back.
If your BB is dangerously close to developing autotoxemia, there’s a few other quick methods to pacify your BB. Hot springs – which are found all over the Central Region – can massively improve BBs stress levels. If you can’t find Hot Springs, be sure to stop off at any Private Room found in Knot Cities, Distribution Centers, or player-created Safe Houses.
Increasing BB’s Connection Level
By increasing your bond with BB, you can reduce the amount of stress that BB suffers when in danger. This can be done in several ways that will earn you “Likes” from BB. Get enough of these, and you’ll be notified that your connection level has increased. This can include:
- Moving through player-created BB signs
- Resting in Hot Springs
- Passing through a BT area without being spotted
- Driving at high speeds on paved roads
- Interacting in Private Rooms
The Otter Hood
During Episode 3, you’ll have an Order to meet the Cosplayer Prepper, located just next to a waterfall to the west of South Knot City. Complete deliveries to connect them to the Chrial Network, and you’ll receive a reward – the Otter Hood.
With the Otter Hood equipped, you will be able to better control yourself when swept away in deep water. Better still, Sam will mimic an otter, much to the delight of BB, who will no longer lose stress in water but gain happiness instead!
