Best Bloodborne Boss Order Guide

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires strategy. This guide outlines the optimal boss order, catering to both completionists and those aiming for a quicker playthrough.

Table of Contents

• Optimal Boss Order for Bloodborne
• Non-Optional Boss Order
• Complete Boss Order (All Bosses)
• Detailed Boss Strategies
• The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

Optimal Boss Order Strategies

There are multiple approaches, as completing every boss isn't mandatory. However, defeating most yields significant rewards. Therefore, tackling as many as possible is strongly advised. The guide presents both non-optional and complete orders, followed by a more detailed breakdown.

The game features 17 standard bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters. Chalice Dungeon bosses are excluded. The DLC can theoretically begin after Vicar Amelia, but many players prefer tackling it near the game's end. The timing of the DLC relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse can influence dialogue.

Non-Optional Boss Order:

1. Father Gascoigne
2. Vicar Amelia
3. Shadow of Yharnam
4. Rom, the Vacuous Spider
5. The One Reborn
6. Micolash, Host of the Nightmare
7. Mergo’s Wet Nurse
8. Gehrman, the First Hunter
9. Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Complete Boss Order (All Bosses):

1. Cleric Beast (Optional)
2. Father Gascoigne
3. Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)
4. Vicar Amelia
5. The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)
6. Shadow of Yharnam
7. Rom, the Vacuous Spider
8. Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)
9. The One Reborn
10. Martyr Logarius (Optional)
11. Amygdala (Optional)
12. Celestial Emissary (Optional)
13. Micolash, Host of the Nightmare
14. Ludwig the Accursed/Holy Blade (DLC/Optional)
15. Laurence, the First Vicar (DLC/Optional)
16. Living Failures (DLC/Optional)
17. Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower (DLC/Optional)
18. Orphan of Kos (DLC/Optional)
19. Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)
20. Mergo’s Wet Nurse
21. Gehrman, the First Hunter
22. Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Detailed Boss Strategies

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Cleric Beast (Optional)

Area: Central Yharnam. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

Father Gascoigne

Area: Central Yharnam. Master parrying for efficient damage.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Area: Old Yharnam. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons.

Vicar Amelia

Area: Cathedral Ward. Attack during her self-healing animation.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Area: Hemwick Charnel Lane. Utilize firearms when she’s visible.

Shadow of Yharnam

Area: Forbidden Woods. Dodge attacks, target the head and legs.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Area: Moonside Lake. Prioritize spiderlings before attacking Rom.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

Area: Hypogean Gaol. Recommended after Rom.

The One Reborn

Area: Yahar’gul Unseen Village. Prioritize smaller enemies.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Area: Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. Focus on parrying.

Amygdala (Optional)

Area: Nightmare Frontier. A highly challenging boss.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

Area: Upper Cathedral Ward. Roll towards its legs.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Area: Nightmare of Mensis. A chase-based fight.

The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

The order is largely linear within the DLC.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Area: Altar of Despair. Watch out for her head slam attack.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Area: Nightmare of Mensis. Avoid damage during the fog phase.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Area: Hunter’s Dream. Master parrying is key.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Area: Hunter’s Dream. Requires obtaining Umbilical Cords and refusing Gehrman.

This comprehensive guide provides a strategic approach to conquering Bloodborne's challenging roster of bosses. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and build. Good hunting!