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Here’s the Best Bloodborne Boss Order – All Bosses in Game

Authore: ClaireUpdate:Feb 28,2025

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires strategy. This guide outlines optimal boss fight orders, catering to both completionists and those aiming for a streamlined experience.

Table of Contents

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

Optimal Boss Order Strategies

Two approaches are presented: one focusing solely on mandatory bosses, the other encompassing all encounters. Completing all boss fights yields significant rewards, thus a comprehensive approach is generally recommended.

Bloodborne features 17 main bosses and 5 DLC bosses (excluding Chalice Dungeon bosses). The DLC, The Old Hunters, is accessible after defeating Vicar Amelia. However, many players prefer tackling it near the game's conclusion. The timing of the DLC relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse can influence dialogue.

Non-Optional Boss Order

This order prioritizes the essential bosses for game completion:

  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)

This order includes all optional bosses, offering a comprehensive challenge:

  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 Order Breakdown

This section provides a brief overview of each boss and suggested strategies. Images are included to illustrate each boss encounter.

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game

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Cleric Beast (Optional): Central Yharnam. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

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Father Gascoigne: Central Yharnam. Master parrying for efficient damage.

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Blood-Starved Beast (Optional): Old Yharnam. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons.

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Vicar Amelia: Cathedral Ward. Exploit her self-healing animation for attacks.

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The Witch of Hemwick (Optional): Hemwick Charnel Lane. Utilize firearms when she's visible.

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Shadow of Yharnam: Forbidden Woods. Dodge attacks and target its head and legs.

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Rom, the Vacuous Spider: Moonside Lake. Prioritize spiderlings before attacking Rom. Defeating Rom alters the game world.

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Darkbeast Paarl (Optional): Hypogean Gaol. Recommended after Rom.

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The One Reborn: Yahar’gul Unseen Village. Prioritize smaller enemies before focusing on the boss.

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Martyr Logarius (Optional): Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. Mastering parrying is crucial.

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Amygdala (Optional): Nightmare Frontier. Extremely challenging due to size and reach.

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Celestial Emissary (Optional): Upper Cathedral Ward. Roll towards its legs to avoid attacks.

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Micolash, Host of the Nightmare: Nightmare of Mensis. Chase him and deal with summoned enemies. Poison knives are effective.

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game The Old Hunters DLC Bosses: The order is largely linear within the DLC.

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Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional): Altar of Despair. Watch out for her head slam attack.

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Mergo’s Wet Nurse: Nightmare of Mensis. Avoid her water projectiles and fog.

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Gehrman, the First Hunter: Hunter’s Dream. Master parrying for an advantage.

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Moon Presence (Ending Specific): Hunter’s Dream. Requires obtaining three Umbilical Cords and refusing Gehrman's offer.

This detailed breakdown, coupled with the suggested boss orders, should enhance your Bloodborne experience. Remember to adapt your strategy based on your playstyle and build. Good hunting!