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:
- Father Gascoigne
- Vicar Amelia
- Shadow of Yharnam
- Rom, the Vacuous Spider
- The One Reborn
- Micolash, Host of the Nightmare
- Mergo’s Wet Nurse
- Gehrman, the First Hunter
- Moon Presence (Ending Specific)
Complete Boss Order (All Bosses)
This order includes all optional bosses, offering a comprehensive challenge:
- Cleric Beast (Optional)
- Father Gascoigne
- Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)
- Vicar Amelia
- The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)
- Shadow of Yharnam
- Rom, the Vacuous Spider
- Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)
- The One Reborn
- Martyr Logarius (Optional)
- Amygdala (Optional)
- Celestial Emissary (Optional)
- Micolash, Host of the Nightmare
- Ludwig the Accursed/Holy Blade (DLC/Optional)
- Laurence, the First Vicar (DLC/Optional)
- Living Failures (DLC/Optional)
- Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower (DLC/Optional)
- Orphan of Kos (DLC/Optional)
- Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)
- Mergo’s Wet Nurse
- Gehrman, the First Hunter
- 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.













The Old Hunters DLC Bosses: The order is largely linear within the DLC.




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!