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

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires strategy. This guide outlines optimal boss fight orders, differentiating between mandatory and optional encounters. While completing all bosses isn't essential to finish the game, it yields significant rewards. We'll present both non-optional and complete boss orders, then delve into individual strategies.

Table of Contents

• The Best Boss Order for Bloodborne
• Best Boss Order for Non-Optional Bosses
• Best Boss Order for All Bosses
• Our Recommended Boss Order Explained
• 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
• The Old Hunters Bosses
• Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)
• Mergo's Wet Nurse
• Gehrman, the First Hunter
• Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

The Best Boss Order for Bloodborne

Several approaches exist, as not all bosses are mandatory. However, defeating most provides substantial rewards. Therefore, tackling as many as possible is highly recommended. We'll detail both non-optional and complete orders, followed by a more in-depth explanation.

The game features 17 standard bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters. Chalice Dungeon bosses are excluded. The DLC can theoretically be started after Vicar Amelia, but many players recommend waiting until later in the game. The optimal timing for the DLC relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse can influence dialogue.

Best Boss Order for Non-Optional Bosses

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)

Best Boss Order for 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)

Our Recommended Boss Order Explained

Cleric Beast (Optional)

The Cleric Beast, an early encounter in Central Yharnam, is fast, aggressive, and deals substantial damage. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

Father Gascoigne

Father Gascoigne, a frenzied hunter, presents a significant early challenge. Mastering parrying is key to overcoming his speed and gun attacks.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Located in Old Yharnam's Church, the Blood-Starved Beast hits hard. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons for an advantage.

Vicar Amelia

Vicar Amelia, a large creature, self-heals. Exploit her immobility during this phase for attacks. Beware her glowing body before attacking.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Engage the Witch of Hemwick and her minions. She's invisible at a distance but visible up close. Firearms are effective.

Shadow of Yharnam

Dodge the Shadow of Yharnam's club attacks, targeting its head with firearms and its legs with melee attacks to exploit its vulnerabilities.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Rom's poisonous and physical attacks, along with summoned spiders, require careful management. Prioritize spider kills and maximize damage on Rom between movements. Defeating Rom alters the game world; ensure you've explored thoroughly beforehand.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

Darkbeast Paarl, a hulking brute in Yahar'gul, is best tackled after Rom.

The One Reborn

The One Reborn utilizes physical and magical attacks. Maintain distance and attack when he's grounded. Eliminate summoned enemies first.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Martyr Logarius inflicts Arcane damage. Mastering parrying is crucial for efficient damage output.

Amygdala (Optional)

Amygdala's size and reach pose a significant challenge. Her diverse attacks demand careful health management.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

The Celestial Emissary's speed and sweeping attacks require precise dodging. Rolling towards its legs and avoiding its grab attacks are essential.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Micolash's evasiveness and summoned underlings require a strategic approach. Poison knives can be effective.

The Old Hunters Bosses

The Old Hunters bosses follow a linear progression. After Ludwig, return to where you obtained the Eye Pendant to fight Laurence (the only optional boss in this area). Then, engage Living Failures, Lady Maria, and Orphan of Kos. These encounters are exceptionally challenging.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Ebrietas uses damaging tentacles and magical attacks. Avoid her head slam attack.

Mergo's Wet Nurse

Mergo's Wet Nurse utilizes tentacles and water projectiles. Avoid damage during her fog attacks. Defeating her signifies nearing the game's end. Complete any remaining tasks before proceeding.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Gehrman, the final non-optional boss, wields a scythe and firearms. Parrying proficiency is advantageous.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

The true final boss, requiring three Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman. Refuse Gehrman's offer to fight him. The Moon Presence uses tails, claws, and dark orbs.

This optimized boss order, combined with strategic combat techniques, will significantly enhance your Bloodborne experience.

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(Update: This article was updated on 2/3/2025 by Escapist Editorial to include more information about the various bosses, provide a high-level summary of the boss order, and to include the bosses from the Old Hunters DLC.)