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

Embarking on a *Bloodborne* playthrough? Knowing the optimal boss order can significantly impact your experience. This guide outlines the ideal approach, covering both essential and optional encounters. We'll explore various strategies, helping you conquer Yharnam's terrifying inhabitants.

This guide presents two boss orders: one focusing on essential bosses for completing the game, and a comprehensive order encompassing all bosses, including those from the challenging *Old Hunters* DLC. While not mandatory to beat every boss, doing so unlocks valuable rewards and a richer narrative experience.

Table of Contents

• The Best Boss Order for Bloodborne
• Best Boss Order for Non-Optional Bosses in Bloodborne
• Best Boss Order for All Bosses in Bloodborne
• Our Best Boss Order, Explained

The Best Boss Order for Bloodborne

The optimal approach depends on your goals. We'll detail both a streamlined path for completing the main game and a complete route including all optional bosses. We strongly recommend tackling as many bosses as possible for a fulfilling experience.

Bloodborne features 17 main bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters. This guide excludes Chalice Dungeon bosses. The DLC can technically be started after Vicar Amelia, but many players prefer to tackle it towards the game's end. Timing the DLC relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse can impact certain dialogue.

Best Boss Order for Non-Optional Bosses in Bloodborne

This order prioritizes essential bosses for completing the main storyline:

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 in Bloodborne

This comprehensive order includes all optional bosses, offering a complete Bloodborne experience:

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 Best Boss Order, Explained

Let's delve into the strategies for each boss encounter:

Cleric Beast (Optional)

Area: Central Yharnam

This early boss teaches fundamental combat. Focus on attacking its hind legs to stagger it, then target its head for maximum damage.

Father Gascoigne

Area: Central Yharnam

Mastering parries is key here. His attacks are predictable once you learn his patterns.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Area: Old Yharnam

Keep your distance and utilize fire or explosive weapons to overcome this beast's high health and damage output.

Vicar Amelia

Area: Cathedral Ward

Exploit her self-healing animation for significant damage opportunities.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Area: Hemwick Charnel Lane

Deal with her minions first, then utilize firearms to reveal and damage her while she's invisible.

Shadow of Yharnam

Area: Forbidden Woods

Dodge its attacks and target its legs to stagger it, creating openings for attacks.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Area: Moonside Lake

Prioritize eliminating summoned spiders before focusing on Rom. Be mindful of its poisonous attacks. Defeating Rom alters the game world, so complete exploration beforehand.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

Area: Hypogean Gaol

The One Reborn

Area: Yahar’gul Unseen Village

Prioritize eliminating summoned enemies before focusing on The One Reborn. Maintain distance and exploit openings when he's down.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Area: Forsaken Castle Cainhurst

Mastering parries is crucial for efficiently dealing damage.

Amygdala (Optional)

Area: Nightmare Frontier

This colossal foe requires careful dodging and strategic attacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

Area: Upper Cathedral Ward

Roll towards its legs to avoid attacks and retaliate.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Area: Nightmare of Mensis

Chase Micolash, eliminate summoned enemies, and exploit openings when he's cornered.

The Old Hunters Bosses

The *Old Hunters* DLC bosses follow a linear progression. After Ludwig, return to where you obtained the Eye Pendant to fight Laurence. Then, confront Living Failures, Lady Maria, and Orphan of Kos. These encounters are exceptionally challenging.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Area: Altar of Despair

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Area: Nightmare of Mensis

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Area: Hunter’s Dream

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Area: Hunter’s Dream

Obtain three Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman, then refuse his offer and defeat him to unlock this final encounter.

This comprehensive guide provides a strategic roadmap for conquering *Bloodborne*'s challenging bosses. Remember to adapt your strategies based on your build and playstyle. Good hunting!

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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.