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 essential and optional encounters. While completing all bosses isn't mandatory, it yields significant rewards. We'll present both essential and complete boss orders, then delve into individual strategies.

Table of Contents

• Optimal Boss Order for Bloodborne
• Essential Boss Order
• Complete Boss Order
• Detailed Boss Strategies
• The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

Optimal Boss Order for Bloodborne

There are multiple approaches, as not all bosses are required to finish the game. However, defeating most significantly enhances the experience. The game features 17 main bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters. Chalice Dungeon bosses are excluded. The DLC is accessible after Vicar Amelia, but many players prefer tackling it near the game's end. The placement of the DLC relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse impacts dialogue.

Essential Boss Order

This order focuses on mandatory 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)

Complete Boss Order

This includes all bosses, optional and essential:

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

Cleric Beast (Optional)

This early boss is aggressive. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

Father Gascoigne

Mastering parries is crucial for efficient damage.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons.

Vicar Amelia

Exploit her self-healing animation for attacks.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Deal with her minions first, and utilize firearms when she's visible.

Shadow of Yharnam

Dodge attacks, target the head with firearms, and slash its legs.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Prioritize killing summoned spiders before attacking Rom. Defeating Rom alters the game world.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

A large, powerful brute.

The One Reborn

Keep your distance and attack when he's vulnerable.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Mastering parries is highly effective.

Amygdala (Optional)

A challenging boss with long-range attacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

Roll towards its legs to avoid attacks.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Chase him and deal with his summons and fog. Poison knives are effective.

The Old Hunters Bosses

The Old Hunters DLC bosses are fought in a relatively linear order. After Ludwig, return to where you obtained the Eye Pendant to fight Laurence (the only optional boss in this area). Then, face Living Failures, Lady Maria, and Orphan of Kos.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Watch out for her head slams.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Dodge her tentacle and projectile attacks.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Parrying is highly effective.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Obtain three Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman, then refuse his offer.

This comprehensive guide provides a strategic approach to conquering Bloodborne's challenging roster. Remember to adapt strategies based on your playstyle and build.

Update: This article was updated on 2/3/2025 to include more detailed boss information and strategies, and to incorporate the Old Hunters DLC bosses.