Best Bloodborne Boss Order: All Game Bosses Ranked

Bloodborne is a challenging game renowned for its tough bosses. If you're looking to conquer them in the most strategic sequence, this guide will outline the ideal boss order, helping you navigate through the game's challenges effectively.

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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 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

Navigating Bloodborne doesn't require defeating every boss to complete the game, but tackling as many as possible can yield significant rewards. This guide offers two sequences: one for non-optional bosses and another for all bosses, including those from The Old Hunters DLC. The DLC can be started post-Vicar Amelia, though it's often best saved for later in the game.

Best Boss Order for Non-Optional Bosses in Bloodborne

Here's the recommended order for the non-optional bosses in Bloodborne:

• 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)

Best Boss Order for All Bosses in Bloodborne

If you aim to conquer all bosses, here's the suggested sequence:

• 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)

Our Best Boss Order, Explained

Cleric Beast (Optional)

The Cleric Beast is one of the first bosses you'll encounter in Bloodborne, located in Central Yharnam. It's fast and aggressive, so stay behind it and target its hind legs to trip it up. Once downed, aim for its head for maximum damage.

Father Gascoigne

Father Gascoigne is a formidable hunter who tests your parrying skills. He's quick and uses his gun frequently. Mastering parry timing is key to defeating him swiftly.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Found in Old Yharnam's Church of the Good Chalice, the Blood-Starved Beast is challenging due to its high damage output. Maintain distance and use fire or explosive weapons to bring it down more easily.

Vicar Amelia

Vicar Amelia is a large beast with melee attacks and a self-healing ability. Attack her when she's healing and immobile, but be cautious of her glowing body during this phase.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

The Witch of Hemwick is invisible at a distance but becomes visible up close. She hides in corners, so use your firearm when you spot her and be ready for her minions.

Shadow of Yharnam

This boss wields a large club. Dodge its swings, shoot at its head, and slash its legs to make it stumble. Attack its underbelly when it falls.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Rom's poisonous and physical attacks, along with summoned spiders, make this fight challenging. Quickly eliminate the spiders and attack Rom when possible. Be aware that defeating Rom alters the game world, potentially locking you out of some content.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

Found in Yahar'gul, the Unseen Village, Darkbeast Paarl is a hulking brute. It's best fought after Rom, the Vacuous Spider.

The One Reborn

The One Reborn uses physical and magical attacks. Keep your distance, dodge when it raises its arms, and attack when it's down. Clear the smaller enemies it summons first.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Martyr Logarius is tough due to his Arcane damage. Parrying him is effective, but mastering the timing can be tricky.

Amygdala (Optional)

Amygdala's large size and tentacle attacks make her a formidable foe. Be cautious of her various attacks that can quickly deplete your health.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

The Celestial Emissary is fast and uses its arms to attack. Roll towards its legs to dodge and counterattack, and watch out for its grabbing attacks.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Micolash requires you to chase him through his arena, dealing with magical fog and summoned underlings. Once cornered, watch out for his potent attacks or use poison knives to defeat him.

The Old Hunters Bosses

The Old Hunters DLC bosses follow a linear order. After Ludwig, retrieve Laurence's Skull to fight Laurence. Then, take on Living Failures, Lady Maria, and Orphan of Kos, all of which are challenging.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Ebrietas uses tentacle and magical attacks. Be cautious when she slams her head on the ground, as it can cause significant damage.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Mergo’s Wet Nurse uses tentacles and a fast water projectile. When she obscures your vision with fog, focus on avoiding damage. After defeating her, consider completing any remaining tasks in Bloodborne, including the DLC bosses.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Gehrman is the last non-optional boss before the game's end. He uses a scythe and firearms. Mastering parrying can make this fight manageable.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

To fight the Moon Presence, collect three of the four One Third of Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman, and refuse his offer. The Moon Presence uses her tails, claws, and orbs of darkness, but she's less challenging than Gehrman.

And that’s the best Bloodborne boss order!

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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.