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

Conquering the challenging bosses of Bloodborne requires strategy. This guide outlines optimal boss encounter orders, differentiating between essential and optional fights. While completing all boss battles isn't mandatory for game completion, it significantly enhances rewards. We recommend tackling as many as possible.

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

Multiple approaches exist, as not all bosses are required for completion. However, defeating most yields substantial rewards. We'll present both non-optional and complete boss order suggestions, followed by a detailed breakdown.

The game features 17 standard bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters. Chalice Dungeon bosses are excluded. The DLC is accessible after Vicar Amelia, but many players recommend tackling it towards the game's end. The timing of DLC completion 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)

An early encounter, the Cleric Beast is aggressive and deals substantial damage. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

Father Gascoigne

A challenging early boss, mastering parrying is key to efficient combat. His quick movements and gun usage require precise timing.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Located in Old Yharnam's Church, this boss hits hard. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons for an advantage.

Vicar Amelia

A large creature with melee attacks and self-healing abilities. Exploit its immobility during self-healing for optimal damage.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

This fight includes numerous henchmen. The Witch's invisibility at a distance necessitates a close-range approach, utilizing firearms effectively.

Shadow of Yharnam

A large club-wielding creature. Dodge its swings, target its head with firearms, and attack its legs to create openings. Its underbelly is a weak point.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Located in Byrgenwerth's Moonside Lake. Beware of poisonous and physical attacks, and quickly eliminate summoned spiders. Defeating Rom alters the game world; ensure necessary exploration is complete beforehand.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

A hulking creature found in Yahar'gul, the Unseen Village. Recommended after Rom, the Vacuous Spider.

The One Reborn

This boss utilizes physical and magical attacks. Maintain distance, and attack when it's vulnerable. Eliminate summoned enemies first.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

A challenging boss inflicting Arcane damage. Mastering parrying is crucial for efficient damage.

Amygdala (Optional)

A large, tentacled creature with a wide attack range. Its various attacks demand careful dodging and strategic counterattacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

Fast-moving with sweeping arm attacks. Rolling towards its legs provides openings for counterattacks. Beware of its grab attack.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

A non-optional boss whose attacks are potent. Chasing him through his arena, dealing with fog and summoned enemies, is key to victory. Poison knives are an effective strategy.

The Old Hunters Bosses

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

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Utilizes damaging tentacles and magical attacks. Avoid its head slam attack.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

A challenging but potentially easier fight than some preceding encounters. Avoid her tentacle and water attacks, and focus on dodging during periods of obscured vision. Defeating Mergo signals the game's nearing conclusion. Complete any remaining tasks before proceeding.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

The final non-optional boss. His scythe and firearms require precise parrying.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

The true final boss. Requires obtaining three One Third of Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman (obtained from Mergo’s Wet Nurse, Abandoned Workshop, Arianna's questline, or Iosefka). Refuse Gehrman's offer and defeat him to access this fight. The Moon Presence uses tail and claw attacks, and orbs of darkness.

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

(For related content, see our Bloodborne PSX demake and Armored Core VI articles.)

(Update: This article was updated on 2/3/2025 to include additional boss details, a summary of the boss order, and the inclusion of Old Hunters DLC bosses.)