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

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires strategy. This guide outlines optimal boss encounter orders, catering to both completionists and those aiming for a streamlined playthrough. While not all bosses are mandatory for game completion, defeating most unlocks valuable rewards and enhances the overall experience. This guide covers 17 main game bosses and 5 from the *Old Hunters* DLC, excluding Chalice Dungeon encounters. The DLC, accessible after Vicar Amelia, is best tackled near the game's end, though opinions vary on its placement relative to Mergo's Wet Nurse (affecting some dialogue).

The guide presents two boss orders: one for essential bosses and a comprehensive order including optional encounters.

Best Boss Order for 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

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 Recommended Boss Order Explained

The following sections detail each boss, offering strategies and context within the suggested order.

Cleric Beast (Optional)

Area: Central Yharnam. This early boss introduces aggressive combat. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on head attacks.

Father Gascoigne

Area: Central Yharnam. A challenging early hunter boss. Mastering parries significantly improves your chances of victory.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Area: Old Yharnam. This beast hits hard. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons.

Vicar Amelia

Area: Cathedral Ward. A large, self-healing creature. Exploit its immobility during self-healing for attacks.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Area: Hemwick Charnel Lane. Fight her henchmen first. She's invisible at a distance; use your firearm when close.

Shadow of Yharnam

Area: Forbidden Woods. Dodge its attacks and target its head and legs.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Area: Moonside Lake. Beware of poisonous and physical attacks, and quickly eliminate summoned spiders.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

Area: Hypogean Gaol. A large, powerful creature; recommended after Rom.

The One Reborn

Area: Yahar’gul Unseen Village. Deals physical and magical attacks; prioritize eliminating summoned enemies.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Area: Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. Deals Arcane damage; mastering parries is crucial.

Amygdala (Optional)

Area: Nightmare Frontier. A giant, difficult boss with a long reach and varied attacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

Area: Upper Cathedral Ward. Fast-moving; roll towards its legs to avoid attacks.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Area: Nightmare of Mensis. A challenging boss who hides and summons underlings; poison knives are effective.

The Old Hunters Bosses

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

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Area: Altar of Despair. Uses tentacles and magical attacks; beware of its head slam.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Area: Nightmare of Mensis. Uses tentacles and water projectiles; avoid damage during fog.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

Area: Hunter’s Dream. The penultimate boss; mastering parries is advantageous.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

Area: Hunter’s Dream. The final boss; requires obtaining three One Third of Umbilical Cords and refusing Gehrman's offer.

This optimized boss order enhances your *Bloodborne* experience. Remember to explore thoroughly and adapt strategies as needed!

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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.