Bloodborne Boss Order Unveiled: Conquer the Hunt Optimally!

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires a strategic approach. This guide outlines optimal boss fight orders, differentiating between essential and optional encounters. While completing all bosses isn't mandatory, it yields significant rewards. Therefore, tackling as many as possible is highly recommended.

Table of Contents

• The Best Boss Order for Bloodborne
• Non-Optional Boss Order
• Complete Boss Order
• Detailed Boss Strategies
• The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

Optimal Boss Orders

There are two primary boss order lists: one for essential bosses and a comprehensive list including optional challenges. Remember, The Old Hunters DLC can be accessed after defeating Vicar Amelia, but many players prefer tackling it towards the game's conclusion. The DLC's placement can subtly impact dialogue.

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)

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)

Detailed Boss Strategies (with images)

Cleric Beast (Optional): Central Yharnam. Target its hind legs to trip it, then focus on its head.

Father Gascoigne: Central Yharnam. Master parrying for efficient damage.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional): Old Yharnam. Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons.

Vicar Amelia: Cathedral Ward. Attack during her self-healing animation.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional): Hemwick Charnel Lane. Utilize firearms; she's vulnerable in corners.

Shadow of Yharnam: Forbidden Woods. Dodge attacks, target its head and legs.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider: Moonside Lake. Prioritize spiderlings before attacking Rom.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional): Hypogean Gaol. A large, aggressive beast; adapt your strategy accordingly.

The One Reborn: Yahar'gul, Unseen Village. Maintain distance and attack when vulnerable.

Martyr Logarius (Optional): Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. Master parrying for optimal damage.

Amygdala (Optional): Nightmare Frontier. A large, tentacled boss with varied attacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional): Upper Cathedral Ward. Fast and dangerous; roll towards its legs.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare: Nightmare of Mensis. Chase him, deal with summoned enemies.

The Old Hunters Bosses: The order is largely linear within the DLC.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional): Altar of Despair. Watch out for her head slam attack.

Mergo's Wet Nurse: Nightmare of Mensis. Avoid her water projectiles and tentacle attacks.

Gehrman, the First Hunter: Hunter's Dream. Master parrying is key.

Moon Presence (Ending-Specific): Hunter's Dream. Requires obtaining Umbilical Cords and refusing Gehrman.

This detailed guide, updated 2/3/2025, provides a comprehensive strategy for conquering Bloodborne's challenging boss roster. Remember to adapt your tactics based on your build and playstyle.