Unraveling the Hierarchy: Essential Bloodborne Boss Sequence Revealed

Conquering Bloodborne's challenging bosses requires strategy. This guide outlines optimal boss fight orders, differentiating between mandatory and optional encounters. While completing all boss fights isn't essential to finish the game, it yields significant rewards. This guide covers 17 main game bosses and 5 DLC bosses from The Old Hunters, excluding Chalice Dungeon bosses. The DLC is accessible after Vicar Amelia, but many players recommend tackling it towards the game's end. The order of some optional bosses can influence dialogue.

Optimal Boss Order (Non-Optional Bosses)

This order focuses solely 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)

Optimal Boss Order (All Bosses)

This comprehensive order includes all optional 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

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 key to efficiently defeating this fast-moving hunter.

Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)

Maintain distance and utilize fire/explosive weapons against this hard-hitting beast.

Vicar Amelia

Exploit her self-healing animation for optimal damage.

The Witch of Hemwick (Optional)

Prioritize eliminating her minions before focusing on the invisible witch; firearms are effective.

Shadow of Yharnam

Dodge its attacks and exploit openings to strike its underbelly.

Rom, the Vacuous Spider

Be wary of its poison and summoned spiders.

Darkbeast Paarl (Optional)

A large, hulking creature; recommended after Rom.

The One Reborn

Keep your distance and attack when it's vulnerable; eliminate summoned enemies first.

Martyr Logarius (Optional)

Mastering parries is crucial for this challenging boss.

Amygdala (Optional)

A large, tentacled creature with a wide range of attacks.

Celestial Emissary (Optional)

A fast-moving boss; roll towards its legs to avoid attacks.

Micolash, Host of the Nightmare

Chase him, deal with summoned enemies, and watch out for his potent attacks. Poison knives are a viable strategy.

The Old Hunters Bosses

The Old Hunters bosses are fought in a linear order after defeating Ludwig. Laurence is optional.

Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos (Optional)

Watch out for her tentacle and magical attacks.

Mergo’s Wet Nurse

Avoid her tentacles and water projectiles; be prepared for periods of obscured vision.

Gehrman, the First Hunter

The penultimate boss; parrying is highly effective.

Moon Presence (Ending Specific)

The final boss; requires obtaining three One Third of Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman.

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