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

Authore: NicholasUpdate:Mar 04,2025

Conquering the challenging bosses of Bloodborne requires a strategic approach. This guide outlines the optimal boss order, differentiating between mandatory and optional encounters, to maximize your chances of success. We'll cover both the essential bosses for completing the game and a comprehensive order including all optional bosses.

Table of Contents

  • Optimal Boss Order (Non-Optional)
  • Optimal Boss Order (All Bosses)
  • Detailed Boss Strategies
  • The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

Optimal Boss Order (Non-Optional Bosses)

This sequence focuses on the bosses required to finish the main storyline:

  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 order includes all optional bosses, enhancing the overall experience and providing valuable rewards:

  1. Cleric Beast (Optional)
  2. Father Gascoigne
  3. Blood-Starved Beast (Optional)
  4. Vicar Amelia
  5. 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 (Selected Bosses)

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game

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  • Cleric Beast (Optional): Focus on attacking its hind legs to stagger it, then target its head for maximum damage.

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game

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  • Father Gascoigne: Mastering parries is crucial for efficient damage output. Learn his attack patterns to time your parries effectively.

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game

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  • Blood-Starved Beast (Optional): Maintain distance and utilize fire or explosive weapons to overcome its high health and powerful attacks.

Here is the best Bloodborne Boss Order - All Bosses in game

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  • Vicar Amelia: Exploit her self-healing animation for significant damage opportunities.

(Images for remaining bosses would be inserted here, following the same format as above.)

The Old Hunters DLC Bosses

The Old Hunters DLC bosses are generally fought in a linear order within the DLC area. The order is generally less flexible than the main game bosses.

This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for tackling Bloodborne's challenging boss encounters. Remember that adapting your strategy based on your playstyle and build is key to success.