Chalice Types & Ritual Materials
Chalice Dungeons offer a unique and challenging endgame experience in Bloodborne, providing procedurally generated labyrinths filled with powerful enemies and valuable loot. To access these dungeons, players must acquire various Chalices and Ritual Materials. Understanding the different types of Chalices and the materials needed for their rituals is key to unlocking deeper, more rewarding layers of these subterranean challenges.
The Chalice Dungeons are divided into several types, each with increasing difficulty and complexity. The most basic are the Pthumeru Chalices, followed by the Central Pthumeru, Defiled Pthumeru, and finally the Great Pthumeru Ihyll. Beyond these, You can also delve into the Isz Chalices and the Loran Chalices, each offering unique challenges and rewards. The materials required for these rituals are often found within the dungeons themselves or in specific areas of the main game.
| Chalice Type | Primary Ritual Materials | Common Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Pthumeru Chalice | Ritual Blood (1) | Central Yharnam, Iosefka's Clinic |
| Central Pthumeru Chalice | Ritual Blood (2) | Central Yharnam, Hemwick Charnel Lane |
| Defiled Chalice | Ritual Blood (3), Fetid Water, Putrid Blood | Central Yharnam, Nightmare Frontier |
| Great Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice | Ritual Blood (4), Living String | Nightmare of Mensis |
| Isz Chalice | Ritual Blood (5), Skyblue Ancient Rune | Nightmare of Mensis |
| Loran Chalice | Ritual Blood (3), Coldblood Dew | Nightmare Frontier |
Beyond the basic Ritual Blood, collect rarer materials such as Living String, Skyblue Ancient Rune, and Coldblood Dew. These are often guarded by formidable foes or found in hidden corners of the world. Successfully performing a ritual at the Stone Altar in the Hunter's Dream will open the path to a new Chalice Dungeon, offering a chance to face unique bosses, acquire powerful Blood Gems, and uncover hidden lore.