Bloodborne
Bloodborne

Tips & Secrets

Bloodborne tips to optimize your playthrough. Learn faster game completion routes, manage optional areas like Chalice Dungeons, and access the DLC.

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Tips & Secrets

Bloodborne offers various challenges and hidden mechanics. Players can optimize their playthroughs by understanding key boss routes, managing optional areas, and being aware of community insights. For instance, some players find certain optional content, like Chalice Dungeons, less enjoyable but necessary for powerful items.

  • Fastest Game Completion (Key Bosses Only): To complete the game quickly without exploits, focus on these bosses:
    1. Father Gascoigne
    2. Vicar Amelia
    3. The Shadow of Yharnam
    4. Rom, The Vacuous Spider
    5. The One Reborn
    6. Micolash, Host of The Nightmare
    7. Mergo's Wet Nurse
    After these, the optional final bosses are Gehrman, The First Hunter, and potentially the Moon Presence if requirements are met.
  • Optional Areas: Skipping optional areas can shorten game completion time significantly. However, these areas often provide additional challenges, items, and lore.
  • Chalice Dungeons: Some players find Chalice Dungeons tedious but acknowledge their importance for acquiring powerful gems. Tips for rushing through them while maintaining enjoyment are often sought after.
  • DLC Access: The DLC areas can be started before completing the original game's final bosses (Gehrman and Moon Presence). You do not need to complete all DLC areas and bosses before fighting Gehrman.
  • Weapon Availability: Early in the game, there is a disparity in weapon types, with only one new Skill weapon available before the first boss, compared to approximately four Strength weapons and a gatling gun.