Amygdalas Chamber

Learn the best strategies to defeat the Amygdala boss in Bloodborne's Nightmare Tombstone. Discover its attack patterns, phases, and weaknesses to claim victory and the Ailing Loran Chalice.

Alright, so you've made it to the Amygdala in the Nightmare Tombstone. This boss can look pretty intimidating with its size, but don't let that fool you. It's got a decent amount of health, sure, but its weak spots are pretty specific – mainly its head and arms. The trick here is to bait out certain attacks so you can get in some good hits.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: This is where you'll get a feel for its basic attacks. The key is to avoid locking onto Amygdala too much; instead, try to circle around it. Aim for its arms, or get underneath it, but seriously, stay away from its feet. You'll get a chance for a visceral attack after it does a combo or uses its Acid Pool, so don't miss that opportunity.
2. Phase 2 (Below 70% HP): Amygdala gets more aggressive here. Its overhead slams now have explosive energy around them, so be extra careful when it punches.
3. Phase 3 (Below 30% HP): This is the final push. Amygdala will rip off a couple of its own arms to use as weapons, giving it a much longer reach. Your best bet is to stay underneath its body and move with it when it jumps. Keep an eye out for its head dropping to the ground after a long attack chain, and that's your cue to go in for the slash.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak points: Head and Arms.

Strategy:

• General: Don't lock onto Amygdala constantly. Circle around it to keep track of its movements and find openings.
• Attacks to Exploit: Watch out for its combo swings and its Acid Pool attack. After these, its head is often left exposed and close to the ground, perfect for a few hits or a visceral attack.
• Avoidance: Stay away from its feet, as stomps there do minimal damage but can interrupt you. Be aware of its leaps, and always try to position yourself so you can dodge its lasers and punches.
• Phase 3 Positioning: When it starts using its arms as clubs, staying underneath it is crucial. Move with it when it jumps to avoid its extended reach.

Amygdala's Attacks:

• Phase 1: Stomp, Giant Leap, Acid Pool, Pinpoint Laser, Straight Laser, Oscillating Laser.
• Phase 2 & 3: Large Acid Pool (more damage), Energy Punch (charges energy then slams), Arm Club (uses ripped-off arms for long-range attacks).