Grand Cathedral

Learn how to defeat Vicar Amelia in Bloodborne. This guide covers her attacks, phases, and strategies to help you overcome this challenging boss fight.

Alright, so you've made it to the Grand Cathedral and now you're facing Vicar Amelia. Don't let her size fool you, she's a big but slow boss with attacks that are pretty easy to read once you know what to look for. Your main goal here is to dodge her moves and go for her legs or her head when she lowers it. You got this!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: Hind legs, Head (when lowered)

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Amelia uses a variety of arm swipes, claw attacks, and grabs. She has a telegraphed Jumping Slam and an Axe-Handle Smash that you can use to get free hits in. Watch out for her Gnashing Grab, it hurts!
2. Phase 2 (Below 50% Health): Amelia gets more aggressive, using stronger versions of her attacks and adding a wild Tantrum Combo. Her most dangerous new move is her Recovery prayer, where she tries to heal herself.

Strategy:

• Phase 1: Start by staying mobile and avoiding her attacks. When she finishes a combo or uses her Jumping Slam, that's your opening for headshots. Baiting the Jumping Slam is a good way to get free hits on her right hind leg. Keep attacking her legs and head. If you manage to stagger her, go for a visceral attack!
• Phase 2: When she starts praying to heal, you have two options: either rush in and use a Numbing Mist to interrupt her healing, or if you have a fast weapon, just keep attacking her. You'll deal almost as much damage as she recovers. Her Tantrum Combo is dangerous, so keep your distance and dodge effectively.

• 15,000 Blood Echoes
• Gold Pendant