Who is the best of Bloodborne’s baddest bosses?
Here’s a ranking of every major boss battle in the game.
Youre not alone if you thinkBloodbornerepresents the absolute best of theSouls-like genre.
Nowhere isBloodbornes place near the top of this genre more evident than in the games boss fights.
Which bosses are best, though?
With that said, here are the best and worstBloodbornebosses.
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37.
Maneater Boar
This is certainly an example ofBloodborneboss design at its worst.
The Maneater Boar is visually amusing, but hes certainly a filler boss.
Boo, we say.
Still, this boss fight mostly requires you to utilize fire attacks and avoid some simple counters.
Fights like this one sometimes make the Chalice Dungeons feel more tedious than they need to.
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34.
Youve fought giants in these games before, and sadly, these bosses offer little variation on that formula.
Either way, hes a disappointment.
Taking on these three foes offers a fairly noteworthy early challenge in the Chalice Dungeons.
Theyre kind of a teaser of what is to come in that respect.
While they perform that job admirably, we of course now know the game is capable of much more.
In his defense, Loran Darkbeast is much more challenging than the normal version of this boss.
Pthumerian Elder
Thematically, this fight is kind of interesting.
The idea of battling an aging warrior is a neat way to incorporate storytelling into a boss battle.
Still, this battle falls apart when it comes to the fight itself.
The Elder is just too slow and too predictable to put up much of a fight.
He does the job, but you have to believe this fight could have been more.
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29.
Still, its easy to understand that sentiment given how formulaic and simple this boss is.
Blood-Starved Beast just doesnt ask anything of its challengers.
Keeper of the Old Lords offers quite the challenge due to the variety of attacks at his disposal.
Moon Presence
Life isnt fair if youreBloodbornes secret final boss, Moon Presence.
Celestial Emissary
Well, I have to give Celestial Emissary credit for playing with expectations.
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24.
Pthumerian Descendant
Thematically this is an interesting play on the earlier Pthmureian Elder encounter.
Essentially, the Descendant fights like the Elder might have in his younger and brasher days.
This fight is also quite challenging as the Descendant is an incredibly aggressive foe.
Well, its at least enjoyable in the sense that its tough.
Its honestly the challenge of this fight that makes it so memorable.
Aside from that, the fight itself is a fairly standard affair.
Cleric Beast
First boss duties in these games is a tough gig to draw.
In that regard, Cleric Beast does a fantastic job.
This massive boss makes the most of his size by utilizing his wide reach and incredible power.
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19.
Martyr Logarius
The only word that can describe Martyr Logarius from a physical standpoint is haunting.
Sometimes, this series can struggle with magic-based bosses, but that is not the case here.
Ludwig the Holy Blade, however, is a phenomenal encounter.
The use of Ludwigs famed glowing sword lends a level of epicness to this fight that few others enjoy.
Of course, as youre probably well aware by now, these are not any other games.
This fight is based around the Witch of Hemwicks ability to disappear and remain invisible.
The mechanic makes the boss more notable than your standard battle.
However, its his appearance in the Chalice Dungeon that earns him a place on this list.
Hes fast, hes strong, and hes incredibly aggressive.
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14.
Its an incredibly rewarding battle against a pretty cool boss.
Canine associations aside, this boss is a true nightmare in the best way possible.
This is certainly one of the more memorable Chalice Dungeon bosses.
Vicar Amelia
Ever game in this franchise has that first hurdle boss.
Vicar Amelia isBloodbornes hurdle boss.
What Im saying is that they are most certainly aliens, but probably not aliens.
If you think thats confusing, try beating these monsters.
This fight doesnt hold back on making you feel truly outnumbered, and Ive always loved it for that.
Rom is a particularly annoying boss thats also kind of great.
Its a pretty great fight.
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9.
Micolash, Host of the Nightmare
Why does Micolash wear a birdcage on his head?
Why dont you wear one on your head?
Because youre not the Host of Nightmares, thats why.
Much of this fight actually consists of pursuing Micolash down a series of corridors and stairs where enemies await.
Only by cornering him are you allowed to do damage directly.
I also think thats the most difficult way to describe her.
Attempting to fight this beast at that point will inform players fairly quickly that theyve made a terrible mistake.
Still, FromSoftware could not have designed a more appropriate Chalice boss.
Shadow of Yharnam
Shadow of Yharnam is a fantastic take on how to do a multiple character boss fight.
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4.
Father Gascoigne is just about everything you want in a boss fight.
Behind her is the face of the clock and all around are the soft ringing of the bells.
Gehrman, the First Hunter
You dont engage in sword duels or one-on-one duels in these games traditionally speaking.
Gehrman is perhaps the best at conveying that feeling.
This fast and aggressive boss is your equal in style and your better in skill.
