Bloodborne Enemy Compendium#

“The beasts are not the only hunters in the night.”

The streets of Yharnam are overrun with mutated enemies of every kind, from maddened citizens to horrific beasts, and each type has its own attack patterns and weaknesses. Understanding your enemies is the key to survival

Enemy Categories#

Common Enemies in Detail#

Maddened Citizens#

The most common enemy in Yharnam. They were once ordinary citizens, but the side effects of blood ministration twisted them into maddened creatures

Counter strategies

• Use light attacks to kill them quickly
• Watch out for group attacks and avoid being surrounded
• Lure them out one by one for isolated kills

Hounds#

Fast and dangerous enemies that often appear in packs. Their attacks are quick, but their health is low.

Counter strategies

• Prioritize hounds that are isolated
• Use sweeping attacks
• Watch for their leaping attacks

Musketeers#

Ranged enemies armed with firearms. They usually stand on high ground or at a distance, inflicting constant harassment

Counter strategies

• Kill musketeers first
• Use cover to close the distance
• You can gun parry their shots

Hunters#

Enemies much like the player, with weapons and real fighting skill. They are the hardest regular enemies in the game.

Counter strategies

• Hunters can be gun parried; mastering the timing is key
• Watch out for their dodge animations Various mutated beasts, from hounds to giant monsters. They are usually weak to fire and bolt
• Use the terrain to your advantage

Beasts#

Mutated beasts of every kind, from hounds to giant monsters. They are usually weak to fire and bolt

Special Enemies#

Giants#

Huge enemies with extremely high attack power but slow speed. Their attacks cover a wide range, so keep your distance

Counter strategies

• Keep your distance and counter after their attacks
• Punish the recovery of their swings
• Watch out for ground shockwaves

Scholars#

Enemies of the nightmare areas who fight with magic. They usually appear in groups and should be killed first

Counter strategies

• Close in quickly and kill them
• Watch the trajectory of their magic bolts
• Use cover to avoid the projectiles

Enemy Distribution by Area#

Central Yharnam#

Great Bridge#

Cathedral Ward#

Forbidden Woods#

Nightmare#

Enemy Weakness Table#

Enemy Counter Tips#

1. Group Fights#

• Kill them one by one: lure single enemies away from the group
• Use the terrain: narrow passages limit how many enemies can reach you
• Sweeping attacks: use wide-reach weapons to clear small enemies

2. Hunter Fights#

• Gun parry first: hunters can be gun parried for massive damage
• Keep your distance: wait for the hunter to commit, then counter
• Exploit dodges: hunter attacks have recovery windows — use your dodge to create openings

3. Beast Fights#

• Fire buff: beasts are extremely weak to fire
• Hit the weak spot: beasts usually have obvious weak points
• Keep moving: beast attacks cover a wide area, so stay on the move

4. Giant Fights#

• Keep your distance: giant attacks have enormous reach, so stay safe
• Attack the legs: a giant’s legs are its weak point
• Be patient: giants have huge health pools, so settle in for a long fight

Drop Tables#

Blood Vial Drops#

Rare Drops#

Summary#

Understanding enemy types, weaknesses, and attack patterns is the key to survival. Never attack blindly — watch the enemy’s movements, look for openings, and exploit their weaknesses. Remember: in Yharnam, knowledge is power