Bloodborne Walkthrough#
“The night is long, and the hunt has just begun.”
This chapter walks you through Bloodborne’s main story step by step. From the clinic in Yharnam to the final ending, every key checkpoint along the way is explained in detail.
Walkthrough Overview#
| Chapter | Area | Boss | Level Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | The Clinic | None | 1-10 |
| Chapter 1 | Central Yharnam | Father Gascoigne | 10-20 |
| Chapter 2 | The Great Bridge | Blood-starved Beast | 20-30 |
| Chapter 3 | Cathedral Ward | Vicar Amelia | 30-40 |
| Chapter 4 | Forbidden Woods | Rom, the Vacuous Spider | 40-50 |
| Chapter 5 | Cainhurst Castle | Shadow of Yharnam | 50-60 |
| Chapter 6 | Yahar’gul, Unseen Village | The One Reborn | 60-70 |
| Chapter 7 | The Nightmare | Micolash | 70-80 |
| Epilogue | Hunter’s Dream | Gehrman / Moon Presence | 80+ |
Prologue: The Clinic#
Key Steps#
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Wake up — You come to in a run-down clinic, with the doctor performing an operation right in front of you.
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Get your weapons — Find the Saw Cleaver and the Hunter Pistol inside the clinic.
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First fight — Meet your first Scourge Beast and learn the basic controls.
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Reach Yharnam — Step out of the clinic and into Central Yharnam.
Collectibles#
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Saw Cleaver | Inside the clinic |
| Hunter Pistol | Inside the clinic |
| Blood Vial ×5 | Inside the clinic |
| Quicksilver Bullet ×10 | Inside the clinic |
Chapter 1: Central Yharnam#
Route#
From the clinic exit, descend through the streets toward the central plaza, clearing enemies and opening shortcuts along the main road.
Key Points#
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The plaza — Packed with enemies; take out the gun-wielding Huntsmen first.
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Shortcut unlocked — Find the elevator shortcut leading to the Great Bridge.
Father Gascoigne Boss Fight#
| Phase | Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hold a mid-range distance and wait for an attack to parry with your gun. |
| 2 | After he transforms, keep your distance and wait for openings. |
| Music Box | Use it 3 times to interrupt his attacks. |
Chapter 2: The Great Bridge#
Route#
Yharnam → Bridge entrance → Bridge center → Blood-starved Beast → Cathedral Ward entranceKey Points#
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The Scourge Beast pack — The bridge is crawling with beasts; kill them one at a time.
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Huntsmen — Watch for the musket-wielding Huntsmen on the bridge and take them out first.
Blood-starved Beast Boss Fight#
| Phase | Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep your distance and lean on fire attacks. |
| 2 | Watch out for the poison mist and burst him down quickly. |
Chapter 3: Cathedral Ward#
Route#
Head up from the Great Bridge through the ward’s plaza and side chapels, unlocking the lamppost shortcuts back toward Central Yharnam.
Key Points#
- Shortcut unlocked — Find the elevator shortcut leading back to Central Yharnam.
Vicar Amelia Boss Fight#
| Phase | Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Deal damage fast to interrupt her prayer-healing. |
| 2 | Watch for her grab attacks and keep your distance. |
Chapter 4: Forbidden Woods#
Route#
Push down the winding forest paths toward the village at the bottom of the woods, minding the swamp below.
Key Points#
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The poison swamp — Watch the toxicity and keep moving.
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Snake Parasites — The depths hide snake enemies; learn their attack patterns.
Chapter 5: Cainhurst Castle#
Route#
Follow the path to the castle grounds and work your way up through the halls toward the keep.
Key Points#
- Castle exploration — The castle holds important story items.
Shadow of Yharnam Boss Fight#
| Phase | Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kill them one at a time and avoid getting surrounded. |
| 2 | Prioritize the ranged attackers. |
Chapter 6: Yahar’gul, Unseen Village#
Route#
- The kidnapping — You are grabbed by the kidnappers and automatically teleported away.
Key Points#
- The kidnapping — You are snatched away and the game moves you to the village on its own.
Chapter 7: The Nightmare#
Route#
Push through the nightmare’s maze-like corridors toward the end of the main story.
Key Points#
- Exploring the Nightmare — The nightmare area holds unique enemies and items.
Epilogue: Hunter’s Dream#
Route#
Return to the Hunter’s Dream for the final confrontation and your ending choice.
Ending Choice#
| Choice | Ending |
|---|---|
| Accept | Ending 1: Yharnam Sunrise |
| Refuse | Ending 2: Honouring Wishes |
| Refuse after using the One Third of Umbilical Cord | Ending 3: Childhood’s Beginning |
Side Quests#
Gascoigne’s Daughter#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meet the daughter in Central Yharnam. |
| 2 | Obtain the Music Box. |
| 3 | You can hand the Music Box over to the daughter. |
| 4 | Return after defeating Father Gascoigne. |
| 5 | The daughter’s fate depends on your choice. |
Hunter A#
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meet Hunter A in Central Yharnam. |
| 2 | Talk with him several times. |
| 3 | Complete his request. |
| 4 | Receive your reward. |
Collectible Routes#
Blood Vial Collection#
| Area | Efficiency |
|---|---|
| Central Yharnam | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cathedral Ward | ★★★☆☆ |
| Forbidden Woods | ★★★☆☆ |
Weapon Collection#
| Weapon | Location |
|---|---|
| Saw Cleaver | Starting choice |
| Iron Fist | Purchased from the shop |
| Ludwig’s Holy Blade | DLC |
| Chikage | DLC |
Summary#
Bloodborne’s main story takes roughly 30-50 hours to complete. Every area hides its own challenges and secrets. Stay patient, master the techniques, and you will see the hunt through to the end.