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Defeat Amygdala, an optional Great One found at the end of the Nightmare Frontier. To reach this area, you'll first need access to the Nightmare Lecture Building. You can enter through normal story progression after defeating The One Reborn, or reach it earlier by obtaining a Tonsil Stone and allowing the invisible Amygdala near the Grand Cathedral to grab you. Once inside the Lecture Building, travel to the first floor and locate the large doorway leading into the Nightmare Frontier. Progress through the area, passing hostile Hunters, rocky pathways, and dangerous poisonous swamps. Watch out for enemies that inflict Frenzy, as they can quickly drain your health. Continue toward the far end of the swamp until you reach the rocky island containing Amygdala's boss arena. Activate the nearby shortcut elevator before entering if you haven't already. Boss Strategy Amygdala is an enormous, multi-armed creature with devastating reach. Despite its intimidating size, the fight becomes much more manageable once you understand which body parts are vulnerable. The most important rule is to avoid wasting attacks on its legs. They have extremely high physical resistance, making them poor targets for most weapons. Instead, focus on Amygdala's head and arms. During the opening phase, stay at a safe distance in front of the boss and watch for its sweeping arm combinations and overhead slams. After certain attacks, Amygdala lowers its head toward the ground, creating an excellent opportunity to strike. Weapons with good vertical reach, such as the transformed Hunter Axe or Ludwig's Holy Blade, can make hitting these weak points easier. Alternatively, you can position yourself near its sides and attack the lower arms when they're within reach. Watch out for its jumping attacks. If Amygdala leaps into the air, avoid panic rolling and pay attention to where it will land before repositioning. Final Phase As Amygdala loses health, it eventually tears off two of its own arms and begins using them as weapons. This dramatically increases the reach of its attacks, making it more dangerous to stand directly in front of the creature. Keep your distance during its extended combinations, then move in when it lowers its head or leaves an arm exposed. Fire Paper or Bolt Paper can provide additional damage if your chosen weapon supports these buffs. Continue targeting its vulnerable limbs and head until it falls. Defeating Amygdala unlocks the trophy and rewards you with the Ailing Loran Chalice, which is needed for the Beast Claw weapon and Chalice Dungeon progression. Apparently, having six arms wasn't enough, so Amygdala decided to start using a couple as clubs. Creative problem-solving, really.

Tip

Take advantage of Amygdala's recovery animations rather than chasing its legs. Attacking the head deals significantly more damage and can eventually stagger the boss, opening the opportunity for a visceral attack.

Warning

Don't confuse this encounter with the Amygdala boss found in the Defiled Chalice Dungeon. The Nightmare Frontier version awards the Ailing Loran Chalice, while the Defiled version is part of the route toward the Pthumerian Queen.

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Acquire your first Blood Gem, a special upgrade item used to enhance Hunter weapons. Blood Gems provide additional bonuses to your equipment, including increased physical attack power, elemental damage, and other combat improvements. You can obtain them through exploration, enemy drops, and Chalice Dungeon rewards. One of the earliest opportunities to obtain a Blood Gem is in Central Yharnam, where certain enemies and loot locations can provide basic gems. You'll also find Blood Gems naturally while progressing through Cathedral Ward, the Forbidden Woods, and later areas. However, if you haven't obtained one during normal exploration, Chalice Dungeons provide an extremely reliable opportunity. After defeating the Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam, you'll receive the Pthumeru Chalice. Return to the Hunter's Dream and interact with one of the ritual altars to create the Pthumeru Chalice Dungeon using the required ritual materials. Explore the dungeon, defeat enemies, and collect their rewards until you obtain a Blood Gem. The trophy unlocks as soon as you acquire your first qualifying Blood Gem. You don't need to equip it or modify a weapon. For practical use, return to the workshop in the Hunter's Dream and interact with the Blood Gem Fortification table to equip compatible gems to your weapons once that feature is unlocked. Congratulations, Hunter. You've discovered that the solution to surviving Yharnam involves putting mysterious blood-covered stones into your weapons. What could possibly go wrong?

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Blood Gems can provide substantial damage improvements, especially as stronger versions become available. Check your weapon's available gem slots regularly and replace weaker gems with better ones as you progress.

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Acquire an extremely precious Blood Gem by obtaining a sufficiently powerful gem during your exploration or Chalice Dungeon progression. Blood Gems are special upgrade items that can be equipped to weapons at the workshop in the Hunter's Dream. They provide various bonuses, including increased physical attack, elemental damage, and other weapon enhancements. For this trophy, you need to acquire a Blood Gem of sufficiently high quality. Gems meeting the requirement can be obtained from enemies and bosses inside the deeper Chalice Dungeons. One reliable opportunity is the Ailing Loran Chalice Dungeon, unlocked by defeating Amygdala in the Nightmare Frontier. After obtaining the chalice, create the dungeon at one of the ritual altars in the Hunter's Dream. Progress through Layer 1, locate the lever that opens the boss gate, and defeat the Beast-Possessed Soul. This boss can drop a sufficiently powerful Blood Gem to satisfy the trophy requirement. If you don't receive a qualifying gem, continue progressing through the later Chalice Dungeons, where high-quality gems become increasingly common. The trophy unlocks when you acquire a qualifying Blood Gem. You don't need to equip it or upgrade a weapon with it.

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You'll already be spending plenty of time in the Chalice Dungeons for the Pthumerian Queen. Save yourself unnecessary farming by pursuing this trophy alongside that progression.

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Defeat the Blood-starved Beast, an optional boss found at the bottom of Old Yharnam. From Cathedral Ward, travel toward the church containing the large stone coffin. Use the upper balcony lever to move the coffin and reveal the passage leading down toward Old Yharnam. Enter the area and continue descending through the ruined streets, avoiding the enemies and the machine-gun fire from Djura's tower. Eventually, you'll reach the lower section of Old Yharnam, where a large church serves as the Blood-starved Beast's arena. Enter the building and approach the far end to begin the encounter. Boss Strategy The Blood-starved Beast is a fast, aggressive enemy that relies on sweeping claw attacks, lunges, and poison damage. Its speed can be intimidating, especially when it begins chaining attacks together. However, many of its movements can be avoided by dodging toward its side rather than retreating directly backward. During the opening phase, focus on learning its attack patterns. Wait for the creature to lunge or swing, dodge to its side, and land a few quick attacks before repositioning. As the fight continues, the Blood-starved Beast becomes increasingly aggressive and begins inflicting poison through its attacks. In its later phase, it can also release a poisonous aura that damages your Hunter simply by standing nearby. Bring several Antidotes and keep them assigned to your quick items so you can respond immediately if your poison meter fills. Fire is particularly effective against the Blood-starved Beast. Apply Fire Paper to your weapon if available, or use Molotov Cocktails when you have enough distance. Using Pungent Blood Cocktails One of the most useful strategies involves Pungent Blood Cocktails, which can temporarily distract the creature. Throw a cocktail toward a wall or into a corner of the arena. The Blood-starved Beast will often move toward the location, giving you an opportunity to attack without immediately worrying about its usual aggression. Take advantage of this distraction to deal several hits, then retreat before it turns its attention back toward you. Continue avoiding its poison attacks and punishing its recovery animations until it falls. Defeating the Blood-starved Beast unlocks the trophy and rewards you with the Pthumeru Chalice, which grants access to the first set of Chalice Dungeons. The beast may be starved for blood, but after enough attempts, you'll probably be starved for Blood Vials. Fair trade, apparently.

Tip

Pungent Blood Cocktails combined with Fire Paper can make this fight significantly easier. Bring Antidotes as well, since poison becomes increasingly dangerous during the later phases.

Warning

The Blood-starved Beast's final phase produces a dangerous poison aura. Avoid staying directly beside it for extended periods, even when it isn't actively attacking. Watch your poison meter and heal or reposition when necessary.

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Gain entry to Forsaken Castle Cainhurst, a hidden optional area accessible after obtaining the Cainhurst Summons from Iosefka's Clinic. You'll need to reach the Forbidden Woods and discover a secret route leading back to the clinic where your journey began. Follow these steps: 1. Reach the Forbidden Woods: Defeat Vicar Amelia in the Grand Cathedral and inspect the skull on the altar. Return to Cathedral Ward, follow the path toward the Forbidden Woods entrance, and use the password to open the locked door. 2. Find the hidden cave: From the Forbidden Woods lamp, cross the bridge and head toward the village. Before entering the main village area, follow the uphill path on the left, near the house and dog cages. Continue past the cages to discover a hidden cave entrance. 3. Cross the poisonous cave: Enter the cave and carefully make your way through the poisonous water. Avoid unnecessary fights with the large enemies and locate the exit leading toward a tall ladder. 4. Return to Iosefka's Clinic: Climb the ladders to reach the rear of the clinic. Follow the rooftop path and enter through the open window. Explore the interior until you reach the room near the starting area, where you'll find the Cainhurst Summons resting on an examination table. 5. Travel to Hemwick Charnel Lane: Return to Hemwick Charnel Lane and defeat the Witch of Hemwick if you haven't already. From the Witch's Abode lamp, head back down the path toward the large stone monument near the executioners. 6. Summon the carriage: Approach the monument while carrying the Cainhurst Summons. A cutscene will begin, revealing a mysterious horse-drawn carriage. Interact with the carriage to climb inside. After the journey, you'll arrive at Forsaken Castle Cainhurst and unlock the trophy. Congratulations! You've discovered an enormous haunted castle filled with dangerous enemies. Apparently, Yharnam's tourism department specializes in places nobody should ever visit.

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Explore Cainhurst thoroughly while you're here. You'll find the Reiterpallasch, Evelyn, and Executioner's Gloves, all required for other trophies. Defeating Martyr Logarius also opens the path to the Cainhurst Vilebloods, allowing you to obtain the badge needed to purchase the Chikage.

Warning

The Witch of Hemwick must be defeated before the carriage can appear. Make sure you've collected the Cainhurst Summons and cleared her boss encounter before heading to the monument.

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Defeat the Celestial Emissary, an optional Great One found in the Lumenflower Gardens of Upper Cathedral Ward. To reach this boss, you'll need the Upper Cathedral Key from Yahar'gul, Unseen Village. After defeating Rom, progress through Yahar'gul until you reach the elevated walkway near the Amygdala that fires an explosive laser across the street. Locate the broken railing along the right side, drop into the hidden building below, and retrieve the Upper Cathedral Key from the corpse inside the locked cell. Return to Cathedral Ward and enter the right-hand door inside Oedon Chapel, which opens after defeating the Blood-starved Beast. Ride the elevator into the Healing Church Workshop, climb the tower, and use the key to unlock the entrance to Upper Cathedral Ward. Reaching the Boss Once inside Upper Cathedral Ward, continue toward the large cathedral-like building. Enter through the side entrance and explore its dark interior, where several Scourge Beasts and Brainsuckers patrol the corridors. Make your way to the upper floor and locate the Brainsucker carrying the Orphanage Key. Defeat it to obtain the key. Return to the main hall and use the key to unlock the large doors leading outside. Follow the staircase toward the Lumenflower Gardens and enter the arena to begin the fight. Boss Strategy The Celestial Emissary begins the encounter disguised as one of several smaller blue celestial creatures. Most of these enemies are ordinary minions, while one is the actual boss. The easiest way to identify the real Emissary is to watch its behavior. While most of the creatures actively chase you, the boss usually hangs back and avoids direct confrontation. Move around the arena until you identify the correct target, then rush in and deal several quick attacks. The smaller creatures continue spawning throughout the encounter, so there's no need to eliminate every one of them. Instead, focus your damage on the boss while keeping enough space to avoid being surrounded. Once the Emissary loses enough health, it transforms into a much larger creature, making it considerably easier to identify. During this phase, the boss gains stronger melee attacks and can eventually use ranged Arcane projectiles. Stay close to its sides or behind it, dodge its slower attacks, and punish the openings with quick combinations. Weapons with wide sweeping attacks are particularly useful because they can damage the boss while clearing nearby minions. Continue attacking until the Celestial Emissary falls and the trophy unlocks. For once, Bloodborne gives you a boss that doesn't seem particularly interested in winning. Enjoy the rare moment of generosity.

Tip

After defeating the Celestial Emissary, activate the new lamp but don't leave the area permanently. Break the large window behind the boss arena to access a hidden passage leading toward Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos. You'll also find the A Call Beyond Hunter Tool along this route.

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The Brainsuckers inside Upper Cathedral Ward can drain your Insight if they grab you. Approach them carefully and avoid letting multiple enemies surround you in the dark corridors.

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Acquire the Ailing Loran Chalice by defeating Amygdala, an optional boss located in the Nightmare Frontier. To reach the Nightmare Frontier, you'll first need access to the Nightmare Lecture Building. You can reach the Lecture Building through normal story progression after defeating The One Reborn or access it earlier by carrying a Tonsil Stone when grabbed by the invisible Amygdala near the Grand Cathedral. Once inside the Lecture Building, travel to the first floor and locate the doorway leading into the Nightmare Frontier. Progress through the rocky pathways and poisonous swamps, avoiding the hostile Hunters and dangerous enemies that inflict Frenzy. Continue toward the far end of the area until you reach Amygdala's boss arena. Boss Strategy Amygdala is an enormous Great One with multiple arms, powerful sweeping attacks, and a massive reach advantage. Its legs are heavily resistant to damage, so attacking them is generally ineffective. Instead, focus on its arms and head whenever they become accessible. During the opening phase, maintain a safe distance in front of Amygdala and wait for it to finish its large sweeping attacks. After certain combinations, Amygdala lowers its head toward the ground, giving you an opportunity to land several powerful strikes. Weapons with good vertical reach are particularly helpful for targeting its vulnerable body parts. You can also position yourself near its sides to attack the lower arms, but watch for stomping attacks and sudden jumps. As Amygdala's health decreases, it eventually tears off two of its own arms and begins using them as weapons. These attacks have considerably longer reach, so avoid standing directly in front of the boss during its extended combinations. Continue exploiting the openings after its attacks, focusing on its vulnerable head and arms until it falls. Defeating Amygdala rewards you with the Ailing Loran Chalice and unlocks the trophy. The chalice provides access to additional Chalice Dungeons containing important ritual materials and the Beast Claw weapon, which is required for Hunter's Essence. Apparently, defeating a six-armed cosmic monstrosity earns you permission to explore an even worse underground labyrinth. Yharnam really knows how to reward hard work.

Tip

Explore Layer 2 of the Ailing Loran Chalice Dungeon to find the Beast Claw in a side-area treasure chest. You'll also need Bastard of Loran ritual materials from this dungeon for the conventional route toward the Pthumerian Queen.

Warning

The Nightmare Frontier contains poisonous swamp areas and enemies capable of inflicting Frenzy. Bring Antidotes and Sedatives to make exploration safer, especially when collecting optional items.

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Acquire the Great Isz Chalice by defeating Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos, an optional boss found beneath Upper Cathedral Ward. Before reaching Ebrietas, you'll need to obtain the Upper Cathedral Key from Yahar'gul, Unseen Village. After defeating Rom, progress through Yahar'gul until reaching the elevated walkway near the Amygdala that fires an explosive beam across the street. Find the broken railing along the right side and drop into the hidden building below. Locate the corpse inside the enclosed cell to obtain the Upper Cathedral Key. Return to Cathedral Ward and enter the right-hand doorway inside Oedon Chapel, which opens after defeating the Blood-starved Beast. Ride the elevator toward the Healing Church Workshop, climb the tower, and use the key to enter Upper Cathedral Ward. Progress through the area until reaching the large cathedral building. Explore the interior, defeat the Brainsucker carrying the Orphanage Key, and open the doors leading toward the Lumenflower Gardens. Defeat the Celestial Emissary, then activate the newly available lamp. Behind the lamp, break the large window to reveal a hidden passage. Follow the walkway, collect A Call Beyond if you haven't already, and descend using the elevator leading to the Altar of Despair. At the bottom, approach Ebrietas to begin the boss encounter. Boss Strategy Ebrietas is a powerful Great One that combines devastating physical attacks with dangerous Arcane abilities. Her most threatening melee attacks include wide tentacle sweeps, powerful head strikes, and an extremely damaging forward charge. Avoid staying directly in front of her for extended periods, as this makes her charging attacks much harder to escape. Instead, try to position yourself near her sides or behind her, attacking when she finishes a combination. Her head is especially vulnerable, and repeated damage can eventually stagger her, opening the opportunity for a visceral attack. As the fight progresses, Ebrietas gains additional Arcane abilities, including a powerful sequence of homing projectiles. When she prepares this attack, move sideways and carefully time your dodges to avoid the incoming barrage. She can also generate a damaging aura around herself, making prolonged close-range attacks more dangerous. Bolt Paper can increase your damage against Ebrietas if your weapon supports the buff. Remain patient, attack during her recovery animations, and avoid overcommitting when she's preparing a powerful ability. Defeat Ebrietas to receive the Great Isz Chalice and unlock the trophy. The Great Isz Chalice grants access to another series of Chalice Dungeons, where you can obtain valuable Blood Gems and ritual materials. You've defeated another ancient cosmic horror and earned a ceremonial cup for your trouble. At this point, you could probably open Yharnam's least inviting kitchenware store.

Tip

The Great Isz Chalice Dungeon provides a useful source of additional Red Jelly, which is needed to perform the Great Pthumeru Ihyll ritual. If you're working toward the Pthumerian Queen, exploring Isz can help you gather the remaining materials.

Warning

Ebrietas is one of the more difficult optional bosses in the base game. Her charging attack and later-phase Arcane abilities can deal tremendous damage, so bring a well-upgraded weapon, plenty of Blood Vials, and enough stamina to reposition safely.

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Acquire the Pthumeru Chalice by defeating the Blood-starved Beast, an optional boss encountered in Old Yharnam. From the Cathedral Ward lamp, head toward the church containing the large movable coffin. Reach the upper balcony and pull the lever to move the coffin, revealing a staircase leading down toward Old Yharnam. Descend through the passage and enter Old Yharnam, where you'll encounter numerous beast enemies and Djura, the Hunter operating a machine gun from a distant rooftop. Make your way through the ruined streets, descending toward the lower sections of the area until you reach the large church containing the Blood-starved Beast. Enter the building and approach the far end to begin the boss encounter. Boss Strategy The Blood-starved Beast relies on rapid claw attacks, aggressive lunges, and increasingly dangerous poison abilities. Stay mobile and focus on dodging toward its sides instead of retreating directly backward. This allows you to avoid many of its attacks while positioning yourself for quick counterattacks. As the fight progresses, the beast becomes more aggressive and begins inflicting poison through its attacks. During the final phase, it can also release a poisonous aura around its body. Bring Antidotes to remove poison and keep your Blood Vials ready for emergencies. Fire Paper and Molotov Cocktails are particularly effective against this boss. You can also throw Pungent Blood Cocktails toward a wall to distract the creature temporarily, creating an opportunity to attack while it focuses on the thrown item. Continue punishing its missed attacks until the Blood-starved Beast falls. Defeating it awards the Pthumeru Chalice and unlocks the trophy. The chalice allows you to begin exploring the Pthumerian Labyrinth through the ritual altars in the Hunter's Dream. Congratulations, Hunter. You've unlocked an entirely new collection of underground nightmares. Because the regular ones clearly weren't enough.

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The Pthumeru Chalice is your starting point for the Chalice Dungeon progression required to defeat Yharnam, Pthumerian Queen. You can begin exploring these dungeons immediately or return later with stronger equipment.

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Defeat the Cleric Beast, an optional boss encountered on the Great Bridge in Central Yharnam. From the Central Yharnam lamp, work your way through the streets toward the large bridge guarded by Scourge Beasts and other enemies. Continue along the bridge until you reach its far end. Approaching the arena triggers a cutscene introducing the Cleric Beast. Although this boss is optional, defeating it is required for the Platinum. Boss Strategy The Cleric Beast is an enormous creature with long arms, powerful sweeping attacks, and a terrifying scream. Fortunately, its size makes many of its attacks relatively easy to anticipate. The safest approach is to stay close to its sides or behind it, avoiding prolonged combat directly in front of the creature. Watch for its wide arm swings and overhead slams. Dodge toward its side when an attack begins, then punish the recovery animation with several quick strikes. Bloodborne's Rally mechanic is especially useful during this encounter. If the Cleric Beast hits you, attacking quickly can recover some of your recently lost health before it disappears permanently. However, don't become reckless. Recovering health is helpful, but surviving the next attack is considerably more important. The Cleric Beast is vulnerable to fire, making Molotov Cocktails particularly effective. If you have Oil Urns, throw one at the boss before following up with a Molotov Cocktail to deal additional damage. Repeatedly damaging its head can also stagger the creature, creating an opportunity for a visceral attack. Continue dodging its sweeping attacks, attacking from safer angles, and using fire when convenient until the boss falls. Defeating the Cleric Beast unlocks the trophy and rewards you with the Sword Hunter Badge, allowing you to purchase the Kirkhammer and Repeating Pistol from the Bath Messengers. Your first giant monster is officially dead. Unfortunately, the rest of Yharnam didn't get the message.

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Molotov Cocktails are particularly strong during this early encounter. Try to save a few for when the Cleric Beast becomes difficult to approach, and use the Rally mechanic to recover health when you have a safe opportunity to counterattack.

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Defeat Darkbeast Paarl, an optional boss found in the lower section of Yahar'gul, Unseen Village. You can reach Paarl relatively early through Hypogean Gaol, or return later when the main story brings you back to Yahar'gul. Early Access Through Hypogean Gaol After defeating the Blood-starved Beast, new enemies called Snatchers begin appearing in certain areas, including Cathedral Ward. These large, hooded enemies carry enormous sacks and deal substantial damage. Allowing a Snatcher to kill you for the first time transports your Hunter to Hypogean Gaol, an early version of Yahar'gul. After awakening in a prison cell, leave the room and explore the building. Head upstairs to locate the Hypogean Gaol lamp, which allows you to return to the Hunter's Dream. When you're ready to fight Paarl, descend through the prison building toward the lower hallways. Continue past the prison cells and Snatchers until you reach a damaged wall opening leading down toward an outdoor arena. Drop through the opening and approach the enormous skeletal creature lying on the ground to begin the encounter. If you missed the early visit, Darkbeast Paarl remains accessible later through Yahar'gul after defeating Rom. Boss Strategy Darkbeast Paarl is a massive skeletal beast surrounded by electricity. Its long limbs, fast movement, and wide-reaching lightning attacks make it difficult to approach safely. The key to this encounter is targeting its legs. Rather than attacking its head or torso, focus your damage on one of its limbs until you break its posture. Repeatedly striking a leg can cause Paarl to collapse, temporarily disabling its electrical charge and leaving it vulnerable to additional attacks. Weapons with good reach, such as the transformed Hunter Axe or Ludwig's Holy Blade, are particularly effective for reaching its legs. As the fight progresses, Paarl will attempt to restore its electrical charge. When this happens, it briefly pauses to gather energy. Take advantage of the opening and attack aggressively to interrupt the process if possible. Watch out for its large electrical explosion, which can deal tremendous damage to anyone standing too close. When you notice Paarl preparing this attack, retreat immediately and wait for the explosion before approaching again. Paarl can also leap around the arena and swipe with its electrified limbs, so staying mobile is essential. If you're struggling with the camera, consider fighting without locking on when directly beneath the beast. This makes it easier to target individual legs and avoid losing sight of its larger movements. Continue breaking its limbs, exploiting its stagger animations, and avoiding its electrical attacks until it falls. Defeating Darkbeast Paarl unlocks the trophy and rewards you with the Spark Hunter Badge, allowing you to purchase the Tonitrus from the Bath Messengers. Congratulations! You've successfully unplugged Yharnam's most aggressive electrical appliance.

Tip

Focus on attacking one leg until Paarl collapses, then move to another limb while it's vulnerable. Keeping the beast staggered can prevent it from unleashing many of its more dangerous attacks.

Warning

Darkbeast Paarl can deal heavy damage with its electrical explosion, especially if you're standing beneath its body. Watch for the charging animation and create distance before the attack goes off.

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Defeat Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos, an optional Great One found in the Altar of Despair beneath Upper Cathedral Ward. Before reaching this boss, you'll need to obtain the Upper Cathedral Key from Yahar'gul, Unseen Village, and defeat the Celestial Emissary in the Lumenflower Gardens. After defeating the Celestial Emissary, activate the lamp inside the boss arena. Directly behind the lamp is a large window overlooking the Grand Cathedral. Break the window with your weapon and step through the opening to reach a hidden walkway. Follow the walkway and collect the A Call Beyond special Hunter Tool from the corpse along the right side. This is required for Hunter's Craft. Continue through the passage, defeat or avoid the celestial enemies, and locate the elevator leading down to the Altar of Despair. At the bottom, you'll find Ebrietas resting near the altar. Approach her to begin the encounter. Boss Strategy Ebrietas is one of the toughest optional bosses in the base game. She combines enormous physical attacks with dangerous Arcane abilities, making careless positioning particularly punishing. The safest general approach is to stay close to her sides or behind her, where many of her frontal attacks are less threatening. However, she turns quickly, so you'll need to reposition frequently to avoid being caught directly in front of her. During the opening phase, Ebrietas primarily attacks using her tentacles, sweeping head strikes, and powerful charging attacks. Her charge is especially dangerous because of its speed and damage. Watch for her lowering her head and preparing to rush forward, then dodge to the side with careful timing. Avoid remaining directly in front of her for extended periods. When you're close enough, focus on attacking her sides and head whenever an opening appears. Her head is particularly vulnerable to damage, and repeated strikes can stagger her, creating an opportunity for a visceral attack. Later Phase As Ebrietas loses health, she gains additional Arcane abilities and becomes increasingly dangerous. One of her most threatening attacks is a sequence of powerful Arcane projectiles that track your position. When you see her preparing this attack, begin moving sideways and time your dodges to avoid the incoming projectiles. She can also generate an Arcane aura around herself that damages nearby Hunters over time, making prolonged close-range attacks more dangerous. Don't get greedy with your damage. Move in when she's recovering, land a few hits, and retreat when she begins preparing another attack. Bolt Paper is particularly useful against Ebrietas, provided your weapon supports the buff. A fully upgraded weapon, good Vitality, and a healthy supply of Blood Vials will make the encounter much more manageable. Continue exploiting her openings until she falls. Defeating Ebrietas unlocks the trophy and rewards you with the Great Isz Chalice, which can be useful for obtaining additional ritual materials needed for the Pthumerian Queen. You've now defeated a cosmic being whose appearance raises far more questions than anyone in Yharnam seems willing to answer. Probably best not to ask.

Tip

Try to remain behind Ebrietas during her slower melee combinations and attack her head whenever she lowers it. Bolt Paper can improve your damage, while a high-Vitality build gives you more room to survive her devastating charge and Arcane attacks.

Warning

Ebrietas can inflict Frenzy with certain attacks, and her later-phase Arcane abilities can deal enormous damage. Bring Sedatives if needed, maintain enough stamina to dodge, and avoid staying directly in front of her when she begins charging an attack.

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Defeat Martyr Logarius, an optional boss located on the rooftop of Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. Before reaching him, you'll need the Cainhurst Summons from Iosefka's Clinic. Obtain the summons through the hidden route connecting the Forbidden Woods to the rear of the clinic, then travel to Hemwick Charnel Lane. After defeating the Witch of Hemwick, approach the stone monument along the road near the executioners to summon the carriage to Castle Cainhurst. Once you arrive, enter the castle and progress through its interior until you reach the enormous library. Explore the upper floors, open the elevator shortcut, and follow the staircases and ladders leading toward the castle rooftops. From the upper roof, carefully cross the narrow walkways and sloped rooftops. Continue along the route until you reach the final ladder leading to the large rooftop arena. Climb the ladder and approach Martyr Logarius to begin the fight. Boss Strategy Martyr Logarius is one of Bloodborne's more demanding optional bosses. He combines powerful Arcane attacks with aggressive melee combat, forcing you to change your approach as the fight progresses. Phase 1: Arcane Attacks During the first phase, Logarius primarily attacks from a distance using magical projectiles. His most dangerous attacks include a spread of smaller skull projectiles and a large explosive skull that travels toward your position. Use the structures around the rooftop to block some of his attacks, but don't rely on cover against the large explosive projectile. Instead, move sideways to avoid incoming magic and close the distance whenever he finishes casting. Logarius can be staggered by quick melee attacks during this phase, so weapons with fast attack animations are particularly effective. Avoid spending too much time at long range, where he'll have more opportunities to bombard you with spells. Phase 2: Aggressive Melee Combat Once his health drops sufficiently, Logarius begins charging a power-up that changes his fighting style. During the transition, you can attempt a charged attack from behind to interrupt him and open an opportunity for a visceral attack. After transforming, he becomes considerably more aggressive, using his scythe and sword for rapid melee combinations. This is where firearm parrying becomes especially useful. Watch for his incoming melee attacks, fire your weapon just before an attack connects, and follow up with a visceral attack when he's staggered. If you're uncomfortable parrying, dodge sideways and attack during the short openings after his combinations. Logarius can also plant a sword into the rooftop, creating a storm of flying blades that repeatedly attack your position. When this happens, quickly locate the sword embedded in the ground and destroy it with a melee attack or firearm shot to stop the effect. Stay patient, avoid lengthy combos, and continue punishing his openings until he falls. Defeating Martyr Logarius unlocks the trophy and allows you to collect the Crown of Illusions from the rooftop. Don't leave just yet. Equip the Crown of Illusions and approach the throne at the far end of the arena. This reveals a hidden passage leading to Queen Annalise and the Cainhurst Vilebloods. Kneel before the Queen to join the covenant and receive the Cainhurst Badge, which allows you to purchase the Chikage for Hunter's Essence. Nothing quite says royal hospitality like fighting an elderly wizard on a frozen rooftop before being allowed inside.

Tip

Parrying is extremely effective against Logarius during his melee phase. If you're struggling, practice timing your firearm shots rather than trying to trade hits. Destroying his planted sword immediately also prevents the flying blades from overwhelming you.

Warning

The rooftops leading to Logarius contain narrow ledges where falling can be fatal. Unlock the castle's elevator shortcut before attempting the boss so you won't need to repeat the entire library route after each death.

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Acquire your first Caryll Rune, a special item that grants passive bonuses to your Hunter. Caryll Runes provide various enhancements, including increased health, additional Quicksilver Bullet capacity, improved stamina, and other useful effects. One of the earliest guaranteed opportunities to obtain a rune becomes available after defeating the Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam. Follow these steps: 1. Defeat the Blood-starved Beast: Travel through Old Yharnam and defeat the boss to unlock the previously sealed door inside Oedon Chapel. 2. Return to Cathedral Ward: Travel to the Cathedral Ward lamp and enter the newly opened doorway on the right side of the chapel. 3. Ride the elevator: Follow the passage to the elevator leading toward the Healing Church Workshop. Ride it to the upper floor. 4. Find the treasure chest: After exiting the elevator, enter the nearby room containing a wheelchair enemy armed with a firearm. Defeat or avoid the enemy and locate the chest at the opposite end of the room. 5. Collect the Communion Rune: Open the chest to obtain the Communion Caryll Rune, which increases the number of Blood Vials you can carry. The trophy unlocks immediately after acquiring your first Caryll Rune. You don't need to equip it. If you've already found another Caryll Rune during your exploration, this trophy may have unlocked naturally.

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After defeating the Witch of Hemwick, explore the room beyond her arena to obtain the Rune Workshop Tool. This allows you to equip Caryll Runes at the Memory Altar inside the Hunter's Dream and benefit from their passive effects.

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Acquire an extremely precious Caryll Rune. These special runes provide passive bonuses to your Hunter, such as increased health, additional Quicksilver Bullet capacity, or improved stamina. One of the easiest ways to unlock this trophy is by collecting the Formless Oedon rune hidden in Cathedral Ward. Follow these steps: 1. Defeat the Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam. This opens the previously locked door on the right side of Oedon Chapel, beside the Cathedral Ward lamp. 2. Return to Cathedral Ward, enter the newly opened doorway, and ride the elevator leading toward the Healing Church Workshop. 3. While the elevator is ascending, watch for an opening in the wall. Step or roll through this opening as the elevator passes to reach a hidden passage. 4. Follow the passage through the upper interior of Oedon Chapel, carefully navigating the connected walkways. 5. Locate the treasure chest containing the Formless Oedon rune, which increases your maximum Quicksilver Bullet capacity by four. 6. Open the chest and collect the rune to unlock Rune Master. You do not need to equip the rune for the trophy to unlock.

Tip

This is an excellent trophy to collect early because it becomes available shortly after defeating the Blood-starved Beast. The elevator can be reused if you miss the opening on your first attempt. No need to throw yourself into the wall repeatedly like an overly enthusiastic Hunter.

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Gain entry to Upper Cathedral Ward, the hidden domain of the Choir within the Healing Church. To access this location, you'll need the Upper Cathedral Key, found in Yahar'gul, Unseen Village after defeating Rom, the Vacuous Spider. Follow these steps: 1. Progress to Yahar'gul: Defeat Rom in Byrgenwerth to advance the story. You'll gain access to Yahar'gul, Unseen Village, where powerful enemies and Bell-Ringing Women make exploration especially dangerous. 2. Reach Yahar'gul Chapel: Continue through the village until you reach the area near the Yahar'gul Chapel lamp. Look for the large Amygdala positioned above the street, which fires an explosive beam across the area. 3. Find the broken railing: From the elevated walkway overlooking the laser-covered street, look along the right-hand railing for a broken section. Carefully drop through this opening onto the lower platform. 4. Collect the Upper Cathedral Key: Follow the hidden passage into the building below. You'll encounter enemies guarding the area. Locate the opening above a locked cell, drop inside, and loot the corpse sitting in the chair to obtain the Upper Cathedral Key. 5. Return to Cathedral Ward: Travel to the Cathedral Ward lamp in Oedon Chapel. If you've already defeated the Blood-starved Beast, the door on the right side of the chapel will be open. Enter and ride the elevator toward the Healing Church Workshop. 6. Climb the Healing Church Workshop: Follow the tower's upper pathways, climbing the stairs and ladders until you reach the large locked door at the top. Watch out for the enemies guarding the route. 7. Enter Upper Cathedral Ward: Use the Upper Cathedral Key to unlock the door and step into the area beyond. The Choir trophy unlocks once you enter Upper Cathedral Ward. You've finally reached the upper ranks of the Healing Church. Unfortunately, their idea of a warm welcome involves dark hallways, strange creatures, and absolutely no customer service.

Tip

Don't leave Upper Cathedral Ward immediately after earning the trophy. You'll need to explore this area to defeat Celestial Emissary and Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos. You can also collect the Cosmic Eye Watcher Badge and A Call Beyond, which contribute toward Hunter's Essence and Hunter's Craft.

Warning

The Upper Cathedral Key is easy to overlook because its location requires dropping through a broken railing rather than following the main path. The area also contains dangerous enemies that can drain your Insight, so approach unfamiliar creatures carefully.

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Discover the Abandoned Old Workshop, a hidden location beneath the Healing Church Workshop that closely resembles the Hunter's Dream. This area becomes accessible after defeating the Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam. Follow these steps: 1. Defeat the Blood-starved Beast: Travel through Old Yharnam and defeat the Blood-starved Beast to unlock the previously sealed door inside Oedon Chapel. 2. Return to Cathedral Ward: Travel to the Cathedral Ward lamp. Enter the newly opened door on the right side of the chapel and ride the elevator upward. 3. Reach the Healing Church Workshop: From the elevator, cross the connecting bridge toward the large tower. Instead of climbing toward the top, look for the lower exterior path along the right side of the tower. 4. Enter the dark tower: Drop onto the lower walkway and follow it into the tower's interior. You'll reach a large vertical shaft containing numerous wooden platforms suspended along the walls. 5. Locate the hidden platform: Look down carefully for a small wooden platform positioned against the wall below. Line yourself up with the platform and drop onto it. This is the most dangerous part of the route, so take your time and use the camera to judge the distance. 6. Descend toward the workshop: From the small platform, continue dropping carefully onto the lower walkways until you reach a large doorway. 7. Enter the Abandoned Old Workshop: Open the doors and step inside the hidden workshop to unlock the trophy. The abandoned workshop contains several important items, including the Old Hunter Bone special Hunter Tool and one One Third of Umbilical Cord, which is required for the secret ending. The place looks suspiciously familiar, doesn't it? Nothing says comforting discovery quite like finding an abandoned copy of your supposedly safe home.

Tip

Collect the Old Hunter Bone and the Umbilical Cord before leaving. You'll need the Bone for Hunter's Craft, while the Cord contributes toward Childhood's Beginning. Finding both now saves an unnecessary return trip.

Warning

The descent through the tower is dangerous, and falling onto the wrong platform can kill you instantly. Move carefully, identify each landing before dropping, and make sure your health is full before attempting longer falls.

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Defeat the Witch of Hemwick, an optional boss located at the end of Hemwick Charnel Lane. From the Grand Cathedral, head outside and follow the path to the right, leading toward the wooded outskirts of Cathedral Ward. Continue along the route until you reach Hemwick Charnel Lane, a village filled with hostile residents, executioners, and narrow pathways. Progress through the area, following the winding path toward the large building near the end of the village. Before entering the boss arena, activate the nearby shortcut gate to make returning easier if you die. Enter the building and descend the staircase to begin the boss encounter. Boss Strategy The Witch of Hemwick is an unusual boss encounter involving two witches that can turn invisible and summon hostile creatures called Mad Ones. Unlike most Bloodborne bosses, the witches themselves are relatively weak. The main challenge is locating them while avoiding their summoned enemies. At the beginning of the fight, you'll notice a Mad One appearing inside the arena. These tall, shadowy enemies can be dangerous if they catch you with repeated melee attacks, but you don't need to defeat them to complete the boss encounter. Instead, focus on finding the invisible witch. She usually appears near the edges or corners of the room, occasionally revealing herself through a faint red glow. Run around the arena while watching for the glow. When you discover her position, move in and attack quickly. After taking several hits, she'll disappear and relocate somewhere else in the room. Continue searching and attacking until the second witch becomes involved in the fight. Dealing With Both Witches Eventually, you'll be fighting two witches, although their health bars may not both be immediately visible. The witches can use Arcane attacks that temporarily immobilize your Hunter, leaving you vulnerable to nearby Mad Ones. Watch for glowing projectiles and dodge whenever a witch begins casting. One witch can also revive the other if you take too long to finish the encounter. To prevent this, try to reduce both witches to low health before eliminating them in quick succession. Once both witches are defeated, the fight ends and the trophy unlocks. You've just defeated two invisible witches who outsourced most of their fighting to summoned monsters. Even by Yharnam standards, that's impressively lazy.

Tip

Entering the arena with zero Insight prevents Mad Ones from appearing, making this fight considerably easier. You can spend your Insight at the Insight Messenger shop beforehand if you want to use this strategy.

Warning

Defeating only one witch does not permanently end the encounter. The surviving witch can revive her partner, so finish both before the revival occurs.

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Upgrade any right-hand or left-hand weapon to its maximum level of +10 using the weapon fortification table inside the Hunter's Dream workshop. You'll need three types of Blood Stone materials and one Blood Rock to complete the upgrades. +1: 3 Blood Stone Shards +2: 5 Blood Stone Shards +3: 8 Blood Stone Shards +4: 3 Twin Blood Stone Shards +5: 5 Twin Blood Stone Shards +6: 8 Twin Blood Stone Shards +7: 3 Blood Stone Chunks +8: 5 Blood Stone Chunks +9: 8 Blood Stone Chunks +10: 1 Blood Rock Regular Blood Stone Shards can be found throughout early areas such as Central Yharnam and Cathedral Ward. Twin Blood Stone Shards become more common in areas such as the Forbidden Woods, while Blood Stone Chunks are found throughout later locations, including Castle Cainhurst, Yahar'gul, and the Nightmare of Mensis. The most important material is the Blood Rock. One can be found in the Nightmare of Mensis, accessible through the hidden route near Mergo's Loft: Middle. From the Mergo's Loft: Middle lamp, locate the nearby cage elevator. While riding it, carefully exit through the opening in the wall to reach a hidden path guarded by Winter Lanterns. Continue through the dangerous passage until you reach the lever that drops the Brain of Mensis into the abyss. Return along the connecting route and enter the tower where the Brain previously hung. Carefully descend through the interior to find the Blood Rock on a corpse. Once you have the necessary materials, return to the Hunter's Dream, interact with the workshop table, and select Fortify Weapon. Upgrade your chosen weapon to +10 to unlock Weapon Master.

Tip

Prioritize upgrading the weapon you're most comfortable using. A fully upgraded Saw Cleaver, Hunter Axe, or Ludwig's Holy Blade can carry you through the toughest Chalice Dungeons. No need to reinvent your entire build when your favorite weapon already gets the job done.

Warning

The route to the Blood Rock contains Winter Lanterns, which rapidly inflict Frenzy. Bring Sedatives, watch your Frenzy meter, and avoid rushing the narrow passages.

Unlock Details

Defeat Yharnam, Blood Queen of the Old Labyrinth, on Layer 3 of the Great Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice Dungeon. Reaching her requires completing a series of fixed Chalice Dungeons and collecting the ritual materials needed to unlock each one. You can access the Chalice Dungeons through the ritual altars in the Hunter's Dream after obtaining your first chalice. Follow this progression: 1. Pthumeru Chalice: Defeat the Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam to obtain the chalice. Complete its three layers and defeat the Watchdog of the Old Lords to obtain the Central Pthumeru Chalice. 2. Central Pthumeru Chalice: Complete all three layers and defeat the Pthumerian Descendant to obtain the Lower Pthumeru Chalice. 3. Lower Pthumeru Chalice: Progress through all four layers and defeat the Bloodletting Beast to obtain the chalice needed for the Defiled Dungeon. 4. Ailing Loran Chalice: Defeat Amygdala in the Nightmare Frontier to obtain this chalice. Explore Ailing Loran to collect the Bastard of Loran ritual materials required for the Defiled Chalice. You'll also find the Beast Claw weapon here, which is required for Hunter's Essence. 5. Defiled Chalice: Complete its three layers while dealing with a curse that reduces your maximum HP by half. Defeat the final boss, Amygdala, to obtain the Great Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice. 6. Great Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice: Gather the necessary ritual materials, create the dungeon, and progress through its three layers. The Pthumerian Queen awaits as the final boss on Layer 3. Before creating the Great Pthumeru Ihyll Dungeon, you'll need several important materials, including four Red Jelly and one Living String. Two Red Jelly can be collected from the Lecture Building's first floor. Another two can be obtained from the Great Isz Chalice Dungeon, which becomes accessible after defeating Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos. The Living String comes from the Brain of Mensis in the Nightmare of Mensis. Use the lever accessible from the route near Mergo's Loft: Middle to drop the Brain into the abyss. Then descend using the special cage elevator and defeat the Brain to obtain the Living String. Once you've reached the Pthumerian Queen, prepare for a fight focused on spacing and controlled attacks. She primarily uses blood-based attacks, including ranged projectiles, close-range strikes, and powerful area-of-effect abilities. Use a fast weapon to land one or two attacks before retreating, then wait for another opening. As the fight progresses, she'll summon duplicate versions of herself. These clones disappear after a single hit, so eliminate them quickly before returning your attention to the real Queen. Avoid extended combos when she's preparing an area attack, and keep moving to prevent her ranged abilities from overwhelming you. Defeat the Queen to unlock the trophy. After everything the Chalice Dungeons have put you through, the Queen herself might actually feel like a reasonable opponent. Almost suspiciously reasonable.

Tip

Aim for a character around level 120 or higher with a +10 weapon before tackling the deepest dungeons. The fixed Chalice Dungeons required for this trophy do not scale with New Game+, and your dungeon progress carries over. You can also earn Blood Gem Master naturally while progressing through the tougher dungeons.

Warning

Obtain the Living String before entering New Game+ if you haven't already created the final dungeon. Missing it means progressing back through the Nightmare of Mensis to collect it. Root Chalice Dungeons are not required for the standard Platinum route.