In the ancient city of Yharnam, a mysterious plague has turned citizens into nightmarish beasts. You, a Hunter, awaken during the Night of the Hunt, bound by blood and drawn into a world twisted by eldritch horrors and forgotten truths. As you battle through cursed streets and cosmic terrors, you uncover the origins of the Healing Church, the Great Ones—godlike entities beyond comprehension—and your own place in a dream that may never end. To escape the nightmare, you must hunt... and learn the truth hidden in blood.
Main Plot
The world of Bloodborne is set in the gothic city of Yharnam, which is plagued by a terrifying disease that transforms people into beasts. The player takes on the role of a Hunter who arrives in the city seeking a mysterious blood treatment, only to be drawn into the Night of the Hunt—a brutal cycle where Hunters kill monstrous creatures and eventually each other as madness takes hold. As the Hunter delves deeper, they uncover that the source of the plague lies in the use of "Old Blood," a substance tied to ancient, godlike beings known as the Great Ones. The Healing Church, once revered for its miracles, secretly conducted experiments with this blood in pursuit of ascension, but only unleashed horror and insanity. The Hunter journeys through twisted dreamscapes and nightmarish realms, encountering cosmic entities and unraveling the truth of humanity's fragile place in an uncaring universe. Depending on the choices made, the ending varies: the Hunter might awaken from the nightmare, succeed a predecessor in maintaining the cycle, or transcend humanity entirely by becoming a new Great One, forever bound to the dream.
WEAPONS AND UPGRADES
Saw Spear S-Rank
A serrated trick weapon ideal against beasts, switching between spear and saw forms for versatile, aggressive combat.
Saw Cleaver A-rank
A brutal, serrated weapon favored by early hunters—shifts between compact cleaver and extended blade, deadly against beastly foes.
Burial Blade C-rank
A spectral scythe once wielded by the first Hunter—graceful yet deadly, it slices through foes with sweeping arcs and ghostly finesse.
Bloodletter B-rank
A grotesque weapon that transforms into a spiked, blood-soaked mace—scales with bloodtinge and thrives on self-inflicted suffering to unleash devastating power.
Stake Driver D-rank
A compact weapon built for close-quarters combat—fires a powerful short-range thrust after charging, ideal for swift, brutal strikes.
Logarius' Wheel E-rank
A compact weapon built for close-quarters combat—fires a powerful short-range thrust after charging, ideal for swift, brutal strikes.
Useful Items
Blood Gems are upgrade items in Bloodborne that the player can upgrade their Weapons with at the Workshop. Can drop in Chalice Dungeons, be found in chests or dropped by certain enemies. You can also consume some special items to gain unique Blood Gems.
Cursed Heavy Abyssal Blood Gem
Effect: Improves STR scaling +65 Effect: Random negative effect
Cursed Radiant Damp Blood Gem
Effect: Reduces Stamina costs 8 % Effect: Random negative effect
Gold Blood Gem
Effect: ATK vs beasts UP +%
Main Story Bosses
Micolash
Host of the Nightmare
Micolash is a chaotic and maddening boss, the leader of the Unseen Village, and an embodiment of insanity. His rambling dialogue, frantic movements, and the disorienting labyrinthine setting make for one of the more unique and unsettling boss fights in Bloodborne. He is a disturbing representation of the pursuit of forbidden knowledge.
Orphan of Kos
A true highlight of Bloodborne’s endgame, the Orphan of Kos is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged bosses. The fight feels like a frantic, tragic dance with an otherworldly being that perfectly encapsulates the themes of loss and the price of forbidden knowledge. The Orphan’s speed and relentless aggression make it an unforgettable challenge
Micolash
Host of the Nightmare
One of the first true tests in the game, Gascoigne introduces the player to the tragic nature of the world. He’s a mentor-turned-monster, and his transformation is a powerful moment that sets the tone for Bloodborne's themes of loss, madness, and the horrors of the plague
Lady Maria
Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower is a tragic and skilled former hunter who guards the Clocktower. Once a protector, she became consumed by the horrors of the Great Ones. Her fight is fast and graceful, using her rapier with deadly precision. Maria’s story embodies the themes of sacrifice and madness, making her one of the most poignant and challenging bosses in Bloodborne.