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An optional early boss encountered on the Great Bridge in Central Yharnam. Its large, telegraphed attacks make it a useful introduction to fighting giant beasts.

An early mandatory boss fought in the Tomb of Oedon. Practice firearm parries, dodging, and controlling distance against his aggressive attacks and beast transformation.

The boss guarding the Grand Cathedral in Cathedral Ward. Defeating her and examining the altar reveals the password needed to reach the Forbidden Woods.

A mandatory boss encountered at Byrgenwerth. The fight involves smaller spiders, powerful arcane attacks, and a major change to the game's world after victory.

A possible final boss in the Hunter's Dream. Refusing his offer triggers a hunter-versus-hunter battle involving fast attacks, a scythe, and firearm-based combat.

One of the three starting melee weapons. Its compact form enables quick attacks, while its extended form offers increased reach.

A starting trick weapon emphasizing powerful melee attacks. Its transformed two-handed form offers sweeping attacks with greater reach and stamina demands.

A starting weapon that transforms from a fast cane into a segmented whip. Its extended form is particularly useful for attacking multiple nearby enemies.

A trick weapon that transforms between a relatively quick sword and a heavy two-handed hammer. It offers different attack speeds and stagger potential.

A starting firearm with useful range and responsive firing. Well-timed shots can interrupt vulnerable enemy attacks and create visceral attack opportunities.

A starting firearm that fires a close-range spread. It is useful for interrupting enemies at short distances.

Prioritize Strength for compatible heavy melee weapons such as the Hunter Axe and Kirkhammer. Allocate sufficient Vitality and Endurance to support close-range combat.

Focus on Skill-scaling weapons and precise melee attacks. The Threaded Cane is an accessible starting option for learning this playstyle.

Distribute offensive investment between Strength and Skill to support weapons that benefit from both attributes. This approach offers flexibility when experimenting with physical weapons.

Invest in Bloodtinge to increase damage from compatible firearms and blood-scaling weapons. The Chikage and Evelyn are examples of equipment associated with this specialization.

Focus on Arcane-compatible weapons, elemental damage, and Hunter Tools. Arcane affects relevant equipment differently, so weapon scaling and tool requirements must be checked individually.

Holy chalices provide access to ancient subterranean labyrinths beneath Yharnam. These optional areas feature multiple layers, traps, enemies, and boss encounters.

The Pthumeru Chalice introduces a series of underground dungeon challenges. Completing its dungeon also enables access to the Short Ritual Root Chalice through the Insight shop.

Root Chalice rituals create variable dungeon layouts for additional exploration. Players can share generated labyrinths through the game's online dungeon-sharing features.

Blood Gems are important weapon-enhancement rewards found throughout Chalice Dungeons. Dungeon depth and encounters affect the kinds of valuable rewards available.

After completing the Pthumeru Chalice dungeon, players can obtain the Short Ritual Root Chalice through Insight exchange and use its quick-matching feature.

Accept Gehrman's offer by choosing to submit your life at the end of the hunt. The Hunter is released from the Hunter's Dream and awakens in Yharnam at sunrise.

Refuse Gehrman's offer and defeat him without having consumed at least three One Third of Umbilical Cord items. The Hunter becomes bound to the Hunter's Dream under the Moon Presence.

Consume at least three One Third of Umbilical Cord items, refuse Gehrman's offer, and defeat him. This unlocks the Moon Presence boss fight; defeating it triggers the third ending.