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Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets



Bloodborne does not have traditional cheat codes, debug menus, or unlock codes. There are no console commands, password entry screens, or developer-console shortcuts. However, the game is packed with hidden content, Easter eggs, developer-intended secrets, and subtle exploits that enhance the experience. This guide covers all known legitimate secrets and hidden features.

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No Cheat Codes



Bloodborne, like all FromSoftware games, intentionally omits cheat codes to preserve its challenging, immersive design. There is no way to enable invincibility, infinite ammo, or item spawning without external software (which violates the terms of service). The only in-game assistance is the Beckoning Bell for co-op and the Small Resonant Bell for invasion help.

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Hidden Areas and Optional Content



#### 1. Cainhurst Castle
  • How to access: After defeating Vicar Amelia, obtain the Cainhurst Summons from a hidden area in the Forbidden Woods (near the poison lake, beside a giant sentinel). Then go to Hemwick Charnel Lane and approach the tall stone obelisk in the center of the executioner’s plaza. Interact with it to be taken to Castle Cainhurst.

  • Secrets: Inside, find the Reiterpallasch (sword/gun), Chikage (katana), and the Cainhurst Armor Set. Defeat the optional boss Martyr Logarius to unlock the Executioner’s Gloves and access the Vileblood Queen covenant.


    • #### 2. Upper Cathedral Ward
  • How to access: After defeating Rom, the Vacuous Spider, return to the Cathedral Ward. From the entrance, take the elevator that leads to the upper floor, then unlock the door using the Upper Cathedral Ward Key (found in the jail cells of Yahar’gul, Unseen Village).

  • Secrets: This area contains the Celestial Emissary boss and the optional boss Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos. Defeating them unlocks the Isz Chalice and the Arcane Lake rune. The area also holds the Choir set and several high-level Blood Gems.


    • #### 3. Nightmare Frontier
  • How to access: Interact with the Amygdala near the entrance of the Cathedral Ward (after obtaining the key item Tonsil Stone from any window NPC after defeating the Blood-starved Beast). The Amygdala will grab you and transport you to the Nightmare Frontier.

  • Secrets: This area contains the Great One’s Wisdom item, a unique boss Amygdala (optional), and many Boulder traps. Access the Nightmare of Mensis later via this area’s second lamp.


    • #### 4. Hunter’s Nightmare (The Old Hunters DLC)
  • How to access: After defeating Vicar Amelia, interact with the Headless Bloodletting Beast body in the Oedon Chapel graveyard. You must have the Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter key item from the Hunter’s Dream (found near the doll).

  • Secrets: Adds new weapons, armor, bosses (Laurence, Ludwig, Maria, Orphan of Kos, Living Failures), and the Rakuyo weapon. The DLC also contains the Whirligig Saw and the Bowblade.


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    Easter Eggs



    #### 1. Praise the Moon Gesture
  • Where to find: In the Hunter’s Dream, after obtaining the Messenger’s Gift item from the central tombstone, you can unlock a secret gesture by standing in a specific spot near the Doll and using the Make Contact gesture. The gesture itself requires the Make Contact emote found in the Nightmare Frontier (on a corpse near the winter lanterns).

  • Effect: If you stand still in the right location, a message appears: "You must accept the eldritch truth." This references the Lovecraftian theme.


    • #### 2. Gehrman's Chair in the Workshop
  • In the Hunter's Dream, you can find a small chair hidden behind the workshop. If you sit in it (by pressing X while facing it), the Doll will react with unique dialogue. This is a callback to the original Hunter's Workshop.


    • #### 3. The Beckoning Bell and Mergo's Wet Nurse
  • If you ring the Beckoning Bell in the Mergo’s Loft area near the boss fog, you might hear a faint baby cry (Mergo). This is an atmospheric Easter egg, not a mechanic.


    • #### 4. Flavor Text References
  • The Titanite Slab from Dark Souls appears as a joke: In the Chalice Dungeons, you can find a corpse with an item called Great One’s Wisdom, but if you inspect a particular tombstone in the Hunter’s Dream, the text reads "Like a slab of titanite... but not."


    • #### 5. Patches the Spider
  • Patches the Spider appears as a character who tricks you into a pit. He appears in the Nightmare Frontier and later in the Chalice Dungeons. This is a recurring FromSoftware character across all Soulsborne games.


    • #### 6. The Doll's True Identity
  • If you complete the game’s Childhood’s Beginning ending (refuse Gehrman’s offer and fight him, then also defeat the Moon Presence), the Doll becomes a sentient NPC with unique dialogue. She can also be given the Small Hair Ornament to trigger a cutscene.


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    Exploit-Safe Secrets (Developer-Intended)



    #### 1. Backstab and Visceral Attack
  • Not a hidden code but a core mechanic: Charged R2 attacks to the back, then press R1 for a visceral attack. The timing and positioning are intentional.


    • #### 2. Continuous Parry Loop
  • With the Hunter’s Pistol, you can parry multiple times in a row if an enemy’s animation is long enough. This is exploited against bosses like the Shadows of Yharnam for easy visceral kills.


    • #### 3. Blood Echoes Farming via Mergo's Loft: Middle
  • The three Mergo's Wet Nurse hallway enemies drop high Blood Echoes. Using the Moon runes (available after killing Micolash) increases yield.


    • #### 4. Chalice Dungeon Ritual Removal
  • You can remove a chalice dungeon from the altar by holding the touchpad and selecting “Remove Chalice.” This is essential for managing storage space.


    • #### 5. Reset Area without Lamp
  • If you are in a boss arena and want to reset without dying, you can use the Hunter's Mark (consumed) or Bold Hunter's Mark (preserving echoes). This is intended to allow escape from bosses.


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    Hidden Lore and Secrets



    #### 1. The Third Cord
  • There are three One Third Umbilical Cords needed for the secret ending. Locations:

    • 1. Abandoned Workshop (Hunter’s Dream, after defeating Gehrman? No: in the real Hunter’s Workshop, accessible via the Cathedral Ward upper area behind the hidden wall).
    2. Iosefka’s Clinic (after defeating the imposter Iosefka, obtain from the operating table).
    3. The Wet Nurse area (after defeating Mergo’s Wet Nurse, examine the item near the baby carriage).
    4. Arianna’s Child (if you send Arianna to the Oedon Chapel and she becomes pregnant, kill her baby after it crawls out).
  • Consuming three cords before fighting Gehrman unlocks the secret final boss Moon Presence.


    • #### 2. The Abandoned Old Workshop
  • Located in the Hunter’s Dream, accessible by a hidden path behind the first headstone. Enter through a door near the central workshop. This area contains the One Third Umbilical Cord and lore about the First Hunter.


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    Tricks and Glitches (Use at your own risk)



    #### 1. Speed Boost by Equipping Weapons
  • Equipping a heavier weapon can increase your run speed if you animation-cancel by switching weapons mid-dodge. This is a known exploit but not a cheat.


    • #### 2. Item Duplication (Patched in later versions)
  • In the first patches, you could duplicate items using the storage box. This has been fixed. Not recommended for online play.


    • #### 3. Menu Duplication (Unpatched PS4 disc versions only)
  • As of Ver. 1.00, you can duplicate items by rapidly pressing buttons during menu operations. This is not available in current game versions.


Note: Using glitches online may result in softbans. Never modify save files externally.

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Summary



While Bloodborne lacks traditional cheat codes, its depth comes from hidden content, optional bosses, covenant quests, and lore-driven secrets. The game rewards thorough exploration and attention to detail. Always play the latest version for stability, and enjoy the hunt!