All Game Items
All Game Items – Comprehensive Guide
This guide covers every major item category in Bloodborne. Items are grouped by function: weapons, armor, consumables, materials, currencies, collectibles, and key equipment. Each entry includes purpose, how to obtain, optimal use, and notable synergies.
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Weapons
Bloodborne features a unique transformable weapon system. Each weapon has two forms, accessible via L1. Weapons scale with stats (Strength, Skill, Bloodtinge, Arcane).
#### Trick Weapons (Primary)
| Weapon | Forms | Scaling Focus | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Cleaver | Short saw / Extended cleaver | Str, Skill | Starting weapon; fast, serrated bonus vs beasts. |
| Hunter Axe | One-handed axe / Two-handed halberd | Str | High stagger; charged R2 spin. |
| Threaded Cane | Cane / Whip | Skill | Serrated whip form; excellent crowd control. |
| Ludwig's Holy Blade | Straight sword / Greatsword | Str, Skill | Holy damage in greatsword; popular quality build. |
| Kirkhammer | Silver sword / Giant hammer | Str | Blunt damage; high stagger. |
| Blades of Mercy | Dual wield daggers | Skill, Arc | Fast attack, low stamina cost; high DPS. |
| Amygdalan Arm | Club / Arm with head | Str, Arc | Blunt & Arcane; charged R2 deals extra damage. |
| Beast Cleaver | Club / Cleaver | Str, Skill | Serrated; high rally potential. |
| Church Pick | Pick / Thrusting sword | Skill | Thrust damage; serrated in both forms. |
| Whirligig Saw | Saw / Buzzsaw | Str, Skill | High DPS; L2 spins while held. |
| Bloodletter | Mace / Blood spear | Str, Bld | Requires 14 Bloodtinge; transforms with bullet cost. |
| Chikage | Katana / Blood Katana | Skill, Bld | Transformed form drains HP but adds blood damage. |
| Evelyn | Pistol / Long-range pistol | Bld | Highest blood damage; good for parrying. |
| Repeating Pistol | Pistol / Dual shot | Bld | Fires two bullets per shot; high damage. |
#### Firearms (Secondary Weapons)
- Hunter Pistol: Standard parry tool; found in Central Yharnam sewers.
- Blunderbuss: Shotgun-like spread; better for parrying large enemies. Found in Central Yharnam (near first lantern).
- Ludwig's Rifle: High damage; purchased after defeating Ludwig.
- Cannon: Massive damage; requires 30 Strength. Found in Old Yharnam.
- Gatling Gun: Rapid fire; drops from Djura in Old Yharnam.
- Rosmarinus: Arcane spray; deals rapid Arcane damage. Found in Cathedral Ward.
- Flamesprayer: Fire damage; found in Central Yharnam (after Gascoigne).
- Torch: Provides light and fire damage; found near first lantern.
Synergies: Use firearms for parrying (R2 or L2 when enemy attacks). Evelyn best for Bloodtinge builds. Cannon paired with Bone Marrow Ash for massive burst.
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Armor Sets
Armor in Bloodborne provides defense, resistances (to poison, frenzy, fire, bolt, arcane), and "beast" or "kin" protection. No single set is best; mix for situation.
| Set | Location | Key Resistances |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Set | Central Yharnam (first merchant) | Balanced |
| Yharnam Set | Central Yharnam sewers | Blood, Slow poison |
| Charred Hunter Set | Old Yharnam (after killing BSB) | Fire, Frenzy |
| Cainhurst Set | Cainhurst Castle | Bolt, Frenzy |
| Gold Ardeo | Found in Forbidden Woods | Arcane (headpiece) |
| Bone Ash Set | Cainhurst Castle (hidden wall) | Physical, Frenzy |
| Mensis Cage | Mergo's Loft (Micolash area) | Frenzy immunity (head) |
| Ashen Set | Cathedral Ward (Eileen quest) | Balanced; light |
| Choir Set | Upper Cathedral Ward | Arcane, Frenzy |
| Henryk's Set | Tomb of Oedon (Eileen quest) | Blood (slightly) |
| Hunter Garb (Yamamura) | DLC (Hunter's Nightmare) | Balanced |
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Consumables
| Item | Effect | How to Obtain | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Vial | Restores 40% max HP | Dropped by enemies, bought from Bath Messengers (180 echoes) | Always keep stocked; farm in Central Yharnam. |
| Quicksilver Bullets | Used for firearms and special attacks | Dropped, bought (360 echoes for 10) | Manage ammo; can convert HP to bullets (Up + D-Pad). |
| Molotov Cocktail | Thrown fire damage | Found, bought | Early game beast killer; scales with Arcane. |
| Torn Pungent Blood Cocktail | Lures beasts to impact point | Found, bought | Distraction for large crowds or bosses like Blood-starved Beast. |
| Pebble | Thrown distraction | Found, bought | Aggro single enemy; cheap. |
| Fire Paper | Adds fire damage to weapon for 60s | Found | Boosts damage vs beasts. |
| Bolt Paper | Adds bolt damage for 60s | Found | Effective vs kin (e.g., Celestial Emissary). |
| Bone Marrow Ash | Greatly increases firearm damage for one shot | Found | Use with Cannon for massive damage. |
| Beast Blood Pellet | Builds beasthood meter; increases damage and vulnerability | Found | Melee builds; attack rapidly to stack. |
| Lead Elixir | Reduces damage and prevents interruption | Found | Against heavy attacks; use before charge. |
| Blue Elixir | Temporarily reduces visibility | Found | Stealth bypass. |
| Antidote | Cures poison buildup | Found, bought | Essential in Forbidden Woods and chalices. |
| Sedative | Cures frenzy buildup | Found | Critical in Nightmare of Mensis. |
| Coldblood Dew | Consumable Blood Echo (small, medium, large) | Found | Instant echoes; helpful for leveling. |
| Bold Hunter's Mark | Returns to last lantern with echoes | Found, bought | Escape without losing echoes. |
| Shining Coins | Leaves glowing trail | Found, bought | Mark explored paths; not very useful. |
Materials & Upgrade Items
Used to reinforce weapons, equip runes, and craft.
#### Weapon Upgrade Materials
- Blood Stone Shards – Upgrade +1 to +3. Dropped by early enemies, bought from Bath Messengers.
- Twin Blood Stone Shards – Upgrade +4 to +6. Dropped by mid-game enemies, found in Hemwick, etc.
- Blood Stone Chunks – Upgrade +7 to +9. Dropped by late-game enemies, rare.
- Blood Rock – Upgrade +10. One per playthrough (Nightmare of Mensis), also in Chalice Dungeons.
- Sage's Wrist (DLC) – Upgrade specific DLC weapons.
- Rune Workshop Tool – Enables equipping Caryll Runes. Found in Hemwick Charnel Lane (after boss).
- Ritual Blood (1-5) – Used to create Chalice Dungeons. Dropped by enemies inside chalices.
- Arcane Haze (various levels) – Used for chalice rituals.
- Tomb Mold (1-5) – For high-depth chalices.
- Bolt and Fire Papers (see consumables) – Not permanent; can be bought unlimited after certain badges.
- Messenger's Gift – Transforms character into a messenger. Found in Nightmare Frontier.
- Madman's Knowledge – Gives 1 or 2 Insight. Found, dropped by some enemies.
- Blood Echoes – Primary currency and experience. Gain from killing enemies. Lose on death unless retrieved. Spend at Doll (leveling) or Bath Messengers (items).
- Insight – Secondary currency. Gained from discovering bosses (1st time), using Madman's Knowledge, co-op, etc. Spend at Insight Shop (Bath Messengers) or use for special items like Blood Rock. Also affects Frenzy resistance and enemy movesets (at 15+ Insight new attacks appear).
#### Rune Workshop Tools
#### Consumable Materials
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Currencies
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Collectibles & Key Items
These items are non-consumable and often required for progression, side quests, or unlocking secrets.
| Item | Purpose | Where/How |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Mark | Infinite use; returns to lantern with echoes (same as Bold but free) | Starting item |
| Small Resonant Bell | Ring to be summoned as cooperator | Bath Messengers (after 10 Insight or beating Cleric Beast) |
| Sinister Resonant Bell | Invade other worlds | Bath Messengers after gaining Blood Dreg |
| Beckoning Bell | Summon cooperators | Bath Messengers |
| Old Hunter Bell | Summon NPC hunter (e.g., Valtr) | Find specific districts |
| Chalice – Allows creation of Chalice Dungeons. Types: Pthumeru, Hintertomb, Loran, Isz, Sinister. Obtain from bosses.
| Key Items:
| - Saw Hunter Badge – Unlocks certain weapons. Found in lower optional area.
| - Radiant Sword Hunter Badge – Unlocks Ludwig's Holy Blade, etc. After defeating Blood-starved Beast.
| - Cainhurst Summons – Allows travel to Cainhurst Castle. Found in Hemwick Charnel Lane.
| - Lecture Building Key – Opens door in Cathedral Ward to Forbidden Woods path.
| - Upper Cathedral Key – Opens door in Cathedral Ward to Upper Cathedral Ward.
| - Livewort (DLC) – Used to cure The Beast’s Embrace rune’s drawback.
| - Eye of a Blood Drunk Hunter – Used to enter Hunter's Nightmare (DLC). Found after defeating Amygdala.
Important Notes:
- Insight can be lost by spending at Insight Shop, but Madman's Knowledge provides permanent Insight.
- Blood Echoes are the lifeblood; never hoard them – level up or buy supplies regularly.
- Caryll Runes are permanent once equipped; can be swapped freely in Hunter's Dream.
- Chalice Dungeons provide unique gems and upgrade materials; depth 5 dungeons drop best loot.
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This guide covers all major item categories. For specific item locations, refer to area guides. Remember: every item serves a purpose; experiment with combinations to suit your playstyle.