- Bloodborne trophy guide: The base-game platinum requires bosses, endings, collections, and Chalice Dungeons.
- Missable warnings: Three endings, optional bosses, and equipment collections are the top misses.
- Save strategy: Back up your save before the final ending choice to earn all three efficiently.
- Chalice requirement: Defeating the Pthumerian Queen is mandatory for platinum.
- DLC note: The Old Hunters has a separate trophy set and is not required for the base platinum.
Trophy Roadmap Overview
This Bloodborne trophy guide organizes the platinum into a single structured route: complete the story, clear every optional area, collect all weapons and tools, finish the Pthumerian Chalice chain, and secure all three endings with a save backup. The recommended plan uses one primary playthrough, then targeted cleanup.
| Trophy Group | Stage | Missable | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story bosses | Progression | No | ★★★★★ |
| Optional bosses | Exploration | Yes | ★★★★★ |
| Endings (3) | Finale | Yes | ★★★★★ |
| Weapon and tool collections | Collection | Yes | ★★★★ |
| Chalice Dungeon (Pthumerian Queen) | Endgame | No | ★★★★ |
| Faction and area discoveries | Side content | Yes | ★★★ |
Do not start New Game Plus until you have completed all optional areas, verified the weapon collection, and obtained the ending trophies. Several areas such as Cainhurst Castle and Upper Cathedral Ward are easy to skip permanently.
Boss Trophies: Main and Optional
Main story boss trophies unlock automatically as you progress: Cleric Beast, Father Gascoigne, Vicar Amelia, Shadow of Yharnam, Rom, The One Reborn, Micolash, and Mergo's Wet Nurse. Optional bosses are the real platinum risk.
| Boss | Location | Missable Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blood-starved Beast | Old Yharnam | Grants first Chalice; do not skip |
| Darkbeast Paarl | Hypogean Gaol | Reached via Yahar'gul route |
| Martyr Logarius | Cainhurst Castle | Requires Cainhurst Summons key item |
| Celestial Emissary | Upper Cathedral Ward | Needs Orphanage Key |
| Ebrietas | Altar of Despair | Behind Upper Cathedral Ward |
| Amygdala | Nightmare Frontier | Optional endgame area |
Cainhurst Route
- Obtain the Cainhurst Summons from Iosefka's Clinic area
- Ride the coach at Hemwick Crossing
- Defeat Martyr Logarius for the trophy
Upper Cathedral Ward
- Use the Orphanage Key
- Defeat the Celestial Emissary
- Then reach the Altar of Despair for Ebrietas
Chalice Start
- Defeat Blood-starved Beast
- Claim the Pthumeru Chalice
- Begin the dungeon chain early to spread material farming
Explore every optional area before defeating the final story boss. The Blood Moon event changes some world states, so complete Cainhurst, Upper Cathedral Ward, and the Nightmare Frontier while they remain fully accessible.
Endings and Collections
The three ending trophies are the most commonly missed set. Yharnam Sunrise (accept Gehrman's offer), Honoring Wishes (refuse and defeat Gehrman), and Childhood's Beginning (consume three Third Umbilical Cords, then defeat Gehrman and the Moon Presence) require different final choices.
Collect three Third Umbilical Cords
Obtainable from Iosefka (after a certain point), Arianna's infant, the Abandoned Workshop, and the Fishing Hamlet in the DLC. Only three are needed for the third ending.
Back up your save
Upload or copy your save before entering the final confrontation sequence so you can reload for the remaining endings.
Earn the first ending
Make your ending choice and let the credits roll to unlock the first trophy.
Reload and repeat
Restore the backup, choose differently, and repeat until all three ending trophies are secured.
| Trophy | Requirement | Key Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Yharnam Sunrise | Accept Gehrman's offer | No extra items |
| Honoring Wishes | Refuse and defeat Gehrman | No extra items |
| Childhood's Beginning | Defeat Moon Presence | Consume 3 Third Umbilical Cords |
| Hunter's Essence | Collect all Trick Weapons | Includes Chalice and vendor weapons |
| Hunter's Craft | Collect all firearms | Some require Insight purchases |
Several weapons and tools come from optional areas, Insight merchants, or Chalice Dungeon vendors. Check the workshop inventory and the Insight shop before entering the endgame, and remember items stored in the storage chest still count toward collection trophies.
Chalice Dungeon Progression
The Pthumerian Queen trophy requires completing the Pthumerian Chalice chain through the deeper layers. This is endgame content with fixed material requirements.
| Dungeon Family | Focus | Relevance to Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Pthumeru | Undead labyrinth route to the Queen | Required chain |
| Hintertomb | Poison-themed depths | Side chalices in the chain |
| Loran | Beast ruins, rare materials | Not required |
| Isz | Kin and cosmic depths | Not required |
Practical tips for the chain:
- Reserve Ritual Blood and Arcane Haze for required rituals instead of optional ones.
- Each layer needs a lever found before the boss gate opens.
- Layer lamps act as checkpoints for repeat attempts.
- Depth 4-5 layers demand an upgraded weapon, so finish reinforcement first.
Use the Arcane Haze Extractor in the Workshop to convert spare ritual materials into Arcane Haze. Farming earlier depths for Ritual Blood is faster than searching mid-ritual when you run out.
Platinum Checklist
Bloodborne Platinum Checklist:
- Defeat all main story bosses
- Clear optional bosses: Logarius, Ebrietas, Emissary, Paarl, Amygdala
- Explore Cainhurst Castle and Upper Cathedral Ward
- Collect every Trick Weapon and firearm
- Collect all required Hunter Tools
- Complete the Pthumerian Chalice chain to the Pthumerian Queen
- Gather three Third Umbilical Cords and back up the save
- Unlock all three ending trophies
Before the final boss, run one full sweep: verify the weapon and tool collections, confirm every optional area is cleared, and double-check that the Chalice chain is complete. A ten-minute review prevents a full extra playthrough.
FAQ
Q: Does the Bloodborne platinum require The Old Hunters DLC?
No. The Old Hunters has a separate trophy set and is not required for the base-game platinum. You only need the DLC if you want full trophy completion across both lists.
Q: How do I get all three ending trophies in one playthrough?
Create a backup of your save file before the final ending choice. Earn one ending, restore the backup, and choose differently. Repeat until all three trophies are unlocked.
Q: What is the hardest trophy in this Bloodborne trophy guide?
The weapon collection trophies and the Pthumerian Queen are typically the longest. Both depend on thorough exploration and Chalice Dungeon material farming, so start the Chalice chain early.
Q: Do items in storage count toward collection trophies?
Yes. Weapons, firearms, and Hunter Tools stored in the storage chest still count toward Hunter's Essence and Hunter's Craft, so you do not need to carry them.