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Boss Guide · Bloodborne

How to Beat Father Gascoigne

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Weak to:Music Box (stagger)Parry + VisceralFire Paper (Phase 2)

About Father Gascoigne

The first major boss. A fellow hunter succumbing to the beast blood. Uses an axe and blunderbuss before transforming into a werewolf.

Attack Phases

1

Hunter Gascoigne

Fights like a player — axe combos, gun parries, transformation attacks.

  • Axe combo
  • Blunderbuss shot
  • Axe transform attack
  • Charged R2
2

Beast Gascoigne

Transforms into a werewolf. Faster, stronger, but more predictable. Use Music Box to stagger once.

  • Lunging claw
  • Rapid swipe combo
  • Leaping slam
  • Frenzy howl

Rewards

  • Oedon Tomb Key
  • 3600 Blood Echoes

Weaknesses

Music Box (stagger)Parry + VisceralFire Paper (Phase 2)