Boss Guide · Bloodborne
How to Beat Gehrman, the First Hunter
hard
Weak to:Parry + VisceralBeast Roar staggerBone Marrow Ash bullets
About Gehrman, the First Hunter
The final boss of the base game. An old hunter in a wheelchair who rises to fight with the Burial Blade in the Moonlit Garden.
Attack Phases
1
Trick Weapon Master
Uses the Burial Blade in both forms. Switches between scythe and curved sword.
- ›Scythe sweep combo
- ›Sword quicksteps
- ›Charged thrust
- ›Aerial scythe slam
2
Awakened Hunter
Buffs with wind. Faster attacks, adds wind AOE, and becomes very aggressive.
- ›Wind blast AOE
- ›Accelerated combos
- ›Wind-enhanced scythe
- ›Charged wind slash
Rewards
- •Old Hunter Badge
- •Ending unlock (Yharnam Sunrise or Honoring Wishes)
Weaknesses
Parry + VisceralBeast Roar staggerBone Marrow Ash bullets