Boss Guide · Bloodborne
How to Beat Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower
hard
Weak to:Parry + VisceralBackstep punishAugur of Ebrietas
About Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower
A beloved boss fight — elegant, fast, and fair. Maria fights with twin rakuyo blades enhanced by blood and fire.
Attack Phases
1
Rakuyo Dance
Fast dual-blade combos. Very parryable. Learn the rhythm.
- ›Slash combo
- ›Thrust attack
- ›Quickstep slash
- ›Jumping overhead
2
Blood Enhancement
Imbues blades with blood. Attacks gain blood trails with extended range.
- ›Blood slash wave
- ›Blood explosion combo
- ›Extended range thrusts
- ›Blood AOE burst
3
Fire and Blood
Adds fire to blood attacks. Maximum aggression with fire trails.
- ›Fire-blood sweep
- ›Flame trail combo
- ›Aerial fire slam
- ›Point-blank fire explosion
Rewards
- •Celestial Dial
- •Maria Hunter Set (nearby)
Weaknesses
Parry + VisceralBackstep punishAugur of Ebrietas