Summary
There’s nothing quite like the relentless pace of aBloodborneboss fight. FromSoftware’sgothic horrormasterpiece is full of grotesque foes, but some of them don’t just hit hard — they hit fast. Thesebossesforce players to react in a split second, keeping them on edge from the first swing to the last breath.
Whether it’s a beast lunging across the arena or a hunter darting in with a quick combo, these encounters are all about mastering the rhythm of chaos. Prepare to dodge, counter, and fight for your life, as these bosses don’t mess around when it comes to speed.
6Abhorrent Beast
The Electrified Nightmare
Deep in the murky depths of the Ailing Loran Chalice Dungeon, the Abhorrent Beast waits to tear unsuspecting hunters to shreds. This hulking, electrified lycanthrope is both fast and downright relentless. Its quick, unpredictable strikes can cover surprising distances, leaving barely enough time to react. One punch can turn into a rapid flurry, and before players know it, they’re caught in a combo that doesn’t seem to end.
Dodging is practically a reflex in this fight. The Abhorrent Beast has a habit of chaining attacks together, forcing hunters to quickstep to its side if they want a chance to counter. The trick is to never linger — this beast punishes hesitation with lightning-fast charges. Luckily, it’s weak to fire and can be poisoned with knives, but finding the right moment to use them is a challenge in itself. Its speed is brutal, especially for thoseexploring the dungeonswithout much preparation.
5Blood Starved Beast
Frenzied Speed Meets Poisonous Rage
Tucked away in Old Yharnam’s eerie church, the Blood-Starved Beast is a nasty surprise for anyone expecting aslow, lumbering foe. This skinless, emaciated creature looks like it could barely stand, but once it gets going, it’s a blur of claws and poison. Its attacks come in wild, unpredictable flurries that can hit up to six times in a row, making it feel like dodging one hit only sets up the next.
To make things worse, its attacks carry slow poison, and by the time players realize it’s building up, it’s often too late. The Blood-Starved Beast’s speed only gets more intense in its later phases, when it becomes even more unpredictable and starts emitting a toxic aura. It’s the kind of boss fight where one wrong move can lead to a slow, agonizing death. The only real way to get some breathing room is to use Pungent Blood Cocktails as bait, but it’s a risky strategy since getting close can spell disaster.
4Martyr Logarius
Speed with A Side Of Magic
Perched on Cainhurst Castle’s icy rooftop, Martyr Logarius is far more than an old man with a grudge. This former Executioner is fast — both physically, and in his ability to cast brutal spells without much warning. His scythe combos are swift and deadly, and he zips around the arena like a vengeful wraith, never giving hunters a chance to catch their breath.
Logarius doesn’t rely solely on melee, either. His ranged attacks, including his signature blood-red skulls, demand precise dodges, and once he enters hissecond phase, he becomes even more aggressive. Jumping from the rooftop’s spires and slashing down with explosive force, he keeps players on their toes. The best strategy is to bait his melee attacks and look for parry opportunities, but mistiming it means getting hit with a combo that leaves no room for mistakes.
3Pthumerian Descendant
Blades And Blurs
In the dark labyrinths of the Pthumeru Ihyll Chalice Dungeon, the Pthumerian Descendant is the kind of boss that barely lets players blink. Wielding dual shotels, this ancient guardian moves with unnatural grace, chaining rapid swings and lunging attacks with almost no gaps between them. Once it splits its weapon into two, it somehow gets even faster, dashing and slicing like it’s trying to cut down a whole forest in one go.
The Descendant doesn’t just attack fast — it attacks continuously. It can throw one of its weapons like a boomerang, keeping players off balance while rushing in for close combat.Even the environmentdoesn’t help much, since its strikes go straight through pillars and obstacles. Those who manage to outlast the onslaught will find victory, but it’s more about endurance than raw power.
2Orphan of Kos
The Howling Horror
The Old Hunters DLC doesn’t hold back, and the Orphan of Kos is proof of that. Born from the corpse of its mother, this tragic figure doesn’t waste any time grieving. Instead, it’s all about rage — fast, ferocious, and overwhelming. Its moveset is all about chaining attacks with unpredictable angles, and once it enters its second phase, things get even more chaotic.
The Orphan leaps, smashes, and darts around the arena withunnatural speed, and just when it seems like there’s a pattern, it breaks it with a wild, aerial assault. Lightning strikes become a new problem, and its screeching roar somehow makes every attack feel even more urgent. Dodging forward through its attacks is the only real way to find openings, but even then, there’s no guarantee it won’t just turn around and hit twice as hard.
1Father Gascoigne
Yharnam’s Unforgiving Hunter
Father Gascoigne might be one of the first bosses players face, but he’s also one of the fastest. Initially, he fights with controlled, precise swings from his Hunter Axe, but he doesn’t waste time chasing down his prey if they try to put distance between them. HisBlunderbuss shotscan interrupt attempts to heal, and his relentless pace makes it hard to find a safe spot.
Then he transforms, and everything gets even more intense. His beast form is a whirlwind of claws and roars, lunging across the graveyard and slashing through gravestones as if they aren’t even there. The music box can slow him down for a moment, but it’s hardly a guarantee. Gascoigne’s combination of human speed and beastly aggression makes him a brutal introduction toBloodborne’scombat philosophy: keep moving, or end up as prey.
