Starting a new character or just eager to expand your arsenal in Bloodborne? This guide covers how to unlock many of the game’s best weapons early—some within just a few hours of gameplay. From dual daggers to electrified maces, you’ll find a weapon for every build and playstyle.
1. Blades of Mercy – Swift and Deadly
Dual-wielded daggers ideal for agile builds.
- How to Obtain:
- Kill Eileen the Crow early (before defeating Father Gascoigne).
- Find her above the sewers on the rafters in Central Yharnam.
- Use charged R2 attacks or knock her down to finish her with Molotovs.
- Rewards the Crow Hunter Badge, unlocking Blades of Mercy and Crow Feather set.
- Alternative: Follow Eileen’s full questline (safer, slower route).
2. Saw Cleaver & Saw Spear – Early Powerhouses
- Saw Spear: Found hanging from a chain in the sewers.
- Saw Cleaver & others: Unlocked at the shop after obtaining the Saw Hunter Badge (from the giant pig in the tunnel).
3. Kirkhammer & Repeating Pistol
A transformable sword/hammer hybrid great for strength builds.
- How to Unlock: Defeat the Cleric Beast to add both to the shop.
4. Flamesprayer – Burn Beasts Fast
A flamethrower that uses Quicksilver Bullets.
- How to Get: Speak to Gilbert (window near Central Yharnam lamp) after defeating Gascoigne.
5. Rifle Spear & Hunter’s Torch
- Rifle Spear: Found in Old Yharnam, behind a cabinet in a building.
- Hunter’s Torch: Drop from the ledge near the Old Yharnam lamp, then loop around to the left.
6. Stake Driver – Powder Keg Special
- How to Unlock: Kill Djura in Old Yharnam for the Powder Keg Hunter Badge.
- Cheese Method: Shoot him off the tower, reload, and grab the badge where he fell.
7. Ludwig’s Holy Blade – Versatile Classic
- A greatsword that transforms into a longsword; excellent for hybrid builds.
- How to Unlock: After killing the Blood-Starved Beast, climb to the top of the Cathedral Ward workshop and grab the Radiant Sword Hunter Badge.
8. Tonitrus – Lightning Weapon
- How to Obtain:
- Get captured by a Snatcher to enter Hypogean Gaol.
- Dash past the dogs and grab Tonitrus at the far end.
- Alternative: Defeat Darkbeast Paarl (very tough early on).
9. Logarius’ Wheel – Heavy Strength Build
- A massive wheel weapon with a unique transformation.
- How to Unlock: Kill Alfred in his second location (church courtyard).
- Cheese Tip: Lure him near a wall and use parry-visceral combos repeatedly.
10. Cainhurst Weapons – Reiterpallasch, Evelyn, and Chikage
- How to Reach Cainhurst Castle:
- Use the Iosefka’s Clinic Skip to grab the Cainhurst Summons early.
- Bring it to the Witch’s Abode (Hemwick Charnel Lane).
- Reiterpallasch: Found in a chest in the main hall.
- Evelyn: Located on the second floor.
- Chikage: Unlocked after defeating Martyr Logarius and joining the Cainhurst Covenant.
11. Burial Blade – Gehrman’s Scythe
- How to Obtain:
- Consume 3 Third Umbilical Cords before facing Gehrman.
- Defeat him, then die intentionally to Moon Presence.
- You’ll return to the Hunter’s Dream and avoid New Game Plus.
12. Beast Claws – Chalice Dungeon Exclusive
- How to Unlock:
- Progress through the dungeon line to unlock Ailing Loran Chalice.
- Beat the first boss and search Layer 1 side areas for the claws.
Bonus Tip: Farm Smart in Chalice Dungeons
They’re not just for Beast Claws—you’ll find Blood Gems, upgrade materials, and opportunities to test builds in varied conditions.
Final Thoughts
Unlocking Bloodborne’s weapons early gives you flexibility, style, and a major edge in combat. Whether you prefer speed, raw strength, or exotic transformations, there’s a weapon for you in Yharnam.
Happy hunting, and may the good blood guide your blade.
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