One of the biggest changes betweenBloodborneandDark Soulswas the lack of weapon variety in the former…or at least, that’s what people assumed to be the case at first glance. A deeper look intoBloodborne’s Trick Weapons reveals unique movesets for each weapon, essentially two weapons rolled into one.
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Suffice it to say, players have dissected the entire game as they tried to figure out the best weapon possible to take care of the waves of enemies and bosses the player faces in the game. Here are the best weapons for PvE inBloodborne, ranked as per their effectiveness.
Updated June 27, 2025 by Ritwik Mitra:Bloodborne is one of the greatest action-adventure titles on the PS4, with Miyazaki’s glorious mind conjuring a dark gothic masterpiece that is filled to the brim with some truly nightmarish creatures and a haunting backdrop that really gets under the player’s skin once they figure out more things about this twisted world. The game’s enemies can be quite hard to deal with, and here are the best weapons that will make short work of these foes in Bloodborne.
20Tonitrus
The Tonitrus is a pretty boring weapon, which is saying something given how engaging the vast majority of weapons are inBloodborne. Its trick transformation is a simpleinfusion of electricity, which may not be the most exciting thing around.
However, in terms of sheer effectiveness, there’s no denying that this weapon can be quite useful in the right hands. Enemies weak to electricity will be pummeled by this mace, with players getting surprised at the deceptively fast speed of a weapon that looks a bit unwieldy.
19Kirkhammer
The Kirkhammer is one of the coolest weapons inBloodborne. The weapon doubles as both a sword and hammer, with the transformation being pretty impressive indeed.
Players need to pursue a pretty serious strength build to get the most out of this weapon, but the end result is definitely worth it. Pounding enemies with this hammer while also getting some quick sword hits makes for a great time.
18Hunter Axe
The Hunter Axe is one of the three starting weapons that players can choose inBloodborne. This is a strength-focused weapon that is perfect for beginners who want access to knockdown attacks and powerful blows.
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The Hunter Axe may not be the most engaging weapon around, but it certainlygets the job done when it comes to the many enemiesin this game. It can serve as a trusted companion for quite some time until players get more viable strength weapons further down the line.
17Beast Cutter
Beast Cutter is one of the best weapons in the game and one of the most overlooked ones as well. Given the sheer number of new weapons that players can experiment around with in The Old Hunters, a weapon that looks like the Saw Cleaver may not be the most appealing prospect.
However, players who decide to give the Beast Cutter a shot will be surprised at just how effective this weapon really is. It hits like a truck and is swift enough to shave off a ton of the enemy’s health bar before they even have time to react.
16Amygdalan Arm
The idea of using the arm of the nightmarish Amygdala creature in battle sounds sickening to many. However, that is simply not a sound reason to discredit the immense power of the Amygdalan Arm.
Aperson focusing on a pure strength buildwill find the DPS of this weapon to be truly incredible. If players are willing to invest in this underrated weapon, then they’ll definitely find themselves loving the Amygdalan Arm and its damaging moveset.
15Bloodletter
One of two weapons in the game that scales with Bloodtinge, the Bloodletter is one of the most unique and damaging weapons in the entire game. The fact that it uses the player’s health itself to deal extra damage is a point that should be noted as well.
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To find this weapon, players need to use the Underground Cell Key to unlock the door that leads to Brador’s cell. It’s recommended that players take care of this NPC sooner rather than later so that they have to avoid any needless invasions further down the line.
14Logarius' Wheel
Logarius' Wheel is easily one of the most unique weapons in the entire game. The idea of using raw strength to whack enemies with a big wheel sounds infinitely satisfying, and the Logarius' Wheel definitely doesn’t disappoint in this regard.
Players need to either kill Alfred the Vileblood Hunter or give him the Unopened Summons to get the Wheel Hunter Badge. Following this, Logarius' Wheel will be open to purchase for anyone who needs this weapon to complete theirBloodbornePvE build.
13Boom Hammer
Another weapon from the DLC that ends up being extremely powerful, the Boom Hammer is not a weapon to be taken lightly. It might seem a bit unwieldy, but players who manage to use its explosive attack to great effect will find themselves enjoying one of the most damaging weapons in the entire game.
Players can find this weapon in The Hunter’s Nightmare on the corpse of a hunter who is surrounded by explosive traps. Watching enemies be blasted to smithereens with the use of this weapon is quite entertaining indeed.
12Stake Driver
While the Stake Driver might not have the explosive impact of the Boom Hammer, its attack can still deal significant damage. However, keep in mind that the charged attack of the Stake Driver can be incredibly slow, so timing is of the essence to master this move.
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Players who do end up using the Stake Driver will easily find themselves enjoying one of thebest weapons in the entire game. To get this weapon, the player needs to either fight or befriend Djura to get the Powder Keg Hunter Badge.
11Kos Parasite
Players who are pursuing an arcane build should definitely try out the Kos Parasite. With the Milkweed Rune, the Kos Parasite turns into one of the most unique and coolest weapons in the entirety ofBloodborne.
Unfortunately, the player might not have all the time in the world to try this weapon out, since the Kos Parasite is obtained after defeating the hardest boss in the game — the Orphan of Kos. However, players who put in the effort will find themselves enjoying an excellent weapon to support theirBloodbornePvE build.
