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How do I send Alfred to Cainhurst?

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How to Send Alfred to Cainhurst in Bloodborne

The short answer is: you don’t directly send Alfred to Cainhurst. Alfred never physically travels to Cainhurst Castle. Instead, you progress through his questline by providing him with an item found after completing Cainhurst Castle, which then triggers specific events in his story arc that ultimately lead to his final location. This process involves defeating Annalise, the Queen of the Vilebloods within Cainhurst, obtaining the Unopened Summons, and then giving it to Alfred.

Alfred’s Questline: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding Alfred’s questline is crucial to grasping why you can’t simply send him to Cainhurst and how you actually advance his story. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. First Encounter: You’ll first meet Alfred near the Cathedral Ward lamp. He provides helpful insight into the Hunters and the Healing Church. Exhaust his dialogue.
  2. Second Encounter: After defeating Blood-starved Beast in Old Yharnam, you’ll find Alfred again near the entrance to the Healing Church Workshop (the area with the elevator that leads down to the Abandoned Old Workshop). He’ll praise your hunting skills and reiterate his mission: to destroy the Vilebloods.
  3. Cainhurst Castle Acquisition: This is where the indirect connection to Cainhurst comes in. You need to reach Cainhurst Castle. To do so, you must:
    • Obtain the Cainhurst Summons from Iosefka’s Clinic. Go to the Forbidden Woods, find the back entrance to the Clinic, and it will be on a table inside. (Be careful, “Iosefka” will not be the same if you return after defeating Rom, The Vacuous Spider)
    • Take the summons to the Hemwick Charnel Lane and proceed to the carriage monument. Stand near the monument to trigger a cutscene that takes you to Cainhurst Castle.
  4. Defeat Annalise, Queen of the Vilebloods: This is the most important step. Make your way through Cainhurst Castle and defeat Martyr Logarius to gain access to the Queen’s chamber. Interact with Annalise, Queen of the Vilebloods.
  5. Obtain the Unopened Summons: After interacting with Annalise, you will be able to take the Unopened Summons from the room. This is the key item for progressing Alfred’s quest.
  6. Give the Unopened Summons to Alfred: After obtaining the Unopened Summons, return to Alfred. He can be found in the Cathedral Ward near the entrance to the Grand Cathedral (where you fought Vicar Amelia). Give him the Unopened Summons. This will trigger a scene.
  7. Witness the Aftermath: After giving Alfred the summons, return to the Queen’s chamber in Cainhurst Castle. You will find Alfred there, having fulfilled his mission in a dramatic and tragic way. You can collect the Wheel Hunter Badge from his corpse.

The Significance of the Unopened Summons

The Unopened Summons acts as proof of the Vilebloods’ existence and triggers Alfred’s final act. He doesn’t need to physically go to Cainhurst until after receiving the summons. He interprets it as a sign that the time is right to fulfill his oath, leading him to hunt down Annalise.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Alfred and Cainhurst, designed to further clarify the process and address common issues players face:

  1. Can I complete Alfred’s questline without going to Cainhurst? No. Obtaining the Unopened Summons from Cainhurst is essential for progressing his quest. Without it, Alfred will remain in the Cathedral Ward.

  2. What happens if I kill Alfred before giving him the Unopened Summons? If you kill Alfred prematurely, you will receive the Wheel Hunter Badge, allowing you to purchase his attire and weapons. However, you will miss out on the rest of his questline and the story it reveals.

  3. I gave Alfred the Unopened Summons, but he’s not at Cainhurst. What’s wrong? Make sure you gave him the Unopened Summons, not the Cainhurst Summons that takes you to Cainhurst. Also, ensure you reload the area (by warping away and back) for Alfred to appear in Annalise’s chamber.

  4. Is there any benefit to keeping Annalise alive? Yes, there are a couple of benefits:

    • You can join the Cainhurst Vilebloods covenant, allowing you to engage in PvP with other covenant members.
    • You can offer her Blood Dregs to increase your covenant rank.
    • You can resurrect Annalise later in the game by giving her Queenly Flesh to a special character after defeating Ebrietas, Daughter of the Cosmos. This allows you to continue interacting with her and the Vileblood covenant.

  5. What does Alfred say when you give him the Unopened Summons? He expresses his excitement and gratitude, believing that his lifelong pursuit of destroying the Vilebloods is finally within reach. He mentions fulfilling his master’s will.

  6. What is the Wheel Hunter Badge used for? The Wheel Hunter Badge allows you to purchase Alfred’s armor set and the Logarius’ Wheel weapon from the Bath Messengers in the Hunter’s Dream.

  7. Is the Logarius’ Wheel a good weapon? The Logarius’ Wheel is a unique and powerful weapon that scales primarily with Strength and Arcane. It can be especially effective against certain enemy types, but it requires a significant investment in both stats.

  8. Can I miss Alfred’s questline entirely? Yes, it’s possible to miss Alfred’s questline if you don’t interact with him in the Cathedral Ward and Healing Church Workshop areas before certain bosses are defeated.

  9. Does killing Martyr Logarius affect Alfred’s questline? Yes, you need to kill Martyr Logarius to access Annalise and obtain the Unopened Summons. So it’s a vital step in progressing Alfred’s story.

  10. What is the significance of Alfred’s master? Alfred’s master was likely a member of the Executioners, a faction dedicated to hunting and eradicating the Vilebloods. Alfred is driven by a deep sense of loyalty and a desire to avenge his master.

  11. Are there any alternative endings to Alfred’s questline? No, there is only one ending. Alfred always ends up confronting Annalise in Cainhurst. Your choices simply determine how you get to that point.

  12. Does Alfred’s questline affect any of the game’s main endings? No, Alfred’s questline is a side story and does not directly impact any of the main endings of Bloodborne.

  13. Is Alfred a reliable ally in combat? You cannot summon Alfred as an ally for any boss fights. He is purely an NPC involved in a story-driven questline.

  14. What should I do if Alfred doesn’t appear in the Cathedral Ward after giving him the Unopened Summons? Try reloading the area several times by warping to the Hunter’s Dream and returning. Also, ensure that you have actually given him the Unopened Summons and not the Cainhurst Summons. If the problem persists, try restarting your game.

  15. Is it worth completing Alfred’s questline? Absolutely. While it doesn’t offer significant gameplay advantages, it provides valuable lore about the Hunters, the Executioners, and the Vilebloods. It also offers a memorable and tragic narrative arc within the already rich world of Bloodborne. Getting the Wheel Hunter Badge is also very beneficial.

By following these steps and understanding the nuances of Alfred’s questline, you’ll be able to navigate his story successfully and uncover the grim secrets surrounding the Vilebloods of Cainhurst. Remember, you are not directly sending Alfred there; you are providing him with the means and the motivation to fulfill his dark purpose.

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