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Mastering the Grind: A Comprehensive Guide to Farming Bloodstone in Bloodborne

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The hunt in Bloodborne is brutal, and to survive, you need to upgrade your arsenal. This requires a consistent supply of Bloodstone, the game’s primary upgrade material. But farming for these crucial items can feel like a grind in itself. This guide will break down the most efficient methods for acquiring different types of Bloodstones, from the humble Blood Stone Shards to the coveted Blood Rocks.

How to Farm Bloodstone: A Quick Overview

The short answer is that farming Bloodstone involves systematically eliminating specific enemies in specific locations, or delving into the Chalice Dungeons. The best method depends on the specific type of Bloodstone you require:

Blood Stone Shards: These are the most common and easiest to acquire. You can effectively farm them from the two werewolves in Central Yharnam near the Cleric Beast bridge.
Twin Blood Stone Shards: These are less common than regular shards. A good farming spot for these is the blue-eyed werewolves in Upper Cathedral Ward.
Blood Stone Chunks: You can farm these from the Cain’s Servants and Gargoyles in Cainhurst Castle, Zombie Werewolves in Yahar’Gul Chapel, the Giant in the Lecture Building, and the aforementioned blue-eyed werewolves in Upper Cathedral Ward. The Chalice Dungeons also provide a good source.
Blood Rocks: These are the rarest upgrade materials in the game. You’ll find two guaranteed in the main game, and additional ones in the Chalice Dungeons. You can also purchase them with a hefty amount of Insight after defeating the Wet Nurse.

The following sections will go into detail about each method.

Detailed Bloodstone Farming Methods

Farming Blood Stone Shards

As previously mentioned, the two werewolves in Central Yharnam, right before the Cleric Beast fight, provide a reliable source of Blood Stone Shards. Simply defeat them, rest at the lamp, and repeat. These enemies are relatively easy to kill early on, making this an efficient way to stock up on the basic materials for early weapon upgrades. Another area to farm these early would be from the Huntsmen in the first part of Yharnam, right by the Central Yharnam lamp.

Farming Twin Blood Stone Shards

Once you progress further into the game, you’ll need Twin Blood Stone Shards. The blue-eyed werewolves in Upper Cathedral Ward are your go-to for this material. Although stronger than the werewolves in Central Yharnam, they also drop Blood Stone Chunks, making them a worthwhile farming option for mid-game progression.

Farming Blood Stone Chunks

Blood Stone Chunks are crucial for upgrading your weapons later in the game. You can find them in multiple places:

Cainhurst Castle: The Cain’s Servants and the Gargoyles here have a chance of dropping Blood Stone Chunks. Although they are strong enemies and chunks are not a guaranteed drop, they are a reliable location for farming this material.
Yahar’Gul Chapel: The Zombie Werewolves here are also a good source of Blood Stone Chunks.
Lecture Building: The single Giant located in the Lecture Building can drop chunks.
Upper Cathedral Ward: As previously noted, the blue-eyed werewolves can drop chunks alongside twin shards, making them an even more valuable farming location.
Chalice Dungeons: Bosses and even some regular enemies in the Chalice Dungeons have a decent drop rate for Blood Stone Chunks.

Farming Blood Rocks

Blood Rocks are the most valuable and scarce upgrade materials in the game, necessary for fully upgrading your weapons. Here are the ways to find them:

Main Game: Two guaranteed Blood Rocks can be found in the main game. One in Mergo’s Loft: Middle, and another in the Nightmare of Mensis.
Chalice Dungeons: You can find up to three additional Blood Rocks in treasure chests located in the Depth 5 Root Chalice Dungeons (Pthumeru, Loran, and Isz Root Chalices). There is also a small chance that the final boss of these dungeons will drop a blood rock.
Insight Shop: After defeating The One Reborn you can purchase them for 30 Insight each, and after defeating the Wet Nurse, you can buy unlimited Blood Rocks from the Insight shop. This is a great option if you have farmed Insight and find yourself short of Blood Rocks.

Leveraging Insight for Bloodstone

While Insight is primarily used for purchasing items, it is also a valuable resource for upgrading materials. Once you beat The One Reborn, you can use 20 Insight to buy Blood Stone Chunks. The price increases to 30 Insight per Blood Rock after defeating the Wet Nurse. It is often more efficient to use your insight to purchase chunks when you are short than to farm them if you have plenty of insight. This makes farming insight to purchase blood stones a viable alternative.

Early Game Bloodstone Farming

For the earliest parts of the game, prioritize the two werewolves in Central Yharnam for Blood Stone Shards. This will get you through the initial encounters and allow you to upgrade your chosen weapon to +3, which is often necessary before entering the Cathedral Ward area. You should be aware that by doing this you will have already out leveled the standard weapon, but also note that by upgrading your weapon the standard damage output will be increased to be competitive to the rest of the zone.

Mid-Game Bloodstone Farming

During the mid-game, as you progress through areas like Cainhurst and the Upper Cathedral Ward, begin farming Blood Stone Chunks from the enemies there. Also, start working on the Chalice Dungeons to obtain additional chunks and prepare for Blood Rock farming.

Late Game Bloodstone Farming

In the late game, focus on Depth 5 Root Chalice Dungeons for Blood Rocks and the best Blood Gems. Additionally, use any surplus Insight to purchase the final materials you need to fully upgrade your weapons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can you buy Blood Stones?

Yes, but with conditions. Blood Stone Chunks become available for purchase for 20 Insight after defeating The One Reborn, and Blood Rocks become available for 30 Insight after defeating the Wet Nurse.

2. What is the best way to farm Blood Stone Chunks early?

The gargoyle enemies in Cainhurst have a chance to drop them, but the most efficient method in the early-mid game is through the Chalice Dungeons, specifically bosses.

3. How many Blood Stone Chunks are needed to max out a weapon?

Each weapon requires 16 Blood Stone Chunks to reach the maximum upgrade level, although you only need 8 to upgrade your main weapon to +9.

4. Which enemies drop Blood Stone Chunks?

Cain’s Servants and Gargoyles in Cainhurst, Zombie Werewolves in Yahar’Gul Chapel, the Giant in the Lecture Building, and blue-eyed werewolves in Upper Cathedral Ward all drop Blood Stone Chunks.

5. Can you farm Blood Rocks infinitely?

Technically, yes. You can get two Blood Rocks in the main game each playthrough. Additionally, you can farm them in Depth 5 Root Chalice Dungeons, and once the Wet Nurse is dead you can purchase them from the Insight shop.

6. Where do you find Blood Rocks in the main game?

One is found in Mergo’s Loft: Middle, and another in the Nightmare of Mensis.

7. How many Blood Rocks can you get from Chalice Dungeons?

You can find up to three in treasure chests in the Depth 5 Root Chalice Dungeons, and there is a small chance that the final boss will drop one.

8. Do Blood Rocks respawn in NG+?

Yes. The locations for Blood Rocks in the main game will respawn on each New Game cycle. Chalice Dungeons do not change between NG cycles.

9. How do you farm Blood Gems?

The best Blood Gems are found in the Chalice Dungeons, particularly from bosses. However, they can also be farmed from some of the more difficult enemies such as the Winter Lanterns.

10. Is the One Reborn a beast?

No, the One Reborn is not considered a beast. It is an amalgamation of corpses created using Pthumerian ritual.

11. Where is a good place to farm Blood Echoes?

The pigs in the Nightmare of Mensis are a very efficient source of Blood Echoes. Hemwick Charnel Lane is a good place to farm in mid-game and going back from the Tomb of Oedon can be used in the early game.

12. What are some of the best weapons in Bloodborne?

Ludwig’s Holy Blade, Whirligig Saw, Hunter Axe, Holy Moonlight Sword, and Rakuyo are often considered some of the most powerful weapons.

13. Can you duplicate Bloodstones?

There are exploits that can duplicate upgrade materials, but be aware they might be patched out by developers in later updates.

14. What are the best Chalice Dungeons for farming?

Depth 5 Root Chalice Dungeons, specifically Pthumeru, Loran, and Isz, are best for Blood Rocks, and powerful Blood Gems, but are also some of the hardest dungeons to complete.

15. Is it worth farming Bloodstone?

Absolutely. Upgrading your weapon is crucial for survival in Bloodborne. A fully upgraded weapon can make all the difference in the more difficult encounters. Knowing where and how to farm is crucial, so knowing when to use your insight or farm for the materials makes all the difference.

By understanding these methods, you’ll be able to navigate the brutal world of Bloodborne with powerful weapons at your disposal, ready to face any challenge. Happy hunting!