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Table of Contents

Basic Information

Table of Contents

List of Changes

How to Access

Amygdalae Grab (DLC Access) Research

DLC Trophies

DLC Notes

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Pre-release Archived Information

Basic Information

Introduction: Starting 24th November, 2015; experience the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth’s deepest, darkest secrets and uncover the mystery behind Yharnam’s sinister past and in The Old Hunters expansion DLC for Bloodborne™. Journey to a world where hunters from the past are trapped forever, find multiple new outfits and weapons to add to your hunter arsenal, and explore brand new stages full of dangers, rewards, and deadly beasts to hunt.

Patch 1.07: Prior to the launch of the DLC, all Bloodborne owners will receive free title update 1.07, which adds new features and drastically changes the online component of the game. The patch goes live November 20, 2015, so remember to update your game and try out the new features.

When to dive in: Although you can access the Hunter's Nightmare as soon as the game time advances to Night, tackling the new areas this early would pose a severe challenge; you would be at a serious disadvantage against the powerful enemies and bosses that await. For a more balanced experience, a minimum Blood Level of 80 with at least one right-hand weapon upgraded to +9 is recommended. This means either heading into the Hunter's Nightmare after clearing most of the areas in the main game or after considerable Chalice Dungeon play. That said, speedrunners and challenge enthusiasts will find no shortage of opportunities to flex their muscles in these areas by entering as early as possible.

Hunters, drunk with blood have lost their dream. An endless hunt and the secrets it hides.

Table of Contents

Locations Hunter's Nightmare Research Hall Fishing Hamlet	Weapons Amygdalan Arm Beasthunter Saif Beast Cutter Bloodletter Boom Hammer Church Pick Holy Moonlight Sword Kos Parasite Rakuyo Simon's Bowblade Whirligig Saw	Items Accursed Brew Blacksky Eye Blood of Adeline Guidance Caryll Rune Beast's Embrace Caryll Rune Milkweed Caryll Rune Delayed Molotov Delayed Rope Molotov	Armor Brador's Set Butcher Set Constable's Set Decorative Old Hunter Set Old Hunter Set Harrowed Set Maria Hunter Set Yamamura Hunter Set Brador's Testimony Beast Hide Garb Bloodied Arm Bands Bloodied Trousers Butcher Mask Butcher Garb Butcher Gloves Butcher Trousers Constable's Garb Constable's Gloves Constable's Trousers Decorative Old Hunter Garb	Decorative Old Hunter Trousers Enlarged Head Old Hunter Cap Old Hunter Top Hat Old Hunter Garb Old Hunter Gloves Old Hunter Trousers Harrowed Hood Harrowed Garb Harrowed Gloves Harrowed Trousers Maria Hunter Cap Maria Hunter Garb Maria Hunter Gloves Maria Hunter Trousers Yamamura Hunter Hat Khaki Haori Old Hunter Arm Bands Wine Hakama
Lamps Hunter's Nightmare Nightmare Church Underground Corpse Pile Nightmare Grand Cathedral Research Hall Lumenwood Garden Astral Clocktower Fishing Hamlet Lighthouse Hut Coast	Off-hand Church Cannon Fist of Gratia Loch Shield Piercing Rifle Gatling Gun	Key Items Brain Fluid Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter Balcony Key Celestial Dial Astral Clocktower Key Underground Cell Inner Chamber Key Underground Cell Key Laurence's Skull Eye Pendant Firing Hammer Badge	Bosses Ludwig, The Holy Blade Orphan of Kos Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower Living Failures Laurence, the First Vicar	NPCs Brador, Church Assassin Simon, Seeker of Secrets Adeline, Research Hall Patient Fishing Hamlet Priest Yamamura the Wanderer Ludwig, the Holy Blade (Head)
Regular Enemies Huntsman (Delayed Molotov) Old Hunter's Hound Old Hunter (B. Cutter) Old Hunter (B. Saif) Old Hunter (B. Saif & Rifle) Old Hunter (B. Hammer) Clocktower Patient (Fists) Clocktower Patient (A. Bottles) Clocktower Patient (I. Hand) Clocktower Patient (Crawling) Clocktower Patient (Leaping) Clocktower Patient (Headless)	Clocktower Patient (Head) Fishman (Melee Harpoon) Fishman (Ranged Harpoon) Fishman (Twin Rakes) Fishman (Rake & Awl) Fishman (Cleaver) Fishman Mage (Curse) Fishman Mage (Staff) Fish Dog Snail Woman (Bare) Snail Woman (Shell) Wheelchair Huntsman (Rosm.)	Strong Enemies Nightmare Executioner (Axe) Nightmare Executioner (Church Cannon) Bloodlicker Clocktower Patient (T. Stand) Clocktower Patient (Magic) Giant Fishman (Fists) Giant Fishman (Anchor)	Hunter Enemies Djura's Disciple Bestial Hunter Church Doctor (Ludwig's Holy Blade & Repeating Pistol) Church Doctor (Threaded Cane) Yahar'gul Hunter (Church Pick & Repeating Pistol) Church Doctor (Threaded Cane & Repeating Pistol) Brador, Church Assassin

List of Changes

Being grabbed by Amygdalae False God near Oedon Chapel Well in Cathedral Ward will transport you into the Hunter's Nightmare area if you have Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter item in your inventory

Added new dialogues for the Doll after defeating Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower.

Added new dialogues for the Doll after defeating Orphan of Kos.

Note: If you have already killed Mergo's Wet Nurse, Doll will not provide you with these two pieces of dialogue and will point you to the end-game instead.

How to Access


Step 1 Defeat the boss of the Cathedral Ward and examine the altar in the back of the room to change the in-game time to night.	Step 2 Go to the Hunter's Dream and receive the Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter from a messenger.	Step 3 Go to the Oedon Chapel and leave via the left-hand exit to enter the square.
		NEW GAME+ If you start a New Game+ you will have to perform all the steps necessary to access The Old Hunters content again.
Step 4 Go to the right-hand end of the square to trigger an event. This event will take you to the new area: the Hunter's Nightmare.	Step 5 Lighting the lamp in the new area will allow you to travel to and from the area via an Awakening Headstone in the Hunter's Dream.	Note If the Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter isn't showing up, go to: Settings > Playstation Network/Account Management > Restore Licenses

Amygdalae Grab (DLC Access) Research

When Adella, Nun of the Healing Church is set to kill you outside of Oedon Chapel, she can get grabbed by the Amygdalae and it throws you into the DLC [video 01 & video 02]. If you, in current patch, perform Vicar Amelia skip to keep the bells active - defeat Rom to spawn the Eye of the Blood-drunk Hunter in the Hunter's Dream. This happens because the Blood Moon is after night time which is triggered by Laurence's Skull. By doing this, it was proved that Amygdalae grabbing cooperators will trigger the DLC cutscene and transfer you into Hunter's Nightmare while adversaries (red & purple) not. [video 01 & video 02 - cooperator POV]

DLC Trophies

Image	Trophy	Detail	Type
	Old Hunter's Essence Acquire all old hunter weapons.	Obtaining a normal Hunter's Essence is no longer considered the pinnacle of what it means to be a true hunter; to reach that lofty goal you'll need to delve deep into the nightmare to experience all that it has to offer - only then can you tap into the Old Hunter's Essence. Unlocking this Trophy will require you to fully explore each of the new areas to find all of the hidden weapons, and defeat some of the toughest foes the game has to offer. Right Hand Weapons: Amygdalan Arm, Beasthunter Saif, Beast Cutter, Bloodletter, Boom Hammer, Church Pick, Holy Moonlight Sword, Kos Parasite, Rakuyo, Simon's Bowblade, Whirligig Saw. Left Hand Weapons: Church Cannon, Fist of Gratia, Loch Shield, Piercing Rifle, Gatling Gun.
	Orphan of Kos Defeat Great One: Orphan of Kos.	Be prepared, plan ahead, and prepare to die... This will be one of the hardest Trophies to earn across both the main game and the Old Hunters. Be patient and learn Kos's patterns. Eventually you will know when to evade, and when to interrupt - bring a very powerful weapon to take full advantage of each opening. 'Orphan of Kos' is a Trophy hard won; only the best hunters will manage it.
	Ludwig, the Holy Blade Defeat the beast that was once Ludwig, the Holy Blade.	Ludwig can be a very difficult fight, so it's recommended that you go to the Forbidden Woods and speak with Valtr to join the League and get the Impurity Caryll Rune. With that rune equipped you'll be able to summon Valtr and Younger Twin Madaras to aid you in the boss fight, making it much easier. They will provide a much stronger assistance against Ludwig than Old Hunter Henriett, who can be summoned behind the Nightmare Church. After defeating him, either cleave his remaining head or wear Church Garb and speak to it (answering yes to his question) to receive the Holy Moonlight Sword, which you'll need for the Old Hunter's Essence Trophy.
	Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower Defeat Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower.	You'll be able to face Lady Maria straight after beating the Living Failures, and she is a powerful and relentless foe. Make sure to bring a left-handed firearm that is good for interrupts, as they'll offer one of the best ways of damaging her. If you have more than one 'Clawmark' Caryll Rune, it's worth stacking them on your character at the Memory Altar in the Hunter's Dream to increase your Visceral Attack damage after an Interrupt.
	Living Failures Defeat the failed attempts to become Great Ones.	To reach the Living Failures you'll need to make your way to the very top of the Research Hall and activate the staircase mechanism to move the stairs. Only then will you be able to access the door to this boss. If you have killed Yamamura in his cell - thus freeing him from captivity - you will be able to summon him outside the entrance to the boss area, and he can assist you greatly in this battle.
	Laurence, the First Vicar Defeat the beast that was once Laurence, the First Vicar.	Before you can face Laurence in battle you must first find his skull, which is well hidden on a secret altar beneath the surgery altar in the Recovery Room. To access the hidden altar you will need to step onto the surgery altar so that it starts to go up, and then quickly run off it so that you land back in the room. Once the elevator comes to a stop the hidden altar will be revealed and you'll be able to recover Laurence's Skull. With the skull in hand you'll be able to initiate the battle with Laurence by returning it to him in the Nightmare Grand Cathedral (which of course is in the Hunter's Nightmare). The mighty Valtr can once again aid you in this battle if you have joined the League and have the Impurity rune equipped - you'll find his summon sign just inside the Cathedral.

DLC Notes

It's also possible to unlock certain main game trophies within the realms of The Old Hunters. 'Blood Gem Master' can be attained by collecting any of the Warm Blood Gem drops you'll get from killing the Bloodlickers on the River of Blood in the Hunter's Nightmare area. 'Rune Master' can be unlocked by collecting the Caryll Rune dropped by Ludwig, the Accursed when you defeat him. The Blood Rock in the Breeding Pit below the Fishing Hamlet provides you with an alternate means of getting a weapon to +10 for the 'Weapon Master' Trophy.

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Sources

[Official EU Playstation Blog] Bloodborne expansion The Old Hunters launches on 24th November

[Official JP Website] The Old Hunters

[DualShockers] Bloodborne Expansion Playable at TGS 2015

[Gamersyde] The Old Hunters Uncompressed 1080p Trailer

[Gamersyde] High Resolution Screens and Art

[Gamersyde] Bloodborne The Old Hunters - TGS: Showfloor gameplay #1 | Mirror Download Page
[Translation of in-game text: Area 狩人の悪夢 "Hunter's Nightmare"; Boss Cut-scene Dialogue "Y-you there.. Help me, please. Hes coming, That Wretched beast. Ahh, The cursed, Ludwig", TY /u/Parasite242]

[Gamersyde] Bloodborne The Old Hunters - TGS: Showfloor gameplay #2 | Mirror Download Page

[Fextralife] Bloodborne The Old Hunters Hands-On Gameplay Impressions – TGS 2015 [Preset Classes in the Demo: Charred Hunter; Harrowed Man; Mensis Scholar]

[Fextralife] Bloodborne The Old Hunters DLC Gameplay - TGS 2015

[DualShockers] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Gameplay on PS4 - Tokyo Game Show 2015

[Fextralife] Summon NPC: Old Hunter Yamamura - TGS 2015 | Simon's Bowblade Moveset - TGS 2015 | "Threaded Club" Moveset - TGS 2015

[Eurogamer] Bloodborne's two planned DLC packs have been combined in the substantial The Old Hunters

[DualShockers] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters - PS4 - New Weapon "Kemononikutachi" and Boss Kill

[4Gamer.net] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters ｰ TGS 2105 Ver.

[DualShockers] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters - PS4 - Gameplay from TGS 2015 - New Weapon

[NicoNico] Bloodborne The Old Hunters Gameplay and Boss Fight TGS 2015

[Gamespot] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Number of Weapons, Difficulty, and Other Secrets

[Bloodborne Official Twitter] Bloodborne: "Threaded Club" Image

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[Bloodborne Official Twitter] Bonjour, Paris.

[Masaaki Yamagiwa] Bloodborne The Old Hunters Edition

[DualShockers] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters – Check Out 45 Minutes of Gameplay; Saw-Mill Weapon Detailed

[Famitsu] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Famitsu Magazine Scan

[Masaaki Yamagiwa] Holy Moonlight Sword

[PS Blog] Bloodborne: Patch Details, New Screenshot from The Old Hunters

[DualShockers] Bloodborne: Check Out the First PS4 Gameplay Footage of the Next Free Update

[Famitsu] Bloodborne The Old Hunters New Famitsu Scan | [DualShockers]

[PS Blog] Bloodborne: The Old Hunters out Tuesday, Patch 1.07 Detailed

Description

Starting 24th November, download the Bloodborne DLC expansion The Old Hunters and uncover the forgotten tales of these brutal Hunters, trusted with guarding the terrible secrets of Byrgenwerth – and keeping the dreadful truth of Blood Healing hidden.

Venture into three new and perilous hunting grounds; The Hunter's Nightmare, Research Hall and the Fishing Hamlet. Add new outfits and deadly weapons to your inventory and master unholy magic to face the horrors that lurk in these hunting grounds… and try to harness your transformation into the Beast.

With new story details, learn the tale of hunters who once made Yharnam their hunting grounds, meet new NPCs, and discover another side of the history and world of Bloodborne. Here’s a brief glimpse of just some of what lies in store for you when The Old Hunters launches on 24th November, including Simon’s Bowblade weapon, and new boss enemy Ludwig.

The Old Hunters Edition

Releasing on 3rd December 2015 exclusively in Japan

The Old Hunters PS Page Information

Uncover Yharnam’s Dark Past

Experience the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth’s deepest, darkest secrets and uncover the mystery behind Yharnam’s sinister past and in The Old Hunters expansion DLC for Bloodborne™. Journey to a world where hunters from the past are trapped forever, find multiple new outfits and weapons to add to your hunter arsenal, and explore brand new stages full of dangers, rewards, and deadly beasts to hunt.

New World

The Hunters' Nightmare

A world drenched in blood, lit by a possessed moon. Its light shows familiar buildings half swallowed by sludge, leaning over, distorted. It is here that hunters of old, riddled by nightmares, endlessly pursue beasts.

New Area

Astral Clock Tower

A massive, tall gothic structure towers upward towards the moonlit sky, wind blowing through its ornate corridors, steeped in mystery.

New Hunters

Encounter a variety of new hunters allies, including some that hail from the far East. What horrors have they seen, trapped in this eternal nightmare?

New Enemies

Trapped inside this nightmare world, some hunters lost their minds to the hunt. No longer able to tell beast from friend, they roam the nightmare aimlessly and kill anything that crosses their path. Beware, for they continue to wield their deadly Hunter weapons.

Horrific Beast

Ludwig

The holier the man, the more horrific the beast he becomes - this case is no different, where a once famed hero has turned. But now, it has forgotten the guiding light, and crawls the blood-drenched depths as something that can barely be called even a beast anymore.

New Weapon

Simon's Bowblade

One among the hunters of old did not like firearms. This special transforming bow was custom built just for him. But there is a saying. Facing a beast with only a bow is...

New Magic

Blacksky Eye

Firing the concentrated light of a small comet from the eyes: this unseen art is a secret ritual of the church. If you look close enough, you may find that the hunter’s nightmare holds many such forgotten secrets.

The Old Hunters FAQ

Q: What kind of content is included with the Bloodborne The Old Hunters expansion?

A: The Old Hunters expansion depicts a nightmare world where the old hunters are captured. It includes new areas, weapons, mysteries, items, and costumes.

Q: Can you play the Bloodborne The Old Hunters expansion without having the original Bloodborne game?

A: No. You will not be able to play without the original Bloodborne game.

Q: Can users who have installed the expansion interact online with other players who have not?

A: Just as it is now, all players will be able to interact online in the areas from the original game. Online interaction in the expansion's additional areas will only be possible among players who have the expansion installed.

Q: How do you access the Bloodborne The Old Hunters expansion?

A: Once you reach a certain point in Bloodborne, the item, "Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter" appears in the Hunter's Dream. Once you have acquired this item, you will be able to access the newly added areas in the expansion.

Q: Can you use the save data from a cleared game of Bloodborne?

A: Yes. Also, if you are replaying the game and progress to a certain point, you will be able to access the newly added areas in the expansion once you acquire the Eye of a Blood-drunk Hunter.