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Basic Information

Description

Strategy

Variants

Notes

Attack Patterns

New Game Cycles

Base Level: Blood Echoes, HP, Damage and Def. Multipliers

Basic Information

Location
Main Story
Cathedral Ward	150	449	343	343	82	137	180	55	66	200	270	-	X
Healing Church Workshop	236	511	412	412	99	165	198	55	66	200	270	-	X
Iosefka's Clinic	484	995	421	421	101	168	221	67	81	200	270	-	X
Byrgenwerth	605	1527	506	506	121	202	243	67	81	200	270	-	X
Upper Cathedral Ward	725	3273	515	515	123	206	247	68	82	200	270	-	X
Chalice Dungeons
Root Dungeon Base Level	84	214	305	305	73	122	164	50	60	200	180	-	X
Root Dungeon Base Level | hood	105	228	375	375	90	150	180	50	60	200	180	-	X
Root Dungeon Base Level | boss	350	1069	375	375	90	150	180	50	60	200	180	-	X
For enemies that also appear (or exclusively appear) in dungeons, their stats will be shown at the base level, because their exact stats at any given point are calculated from these base values.
Isz Gravestone L1	1026	13536	480	480	115	192	258	79	95	200	180	-	X
Isz Gravestone L2	1077	14212	485	485	116	194	261	80	95	200	180	-	X
Isz Gravestone L3	1103	14889	488	488	117	195	262	80	96	200	180	-	X
Lower Hintertomb Labyrinth L1 | boss	2366	11278	533	533	128	213	256	71	85	200	180	-	X
Isz Gravestone L1 | boss	4272	67614	591	591	142	236	284	79	95	200	180	-	X
	► Defenses: Physical, Blunt, Thrust, Blood, Arcane, Fire and Bolt. Resistances: Slow Poison and Rapid Poison. Bonuses: Beasts & Kin.

Location & Discovery	Drop & [Rate]
Main Story
Cathedral Ward	Quicksilver Bullets x4 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [70%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [5%]
Healing Church Workshop	Quicksilver Bullets x4 [8%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [20%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [2%]
Iosefka's Clinic	Quicksilver Bullets x4 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [70%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [5%]
Byrgenwerth	Quicksilver Bullets x4 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [70%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [5%]
Upper Cathedral Ward	Quicksilver Bullets x4 [8%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [20%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [2%]
Chalice Dungeons
No effect	Lower Hintertomb Labyrinth L1 | boss; Tempering Blood Gemstone(3); + 0 Insight for encounter;+ 2 Insight for defeating the boss.
No effect	Isz Gravestone L1 | boss; Arcane Damp Blood Gem(6); + 0 Insight for encounter;+ 2 Insight for defeating the boss.
Base	Random gem based on area x1 [18%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [52%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [5%] hood | Random gem based on area x1 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [25%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [45%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [5%]
439 discovery, no curse	Random gem based on area x1 [49.07%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [15.53%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [35.29%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [3.11%] hood | Random gem based on area x1 [59.4%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [13.53%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [24.36%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [2.71%]
110 discovery, curse	Random gem based on area x1 [70.9%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [8.87%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [18.45%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [1.77%] hood | Random gem based on area x1 [78.72%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [7.09%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [12.77%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [1.42%]
439 discovery, curse	Random gem based on area x1 [75.95%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [7.33%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [15.25%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [1.47%] hood | Random gem based on area x1 [82.75%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [5.75%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [10.35%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [1.15%]

Drop rate with Terrible curse (more information on Save-editing Chalice Dungeons wiki page) and 439 discovery is Random gem based on area x1 [92.27%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [2.36%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [4.9%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [0.47%] and hood | Random gem based on area x1 [94.77%], Quicksilver Bullets x4 [1.74%], Quicksilver Bullets x3 [3.14%], Shaman Bone Blade x1 [0.35%].

Multipliers		Bonuses		Weak against	Additional Information
HP Multiplier	1	Is beast	No	Lowest defense: Fire	Frenzy resistance is 999
Arcane Damage Multiplier	1	Is kin	Yes		Super Armor value 0
Fire Damage Multiplier	1.5	Is weak to serrated	No		Main Damage Type Physical, Blunt
Bolt Damage Multiplier	1.5	Is weak to righteous	No

All information (HP, Echoes, Defences etc.) from Main Story was datamined directly from game files and can be accessed via spreadsheet | archived. Updated on Jan. 31st, 2022.

All information (HP, Echoes, Defences etc.) was datamined directly from game files and can be accessed via archived spreadsheet. Updated on January 11th, 2020.

Root Chalice Dungeons (pools), can appear as a boss in: Hintertomb Root Chalice, Lower Hintertomb Root Chalice, Isz Root Chalice and Sinister Isz Root Chalice

Brainsucker ❘ 脳喰らい	Strong Enemy & Boss

Description In-game Name (multi-language) English: Brainsucker; Japanese: 脳喰らい; German: Hirnsauger; Spanish: Chupacerebros; French: Suceur de Cerveau; Italian: Succhiacervelli Internal Name Japanese: 脳喰らい; Translation: Brain Eater Brainsuckers give the impression of being weak and helpless, but they are wolves in sheep's clothing. They have extremely high physical defense but very low health, and are highly weak against thrust attacks as well as fire and bolt damage; in early areas a single Molotov or single strong thrust attack will kill them. Throwing Knives work well against Brainsuckers and offer a way of attacking from a safe distance. Despite these weaknesses, they have a number of extremely dangerous attacks which make them serious threats if not dealt with immediately: they can inflict severe damage or paralyze you with long-range blasts, steal your Insight with their grab attacks and send you flying with their Head Swing. In most areas you'll find them scavenging corpses with their backs to you, allowing you to approach slowly from behind and kill them before they detect you. In Upper Cathedral Ward they patrol narrow hallways, so sneaking up on them will be much tougher. Apart from their grabs and projectiles, Brainsuckers use simple combos and arm swipes in melee combat; those encountered in the Cathedral Ward will not use any of their magic attacks, but are still dangerous if you give them time to grab you. Main type of damage dealt by Brainsucker is Physical, Blunt. Some hand swipe attacks are blunt, rest are physical. More information about main damage types for all bosses are on Boss Damage Types wiki page. Strategy Whenever possible, sneak up behind them and use a charged thrust attack to finish them before they have a chance to attack you. If you aren't able to defeat them in one shot, back off and wait for them to use their slow grab or a normal combo, then hit them with a thrust attack or a Molotov during their recovery. They aren't good at dodging, so you can stand at a safe distance and hit them with a few Throwing Knives, but beware that they'll start using their energy projectiles at longer range and you'll need to time your throws carefully in order to avoid being hit. Don't attempt to knock them out of their grab attacks with gunshots or melee swings; killing the Brainsucker before it can finish them is the only way to stop these moves. Due to the danger they present, Brainsuckers are top-priority targets and should be defeated first when other enemies are around. If they haven't yet spotted you, lure any other targets in the opposite direction and fight them a safe distance away. Defeating a Brainsucker will not restore any Insight stolen from you during the fight, so try to avoid being hit by their grab attacks. Variants Variant without the Hood found throughout Yharnam. Variant with the Hood found throughout Yharnam. Notes Preset Chalice Dungeons: Lower Hintertomb, Isz Gravestone Brainsucker is boss in Lower Hintertomb L1 and Isz Gravestone L1 Brainsucker is considered a kin even though it is not listed as such in the official guide. [tested] All enemies and bosses (except hunter enemies) have 999 frenzy resistance, despite that they are still vulnerable to such status. The only way to see it without modding is to use Shaman Bone Blade on enemy inflicting frenzy to attack others. [test video] Stationary Grab, Quick Grab and Running Grab: Brainsucker will expand his head and drain two points of Insight During Brainsucker grab attack animation, 50%-25% damage can be reduced if you are repeatedly pressing buttons (mashing). Also in this particular case losing only 1 point of Insight instead of 2. You can encounter Brainsuckers with the hood on or without the hood, hooded version can use Paralyzing Blast and Paralyzing Wave to lock you in place for their grab attacks. The hood comes off when Brainsuckers use their grab attack but it has no effect on their behavior/moveset. Both variants have different stats (HP, Echoes, Defences, Multipliers & Bonuses) and drop (pool & rates). Brainsuckers share Isz Merciless Watchers gem pool but with lower primary stat and a fixed arcane flat as secondary

Pungent Blood Cocktails don't attract this enemy, making the item ineffective. Shaman Bone Blades affect this enemy, making it hostile to other enemies. Cooperation & Boss' HP Having a summoned ally doesn't alter the health or difficulty of the enemies you'll fight, but it does affect the bosses. To ensure they are still a challenge, boss health is increased to 1.5x when a second co-op player enters your world, and to 2.0x when a third enters.

Attack Patterns

Key Attack	Interrupt	Notes
Stationary Grab*	Yes	Slow short-range grab. Strafe or quickstep backward.
Quick Grab*	Yes	Short-range grab with slight forward momentum.
Running Grab*	Yes	Mid-range running grab attack. Quickstep forward past them or to either side.
Dark Blast	No	Used by dungeon boss version. Fires long-range arcane damage blast; strafe or quickstep sideways.
Paralyzing Blast	No	Long-range paralyzing blast followed by a running grab if it connects; strafe or quickstep sideways.
Paralyzing Wave	No	Short-range circular paralysis blast in a one-meter radius; strafe or quickstep backward.
Head Swing	Yes	Used when head is expanded. 360-degree whip with 1 knockdown effect; quickstep backward.

New Game Cycles

	New Game		NG+		NG+2		NG+3		NG+4		NG+5		NG+6
Locations
Cathedral Ward	150	449	635	2452	679	2697	699	3065	718	3678	730	4904	762	6130
Healing Church Workshop	236	511	999	2791	1069	3070	1099	3489	1129	4187	1149	5582	1199	6978
Iosefka's Clinic	484	995	911	4196	975	4616	1002	5245	1029	6294	1048	8392	1093	10490
Byrgenwerth	605	1527	1138	6440	1218	7084	1252	8050	1286	9660	1309	12880	1366	16100
Upper Cathedral Ward	725	3273	1154	13567	1235	14924	1269	16959	1304	20351	1327	27134	1385	33918

Base Level: Blood Echoes, HP, Damage and Def. Multipliers

For enemies that also appear (or exclusively appear) in dungeons, their stats will be shown at the base level, because their exact stats at any given point are calculated from these base values. The basic formula is: Total Value = Base x A x B x C x D. Multipliers written down below were datamined directly from the game files. Multiplier A represents depth (1 - 5) of the chalice dungeon; multiplier B is layer (1 - 4) of the specific chalice dungeon; multiplier C is used when dungeon is Pthumeru Ihyll; multiplier D is for calculating blood echoes when additional curse rite is used.

Blood Echoes Multipliers	HP Multipliers	Damage Multipliers	Defense Multipliers
Total Value = Base x A x B x C x D	Total Value = Base x A x B x C	Total Value = Base x A x B x C	Total Value = Base x A x B x C
Multiplier A - Depth Depth 1: 1.399999976158142 Depth 2: 3.2568421363830566 Depth 3: 10.551578521728516 Depth 4: 44.402103424072266 Depth 5: 63.250526428222656	Multiplier A - Depth Depth 1: 1.7640000581741333 Depth 2: 2.558000087738037 Depth 3: 6.763999938964844 Depth 4: 11.41100025177002 Depth 5: 12.204999923706055	Multiplier A - Depth Depth 1: 1.6239999532699585 Depth 2: 1.9140000343322754 Depth 3: 2.5899999141693115 Depth 4: 2.989000082015991 Depth 5: 3.1050000190734863	Multiplier A - Depth Depth 1: 1.100000023841858 Depth 2: 1.149999976158142 Depth 3: 1.4249999523162842 Depth 4: 1.5499999523162842 Depth 5: 1.5750000476837158
Multiplier B - Layer Layer 1: 1.0000000000000000 Layer 2: 1.0499999523162842 Layer 3: 1.100000023841858 Layer 4: 1.2000000476837158	Multiplier B - Layer Layer 1: 1.0000000000000000 Layer 2: 1.0499999523162842 Layer 3: 1.0750000476837158 Layer 4: 1.149999976158142	Multiplier B - Layer Layer 1: 1.0000000000000000 Layer 2: 1.0750000476837158 Layer 3: 1.100000023841858 Layer 4: 1.149999976158142	Multiplier B - Layer Layer 1: 1.0000000000000000 Layer 2: 1.0099999904632568 Layer 3: 1.0149999856948853 Layer 4: 1.0175000429153442
Multiplier C - Ihyll Ihyll: 1.36899995803833	Multiplier C - Ihyll Ihyll: 1.1039999723434448	Multiplier C - Ihyll Ihyll: 1.0870000123977661	Multiplier C - Ihyll Ihyll: 1.0149999856948853
Multiplier D - Additional Rite Cursed Offering: 1.2000000476837158