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Basic Information

Description

Insight Event

Rotted Offering in Chalice Dungeon

Strategy

Blood Gem Drop Table

Notes

Attack Patterns

New Game Cycles

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

Basic Information

Location
Main Story
Hemwick Charnel Lane	666	1426	122	122	122	122	91	91	91	200	180	-	-
Hemwick Charnel Lane | Boss Support	544	0	112	112	112	112	84	84	84	200	180	-	-
Chalice Dungeons
Root Dungeon Base Level	53	19	102	102	102	102	75	75	75	200	180	-	-
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.
	► Defenses: Physical, Blunt, Thrust, Blood, Arcane, Fire and Bolt. Resistances: Slow Poison and Rapid Poison. Bonuses: Beasts & Kin.

Location & Discovery	Drop & [Rate]
Main Story
Hemwick Charnel Lane	Random gem based on area x1 [25%]
Hemwick Charnel Lane | Boss Support	None
Chalice Dungeons
Base	None
439 discovery, no curse	None
110 discovery, curse	None
439 discovery, curse	None

Drop rate with Terrible curse (more information on Save-editing Chalice Dungeons wiki page) and 439 discovery is None.

Multipliers		Bonuses		Weak against	Additional Information
HP Multiplier	1	Is beast	No	Lowest defense: All Elemental	Frenzy resistance is 999
Arcane Damage Multiplier	1	Is kin	No		Super Armor value 35
Fire Damage Multiplier	1	Is weak to serrated	No
Bolt Damage Multiplier	1	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.

Mad One ❘ 狂気者	Strong Enemy

Description First encountered alongside The Witch of Hemwick, these scythe-wielding demons will appear elsewhere along the Charnel Lane after nightfall if you have at least 15 Insight, announcing their arrival with a flash of red light and a scream. These agile opponents attack with vertical and horizontal slashes and swift combos, but are incapable of reaching directly behind them. They have fairly high physical defense and aren't weak to elemental damage, but can be interrupted and staggered; their slow Overhead Slash is the best opportunity to do this and set them up for a visceral attack. While their individual swings aren't too difficult to avoid, their Scythe Combo can hit up to seven times and they will adjust to track you after each swing; in spite of the danger, this technique gives you seven opportunities to stagger them if you can get out of the way in time. The Mad Ones that appear with The Witch of Hemwick have much shorter detection range and move more slowly than those found outside: if they're killed, the witch will summon them in increasingly large numbers based on the amount of damage she's taken. Insight Event If you venture into the Hemwick with 15 or more Insight after nightfall, Mad Ones will crawl forth from their blood portals in the ground [gif]. These enemies are very fast and aggressive, so whenever possible you should try to attack them while they are still appearing, and always fight them away from other enemies. Spawn Locations First appears as you approach the bonfire surrounded by snipers, to the right of the tunnel exit after leaving Yharnam. Second appears as you begin travelling down the path to Hemwick Charnel Lane, near the first group of hunting dogs. Third appears as you approach the gate to Hemwick. Fourth appears as you begin walking up the small set of stairs after the large statue at the beginning of Hemwick. Fifth appears as you approach the lift shortcut in Hemwick. Sixth appears as you are leaving the building which leads out on to the rooftops of Hemwick, adjacent the lake. Rotted Offering in Chalice Dungeons In Root Chalice Dungeons with rotted offering there is a 16% (base) chance for Eye Collectors to appear in non-Hintertomb and 24% (base) chance to appear in Hintertomb dungeons, these special Eye Collectors will summon Mad Ones. They can also appear in combination with Tomb Prospectors 17% (Eye Collector + Tomb Prospectors) in non-Hintertomb and 25% (Eye Collector + Tomb Prospectors) chance to appear in Hintertomb dungeons. Last combination is with Labyrinth Ritekeeper 17% (Eye Collector + Labyrinth Ritekeeper) in non-Hintertomb and 25% (Eye Collector + Labyrinth Ritekeeper) chance to appear in Hintertomb dungeons. Your points of Insight has no effect on summoning. (reloading the game reset the summoning of Mad Ones) Strategy Quickstep behind them and use R1 chains or charged attacks while they turn to face you; alternately, stand in front of them at a safe distance and bait their Overhead Slash, then interrupt it and perform a visceral attack. The Overhead Slash gives you enough time to quickstep forward and use a charge attack to stagger them, or to simply let loose with a chain of R1 swings; just be sure to save enough stamina to quickstep away if they manage to catch you in a combo. In general, it's best to stay behind them and strike from their blind spot. Try to avoid fighting any other enemies if you're already being attacked by a Mad One; their scythes inflict heavy damage and their swift combos can easily immobilize you, especially if you're being hit by other foes at the same time. When you see the telltale red glow which signals that a Mad One is about to appear, retreat to the safety of an area you've already cleared and eliminate it before advancing. Dealing with special Eye Collector and Mad Ones she summons in Chalice Dungeon (rotted offering) can be difficult task. You can often find yourself overwhelmed, especially in tight corridors. The good strategy to solve this puzzle is to shoot into a nearby wall, Mad Ones will be attracted to it, leaving them and Eye Collector vulnerable. [video] Blood Gem Drop Table [Hemwick Charnel Lane, common-max] Gem Shape Rating Primary Effect Secondary Effect Cursed Tempering Blood Gemstone (2) Triangle 5 Phys ATK UP+8.3% random curse Cursed Dirty Blood Gemstone (1) Triangle 4 Add rapid poison effect+5.2 random curse Notes Preset Chalice Dungeons: None If you have 0 Insight Mad Ones won't support The Witch of Hemwick in Hemwick Charnel Lane 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] Mad One Glitch: Mad Ones are designed to appear only after nightfall, but a glitch exists that allows them to appear during the evening. To perform the glitch, you must have defeated the Blood-starved Beast, Vicar Amelia must still be alive, and you must have the 15 Insight normally required to trigger the Mad Ones. From the Cathedral Ward lamp, go up the elevator to the Church Workshop, then go down the tower and take the path that leads back into the Grand Cathedral via an elevator. When you come out the top of the elevator, run to Amelia and defeat her. After defeating her, do not touch Laurence's skull; instead, turn around to run to Hemwick. When you arrive in the small forested area leading to Hemwick, the Mad Ones will already have appeared without needing to rise up from the ground, and it will still be evening. The Mad Ones in Hemwick itself are not affected by this, nor are the ones summoned by the Witch of Hemwick. If the game is quit and reloaded, or the player returns to the Hunter's Dream, the Mad Ones will disappear and not spawn again until the normal conditions are met. [image 01, image 02; video]

Pungent Blood Cocktails don't attract this enemy, making the item ineffective. Shaman Bone Blades affect this enemy, making it hostile to other enemies.

Attack Patterns

Key Attack	Interrupt	Notes
Scythe Combo	Yes	Up to seven hits with individual tracking; quickstep forward through it or sideways if you're caught in it.
Overhead Slash	Yes	Slow overhead slash; interrupt it or quickstep forward.
Diagonal Slash	Yes	Frontal 180-degree arc; quickstep backward.
Jump Attack	Yes	Swift, forward overhead jumping slash with little forward momentum; quickstep sideways.

New Game Cycles

	New Game		NG+		NG+2		NG+3		NG+4		NG+5		NG+6
Locations
Hemwick Charnel Lane	666	1426	3328	6246	3561	6871	3661	7808	3761	9369	3827	12492	3994	15615
Hemwick Charnel Lane | Boss Support	544	0	2470	0	2643	0	2717	0	2791	0	2841	0	2964	0

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