FromSoftware's Gothic masterpiece has one of the most respected platinums on PlayStation — not because of its length, but because of the Chalice Dungeons. The full trophy list runs to 34 trophies — 20 bronze, 7 silver, 6 gold and the Bloodborne Platinum — and this guide walks you through exactly how to earn every one.
Below you'll find a difficulty and time breakdown, a visual trophy chart, the smartest way to approach the run, a full step-by-step roadmap, the trickiest trophies, common mistakes to avoid, faster-platinum tips and an FAQ.
Bloodborne Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 7 / 10 — tough |
| Time to platinum | 60–80 hours |
| Trophies | 34 total (20 bronze, 7 silver, 6 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | 1 (+ save backups for endings) |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 34 trophies in Bloodborne split across the four tiers:
Bloodborne's list is a mix of story progression, boss kills and a heavy chalice-dungeon grind. Very little is missable in the main game — the real weight sits in the optional Chalice Dungeons and the three story endings.
How Hard Is the Bloodborne Platinum?
The story itself is fair for a Souls game, but the platinum is gated by the Chalice Dungeons. You must dig all the way to Great Pthumeru Ihyll and beat the Pthumerian Queen, and the infamous Defiled Chalice halves your health — turning Watchdog of the Old Lords and a rolling Amygdala into the hardest fights in the game. You also need all three endings.
Where players get stuck is that Defiled Chalice. The halved health bar means Watchdog of the Old Lords can two-shot you and Amygdala's grab is lethal, so most hunters spend more time on this one dungeon than on the entire main story. Reaching the final chalice boss also means clearing every dungeon layer in sequence, so patience matters as much as reflexes.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the Bloodborne platinum sits at 7/10 (tough) and takes roughly 60–80 hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. It's a gentler climb than Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but a bigger commitment than God of War Ragnarök — handy context when you're deciding which platinum to chase first.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodborne (this guide) | 7/10 (tough) | 60–80 hrs | 34 |
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | 8/10 (brutal) | 60–90 hrs | 34 |
| Nioh 2 | 8/10 (brutal) | 150–200+ hrs | 56 |
| God of War Ragnarök | 5/10 (moderate) | 40–55 hrs | 36 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
The efficient path is to finish the story once, back your save up to the cloud before the final boss, and grab all three endings from that single file. Only then should you dive into the chalices — over-level your Vitality first so the Defiled bosses can't one-shot you, and keep co-op signals in mind for the two big spikes.
For the chalice grind itself, build around a reliable weapon like the Saw Cleaver or Ludwig's Holy Blade and bank blood echoes for levels between dungeons. Co-op scaling adds health to the bosses but lets a skilled partner share the load, so summoning a hunter for Defiled Amygdala is often faster than grinding it solo. Keep an eye on your ritual materials — running dry mid-chain forces you back into lower dungeons to farm.
Bloodborne Trophy Roadmap
Play through the main campaign at your own pace, grabbing every weapon and key item as you go. Don't rush the final boss — you'll want a strong, well-levelled hunter before you touch the Chalice Dungeons, and exploring fully unlocks several story and boss trophies naturally.
Before the point of no return, back your save up to the cloud or PS Plus storage. Bloodborne's three endings hinge on a single choice at the very end, so one backed-up save lets you reload and claim all three without three separate playthroughs.
Begin the Chalice Dungeons and clear them in order — Pthumeru, Central Pthumeru, Lower Pthumeru, Ailing Loran and Great Isz. Each ritual chalice needs specific materials that mostly drop inside the dungeons, so bank ritual blood and echoes as you descend.
Tackle the Defiled Chalice, the platinum's true wall. Your health is permanently halved, so Watchdog of the Old Lords and the rolling Amygdala can end you in a hit or two. Over-level Vitality, fully upgrade your weapon, and summon help if the fights won't budge.
Reach Great Pthumeru Ihyll and defeat Yharnam, the Pthumerian Queen, at the very bottom. Mop up any remaining weapon, rune or gesture trophies you missed along the way, and the Bloodborne Platinum is yours.
Trickiest Trophies in Bloodborne
Yharnam, Pthumerian Queen — sits at the bottom of the deepest chalice — a long dungeon grind to even reach her.
Defiled Amygdala — with half HP this fight is a brutal skill check; co-op summons make it manageable.
Defiled Watchdog of the Old Lords — the first Defiled boss, a fire-breathing beast that punishes greedy attacks while your health is halved.
Childhood's Beginning — the third ending — you must eat three One Third of Umbilical Cords before the final boss.
Great Ones' Wisdom — collect all Madman's Knowledge and insight items; easy to overlook while chalice-diving.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting to back up your save before the final boss — it means replaying huge stretches for the other two endings.
Attempting the Defiled Chalice under-levelled; the halved health bar brutally punishes low Vitality builds.
Letting your ritual materials run out mid-chain, which forces you to farm lower dungeons all over again.
Selling blood gems or runes you may still need for weapon and upgrade trophies.
Tips to Platinum Bloodborne Faster
Back up your save to the cloud before the final boss to grab all three endings from one file.
Summon a co-op partner for the Defiled bosses — extra health scaling helps a lot.
Level Vitality before the Defiled Chalice so a single hit doesn't delete you.
Farm Blood Echoes at the Mergo's Loft lamp to level quickly before diving into the chalices.
Look up cursed chalice glyphs so you can jump straight to the depth-5 dungeons you actually need.
Bloodborne Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum Bloodborne?
Most players need around 60–80 hours to platinum Bloodborne on PS4/PS5. Plan for 1 (+ save backups for endings) — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the Bloodborne platinum hard?
It rates about 7/10 (tough). The main hurdle is yharnam, Pthumerian Queen — sits at the bottom of the deepest chalice — a long dungeon grind to even reach her.
Do you need to play online for the Bloodborne platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the Bloodborne platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. Bloodborne shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does Bloodborne have?
34 in total — 20 bronze, 7 silver, 6 gold and the Bloodborne Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the Bloodborne platinum?
Follow a step-by-step roadmap and tackle objectives in the right order so you never backtrack. The biggest time-savers are preparing your build and gear before the hardest fights, and clearing missable or collectible trophies as you go rather than saving them all for the end.
Is it worth buying a Bloodborne trophy service?
The Bloodborne platinum is one of the most respected on PSN precisely because of the Defiled Chalice, so it carries real bragging rights. If you'd rather skip the grind, our Bloodborne Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 34 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
What's the hardest trophy in Bloodborne?
The Defiled Chalice trophies — beating Watchdog of the Old Lords and Amygdala with your health permanently halved — are the toughest, followed by reaching Yharnam, the Pthumerian Queen at the very bottom of Great Pthumeru Ihyll.
Can you get all three Bloodborne endings in one playthrough?
Yes. Back up your save to the cloud right before the final boss, pick one ending, then reload the backup to claim the others. It saves you two entire playthroughs.
Do you need the DLC for the Bloodborne platinum?
No. The base platinum doesn't require The Old Hunters DLC — every trophy on the standard list can be earned in the base game.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
If you'd rather not chase every trophy yourself, our Bloodborne Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 34 trophies legitimately on your own account from $15, with your choice of instant or realistic time-stamps. You can also browse everything we offer for the game on the Bloodborne services page, or see the full catalogue of PlayStation Trophy Services.
Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — brutal (8/10)
Nioh 2 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — brutal (8/10)
God of War Ragnarök Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — moderate (5/10)
Final Thoughts
A skill-and-grind platinum that carries genuine bragging rights, thanks entirely to the Defiled Chalice. The Bloodborne platinum is one of the most respected on PSN precisely because of the Defiled Chalice, so it carries real bragging rights.