Bloodborne: Guide to Mastering Lady Maria in Old Hunters DLC
May 2, 2025
*Bloodborne*, FromSoftware’s 2015 gothic masterpiece, remains a 2025 staple for its brutal combat. This guide details mastering Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower, a standout boss in the *Old Hunters* DLC on PS5 and PC. With precise parries and aggressive play, this build ensures you conquer Maria’s blistering duel, cementing your legacy in Yharnam.
Equip the ‘Hunter’s Blade’ with +10 Bloodtinge gems for visceral damage, paired with ‘Old Hunter’s Coat’ for fire resistance. Prioritize Skill (50) and Bloodtinge (40) for parries and Evelyn shots. Use ‘Augur of Ebrietas’ for backstabs, ‘Fire Paper’ for DPS buffs, and ‘Beast Roar’ for interrupts. Slot ‘Clawmark’ rune for +20% visceral damage. The ‘Old Hunter Bone’ boosts dodge speed. Key items include ‘Bone Marrow Ash’ for pistol buffs and ‘Lead Elixir’ for tanking hits.
Maria’s three phases demand precision. In phase one, parry her rapid slashes with Evelyn, landing viscerals for 800 damage. Phase two adds blood arcs—dodge left, then use Fire Paper with Blade combos for 500 DPS. Phase three’s fire-blood mix requires Beast Roar to interrupt her charge, followed by Augur backstabs. X posts with #Bloodborne and #LadyMaria share clips of perfect parries, trending for skill. Stay aggressive to limit her healing, avoiding circle-strafing.
Item-wise, stock ‘Blood Vials’ for quick heals and ‘Pungent Blood Cocktails’ to distract, per Reddit guides. FromSoftware’s May 2025 patch fixed Maria’s phase-two hitbox, easing parries. Use ‘Bolt Paper’ for phase-three burst, as fire stacks poorly. Discord LFGs help practice with co-op, though solo is standard. Some X users struggle with parry timing, recommending ‘Stamina Rune’ for endurance.
Environmental play is minimal but key. Lure Maria to the Clocktower’s center to avoid wall traps, setting up visceral chains. Her phase-two leap can be parried mid-air, opening Augur windows, per Discord tips. Reddit data shows 40% of players fail phase three without parries, urging Evelyn practice. Practice viscerals in Cainhurst’s courtyard to nail Roar > Parry > Augur flow, maximizing damage.
Challenges include Maria’s relentless speed, punishing hesitation. X clips highlight Bone-dodge kiting, with players sharing gem setups for Bloodtinge scaling. Phase three’s randomness frustrates, so conserve Vials for fire bursts. Discord suggests farming Fishing Hamlet for +Skill gems. The build’s aggression shines in open duels but needs perfect timing to avoid wipes.
This Maria build turns Hunters into blood-soaked duelists, perfect for *Bloodborne*’s gothic trials. Check FromSoftware’s Discord for parry guides and co-op links to refine your timing. With this strategy, you’ll fell Lady Maria, etching your name in Yharnam’s nightmare. #GamingGuides #Bloodborne
