Bloodborne PS5 - Ludwig the Accursed, Holy Blade Boss Fight (4K)

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[@pole8740]

it’s actually insane how they made this eldritch horse monster thing look noble

[@e69alpha]

Right!? For a second I forgot this was a mix matched bloodthirsty monster

[@ReaverTheSurvivalist]

Not only that but he has one of the most noble and heroic OST of any Eldritch horror monster

[@nael_luna]

That's the thing that I never stop to love about Fromsoft. They make things so ugly but fit so well in the context that they are noble

[@goog-b9m]

@@nael_luna how does he look noble i’m confused

[@nael_luna]

@@goog-b9m For me it's the fact that despite now being a somewhat horrific creature. In his second phase he finds his beloved sword and fights on 2 legs; and the soundtrack changing makes it all feel like you are fighting a Knight and not a monster inside a nightmare

[@smoker5989]

Some will say Gascoigne, some wil say Maria, some will say Gehrman but for me Ludwig is the definetly the best Bloodborne boss, he's just so perfectly designed.

[@KingseekerFrampt]

Personally my favorite is orphan

[@geeknerd3375]

Or kos but some say kosm

[@Spoilburg72685]

Mine is orphan, his scream is unforgettable

[@chipbutty3645]

@@geeknerd3375 graaaant ussss eyeeees

[@bigsmall2842]

Eh. I’d say a solid 85% of the community has Ludwig or Orphan as their number 1 lol.

[@idiotsmonthly3969]

I find the inherit symbolism in what kind of beast people turn into to be really fascinating, and one of the unsung purposeful details in Bloodborne. Most people turn into some kind of wolf, symbolizing their mindless violence (though Amelia is more of a deer-dog thing? Not sure what that's about). Then of course there's the Beggar who retains both his human face and his intelligence, which either makes him more or less monstrous! Then there's Ludwig. Ludwig gets turned into a horse. A workhorse if you will. Ludwig was the workhorse of the Church, and an adherent to the moonlight greatsword, which he himself admits he never tried to understand. He was basically the ultimate follower, somebody who did whatever people wanted him to do and didn't ask any questions--exactly who Gehrman tells us to be in the beginning of the game. So he becomes a horse, a famously panicky and finicky animal, a creature that lashes out in fear. It makes him much more pathetic than the other beasts. Even more so than Gascoigne or Amelia, I feel like I'm putting down a suffering animal whenever I fight Ludwig. That is, until he reclaims his humanity--the only beast to do so. What a game.

[@simon-peterwilliamson2412]

Also fitting that the church hunter who expected to come across far larger and more terrifying beasts turned into the largest and most terrifying beast in the game

[@simon-peterwilliamson2412]

Also worth noting the other side of the horse. That they are commonly seen as majestic and heroic. Fitting of the hunter Ludwig was and became during his fight

[@I4k_au]

Great symbolism but im pretty sure he just fused with his horse, probably because he would have been a hunter on horseback. That could also explain the extra limbs and the even for bloodborne extreme disfigurement

[@klenstdp1737]

Amelia is like a dog or golden retriever, symbolising her loyalty to the healing church and why she clutches onto the gold pendant

[@AlriikRidesAgain]

The noble steed. The one whom a knight rides upon into battle. Despite it all, it only took one glance to return the hero to the battlefield. Sadly... It was on the wrong side.

[@justaidoni]

Ludwig fills every aspect of Bloodborne into his ONE fight. He shows us the beastly side of our enemies, the human and hunter side of things, and the cosmic parts. He is the embodiment of every aspect of the game. That’s why to me, he the perfect boss fight in the game. 8 years later, this game is and forever will be my favorite

[@doomzilla3568]

This boss.....this is the boss that is clear proof how Bloodborne is masterclass. The moment of introducing the legendary moonlight greatsword with *THAT* music is so good, it made this already awesome fight into one of the best.

[@DwarfProblemz92]

I found his 2nd phase to be much more easier than the 1st. As the Accursed, his movements are erratic and his aggressive advances made it so difficult to get an attack in. I eventually defeated him, man, what an incredible fight.

[@WeirdTroll666]

from Monster to Man

[@dragonel88]

he rather die as a man than continue living as a monster.

[@dangitgrandpas390]

Ikr I killed him first try on his second phase

[@dragonel88]

@@dangitgrandpas390 ...........

[@dangitgrandpas390]

@@dragonel88 what's wrong?

[@imsuchakid6226]

4:35 I like how Ludwig’s theme leads ups to a intense visceral attack

[@trevorharding3783]

THIS is my favorite boss from Bloodborne. Even though he gave me a stressful time with his phase one. In the end, I let him rest while seeing the moonlight. Hey Ludwig, thanks for the weapon.

[@scorpion6726]

BEST boss Fight ever made!! JESUS THAT MUSIC!

[@richardgarner2510]

I'm so glad Ludwig was able to get back some of his humanity before the end...

[@cb-9938]

First time fighting Ludwig I was struggling with his Beast phase forever. Once I got him to half health and he pulled out the Moonlight greatsword, I died thanks to complete shock. The beast that's been destroying me, is now standing up and is wielding the most famous greatsword by Fromsoftware

[@g00gleisgayerthanaids56]

I had a similar experience, but i died in the second phase because i was so utterly enamored by the music i was pretty much driven to tears. Then, after i beat him, the tragedy sunk in that i wont get to hear that glorious music until i come back around in ng+ I think ill start a new run and just get a character to ludwig but never beat him, just so i can go back to that fight whenever.

[@MichaelHo-lo3fp]

That scream is so terrible I love it 0:54

[@justfeermo7675]

Everybody talks about the boss design, but THE SOUNDTRACK

[@iDontRember413]

The holy blade theme is one of the best sound track in gaming

[@samwise222]

I'm still over here holding out hope for a 60fps update to get back into it. Make it happen Sony!

[@sfwreaths1]

No

[@TheLoneTyto]

Don't know how soon they'll do that or if they ever will. Before they do that however, I would like them to release an updated version for new gen hardware and give it some sharper visuals at the same time + 60(+) fps. Maybe since Sony is open to it now, maybe even re-release it on PC.

[@ericisdead95]

I’d rather just get another dlc at that point tbh

[@oldhunter6190]

my brain: loot that pebble. me: i’m full of them , why? my brain: i insist.

[@masquerader101]

Once he got that sword though, all the DS players probably lost their shit haha

[@filipstudeny]

I like this boss fight, because of how it changes. The 1st phase, he is lashing out like an animal in danger, his moveset is chaotic, there is no flow to it, he is quick to attack, there is a lot of animal screaming The 2nd phase he sees the sword and the little spark of humanity inside of him gets "remembered" and now his moveset changes from animal-like to a master of a sword. His movements have flow to them, he no longer screams like an animal, his attacks are no longer all over the place, instead they are directed with purpose and control. And how you kill him also reflects it, he either dies like an animal screaming or he dies like a human screaming but not like a beast.

[@kostasspirou1010]

Bloodborne was my very first Soulsborne game, and I gotta say, Ludwig is the best boss fight in my opinion. The whole game before Ludwig was fairly easy, but once I reached this boss, I really had to play strategically and learn his whole moveset. It took me around 10 tries to beat him.

[@DankMcSpank]

"First souls game" "easy" I smell someone got carried by a boyfriend or actual good players. Everyone who has ever said "these are super easy" was always at all times in a three man group gang fighting and ganking. Homie please that that lying shit back to Riot.

[@kostasspirou1010]

@@DankMcSpank Wtf are u on about lmao why're you so mad 💀 I just found Bloodborne easier than people make it out to be, Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 are harder.

[@Sputin]

@@kostasspirou1010 I think it's easier because of how the game rewards you for your aggression. This is why I hate Dark Souls and Elden Ring lol

[@kostasspirou1010]

@@Sputin Yup exactly and the rally mechanic which let's you heal while attacking helps a lot

[@ZerorulZ]

@@DankMcSpankstfu

[@leocrashplay]

*even in this gameplay ,in the phase 2, the critical hits go to the rhythm of the music , it 's beautiful* ❤️

[@m1a2cabrams90]

I love how this fight starts as a simple beast fight to a true fight once the shadow of Ludwig's former life gets highlighted by the light of his moonlight. And I love that, showing despite how fucked things are for the man he is now despite all of that he is still Ludwig, a man who was hardened by the cruel world and fought against it with the church.

[@Donwon-bt5rk]

This is exactly why we need a Bloodborne prequal tv show Ludwig and a lot of the other characters are so interesting and I want to see them explored more in a gothic Lovecraftian horror tv show

[@Duckiman]

As much as I love other FromSoft games and bosses this will always be my favourite boss fight. The challenge, the machanics, the lore, the music, the best use of the moonlight great sword - just perfect imo.

[@TheHollowedKing754]

Kinda crazy how Godfrey does the opposite of Ludwig for phase transitions, instead of staying as his regal lord title, Godfrey becomes Horah Loux who fights like a barbarian

[@harrysachz6395]

Really well played. The dodging and weaving was so slick. Ending the fight with a visceral attack is always the best

[@aidan_hiatt]

I love how he's using an Arcane Ludwig's Holy Blade, as if he's preparing to get the Holy Moonlight Blade.

[@andrewbenge1231]

Best mid fight cutscene in Soulsborne history for me!

[@Zlbm0]

Gael for me. Both are masterclass though and have huge lore implications!

[@welltaco1833]

Ludwig and Slave knight Gael are still the best bosses in the series

[@Tobi_Im]

4:36 that was epic

[@worlded8036]

Watching a bloodthirsty beast rise up with sword in hand and fight like the ancient warfighter he was is simply terrifying and epic at the same time. And that background music only makes the fight better.

[@realkingofantarctica]

He's my highest rated Souls boss. If Elden Ring can top him, I will give it a perfect score.

[@addisonhargis4023]

Elden ring puts all these games to shame unfortunately. Lore and atmosphere wise it contends, but when it comes to build and content, there’s a clear winner. Pretty sad, dark souls 3 even doesn’t hold up

[@eduardonavarro4172]

It did not, ER was just a dissapointment in all senses, bloodborne and Sekiro are still the best ones.

[@lagto.n.e]

i cried when he said “ah so this is bloodborne” 😢

[@Jjw338]

John Bloodborne

[@TarotVylan]

I love the dialogue in this cutscene "Ahhhhh... *STOMP* Lud- *STOMP* the *STOMP* -ursed *STOMP* coming."

[@coltonthorpe7812]

The more Bloodborne I see, the more the fan theory that elden ring is a distant prequel to it seems plausible.

[@-TriP-]

You were at my side, all along...

[@hashiramasenju2365]

MG rising Raiden Vs Senator Armstrong is still the goat of any boss fight in my opinion. This one still slaps though love the music

[@Wabbajock_Dugatti]

Remember how terrified you were the first time you fought him? Rmemeber how annoyed you were the 23rd time you died ?

[@miuntid-2434]

3:55 this theme and soul of cinder theme are with ease the best theme upon all soul games

[@Party_Almsivi]

Would this be because of people comparing the reveal of the moonlight great-sword in elden ring to this?

[@mribbon89]

I've only really played to a little past Rom but I watch this fight a lot. The music is just so good it goes with whatever is happening

[@houseofconflict5808]

Hands down my favorite from software boss of all time. Ludwig took me over 20 hours to finally beat over the span of 2 days. 16 hours the first day (all failures) and 4 more hours the second day to finally beat him, such a brilliant design, amazing soundtrack, and seeing the moonlight greatsword in his hands was wild 10/10

[@ary7633]

I'm waiting to you talk to Ludwig and take his sword

[@GK-lo4yd]

I still find it hard to believe I beat this guy on my first try some years back. unbelievable! amazing boss/game.

[@willhem5963]

Me too! Before playing the DLC, I had beaten all chalice dungeons, so my character was super OP =)

[@bbpoItergeist]

@@willhem5963 nice job took me like 7 tries today im close to beating bloodborne im excited

[@willhem5963]

@@bbpoItergeist You'll succeed. Remember, a hunter must hunt!

[@winder2412]

probably the best soundtrack in all souls game

[@bluegek]

Fromsoftware execute this boss battle so well that by the end you almost feel bad killing Ludwig, only because he regained that small portion of his humanity, you no longer feel that you are fighting a beast, but you feel like you are fighting a living legend of a man, so much so that that little bit of humanity makes you feel guilty for his death however fromsoft also add a feel of honour is his fight, making you feel less guilty and more noble for putting him out of his misery.

[@HEARTLESSKAMUI]

Reminiscing before Shadow of The Erdtree

[@lunamaria1048]

My mortal enemy lol. The source of multiple multi month hiatuses, for me😂 I love fighting Ludwig soo much, but he remains the hardest fight for me lol

[@LOONADEPRESSIVA]

3:13 The powers of the moon in the palm of my hand 😮

[@irvancrocs1753]

Believe it or not, i legit bought PS4 back then just for Bloodborne since i am more a PC and handheld user rather than console, and it's all damn worth it..

[@thatmemeguy2520]

this fight imo is the best in all of souls games mainly becuase the transition from monster to almost human like gaining some sorta humanity back like when he is slaming his sword and making human grunts and ofcourse OST is a 10 EDIT:and what a fight to introduce the greatsword back

[@edruiz1202]

Bad ass boss fight. Must of taken me like 50 tries.

[@eeeee_rik]

I hate the first phase of this fight but absolutely love the 2nd phase

[@Willzb-xk4ew]

While the opening cutscene could've used some more polishing, excellent boss fight

[@Cyynapse]

i like how the looks like a 4 dimensional homunculus but talks completely normal

[@stansmith7445]

Elden ring could never

[@jlazalde15]

Now I wanna play bloodborne again

[@edgarp66]

This the boss all elden ring bosses wanted to be like. Mid fight cut scene. Grotesque design. And the music doesnt even come close to this fight. Bloodborne is the best.

[@dylanjackson5304]

4:41 was SO COLD 🥶

[@ToddHoward3]

still the best boss fight of all time

[@thomasberaud5208]

The music 🗿🗿

[@ByWesleySouza]

Is Bloodborne on PS5 running at 60fps?

[@harrizh146]

Nope

[@shakkoryu]

This is a mod

[@timelineenjoyer]

have yet to play but already having nightmares

[@theguy1254]

let's just be honest, this is fromsoftware's masterpiece. Elden ring is great but this is next level

[@ducasse8473]

Bloodborne is close but it still has issues. I think elden ring is closer to from software perfection. Let's keep the rose tinted glasses off.

[@gorgmonger]

@@ducasse8473 once the Elden Ring hype goes down, you'll also see its own issues.

[@1eye1tear95]

Elden ring better lol

[@ducasse8473]

@@gorgmonger by the time the hype dies down they'll probably have fixed most of the actual issues and released a dlc knowing fromsoft. Let's be real. The issue with BB issues is that you know they'll never be fixed it's set in stone. Right now elden ring is already close to perfection. They just gotta fix balance of magic and some builds and improve stability.

[@samcjsattt]

I love bloodborne. The atmosphere is great. But some of the level design are not as well polish and memorable as like ds1 or ds3. Although all the bosses in old hunter dlc are phenomenal. Some bosses in the main game are pretty lame and not memorable. Elden ring have repetition due to its open world nature. But its main map diversity and level design are some of fromsoft best.

[@chuydelgadillo6018]

EL CABALLO DEL DIABLO!!! 😱😱😱 🏃🐎💨💨💨💨💨

[@idante7016]

Still my favorite Souls boss fight even after Elden Ring

[@supercutleryalistic]

Where's our bluepoint remaster? God this game is amazing.

[@jasperfox6821]

That second phase music is awesome.

[@lampi884]

"It's just de first boss from DLC don't go crazy with de soundtrack" Fromsoftware:

[@Mephiles2003]

Is it just me? Or does it look like Ludwig is doing the Megamind No Bitches face in the thumbnail?

[@brandonhansen7998]

This next level boss design and a little bit of the reason I like bloodborne more than the other signature games by from soft

[@eliasbd1824]

did this boss on my fourth try on level 40 and my friend used like 5 hours too beat that boss when he was level 80. i was suprised that i even beat him i thought the boss was hard

[@750li_Behemoth]

Didnt even go to ludwigs head. To get the sword

[@Enhdros]

you forgot to talk to his head

[@thetopcat]

GUYS THE HORSE HAS A SWORD

[@aldico4067]

I rember this boss not being able to calm the fuck down. He feels so calm and in slow motion after the shit Elden Ring and DS3 put me through.

[@denathann]

Can you tell me what armor set did you wear,thank you

[@DannyDogg31]

This dude's screams is the scariest shit ever

[@sushmalal4356]

Can wait to play this game in emulator

[@TZAR_BOMB]

Bro fight the British person💀

[@soweli3033]

Average Indian vs British

[@tossu123]

Most epic fight in entire gaming history.

[@actual_maniac]

Blud using ludwigs blade and still got his ass beat to 7 viles

[@Deckbark]

I wish the second of ludwig was harder than the first one actually and with a more set movements

[@thenibelung2660]

TF you didn't speak to Ludwig after defeating him.

[@Cyphu]

This is the coolest boss fromsoft has ever made imo

[@thatdaveguy8895]

Oml its my yomi main

[@sife1808]

Bloodborne seems to run better on the PS4. On the PS5 there are no improvements and it looks worse. Idk why they did not update one of their best exclusives for their new console.

[@PIXEL-yt3fu]

as much as I love Ludwig, my favourite boss in Bloodborne and in ANY game, is Oprhan of Kos

[@damienluedtke9276]

Still the best souls game. Elden Ring cannot touch this.

[@Warzak77]

Malenia & Radagon are close, but i understand what u mean

[@diavoloda981]

I played both and I prefered Elden ring, BB is close second tho. To each their own GOAT.

[@LackadaisicalWizard]

Of course elden ring can touch this, it already has.

[@confusedcat261]

@@LackadaisicalWizard elden ring only top this at contents, even with all their experience in soulsborn combined to make elden ring bloodborne is still many people's favourite including me, that says how amazing this game really is.

[@ddeuce]

Same, i still think this is the best souls game lmao. I know Elden Ring is a better game. But something about Bloodborne couldn't be touch by other FromSoft games, idk maybe it was the lore, music, or the goddamn hunt lmao.

[@SebaFuentes]

Ya le gustaria a elden ring tener un boss asi de bueno

[@juanfe4505]

Godfrey es fabuloso solo q bloodborne es especial en algo con eso oscuro

[@anantabhagaskara1741]

so this is what if situation if Berserk's R4p3y Horse survive and mutated huh

[@NonLethalDog]

mf cleared him with a visceral, real move

[@tiago-sv5fw]

Isso ai é cinema senhores, Bloodborne obra prima

[@Mohgenstein]

Oi you got a license for getting stabbed mate?

[@I_HATE_THE_TOS]

Does anyone else hear him make a horse sound at 3:13?

[@PurpleSun8933]

Fun fact: at the end of the fight, when Ludwig is almost dead, he always gets stunned (like here 4:34). The player will have the choice - kill Ludwig with visceral attack (and the boss will die screaming like a human) or just punch him with any other attack and Ludwig will die screeching like a beast.

[@Deckbark]

Also he puts the sword in the ground before dying

[@robofreak425]

You think there's some kind of symbolism there of the hunter tearing out the beast from within Ludwig in his final stand?

[@PurpleSun8933]

@@robofreak425 Well, you can slaughter him like any other beast, and he will die like a beast, or you can give him a noble death like execution or something, and he will take it like a human being. Ludwig is such a great character in Bloodborne world, so giving the player the opportunity to give him a kind of respectable death is very nice from developers.

[@g00gleisgayerthanaids56]

​@@robofreak425absolutely, visceral attacks themselves are symbolic references to early surgical procedures where speed was paramount in order to minimize pain, bleeding, and risk of infection. You subdue the patient and get to work as fast as possible, its brilliant symbolism.

[@srlucasskl7721]

he did not get stunned when i try it@@PurpleSun8933

[@carcerharlson9767]

Best From boss battle ever so far. The atmospheric transition from fighting a nightmarish monstrosity to the last vestiges of a noble swordsman was incredible.

[@jecoral9467]

No

[@Nrzpokrter]

Yes

[@bbpoItergeist]

No lmao from bb maybe all of souls not close.

[@busterdouglas593]

Yeah I think so too, I haven't fought any Elden Ring bosses that I like as much as Ludwig. Coolest design, two unique phases with great movesets, best music and just the pure enjoyment factor as well. Gael and Ludwig are the cream of the crop.

[@parker8784]

@@busterdouglas593 I think from a design perspective beast clergyman/ Maliki wth might rival Ludwig in terms of a transforming boss that changed halfway between the fight

[@plaidchuck]

Always loved how Ludwig goes out at least in the most human form he can be. Allows him to go out with dignity.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

My favorite Bloodborne boss for sure, then Gascoigne ranks up there as well. The music is otherworldly, an absolute masterpiece.

[@smoker5989]

I'm so used to see you Jella from Fairy Tail that i thought you were another guy.

[@bbpoItergeist]

Change it back

[@gdgdgdgd5676]

You are fucking everywhere

[@Ahoniu]

Why are you everywhere 😂

[@Inkarnitofficial]

I’m sad cause I called for help with my fight for gascoigne and he one shotted him.. 💀💀💀

[@katimations123]

Bloodborne was my first souls game, when I got to the DLC and fought ludwig for the first time I had never before experienced a boss that was as aggressive as he is in phase 1, it took me a while to get over the fact I had no clue on how to go about attacking him but eventually I beat him and the rest of the DLC :D

[@myninjagamers]

Its not game, it's art

[@duelz9366]

It’s not a game*

[@shaydilane2172]

@@duelz9366get a job

[@duelz9366]

@@shaydilane2172 What kind of job do you think I should get?

[@shaydilane2172]

@@duelz9366 McDonald’s cashier

[@NexusKin]

It's blood.