Micolash, Host of the Nightmare | Boss Fights Bloodborne Guide

Battle with Micolash is divided into two phases fought on almost identical, small balconies.

Attacks

- release of snakes - virtually the only attack during the first phase during which the boss throws three snakes in front of him (there might be few quick attacks, one after another), it gives you opportunity for a strong hit

- magic bullet - it deals heavy damage, it is a good tactic not to allow enemy to use it (remaining close to him, canceling his attacks), during the first phase almost not used or used very rarely

- fist attack - few hits, they don't harm you too much

Combat

Boss will quickly run to the first balcony.

After the battle start you must find the boss. To do so, at the end of the corridor turn right, then upstairs and again to the right. Micolash will run to a small balcony where the true battle will start.

On your way you shouldn't bother too much with skeletons. If you quickly run (sprint) in the right direction you won't receive any damage. On the stairs you can find 6x Quicksilver bullets.

Important: Items can be collected after the battle by returning to that spot.

Most frequent and almost only attack used in first phase gives you a great chance for counterattack.

The first phase of the battle is mostly about avoiding attacks of two skeletons backing up Micolash and jumping away from his only attack (releasing snakes). A good solution is to quickly kill skeletons (they can be lured away from the boss) which will allow you to focus on Micolash. It will save you from dodging right under the weapon of skeleton. It will make battle with Micolash very easy, as long as you remain aggressive (quick attacks) you can attack him by standing behind him, the boss won't be fast enough to make another attack.

Remember that skeletons will respawn after a while, and it is better to jump to side from Micolash attack (if he manages to make one), as when you fall back the snakes can still reach you.

Crossroad, you can return for the items at the bottom after the battle.

After you reduce boss's health by half he teleports from the balcony. Run through the only exit, then turn right and upstairs. You will find yourself in a place where you can either go to the bottom or follow the boss up.

At the bottom you will find crawling creature (3x Blood Stone Shard), 3x Sedatives and two enemies. If you go even lower, you will find a woman with cleaver and a small crossbowmen. Fighting them will be rewarded with Moon Rune found under the wall at the end.

When you run up to the right you will find 8x Blood Vial near the body so you should stop for a moment. Then run without stopping, pass near two enemies. Then run into fogged territory where you will see Micolash at the top. Run after him to the very top, where he will use mirror to disappear. Then walk back down and through the alcove on the right (Frenzied Coldblood near the body). By now, Micolash should be at the bottom. Jump down and he will run ahead. Follow him (two skeletons, on the window on the left a body hangs with 6x Quicksilver bullets) and you will face a closed gate.

Now return to the top. In the place shown on the screen, when you have the mirror behind you, walk to the balcony on the right side (Blood Stone Shard near the body). Then through the hole in the window enter a room, at its end jump down (hole in the ground).

By doing so, you will once again face Micolash. Battle with him goes similar as previously (though enemy will be more aggressive). Boss will sometimes hit you with his fists, but this attacks aren't very dangerous. You must be especially cautious of magic bullet which he will now try using more often. The best tactic is not to allow him doing that - if you remain close to Micolash all the time he will prefer to use fists and snakes. Preparations of magic bullet can be also cancelled with accurate hit.

Corridor at the end of which you can easily hit the boss.

Important: During the battle it might happen that Micolash won't want to run to a dead end. In that case he will be constantly running away from you through windows (there are three of them, one on each level). In that case, you must hit him few times, after that he should enter the balcony. It is easier to do it when, from the room with upper window you jump to the place where the battle should take place. From there, through the corridor, you will be able to attack Micolash from his back and hit him before he starts running. Then follow him (again up, he will run through the window) go left, to the place, where the level with middle mirror will be below. Jumping should force Micolash to return and run into the balcony. If it won't happen, hit him few times or run after him.

Important: Micolash can be as well killed by the tactic shown above, without jumping down from the mentioned balcony at all, instead by running after him, hitting him and forcing him to run through the window.

Important: At the bottom (level with mirror) you will find Iron door key and Kin Coldblood so you should visit that place.

Micolash likes to run through mirrors.

In summary: you must twice run after enemy to make him go to the balcony where the real battle takes place. During this game you can ignore the skeletons that will constantly respawn on your way. If you have trouble with forcing enemy to enter the balcony try to hit him few times and make sure that you're not running from the balcony side (Micolash is running away from you, so if you run from the direction where he should go, it will make a conflict for him and he will run in the opposite direction).

Reward: Mensis Cage, 48 400 Blood Echoes, lamp which you may use (Mergo Loft: middle respawn point).