How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

As a seasoned Hunter, I’ve traversed the twisted and treacherous lands of Yharnam countless times, each journey revealing new secrets and challenges. Insight, that enigmatic currency, has been both a boon and a bane to my quest for knowledge and power.


Bloodborne is a game brimming with secrets, much like other Soulsborne games, due to FromSoft’s enigmatic storytelling style. Throughout the game, these secrets are gradually unveiled, and players will find themselves noticing subtle hints in Yharnam that were previously overlooked as their understanding deepens.

As a passionate fan, I find myself often pondering about the mysterious workings of Insight within Bloodborne. It’s not always clear what happens when you gain more or less Insight, or even if one desires to have more Insight. To help fellow enthusiasts navigate this dark, Soulsborne masterpiece, let me share a brief explanation on how insight functions in Bloodborne.

How Insight Works In Bloodborne?

How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

In simpler terms, Insight functions as a dual-purpose tool. It offers a transformative advantage during exploration of the game world, and it serves as a tradeable resource inside the Hunter’s Dream, where you can use it to acquire fresh new items.

Obtaining understanding will spark developments in the narrative, offer hints for unexplored regions and methods to advance, and increase the difficulty of the game, since enemies will be empowered with enhancements, fresh weaponry, and novel combat strategies as your insight grows.

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I have come to appreciate mechanics that keep me engaged and motivated throughout a game. One such mechanic that has consistently impressed me is the one designed to make revisiting previously explored areas intriguing and challenging. This technique, which maintains an appropriate level of difficulty as the game progresses, not only keeps me hooked but also provides a sense of accomplishment when I manage to overcome obstacles that were once insurmountable. It’s these types of design decisions that make a good game great, and I can’t help but feel grateful for the developers who put in the effort to create such engaging experiences.

Players who possess a high level of perception are more vulnerable to Frenzy attacks, making some opponents particularly challenging. However, players can reduce this vulnerability by using their accumulated Perception points when necessary.

How to Gain More Insight

How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

As I journey deeper into the game, Insight unfolds organically as I uncover hidden locations and overcome various obstacles. Consequently, the game itself subtly enhances my understanding of its intricate world, granting me access to fresh mysteries along the way.

Instead, players have the ability to boost their Insight count by employing specific game items like Madman’s Knowledge and Great One’s Wisdom.

Here is a list of all the ways players can gain insight within Bloodborne:

  • Discovering new locations
  • Discovering/defeating bosses
  • Discovering/Defeating Chalice Dungeon Bosses
  • Talking to NPCs
  • Online PVP
  • Online PVE
  • Various Miscellaneous world events/discoveries
  • Using Insight boosting items such as Madman’s Knowledge

Ways To Lose/Spend Insight

How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

Players have the option to decrease their Insight count if desired, and there are several methods for achieving this, often involving a trade-off that favors the player. One popular method of using Insight is by buying items from The Hunter’s Dream. At the Insight Bath Merchant, you can purchase a variety of goods, including:

Item Cost
Small Resonant Bell 1 Insight
Sinister Bell 1 Insight
Beast Blood Pellet 1 Insight
Blue Elixir 2 Insight
Lead Elixir 2 Insight
Pungent Blood Cocktail 1 Insight
Numbing Mist 2 Insight
Fire Paper 1 Insight
Bolt Paper 1 Insight
Shaman Bone Blade 1 Insight
Blood Stone Shard 1 Insight
Twin Blood Stone Shards 2 Insight
Blood Stone Chunk 20 Insight
Blood Rock 60 Insight
Coldblood Flower Bud 2 Insight
Bloodshot Eyeball 2 Insight
Living String 10 Insight
Red Jelly 5 Insight
Pearl Slug 3 Insight
Father Gascoigne’s Set 6 Insight
Hunter Djura’s Set 6 Insight
Hunter Henryk’s Set 6 Insight
Bone Ash Set 10 Insight
Lady Maria’s Set (DLC) 14 Insight

During gameplay, players will forfeit their Insight upon performing specific actions. These actions that lead to losing Insight are as follows:

Action Insight Lost
Ring Beckoning Bell Lose 1 Insight
Ring Old Hunter Bell Lose 1 Insight
Getting Caught By a Bloodsucker Lose 2 Insight (per grab attack)

Key Changes High Insight Causes

How Does Insight Work in Bloodborne?

Although having a high level of understanding may increase game complexity, this is a compromise you’ll have to consider to uncover hidden elements within the game exclusive to players with higher Insight scores. Here’s what enhancing your Insight can bring about:

Change Caused Insight Required
The Doll animates in the Hunter’s Dream 1 Insight
Insight Bath Messengers appear in the Hunter’s Dream 1 Insight
The Witch of Hemwick spawns Mad Ones during Boss Fight 1 Insight
Mad One’s Spawn in Hemwick Charnel Lane 15 Insight
Church Servants in Cathedral Ward Gain Frenzy and Fire Attacks 15 Insight
Winter Lanterns begin to sing 30 Insight
Amygdalas appear on the Odeon Chapel (If Blood Moon Not Triggered) 40 Insight
Hunter’s Dream aesthetically changes even if the Blood Moon isn’t triggered 50 Insight
The sound of a baby crying constantly plays in the background 60 Insight

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2024-08-15 15:39