The 10 HARDEST Bayonetta Bosses

“Bayonetta” (2009) Fortitudo is the angel who just won’t give up. After multiple encounters, Bayonetta finally corners the enormous deity in a coliseum and after numerous failed attempts to convince her to join his side, Fortitudo sets about ending the witch entirely. Fortitudo’s attacks can be devastating, especially once he begins to dismantle the entire coliseum around Bayonetta. Even after literally body slamming the angel and removing two of its heads, Fortitudo refuses to give up and in his fortitude to not go down without a fight will repeatedly engulf the entire arena in flames. Bayonetta ends the fight with a literal hole in one and is so impressive in her demonstration of power, Fortitudo even compliments her with his final breath.

“Bayonetta 2” (2014) Once one of Bayonetta’s most trusted demon summons in the first game, Gomorrah sees its opportunity for escape in Bayonetta 2 and uses this opportunity to exact its revenge against the witch. Strong enough to knock Jeanne’s soul from her body, Gomorrah then turns its attention to Bayonetta and the two duel it out on the side of a skyscraper. Bayonetta’s wings give her an aerial advantage while Gomorrah swipes and gnashes at her as it clings to the wall. Bayonetta’s Witch Time helps her avoid most of Gomorrah’s devastating attacks and gives her numerous windows of opportunity to get in some devastating hits of her own. Despite the world collapsing around them, Gomorrah continues its vengeful attack on Bayonetta as the two climb higher, with Bayonetta’s relentless assault only seeming to anger the demon further. Bayonetta finally emerges victorious by summoning Labolas to put the bad boy down.

“Bayonetta” (2009) The Bayonetta series is known for its over-the-top action and boss fights, so battling an angel in the middle of a massive tornado is just another Tuesday. Like nearly all of Bayonetta’s boss fights, Tempertania enters the fight with a monologue that Bayonetta soon grows tired of, initiating a fight that remains anything but grounded. Tearing up the entire battlefield, Bayonetta bounces between Tempertania itself and the surrounding debris as she dodges the angel’s numerous projectiles and enormous hands attempting to snatch her out of the air. After finding Tempertania’s tickle spot, Bayonetta summons some hands of her own and proceeds to disarm her opponent. This transgression raises more than just Tempertania’s eyebrows and Bayonetta is left with no choice but to stoke the flames and send Tempertania out in a blaze of glory.

“Bayonetta” (2009) In a game filled with larger-than-life boss encounters and arena-destroying battles, the final boss of the first Bayonetta game needed to be appropriately epic and Jubileus more than delivers. After Jeanne rescues Bayonetta by ascending the deity as it rises into the heavens itself, Bayonetta engages The Creator seemingly through the birth of the universe as their battle takes them through, space, volcanos, frozen tundras, and even a raging windstorm as Jubileus conjures all manner of elements to stop Bayonetta’s assault. Even with its constant barrage of elemental attacks and ever-changing terrain, Jubileus is no match for Bayonetta’s witching ways and with some assistance from Jeanne, she sends Jubileus on a space ride through the cosmos to become the light of the universe.

“Bayonetta 2” (2014) Whereas some wear their heart on their sleeve, Valor wears his face on his shield giving Bayonetta an easy target to aim for. Clearly overcompensating, this glorified necklace pendant speaks loudly and carries a big sword which he uses to cut the distance of the fight in half at every chance he gets. Tumbling down the rabbit hole, Bayonetta’s witch time makes quick work of many of his attacks and makes Valor wish he’d shielded himself with more than his face. Oddly enough, once the battle hits the water’s surface Valor appears to be in his element, gracefully gliding and spinning through the waves, and only through Bayonetta’s summoning of Hydra is the whistle blown on Valor’s Olympic performance. Not one to go down without the last word, Valor slices the water itself, sending Bayonetta and Loki into the depths of the Cathedral as Valor is pulled into the depths of the Inferno.

“Bayonetta” (2009) Considering the enormity of many of the bosses Bayonetta has encountered up to this point with more to come, it seems only fitting that one of the most challenging is a normal human-sized opponent. Despite the comparative size of the two, even Bayonetta’s many demons are no match for Balder and only seem to strengthen him further as he absorbs or kills any you send his way. Using all means at his disposal including entire buildings and even a satellite, Balder puts up a fight unlike any Bayonetta has faced before. After a bit of back and forth, bullet time takes on a whole new meaning as the player must guide Bayonetta’s “bullet” around the many obstacles in its way to land the final shot to send Father Balder back to Earth.

“Bayonetta 2” (2014) Like we said earlier, sometimes the smaller enemies can be the most challenging and while Alraune starts out the fight looking Bayonetta in the eyes, things quickly escalate. She’ll interrupt any combos Bayonetta had been building all while Alraune’s combos remain unbreakable. Alraune talks a lot of smack for someone who looks like the Scorpion King’s bride but she’s more than capable of backing up her trash talk. Alraune’s normal form is no slouch but once she transforms, she’s slower but packs much more of a punch. Luckily Bayonetta keeps the battle close combat and with unrelenting pressure will find Alraune’s weak spot, which also happens to be Bayonetta’s, and freeing Jeanne’s soul drains the Scorpion Queen of her power and only Rodin prevents Bayonetta from squashing Alraune like the bug she is.

“Bayonetta” (2009) Jeanne’s loyalties are the ongoing mystery for much of the first Bayonetta title and they’re destined to duel it out until that question is answered. Jeanne continues to taunt Bayonetta about her lost memories but this casual teasing comes to a head when the pair duel it out on the wing of an enormous military aircraft. The two are so evenly matched that Mother Nature herself intervenes to end the fight, but this is far from over. In a final bout, the pair exchange rockets back and forth before riding a missile through scenic downtown and ending in a climactic battle of witches atop a skyscraper where the two hold nothing back. Jeanne’s moveset is nearly identical to Bayonetta’s, but Jeanne’s “Beast Within” abilities give her an easy escape should Bayonetta’s combos put too much of a strain on her health bar. The two reconcile just in time to be torn apart again.

“Bayonetta 2” (2014) When the final boss of the game is also sometimes known as The God of Chaos, you just know you’re going to be in for a bad time. Despite Bayonetta and Balder’s attempts to prevent Aesir from reclaiming the “Eyes of the World”, Aesir is still a worthy opponent even without them, easily decimating Bayonetta’s demons before achieving his goal. With both “Eyes of the World” in hand, Aesir reshapes the battlefield and it’s only through intervention by Loki that Bayonetta and Balder even stand a chance against the almighty being reborn. Combining their witch and sage powers into one, Bayonetta and Balder send the physical form of Aesir right into the jaws of Gomorrah halfway around the world, leaving his soul behind to be absorbed by Balder to put an end to any further plans the supernatural being might have had in store.

“Bayonetta” (2009) Sometimes a boss is optional for a reason and needs to stay that way. Rodin is usually Bayonetta’s arms dealer keeping her constantly up to date with not only firearms but also the goings on within the spiritual world, but that doesn’t mean he’s not up for a little sparring if the price is right. Rodin seems all too eager to settle back into his spiritual form and show Bayonetta why he’s called The Infinite One and is feared in both heaven and hell alike. His attacks are incredibly powerful but also unpredictable, and not only can he pack a punch, he can also take them with relative ease as Bayonetta’s most powerful attacks are easily blocked or countered as Rodin effortlessly glides around the arena. With multiple health bars and attacks that can leave Bayonetta completely vulnerable, it’s no wonder he wanted to be paid first to make this worth his time.