Blasphemous
by The Game Kitchen
About
BLASPHEMOUS 2 - OUT NOW Digital Deluxe Edition Receive the base game, original soundtrack, artbook, digital comic and 'Alloy of Sin' alternative skin! About the Game A foul curse has fallen upon the land of Cvstodia and all its inhabitants - it is simply known as The Miracle. Play as The Penitent One - a sole survivor of the massacre of the ‘Silent Sorrow’. Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, it’s down to you to free the world from this terrible fate and reach the origin of your anguish. Explore this nightmarish world of twisted religion and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, all ready to rip you limb from limb. Locate and equip relics, rosary beads and prayers that call on the powers of the heavens to aid you in your quest to break your eternal damnation. Explore a Non-Linear World: Overcome fearsome enemies and deadly traps as you venture through a variety of different landscapes, and search for redemption in the dark gothic world of Cvstodia. Brutal Combat: Release the power of Mea Culpa, a sword born from guilt itself, to slaughter your foes. Acquire devastating new combos and special moves as you purge all in your path. Executions: Unleash your wrath and relish in the gory dismemberment of your adversaries - all in beautifully rendered, pixel-perfect execution animations. Customise Your Build: Discover and equip Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers and Sword Hearts to give you the new abilities and stat boosts you need to survive. Experiment with different combinations to suit your playstyle. Intense Boss Battles: Hordes of gigantic, twisted creatures stand between you and your goal. Learn how they move, survive their devastating attacks and emerge victorious. Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: The world is full of tormented souls. Some offer you aid, some may ask for something in return. Uncover the stories and fates of these tortured characters to gain rewards and a deeper understanding of the dark world you inhabit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the definition of 'blasphemous' in the context of the game?
A.In Blasphemous, the word “blasphemous” describes the game’s core aesthetic and themes: a grotesque, sacrilegious reworking of Catholic imagery where faith, guilt and ritual are twisted into horror. The title signals a world built from religious iconography turned macabre and challenging to orthodox piety.
Q.Tell me about the Blasphemous Blade.
A.The “Blasphemous Blade” refers to Mea Culpa, the Penitent One’s signature sword—an artifact born from guilt that serves as both a narrative centerpiece and the player’s primary weapon (and the focus of the Blasphemous 2 DLC of the same name).
Q.How does the Blasphemous Blade work in Elden Ring?
A.The Blasphemous Blade is a unique greatsword from Rykard that passively heals you on enemy deaths and has the built‑in weapon skill Taker’s Flames, which fires a life‑stealing flame blast that heals on hit and deals fire damage scaled by Faith.
Q.What kind of game is Blasphemous?
A.Blasphemous is a brutal 2D action‑platformer with Metroidvania-style, non‑linear exploration and tight hack‑and‑slash combat; it blends soulslike difficulty, pixel‑art gore and large boss battles. It was developed by The Game Kitchen and released on September 10, 2019.
Q.What's new in Blasphemous 2?
A.Blasphemous 2 builds on the original with deeper, faster combat, three distinct weapons and a broader progression/customization system, plus post‑launch content (the paid Mea Culpa expansion and free True Torment update) that add new zones, bosses and a New Game+ mode.
Q.Is there an in-game map for Blasphemous?
A.Yes. Blasphemous includes an in-game map that auto-generates as you explore, with platform-specific controls to view it and legends to help navigation.
Q.What is the Blasphemous Edict?
A.Blasphemous Edict is not related to the Blasphemous video game; it is a Magic: The Gathering card from the Foundations set that imposes a mass sacrifice, with an alternate casting cost if there are 13+ creatures.
Q.What's a good build for the Blasphemous Blade?
A.If you mean Elden Ring's Blasphemous Blade, here’s a solid Faith-leaning build that centers on HP sustain and tough melee talent. Note: Blasphemous Blade isn’t in Blasphemous (2019); Mea Culpa is the signature blade there. For Elden Ring, the blade is a Remembrance weapon obtained from Rykard and shines with Taker’s Flames and strong Faith scaling. Use the guides below to tailor the exact stat spread to your playstyle.
Q.Is 'Blasphemous Act' a card in Magic: The Gathering?
A.Yes. Blasphemous Act is a real Magic: The Gathering card. It is a red sorcery that costs {8}{R} to cast and reduces its total cost by {1} for each creature on the battlefield, dealing 13 damage to all creatures.
Q.What defines a 'blasphemous act' within the game's lore?
A.A blasphemous act in Blasphemous is any action that defies The Miracle and the sacred order of Cvstodia, often by desecrating holy relics or excommunicating against divine will. The clearest example is Crisanta removing Mea Culpa, which lore and endings treat as a dire blasphemous act.
Q.What can you tell me about the map in Blasphemous 2?
A.Blasphemous 2’s map is a large, non-linear Cvstodia world connected by warp gates, with an active community map to help you navigate and track progress.
Q.Is Blasphemous available on Nintendo Switch?
A.Yes—Blasphemous is available on Nintendo Switch, including the original game (2019) and the sequel Blasphemous 2 (2023).
Q.How do I use the Blasphemous Claw in Elden Ring?
A.Equip the Blasphemous Claw as a quick-item and use it to parry Maliketh’s yellow-glow attacks in his second phase; you obtain it by defeating Recusant Bernahl in Crumbling Farum Azula after completing Volcano Manor. It’s reusable with no FP cost and dedicated to making Maliketh easier to handle.
Q.Who are the bosses in Blasphemous 2?
A.Blasphemous 2 features 11 bosses, listed below with their alt-titles and areas.
Q.Are there any guides available for Blasphemous?
A.Yes—there are many guides for Blasphemous, including wikis, walkthroughs, and video guides for both the original game and Blasphemous 2.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Action
- Release Date
- Sep 10, 2019
- Publisher
- Team17
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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