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Top tips to get better at shield blocking and PvP – Dark and Darker
Shield fighter is one of the most fun and versatile ways to play this game, but learning to block can be frustrating. These top tips will help you better understand your character model, good shield positioning, and other nuances of this very powerful melee tech.
With a bit of practice, you’ll gain confidence and be able to take down stronger PvP for excellent late-wipe loot! Training starts now, shields up!!
Super special thanks to @Rekatan for helping me capture footage for this video - please check out his channel & show him some love :)
www.youtube.com/@Rekatan
** NEW LIVE STREAM STARTS MONDAY **
What else is there to say? The Board Meeting will commence at 1pm ET on July 8th, stop by for chill vibes!
00:00 intro
00:42 why fighter?
06:11 disclaimer
08:05 Tip 1 - your body is not fully covered
10:44 Tip 2 - turn your camera 80 degrees
14:24 Tip 3 - anticipation is necessary
17:31 Tip 4 - don’t try to block every attack
20:17 Tip 5 - blocking power vs. impact power
23:07 Tip 6 - "handle block" heavy melee
27:10 a wild Burger appears!
27:34 Tip 7 - anticipate jumping attacks
31:26 Tip 8 - half-blocks can be useful
32:25 Tip 9 - understand Shield Mastery
35:06 closing & thanks!
Also checkout out this excellent video by @ryan6daysaweek for more info on impact power, it's a classic!
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Beginner-friendly tour of solo Fighter PvP in Frost Mountain - Dark and Darker
Переглядів 1,8 тис.17 годин тому
Hike with me up Frost Mountain for a guided look at some of my favorite modules. Watch as I get cooked by mobs, optimize my route for wolf pelts, and prepare spaces to ambush PvP from the shadows. This quick video is designed for new players who want to see how I hide and fight during a full raid as a solo Fighter. I don't go into a ton of map strategy or detail, since I'm still learning this m...
Build a green fighter kit for high-roller PvP - Dark and Darker
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Join me as I spend 650g on an uncommon shield fighter kit and try my luck in high-roller PvP. Learn to fine-tune your build for balanced stats and watch as I use stealth and shield blocking to take down MUCH stronger opponents. Beginner-friendly market tutorial, gameplay, commentary and more included this video - enjoy! FIRST-EVER LIVE STREAM My new weekly YT live stream starts Monday July 8th,...
Learn from shield fighter PvP defeats (gameplay plus commentary) - Dark and Darker
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Defeat is a major part of Dark and Darker and the best players know how to learn from their mistakes. Join me as I dissect some recent losses and consider strategies to improve my shield-focused PvP combat. Hopefully these clips can help you avoid similar outcomes! Also, HUGE appreciation for @wolftactical5421 for encouraging me to share this aspect of my gameplay. Posting a video full of losse...
Shield fighter gameplay with commentary - Dark and Darker
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Now with more bonking! Join me for fighter melee combat strategy in solos and duos, plus post-fight analysis. Learn how to use attack drags, shield blocking, and the darkness for more wins in PvP. 00:00 opening clips 00:45 intro (Burger halps) 01:05 PvP fight 1 (solos) 02:22 commentary 08:21 PvP fight 2 (duos) 09:30 commentary 12:30 PvP fight 3 (duos) 13:47 commentary 16:38 PvP fight 4 (solos) ...
Use a shield to win fights in high-roller - Dark and Darker
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My first-ever Squire to High-Roller session went WAY better than expected. No fancy builds, just average gear and skill with a shield let me take down much stronger opponents. Lots of great PvP highlights and running commentary in this video. Enjoy!! 00:00 intro 01:04 goals for HR 01:53 low-roller farming 02:52 mid-roller build up 03:51 slight hiccup 04:11 getting to lvl 20 05:15 found gear rec...
New player guide to survive more raids and escape with your loot - Dark and Darker
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Learn to plan an exit route, fight PvE, and stay hidden as you get familiar with Dark and Darker! This beginner-friendly guide is made for new players who want to build up their stash and extract more consistently. Designed for solo fighters, but these tips can be applied to every class. Welcome all new DaD players!! 00:00 intro 00:27 using the squire 01:33 perks & skills 01:52 POTIONS OFF THE ...
Beginner-friendly tour of playing solo Fighter in the Goblin Caves - Dark and Darker
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Join me for a guided tour of a full Goblin Caves raid. Learn how to plan routes, ambush players, recover from PvP, and get out alive! Designed for new players who want to see how I play as a solo Fighter. No bosses, no fancy stuff, just a friendly walkthrough of my favorite map and sneaky style of play :) 00:00 meet Burger 00:15 intro 02:23 why Goblin Caves? 03:18 starting the raid 07:41 PvP fi...
Beginner-friendly shield fighter guide for normals PvP - Dark and Darker
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Learn to work with the new gear-based matchmaking system in normal lobbies. Recommendations for a dex-focused shield fighter build that relies on blocking & melee to win PvP. Combat strategy and other game tips throughout :) Welcome all new DaD players!! 00:00 intro 01:51 using the squire 02:50 buying from the market 03:33 5 pieces for dexterity 04:44 buying a sword 05:13 recommended perks 06:5...
Fighter PvP with commentary (solos and 1v2) - Dark and Darker
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Shield-focused melee combat with lots of blocking! Post-fight analysis included. Servers were popping off this weekend & hope everyone had a great time :) 00:00 intro 00:25 PvP 1 vs. Ranger 01:15 commentary 03:45 PvP 2 vs. Longsword 04:23 commentary 06:22 PvP 3 vs. Warlock 06:57 commentary 09:42 PvP 4 vs. Duos (Ranger & Rogue) 10:41 commentary 13:02 PvP 5 vs. Wizard 13:28 commentary 14:52 PvP 6...
Shield-focused fighter PvP (gameplay with commentary) - Dark and Darker
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Fighter combat strategy and post-fight analysis. Laid-back editing style :) Solos for now, duos/trios to come... Happy wipe everyone!! 00:00 intro 00:34 PvP 1 vs. Barb 01:26 PvP 1 combat notes 02:37 PvP 2 vs. Longsword 03:28 PvP 2 combat notes 05:13 PvP 3 vs. Fighter 06:07 PvP 3 combat notes 07:59 PvP 4 vs. Rogue 08:45 PvP 4 combat notes 10:19 PvP 5 vs. Rogue 11:24 PvP 5 combat notes 12:59 PvP ...
Why are normal lobbies so fun & profitable? Dark and Darker
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Some happy notes & reflections on this season as we head towards another wipe. Plenty of fighter PvP highlights throughout ofc :) Long live the normals gang! 00:00 welcome back! 01:37 notes on multiclassing 03:00 PvP & intro 05:08 1. slower pace of play 08:10 2. pure version of the game 11:26 3. room for skill expression 13:54 4. normals are profitable!! 16:04 5. less cheating & hacking 17:59 m...
Combine a cheap kit with melee skill for big profit - Dark and Darker
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Tips for buying and building an affordable fighter kit you can take into high-roller without fear! Plus PvP commentary to help you get better at blocking & playing with stealth. Shields up!! 00:00 intro 01:09 gear guide & marketplace 05:02 stat targets 08:52 buying a sword & shield 11:42 jewelry 15:20 stat recap 16:10 final tally with heals 16:18 build thesis 16:53 PvP raid 1 22:31 PvP raid 2 3...
YT comments highly recommend the crossbow - Dark and Darker
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Learning to augment my blocking-first, sword & shield play style with a crossbow hasn't been comfortable, but it's essential if I want to be more versatile in PvP combat. In this video I follow the advice of many UA-cam comments and finally work more range damage into my loadout. Thanks for all the thoughtful recommendations everyone!! 00:00 intro 00:42 normals PvP (warmup) 06:54 HR intro 07:22...
Learn to fight from the shadows for maximum advantage - Dark and Darker
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Learn to fight from the shadows for maximum advantage - Dark and Darker
Is a shield fighter build viable in solo HR? Dark and Darker
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Is a shield fighter build viable in solo HR? Dark and Darker
Can this shield save your life and crush your enemies? Dark and Darker
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Can this shield save your life and crush your enemies? Dark and Darker
This high-dex fighter build will help you level fast - Dark and Darker
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This high-dex fighter build will help you level fast - Dark and Darker
Low-rolling in HR -Ep.03- Dark and Darker
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Low-rolling in HR -Ep.03- Dark and Darker
End of wipe PvP goes hard - Dark and Darker
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End of wipe PvP goes hard - Dark and Darker
Essential tips to improve your blocking with a shield - Dark and Darker
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Essential tips to improve your blocking with a shield - Dark and Darker
Low-rolling in HR -Ep.02- Dark and Darker
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Low-rolling in HR -Ep.02- Dark and Darker
Build a versatile fighter to dominate in normal PvP - Dark and Darker
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Build a versatile fighter to dominate in normal PvP - Dark and Darker
Secret spots in Goblin Caves
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Secret spots in Goblin Caves
Low-rolling in HR -Ep.01- Dark and Darker
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Low-rolling in HR -Ep.01- Dark and Darker

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @eitva
    @eitva 5 годин тому

    u a g👨‍❤‍💋‍👨

  • @Bob21463
    @Bob21463 6 годин тому

    I would like you to do content for every game I play. Your voice, content, and your way of explaining things is the best I've ever heard/seen.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      holy wow, that's a really nice thing for you to say! will consider doing some Chivalry II vids one day, and maybe Dungeonborne when it gets out of the playtests! thanks so much!!

    • @Bob21463
      @Bob21463 5 годин тому

      Looking forward to your future content. Keep uo the fantastic work!

  • @elmstrukk8059
    @elmstrukk8059 9 годин тому

    Hello Blinn! Enthusiastic fan from Germany here. :) Unfortunately I missed the live stream, but I'm really looking forward to catching up now. Great as always and keep up the good work. Also pls keep up the "theoretical" approach, I really like these explanations and I miss them from most others. Since I'm not familiar with YT Live Stream: Is there a way to show the chat later in the video? That would help a bit to follow your conversations with the chat. Good luck for the future!

    • @CameraOneClippy
      @CameraOneClippy 5 годин тому

      The YT live chat comments are now visible (they can take like 24hours to get processed sometimes)! I think on mobile though you need the YT app (not just phone browser) to see the live chat button though. Hope that helps!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      @@CameraOneClippy thanks so much Clippy!! always appreciate you having my back <3

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      hello there!! always love to hear people from the wide world checking out this content, thanks for your note :) and thanks also for the encouragement to keep up with the theory portions of the stream, will do & hoffe, Sie im Livestream nächste Woche zu sehen!

    • @elmstrukk8059
      @elmstrukk8059 5 годин тому

      @@CameraOneClippy Yeah! Now I see the chat too (see the whole thing in the browser), learned something again. :) Thanks a lot!

    • @elmstrukk8059
      @elmstrukk8059 5 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn I try my best. Thank you for everything and for the good German. :D

  • @anthonyross1935
    @anthonyross1935 10 годин тому

    sorry i missed it live but i love it please repeat ill try to be ready

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 9 годин тому

      oh we're going again next Monday!!

  • @Lyrebird-lp2vt
    @Lyrebird-lp2vt 10 годин тому

    Seeing him use the lantern shield is great. I feel I have mastered the thing, and watching him learn it is making me laugh at all the pain I went through, learning how to deal with the weaknesses.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 9 годин тому

      yes, there are definitely some weaknesses! so glad to hear you've made good progress with it, I can def see the lantern shield being very powerful!!

    • @Lyrebird-lp2vt
      @Lyrebird-lp2vt 8 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn I have studied the blade(ed shield) and would love to show off. HMU my guy, I love your content, and wanna get the word out there.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      @@Lyrebird-lp2vt not many people in the world like you, methinks! looking forward to gaining some insights!

  • @OceansDomain.
    @OceansDomain. 12 годин тому

    Blinn loving the content man

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      hey appreciate that, thanks!!

  • @NeverisQuiteEnough
    @NeverisQuiteEnough 12 годин тому

    maybe shield slam buckler is for dagger/survival bow fighter

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      it's not a bad idea, although since the dagger is short range, and shield slam literally throws your opponents across the map, might not be a great strategy to create that space and then have to close the gap again!? food for thought!

  • @acatnamedoj
    @acatnamedoj 12 годин тому

    amazing video! I loved the lantern shield as a beginner for its counter-attack, but stopped using it due to the fact that it seemed like it was bad from lack of overall community use. I would love to see a video from you about the subject! My only advice I can offer is that Sookie Spy's new AP farming video mentions a good combo with the lantern shield, so perhaps that might help you with your own research. Either way, I look forward to more of your content! :)

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      thanks for this input & recos!! I appreciate it and definitely take these comments to heart when planning my next vids :) hope to see you around!!

  • @basedSHARK
    @basedSHARK 12 годин тому

    Hell yeah glad to see you try out the Rondel, happy it's working out for you

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      yes friend! learning to iterate & explore is exciting!!

  • @ray1170
    @ray1170 13 годин тому

    And from my point of view that ranger didn’t know the map. That’s why even with esp he got so close to you

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      I thought he played well, and am happy to get beat by people who in my opinion have something to teach me. that guy had great jump tech, and spaced me perfectly around the door to the jail.. I wish I had played calmer or a bit more sneakily.. better luck next time vs. such a strong opponent!!

  • @ray1170
    @ray1170 14 годин тому

    1:14:30 that dude is espn for sure

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      the jury is still out in my books.. I really don't like to make accusations!

    • @ray1170
      @ray1170 11 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn I would still report players like that with asian names just in case. I wake up everyday to 1-2 “player x was banned”. No really good ranger runs into a hallway like that. Not to mention it was 100% black where you were. No potions and nothing on you shines in the dark. But I commend the desire to see the best in players

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 9 годин тому

      @@ray1170 I really try not to make judgements based on perceived ethnicity in player names, coz that's not fair IMO, but now that you mention it, it was pretty dark in that corner where I was healing haha.. and like I said, that fight did teach me about some jump tech in GC, and after playing this map for like 800 hours, that's interesting to me!

  • @LarryTheStrongsGamingChannel
    @LarryTheStrongsGamingChannel 14 годин тому

    Next time you stream on YT I'll tune in. I hate the environment on Twitch, good to see you streaming on YT!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      hey great, tanks for the feedback about Twitch! hope to see you next Monday on YT!

  • @superrubim
    @superrubim 14 годин тому

    Hey, great stream and us Fighter Timmies really appreciate the choice of class, brother. Learning some moves from you right now

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      hey that's awesome!! shields up friend!!

  • @Xzpswagger
    @Xzpswagger 17 годин тому

    Does the half block reduce incoming damage? And also how do you feel about less common 1 handed weapons, like the horseman axe or the viking sword? Atleast they are less common to me.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      no, unfortunately the half-block does not reduce incoming damage, to my knowledge at least -- which is a bit sad, but a hit is a hit! as for the horseman's axe: the range is a bit short for my tastes and I don't like the -25 move speed penalty.. and viking: it's not a bad sword, but swing slower than I like, so I feel it's less effective against the fast-attacking dagger/rapier classes. good luck out there!!!

  • @autney
    @autney 17 годин тому

    That opening raid was amazing!!! I'm not the only one who gets into those situations :)

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      A LITERAL NIGHTMARE hahaha warts and all, that's playing LIVE baby!!

  • @VoliDnD
    @VoliDnD 18 годин тому

    Missed the stream but I'm definitely gonna be watching the video. Btw you did a great job at your so called "first shaky hour", the worst has being done and I see you much more comfortable from now on. Keep up the good vibes Blinn 🙌🏼❤

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      awh, thanks for this awesome comment -- it really means a lot to me, really!!

  • @gabrielRcorrea3
    @gabrielRcorrea3 18 годин тому

    since the sprint nerf happened, do you still recomend using it?

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      yea it was nerfed, and then got a small buff (with the 3 phases of sprint) -- so I do still reco it for solos, since movespeed is absolutely essential in that format :)

  • @tombofthememelich2192
    @tombofthememelich2192 18 годин тому

    Profits are up this quarter for Yourboy Blincorperated! :D I would be super interested to see a perfect block build using heater with arming. You might catch heavy 2-handers off-guard and be able to get in 2 arming hits while the combo is re-setting

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      ooooo Lichy, GREAT idea with the perfect block+heater.. thanks for that, and for your quarterly review of Yourboy Blinncorp's recent performance! haha

  • @Shawker0
    @Shawker0 19 годин тому

    the bob ross of dark and darker

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      I happily accept this mantle <3 such an honor!! haha, now let's paint a happy little bush down here... right here in my own little world, I love to paint happy little bushes :)

  • @TheGeneralDS
    @TheGeneralDS 19 годин тому

    I missed the stream but congrats on your first steam! you're my favourite content creator for dark and darker, so its nice to see you enjoying it. Love your analytical approach, no fluff in your explanations, and calm - no filler words (but, um, like, actually) in your speech. Don't change a thing!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      hey thanks soooo much! I'll try to keep it going best I can! just no more yetis please & thank you!! they are not relaxing haha

    • @TheGeneralDS
      @TheGeneralDS 7 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn I'm working on getting the Yeti's down too. You can side step their charge, and to dodge their 1-2 combo do a counter-clockwise circle strafe (your right), but you need to jump the first attack. Needs some space and practice, which i'm still failing at it some times.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      @@TheGeneralDS ahhh very helpful, thanks!!

  • @juicemonger3872
    @juicemonger3872 19 годин тому

    Your live stream channeled more Bob Ross than your videos. "Looks like we're gonna head North East boys and girls." "Gonna campfire and read chat. Look how dark it is." I dig it. Looking forward to the next board meeting.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      horay! it warms my heart to think my natural manner of speaking/playing is so palatable :) thanks for the comment!!

    • @TheGeneralDS
      @TheGeneralDS 7 годин тому

      The Bob Ross of Dark and Darker, couldn't have said it any better!

  • @jarlgrape9941
    @jarlgrape9941 19 годин тому

    Could you do a build guild for your shield fighter with mace

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      yes I can, will keep that in mind for next stream!

  • @TheMillerMilitia
    @TheMillerMilitia 20 годин тому

    day streaming darn, I play at night. We'll never get to meet in battle blinn!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 20 годин тому

      oh just because I stream during the day, doesn't mean I don't play at night >:) see you around!!

  • @YourBoyBlinn
    @YourBoyBlinn 21 годину тому

    HOLY CROW could not have dreamed of a more chill & welcoming first-ever stream. Huge massive thanks to everyone who shared their time with me today and can't wait for the Board Meeting next Monday!! have a great week everyone <3

    • @Rekatan
      @Rekatan 21 годину тому

      If you hadn't told us I'd have never known it was your first live stream. You rocked it!

    • @CyrusAurum
      @CyrusAurum 21 годину тому

      Great stream, congrats on the turnout.

    • @G4L_Trixster
      @G4L_Trixster 21 годину тому

      Amazing stuff im giving it a re listen now as I play for what I missed the first go about would love to play with you sometime

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 20 годин тому

      @@G4L_Trixster sounds great, would love to play sometime!!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 20 годин тому

      @@Rekatan tysm Rekatan!! so nice of you to stop by & show support in that first shaky hour haha

  • @luvifed
    @luvifed День тому

    so thankful for u, always giving tips and showing new experiences and situations thank u blinn

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 11 годин тому

      hey there, thanks for this note! happy to help others figure this game out and enjoy success in the dungeon! appreciate your comment & hope to see you around!

  • @theovertyrant2620
    @theovertyrant2620 День тому

    I agree with the comment in general but I think the reason creators don't do it is that the algorthim punishes you for people skipping large sections.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      ahhh that makes sense.. tough to balance the content some people might want to see with the content proven to be preferred/amplified by the YT algo :/

  • @G4L_Trixster
    @G4L_Trixster День тому

    That mr.deeds reference had me dying 😂

  • @G4L_Trixster
    @G4L_Trixster День тому

    Do we have a date for when the wipe happens this time

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      hmmm im not sure if a hard date has been announced.. but we're likely now about 50-60% through season 4? just a guess tho

  • @keeyajavan
    @keeyajavan День тому

    its july 8, i have 43 hours since july 3, ty for all of your videos you got a sub, keep it up chief

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      OH WOW, nice!! haha that's how you knw the game is good.. when you don't even feel like sleeping that much :) thanks for your comment & good luck in the dungeon buddy!

  • @Dorno2
    @Dorno2 День тому

    As a current bard main, I would really love to see a video dedicated to the buckler. A lot of the stuff here certainly applies, but I wonder if you have any buckler specific tips, or tricks. great stuff thank you!!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      this vid is from back in the Spring, still some very relevant points tho since the buckler hasn't really changed since then! thanks for your comment!! ua-cam.com/video/f2SlGltQvxA/v-deo.html

    • @Dorno2
      @Dorno2 19 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn thank you so much! I looked but couldnt find this

  • @G4L_Trixster
    @G4L_Trixster День тому

    Your videos are awesome man thank you for your service to our community

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      such a nice comment, thanks it really means a lot to me!!

  • @yesmyfriendyes
    @yesmyfriendyes День тому

    hahahahhaha he said joing and take the mornin star so fast xD IS THE BEST

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      mace is becoming my best friend :)

  • @happyhippiehaze
    @happyhippiehaze День тому

    i needed this reality check xD i was and am the person at the start of your video, but am slowly learning the blocking mechanics

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      oh! hello there!! we're all on a giant learning journey with this game, thanks for stopping by :)

  • @michamicha2574
    @michamicha2574 День тому

    Appreciate all your hard work on these kind of videos... actually all of your videos hahaha. Doing god's work out there bro. Also happy to see you're gaining more and more subs! you deserve it!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      appreciate this sooo much, thanks!! hope these vids have some small impact on a healthy playerbase -- more people will stick around and play if they 'get how things work' and have fun in the process!!

  • @polecat1337
    @polecat1337 День тому

    i enjoy learning from someone whos also still learning, as a new fighter player myself

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      yay! I'm glad you said this because I was a bit nervous at first to post 'guides' without having a completely exhaustive understanding of all aspects of fighter & fighter combat. good luck in your adventures!

  • @tayenlanders6989
    @tayenlanders6989 День тому

    Ur contest is awesome

  • @polecat1337
    @polecat1337 День тому

    ill never understand why anyone in a pvp game would expect anyone to be friendly. i prefer playing the game lol.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      I totally know what you mean.. it's nice when it happens, but you can't EXPECT that from anyone!

  • @tombofthememelich2192
    @tombofthememelich2192 День тому

    This is an awesome guide! Especially the explanation about Shield Mastery perk. Also BURGER HYPE :D

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      thanks Lichy!! took me a while to figure it out, and the perk text isn't much help! hope you have a great week!

  • @TheLordShiki5577
    @TheLordShiki5577 День тому

    don't attack i don't attack you !

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      doesn't always work out that way haha :)

    • @TheLordShiki5577
      @TheLordShiki5577 День тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn don't attack me just help me

  • @gentlemenexecutioner
    @gentlemenexecutioner 2 дні тому

    That first clip had me rolling 🤣😂

  • @YourBoyBlinn
    @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

    My first-ever YT livestream kicks off tomorrow, Monday July 8th at 1pm ET!! Come by for some chill vibes to start the week: ua-cam.com/users/livehtfVkIIQiaw

  • @YourBoyBlinn
    @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

    My first-ever YT livestream kicks off tomorrow, Monday July 8th at 1pm ET!! Come by for some chill vibes to start the week: ua-cam.com/users/livehtfVkIIQiaw

  • @Bob21463
    @Bob21463 2 дні тому

    I gotta say that you channel is one of the best I’ve come accross this year. Not only the quality of them content, but user engagement is out of this world. The video itself is extremely helpful, but there are tons of comments in here that offer additional advice, tips, and ways to play the shield fighter. Top stuff! I wish you all the best!!!

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      huzzah!! comments like this make me super happy, thanks for the encouragement & glad the other community comments have been helpful as well! feeling lucky to have stumbled into this game and all the nice people who play it :)

  • @twelvenation985
    @twelvenation985 2 дні тому

    i find crouch blocking like a matrix guy helps with head shots and jump blocking for certain longers weapons. i have been maining long sword fighter with dex str and pdr and adr rush windlanss crossbow. i tend to never have a problom with other sheild fighters with the long sword and alot of action speed

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      LIKE THE MATRIX yesssss, perfect description hahahaha

  • @MrHeorhe
    @MrHeorhe 2 дні тому

    I've tried out a full plate fighter with a buckler and sword, and while blocking smaller weapons is harder, as you mentioned with hilt blocking, all you need to do is get as close as possible to easily block two handed weapons. The build out dps's any one handed weapons because of the full plate, and the shield let's you stuff larger weapons and beat them without even taking a hit. The buckler also allows you to jump crouch for movement to try and block incoming spells and arrows, and while the heater shield covers 90% of you while jumping crouching the buckler still covers about 50% which you can angle up for head or down for feet coverage

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      such a great comment, thanks!! I definitely didn't appreciate the power of the bucker in terms of handle stuffing.. I always imagined it as a super hard shield to use vs. the proper/full swing. but stuffing.. I can't wait to try it out more! oh and good call about the jumpcrouch block with the buckler too!!

  • @MrHeorhe
    @MrHeorhe 2 дні тому

    "OH that's you" Lol my friend killed me the other day in a 3v3. He tunneled too hard on a single player chasing them around and then when I killed them he didn't understand where they went and thought I was them

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      it happens! haha

    • @hellcat1609
      @hellcat1609 День тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn let me guess we're talking about barbs here..

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn День тому

      @@hellcat1609 none other! hahaha :)

    • @hellcat1609
      @hellcat1609 9 годин тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn yeah playing barb myself sometimes, when you start seeing red and that felling axe keeps felling them it's sometimes hard to stop XD

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 5 годин тому

      @@hellcat1609 oh yeah haha I see too much red all the time.. can be hard to keep it in check!!

  • @G4L_Trixster
    @G4L_Trixster 2 дні тому

    I like to think you the wide camera swings are simulations of pushing through the attack with your shield for instance if someone swings at you and you half heartedly block you are just smashing through your defense you have to do it with gumption

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      hey that's a really great and interesting way to think about it!!

    • @G4L_Trixster
      @G4L_Trixster 2 дні тому

      @@YourBoyBlinn thanks 😊 I never really thought about it that way till recently and your video, also it kinda goes with the half block mechanic. i don't have much time into this game but I do love it and an so happy to have it back on steam. Do you ever play with subscribers

  • @kadircanyldz3846
    @kadircanyldz3846 2 дні тому

    Why don’t you never use your sprint? Do you keep it to disengage?

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      I do use sprint, but almost always to close the gap. don't like to 'waste' it mid-fight in case my opponent decides to turn & run (they often do). which is why you don't see me popping it just to help with spacing :)

  • @Brogdishjocke
    @Brogdishjocke 2 дні тому

    I will try it

  • @elifeeney1468
    @elifeeney1468 2 дні тому

    Learned a good bit from this video so thank you. I noticed shield mastery says it increases action speed towards your next block, not your next attack, is that incorrectly stated in-game?

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      I believe so! it should say action speed towards your next action (which can be applied to an attack, if that's the first thing you do after successful block!)

    • @matt-z5j
      @matt-z5j 2 дні тому

      ​@@YourBoyBlinni suspect that the initial intention was for it to make you stronger vs chained heavy weapon attacks or multiple attacks, since there already is a perk for counterattacking. Except the movement bonus, i would say this perk does a better job than the counterattack perk at counterattacking, since the 50% vs 10% is incredibly much faster.

    • @YourBoyBlinn
      @YourBoyBlinn 2 дні тому

      @@matt-z5j haha yeah totally. never thought of the 50% action speed bonus as a means to help fighters chain fast blocks.. but of course! maybe it's because I always counter attack after the first block, I rarely try (or need) to chain multiple blocks together, but the situation you described makes good sense! thanks!!