Hello everyone. Sorry if the audio seems a little scuffed, Im switching recording software going forward so get excited for that I guess. Also if you'd like to see me livestream I try and do so Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday here on youtube so keep an eye on the community page for updates on that. Have a nice weekend!
"Impressive. Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's Lord Soul." My god. Look at that subtle off-white yellow coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has lore in the description...
“And it’s not like there are any other weapons in the graveyard…” It’s not like, ya know, Fromsoft left one of the most powerful weapons in the game there, a weapon that is overstatted with respect to weight, damage, and poise damage compared to its stat requirements..
I never knew the purpose of that chest in firelink shrine until now. It always confused me as to why there’s just an empty, open chest. Guess you learn something new every day:)
Still having tons of fun with this! Just took down O&S with the Zweihander and half of Domnhall’s set, now bought the rest, I look epic but a bit overloaded. Really worried about Tomb of Giants in the dark…can’t think of a solution…if you have any other fun challenge ideas like this please let me know! The other one I really enjoyed was crossbow only, great prep and a really new way to play for me anyway.
i've been watching for like a month and i just now realized you're not a huge souls youtuber. you seriously make your videos like you have a massive audience :)
This is such a goofy and unique idea for a challenge run. I'm totally here for it and would definitely be interested in other videos where you can only use items from certain locations.
A couple things: 1: I appreciate explaining things without the assumption that someone has played the game. It makes the video date better and accessible to people who haven't played the game or don't know it super well. I've been watching Dark Souls challenge runs since before I played it recently. 2: I was NOT expecting Dark Chronicle/Dark Cloud 2 (UK/USA naming is different) music in this. It's good.
This could be super fun and interesting in DS2, using only items from Majula, there's quite a lot of options but if you also limit upgrade materials it would scale perfectly with the endgame considering you get higher grade materials the further you go
@@MamaTrixxieAsmr Each boss armor is incredibly resistant to at least something. Trouble with fire? Smelter Demon set. Trouble with lightning? Looking Glass Knight set. Trouble with Dark? Velstadt set.
If you're struggling with the audio, using the parametric equaliser and multiband compresser (assuming you're using premiere pro) really helps it rise above the music. Great video :)
Technically you can get one Estus upgrade via Anastasia, but it doesnt bode well that you destroy the firelink fire when you are using it as the central theme of the run.
ngl your challenge videos are some of the better ones, I love the choice of music in the back ground too, I'd very slightly turn the volume down on them as they can be distracting from what you're saying, the only example in this video I have is the dlc pokemon one, other than that great video dude
I didn't know the glitchy ledge affected the cats as well. Usually never go that way, might have to check it out later. It affects the trees in the dlc.
FUCK YEAH LESSGOOOOO SOMEONE USING THE CRESCENT AXE ON A RUN! It's been my favorite weapon for a long time in DS1 and I never see anyone using it. Instant 10/10 video.
Hey if you need video Ideas I recommend making this a series of for example "I beat dark souls with items only from blighttown" and stuff like that but ofc don't just post that all in a row only when you don't have video Ideas
I definitely would like to try this in the other games because I think the beginning hubs are more ubiquitous and doing area specific runs past firelink would seem too similar to my first video but I appreciate your concern!
maybe the peak of not trying. This run is not a challenge by any means, which is why he had to change the rules to make it into a challenge. If this was DS2, it may have been a challenge, but DS1 by the end lets you have just about anything you could want from Firelink Shrine by the time you've got the Lord Vessel. Doesn't help that the creator is trying to be an edgelord either, with the daring people to bitch at him because of how he mispronounced Chasm, which does nothing but show he's stupid (as in, choosing incompetence), which is proof no one should follow his example.
The reason paladin Leroy's gear didn't reset it's positioning is because he's an invader NPC not a normal NPC. So his drops don't reset if you save reload. If you want his drops than make sure you kill him in a manner where you can reach his drops. Same with all invader NPCs, and enemies
Something I'd like to mention is that you could've bought the dark sun crown for a 10% boost in your pyromancy damage. It's essentially a weaker dusk crown with no downsides. It'd have only been a minor boost in damage but I wanted to mention this so if anyone decides to do this run you can use that knowledge to make it a little bit easier.
Nice vid! I recommend playing ds1 while over encumbered Or one i like a lot is playing as a literal hollow killing everything in your path including friendly npcs at first glance no interactions allowed.
Really interesting run! I like how you're using equipment that never gets any attention really, even if some of it does kinda suck (looking at you morning star)
After 11 years of playing DS1 I it was you who informed me that I am supposed to go to Ingward after defeating the Four Kings? I guess it's never too late to learn something new
12:26 THAT’S what the firelink chest is for? I’ve never seen that in all my years playing the game, I just thought it was some mystery already open and empty chest
I'd personally say that upgrading weapons should be allowed outright, but only up to +14, since you can get any titanite (aside from slabs, twinkling, and demon) by "trading" with Frampt. Probably limited to after ringing both bells by extension.
I mentioned this on someone else's video but I think it's more appropriate here since it nearly happened but yeah, Pinwheel is probably the scariest boss in Dark Souls. not because he is difficult, he isn't, but because every time you fight him, there's a non-zero chance you choke so hard you die to pinwheel and that would be really embarrassing.
Super cool challenge run my guy I was wondering if you would be opposed to someone possibly taking this challenge run for a ds2 series let me know how you feel about that either way really enjoy the content keep it up!
Having a good time with this so far, mostly the winged spear +5. Changed the rules a little bit, I don't need to unlock any rights to use or upgrade items like you did. Always wanted to use the Caduceus shield and now I finally have a reason to. Got gargoyles down, moonlight butterfly, asylum demon (took a while, but still first try) and taurus of course. Gonna grind up to the zweihander now I think that might work ok for most of the run. Also allowed myself armor drops from the undead as those can theoretically drop within Firelink Shrine. Just need the boots to have the full set, what a terrible set it is, heavy and weak all at once. Thanks so much again for this idea! Was running out...and the bandwidth is narrow because I'm just not good enough to do SL 1 runs and that kind of stuff, always get stuck at O&S. Let's see how this goes...
I also died to Ceaseless first time I played the game. I miss timed a jump a got a face full of his...lava discharge. Also died to Moonlight Butterfly *after* doing the entire DLC. I suck at rolling.
It gets better a bit through the video since I'm always fiddling with the audio during my recording, hopefully one day I'll become proficient at it lol.
Can you do a run using a weapon with different types of damage? I mean how many types of damage can you do in one hit including status effects like bleeding, that run would be interesting.
Hello everyone. Sorry if the audio seems a little scuffed, Im switching recording software going forward so get excited for that I guess.
Also if you'd like to see me livestream I try and do so Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday here on youtube so keep an eye on the community page for updates on that.
Have a nice weekend!
The audio is mostly fine, you just need to up the volume
We understand.
"Impressive. Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's Lord Soul."
My god. Look at that subtle off-white yellow coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has lore in the description...
“It’s not like there’s any other weapon in the graveyard” zweilhander has left the chat
the best weapon
Fr fr
Giant dad can not be stopped
@@Kitboy15 bet
I can't believe I've never heard the nickname 'thunder and thighs' for O&S before. I'll have to use that one.
i usually call them taemoon and boomba
“And it’s not like there are any other weapons in the graveyard…”
It’s not like, ya know, Fromsoft left one of the most powerful weapons in the game there, a weapon that is overstatted with respect to weight, damage, and poise damage compared to its stat requirements..
Doesnt exist smh you must be dreaming
You could say...
U BECOME UNSTOPABBLE
yea saw the title and was like, so naked sweihander then? my average run novadays?
@@mekelius your average run and still cant spell the name correctly
THE BASS CANNON
"i was playing sloppy because i had just eaten dinner" might be my new favorite excuse for bad gameplay.
Thought the same 😂 and he then says i did it by all bosses in advance
I never knew the purpose of that chest in firelink shrine until now. It always confused me as to why there’s just an empty, open chest. Guess you learn something new every day:)
Wait whats the chest for?
@@Danthetheomega if you drop a key item, such has the ring dropped from sif, you can pick it back up in the chest
@@PascalNeem Oh yes i just got to the part where it was xD. Still thank you kindly
@@Danthetheomega I said "Thank you kindly" in the undead merchant's voice, I need to stop playing this game.
@@himanshubhoria1832 perhaps
Really amazing how you keep putting out run after run for challenges I have never seen anyone tackle before. Can't wait to see how this run goes.
TIL Ingward can be moved to Firelink Shrine after killing the Four Kings. Had the game for like four years, never once tried this.
Yeah kinda useless but as I said it's nice to have a friendly face.
Great video as usual. I swear if your channel doesn't blow up with popularity in the souls community, the algorithm is doing something wrong
Here's hoping!
The algorithm always seems to be doing something wrong is the problem
Very nice! Now, let's see Paul Allen's challenge run
Made me lol
nice more chill challenge run that looks more fun than tedious lol, also really liked the music choices in this one
18:09 WTF!!!i didnt know two of them would show up!
Still having tons of fun with this! Just took down O&S with the Zweihander and half of Domnhall’s set, now bought the rest, I look epic but a bit overloaded. Really worried about Tomb of Giants in the dark…can’t think of a solution…if you have any other fun challenge ideas like this please let me know! The other one I really enjoyed was crossbow only, great prep and a really new way to play for me anyway.
Great work! I’m also quite fond of the idea of “Chasm” just getting louder with each new video (even if it brings me pain).
I wasnt expecting the “Now, let’s see Paul Allens business card” but i loved it😂
11:35 "... I get this cool lookin' kill." *KILLS SIF* D:
After I read the title the Zweihander started dancing in my head.
i've been watching for like a month and i just now realized you're not a huge souls youtuber. you seriously make your videos like you have a massive audience :)
Im forever greatful for you and others who complete challenge runs so that I will never have to, Great video!!
Why did you have almost 400k souls when upgrading the pyromancy flame? 8:31
Yeh this run is sus af
he said he would keep the soul duping to a minimum😭😭, blud did not uphold his promise☠☠
11:58 You're telling me there's been a Bonfire there THIS WHOLE TIME AND IVE NEVER FIGURED THIS OUT???
This is such a goofy and unique idea for a challenge run. I'm totally here for it and would definitely be interested in other videos where you can only use items from certain locations.
Your videos have inspired me to do my own unique challenge runs once I beat Elden Ring, great videos!
A couple things:
1: I appreciate explaining things without the assumption that someone has played the game. It makes the video date better and accessible to people who haven't played the game or don't know it super well. I've been watching Dark Souls challenge runs since before I played it recently.
2: I was NOT expecting Dark Chronicle/Dark Cloud 2 (UK/USA naming is different) music in this. It's good.
This could be super fun and interesting in DS2, using only items from Majula, there's quite a lot of options but if you also limit upgrade materials it would scale perfectly with the endgame considering you get higher grade materials the further you go
you also have things betwixed, the regular dagger is surprisingly powerful.
@Ghorda9 Starting as the Explorer just so you can have TWO daggers.
@@corruptofficial8638 also the small shield on the way to heids tower of flame for parry souls.
The armor the merchant sells after beating certain bosses is not actually bad
In looks or stats
@@MamaTrixxieAsmr Each boss armor is incredibly resistant to at least something. Trouble with fire? Smelter Demon set. Trouble with lightning? Looking Glass Knight set. Trouble with Dark? Velstadt set.
Babe wake up, new Mr Metagross video is up
I love the inclusion of the Mother 3 OST in your videos. Keep making content!
Great video man, loving the content, as always, creaking skull.
Creaking skull
Love the use of Tree Spirit Jurak
Brought so much childhood nostalgia
If you're struggling with the audio, using the parametric equaliser and multiband compresser (assuming you're using premiere pro) really helps it rise above the music. Great video :)
Technically you can get one Estus upgrade via Anastasia, but it doesnt bode well that you destroy the firelink fire when you are using it as the central theme of the run.
its crazy how youve become my favorite dark souls 1 youtuber after like 3 videos
every time mr metagross uploads my skull creaks in an attempt to notify me
ngl your challenge videos are some of the better ones, I love the choice of music in the back ground too, I'd very slightly turn the volume down on them as they can be distracting from what you're saying, the only example in this video I have is the dlc pokemon one, other than that great video dude
Before even watching, since you're including the graveyard, the very simple answer to this question is power up the bass cannon.
I didn't know the glitchy ledge affected the cats as well. Usually never go that way, might have to check it out later. It affects the trees in the dlc.
FUCK YEAH LESSGOOOOO SOMEONE USING THE CRESCENT AXE ON A RUN!
It's been my favorite weapon for a long time in DS1 and I never see anyone using it. Instant 10/10 video.
The "CHASM" bit nearly chocked me. Thank you for the video, I love it!
Yoooo I've never seen someone do this before, super unique keep up the amazing work!
Love the music titles in the description!
Hey if you need video Ideas I recommend making this a series of for example "I beat dark souls with items only from blighttown" and stuff like that but ofc don't just post that all in a row only when you don't have video Ideas
I definitely would like to try this in the other games because I think the beginning hubs are more ubiquitous and doing area specific runs past firelink would seem too similar to my first video but I appreciate your concern!
That's also a good idea I'd like to see that too, I'd recommend only doing it with poupler games tho
Bro this content is PEAK. ds1 remastered is the only ds game i can play bc i own a switch, so watching this ds1 content is awesome dude
maybe the peak of not trying. This run is not a challenge by any means, which is why he had to change the rules to make it into a challenge. If this was DS2, it may have been a challenge, but DS1 by the end lets you have just about anything you could want from Firelink Shrine by the time you've got the Lord Vessel. Doesn't help that the creator is trying to be an edgelord either, with the daring people to bitch at him because of how he mispronounced Chasm, which does nothing but show he's stupid (as in, choosing incompetence), which is proof no one should follow his example.
@@sirgouki6207 i enjoyed it.
@@sirgouki6207 LOL
WTF I clicked on the video and got an ad of a bigass black mold rotting toenial being cut by surgeons on full display on my tv
now lets see Ceaseless Discharge bossfight
You ever fill your bathtub with spaghetti and sauce and pretend your a meatball? Also first!
The internet truly is a fascinating place
No
The people saying no are lying
I prefer burying myself up to my forehead and pretending I'm a carrot.
@@mirko241 I respect that
“This cool looking kill” *hits a dog in the nose with a huge axe*
I never knew Seath was Paul Allen- someone get Vaati on this
The reason paladin Leroy's gear didn't reset it's positioning is because he's an invader NPC not a normal NPC. So his drops don't reset if you save reload. If you want his drops than make sure you kill him in a manner where you can reach his drops. Same with all invader NPCs, and enemies
Something I'd like to mention is that you could've bought the dark sun crown for a 10% boost in your pyromancy damage. It's essentially a weaker dusk crown with no downsides. It'd have only been a minor boost in damage but I wanted to mention this so if anyone decides to do this run you can use that knowledge to make it a little bit easier.
Nice vid! I recommend playing ds1 while over encumbered
Or one i like a lot is playing as a literal hollow killing everything in your path including friendly npcs at first glance no interactions allowed.
New subscriber here, Metagross. Keep up!
"Only using items from X" sounds like a good challenge run template. Could pay homage to your favourite area this way, or even character and enemy.
Nice video earned a sub👾👾
Have you considered a DS1, covenant items only run? I think it would be pretty interesting.
Very good video ! i hadn't seen a challenge like this yet
I love how you included a song from Dark Cloud 2, future Sindain: Jurak mall 😊
Love the video always love watching these and doing them myself with my brother makes dark souls fun and challenging
“I probably shouldn’t have tanked as many of his attacks as I should have”
Really interesting run! I like how you're using equipment that never gets any attention really, even if some of it does kinda suck (looking at you morning star)
I've never seen the bonfire spawn right beneath the player like that that's hilarious
After 11 years of playing DS1 I it was you who informed me that I am supposed to go to Ingward after defeating the Four Kings? I guess it's never too late to learn something new
Another cool idea, really enjoying the videos.
Only items from Firelink you say?
Well in that case
"POWER UP THE BASS CANNON"
Is that Tree Spirit Jurak theme?? Good to see DC2 isnt forgotten.
wow man, i learned 2 things from your.vid today : the empty chest in firelink and ingward going to firelink after the 4k ! thanks
You're talking so calmly i thought i was going to sleep ❤
isn't there a longsword wielding hollow in firelink shrine specifically on the way to the undead settlement
12:26 THAT’S what the firelink chest is for? I’ve never seen that in all my years playing the game, I just thought it was some mystery already open and empty chest
yayyy new Mr Metagross video
Route 225 music makes me subscribe , underrated track and one of my faves :) !
I have to commend you for not just letting the zweihander carry you through this even though it was entirely allowed.
SL1 Ng7 with a no hit kill on all bosses and no magic or ranged as well. Good ol classic challenge
I'd personally say that upgrading weapons should be allowed outright, but only up to +14, since you can get any titanite (aside from slabs, twinkling, and demon) by "trading" with Frampt. Probably limited to after ringing both bells by extension.
Great video 👍🏽Would love to see some DS2 runs
11:07 "I forgot the crest of Artorias and can't be bothered to get the souls for it" says after duping half a milion souls to buy titanite... 🤣
Thanks so much for this idea! Think I’ll tone it down a bit cos I’m not that good but I love a well defined challenge!
Mother 3 ost in the BG. You are godlike:)
I mentioned this on someone else's video but I think it's more appropriate here since it nearly happened but yeah, Pinwheel is probably the scariest boss in Dark Souls. not because he is difficult, he isn't, but because every time you fight him, there's a non-zero chance you choke so hard you die to pinwheel and that would be really embarrassing.
Super cool challenge run my guy
I was wondering if you would be opposed to someone possibly taking this challenge run for a ds2 series let me know how you feel about that
either way really enjoy the content keep it up!
Having a good time with this so far, mostly the winged spear +5. Changed the rules a little bit, I don't need to unlock any rights to use or upgrade items like you did. Always wanted to use the Caduceus shield and now I finally have a reason to. Got gargoyles down, moonlight butterfly, asylum demon (took a while, but still first try) and taurus of course. Gonna grind up to the zweihander now I think that might work ok for most of the run. Also allowed myself armor drops from the undead as those can theoretically drop within Firelink Shrine. Just need the boots to have the full set, what a terrible set it is, heavy and weak all at once. Thanks so much again for this idea! Was running out...and the bandwidth is narrow because I'm just not good enough to do SL 1 runs and that kind of stuff, always get stuck at O&S. Let's see how this goes...
Loving the jak and daxter soundtrack
"Thunder and thighs" XD
Never heard that one before.
I also died to Ceaseless first time I played the game. I miss timed a jump a got a face full of his...lava discharge.
Also died to Moonlight Butterfly *after* doing the entire DLC. I suck at rolling.
"Tortured you all by not picking the mask up".....*ANGRY NOISES*
Great music! Specially the dark cloud 2 song❤
Nice run dude!
Another banger from Mr metgross
Sorta defeats the point of the challenge to add so many caveats
Good stuff... Great vid bro :)
Really fun video to watch great video 👍
I feel like this was too quiet, especially in the intro
Awesome video though
It gets better a bit through the video since I'm always fiddling with the audio during my recording, hopefully one day I'll become proficient at it lol.
It's OK
Audio is a little quite, great vid though
>its not like theres any other weapons in the graveyard
zweihander brothers... we lost...
Can you do a run using a weapon with different types of damage?
I mean how many types of damage can you do in one hit including status effects like bleeding, that run would be interesting.
Another great video!!! Keep it up
Tomb of Giants without a light source? Tricky…
idk how to explain it but your voices is kinda soothing
INGWARD MOVES TO FIRELINK???? How am I still learning new things about this game xD
Respect for not using the Zwei!