We're Finally Making Some HUGE Upgrades [Genshin Impact Swords Only]

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  • Опубліковано 13 бер 2023
  • We've faced numerous challenges in our Swords Only playthrough, like the archery challenge, the Electro Monument conundrum, and many more. But this may in fact be the worst of any of them... as it's the only one to make me... give up?
    Sapwood Blade? Leveling Weapons? Maxing Character's Ascension Levels? Check, check, and check. This is probably the most upgrades the Swords Only account has gotten in a long time.
    Swords Only in Genshin Impact can be quite challenging at times. However, as the self-proclaimed master of "Weapon" Only challenges in this game, I am able to best any obstacle (probably).
    HoYoVerse put out a tweet saying "Polearm Impact"... So I decided to take it upon myself to make a new account, but only use characters who wield a sword because absolutely nobody asked me to.
    Link to the Swords Only Playlist:
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  • @zeeiqbal14
    @zeeiqbal14 Рік тому +953

    Congratulations on getting through that Aranara challenge and forging the sword Java! Your videos have been literally my only source of serotonin during my finals and now I’ve apparently gotten one of the highest scores! So thank you for this genuine, painful and entertaining content

  • @f.b.iagent3971
    @f.b.iagent3971 Рік тому +387

    Seeing Java get so many wins on this episode was super refreshing, mostly because it actually affected his mood, it’s like one of those “satisfying Genshin moments” compilations

  • @nbamonster2
    @nbamonster2 Рік тому +472

    I like the change that you are gocusing on talent and character level materials than artifacts. I mean it would be fine every now and then to do artifact farming, but artifact luck is annoying since you rarely get the artifacts you want.

    • @Devilboy_1029
      @Devilboy_1029 Рік тому +23

      Ah yes, Gocusing

    • @tabithal2977
      @tabithal2977 Рік тому +24

      And also artifacts are not a guaranteed upgrade, but talents and ascensions are guaranteed upgrades

    • @suffering9481
      @suffering9481 Рік тому +11

      @@Devilboy_1029 what, you don't Gocus on your English exams too?

  • @nefylia4037
    @nefylia4037 Рік тому +584

    It would be really interesting to see you make a Nilou team in the future. Nilou, Alhaitham, Xingqiu, and Dendro Lumine could all make a pretty good team!

    • @sophiap7298
      @sophiap7298 Рік тому +10

      That's a good idea

    • @mega88maru
      @mega88maru Рік тому +34

      ooo that nilou bloom team sounds so good!!! i hope he will try that. but there’s no sword dedicated healer but he’ll think about it lol

    • @envy_342
      @envy_342 Рік тому +60

      Nilou team without heals is kind of a suicide lol

    • @pointlessfeather5830
      @pointlessfeather5830 Рік тому +12

      yep, and then nilou instantly dies

    • @lol-ji2ni
      @lol-ji2ni Рік тому +32

      ​@@envy_342 build xingqiu healer 💀

  • @uiiigamer
    @uiiigamer Рік тому +202

    Swords only is sooo nostalgic... It's my favourite series on this channel

  • @mega88maru
    @mega88maru Рік тому +107

    i really like that you’re starting to focus on non-artifacts while upgrading characters!!! its so satisfying to see all the characters being lvl 81/90. i agree, next video you should go farm for their talent books. after everyone is lvl 81 and talents 8/8/8, artifacts can come in.

    • @tetept4
      @tetept4 Рік тому +10

      don't forget level 90 weapons as well

  • @readmynameinsteadofthisplease
    @readmynameinsteadofthisplease Рік тому +53

    you can shoot down the flying ruin drakes by using the wind-blessed harpastum that you get from the souvenir shop from mondstadt

  • @geosustento8894
    @geosustento8894 Рік тому +63

    If you're farming handguards and ley lines, I suggest farming Inazuma leylines as that's the best way to get them. You'll also be passively collecting specter and hoarder coin drops for Kuki and XQ

  • @lainverse
    @lainverse Рік тому +12

    Congrats on acquiring the blade and finally beating that domain!
    And focusing on permanent upgrades over luck-based ones is definitely a better idea.

  • @leegunring
    @leegunring Рік тому +18

    2:06I heard that Ayaka's charge attack has an unexpectedly long effective distance against vertically oriented targets
    18:57Actually, it's better suited to Ayato

  • @BillyGurke026
    @BillyGurke026 Рік тому +15

    I really feel happy seeing this much progress and basically no suffering in this video.

  • @lisi3062
    @lisi3062 Рік тому +9

    this is so satisfying. leveling chars, talents & weapons is legit my favorite part of the gameplay. it's so satisfying to make my faves strong and much more reliable than artifact farming lmaoo

  • @screech4505
    @screech4505 Рік тому +35

    So excited to see someone do this and actually see the failed attempts too lol

    • @driwsy2
      @driwsy2 Рік тому +2

      so true that's my fave part 🤝

  • @Nowaylarry
    @Nowaylarry Рік тому +17

    Fun fact 4pc glad is basically as good as 4pc HoD for Ayato. That feather would be perfect for him with no wasted stats.

    • @eulalord9617
      @eulalord9617 Рік тому +2

      might even be better if ur ping isn't too good

    • @abdelrahmantarek7929
      @abdelrahmantarek7929 Рік тому

      ​@@eulalord9617 the ping issue is with 4pc echoes

    • @eulalord9617
      @eulalord9617 Рік тому +1

      @@abdelrahmantarek7929 srry I probley read that wrong. Most of the time I watch youtube at like 3 am 😅

  • @spyrothetimelord
    @spyrothetimelord Рік тому +8

    As someone who has been in the dendro domain since before Cyno's *first* banner farming for him (and Al-Haitham), swapping to talents and bosses is def the better (and less insanity inducing) option. And I'm a baby whale so that's months of max refreshing as well....
    Enjoyed the episode. It also took me a bit to find the Aranara that sold the blueprint and when I did, I didn't have any of the trade things. As a major Layla enjoyer, I can't wait to see her more built. I think you have to complete the Sumeru quests and Albedo quest to start windblume. Otherwise talking to Katheryne there would have started the event. Looking forward to more 🎉

  • @pranaypatra16
    @pranaypatra16 Рік тому +5

    Finally an episode without pain and suffering. And good luck those rolls on that feather was niceee

  • @Zellllllll
    @Zellllllll Рік тому +9

    Besties wake up, new Java video🤲🏻
    I'm so happy u got the sword for Benny and that ur actually using him despite not liking his gameplay,,,He's my fav character🥺
    And i agree with the whole talents/exp mats>>>>artifacts

  • @lucynsuns
    @lucynsuns Рік тому +7

    DAWG seeing him finally able to do the puzzle was so incredibly satisfying

  • @supernova1831
    @supernova1831 Рік тому +15

    Please do a character review. You are a very casual player whose builds many people can relate to.
    We all have seen Zyox,Zajef etc builds but those are just way too hypothetical and dedicated. You can also tell the aspects of ease of builds which are generally not considered.
    Love from India❤️

    • @crystalcrux4540
      @crystalcrux4540 Рік тому +3

      Yeah , I would love that...

    • @rayfrost7162
      @rayfrost7162 Рік тому +1

      We all know who is gonna be on top of that list - Raiden Shogun

  • @zee8380
    @zee8380 Рік тому +11

    this series has come a long way. Hope you're doing good Java :)

  • @darkworld0167
    @darkworld0167 Рік тому +28

    You got the blade Pog!!!! Also, for weapon enhancement, I have a question, do you toss the 4-star weapons that aren't swords into sword weapon exp? I mean you wouldn't be needing them I don't think since it's swords only

    • @ironheadedDoF
      @ironheadedDoF Рік тому +2

      Maybe it's the rainy day fund, when all the ores are gone?

  • @sarutalluri1761
    @sarutalluri1761 Рік тому +16

    Congrats on Beating the longest quest Java! I love this series so much ! I hope you continue it ❤❤

  • @seraphinabanesera6378
    @seraphinabanesera6378 Рік тому +30

    Thank you for uploading! Your content is really enjoyable, and I just wanted to say I love this series, and to continue to do what you do :>

  • @potatocat2445
    @potatocat2445 Рік тому +1

    That challenge solving and all the upgrades made was amazing!

  • @blooming-wonder
    @blooming-wonder Рік тому +5

    Glad to see you have gotten the sword. I hope you can absolutely crush your future obstacles and enemies.

  • @Lunartheganyusimp._.
    @Lunartheganyusimp._. Рік тому +4

    I love this series and it’s good you upgrading your characters

  • @AyaHarandou
    @AyaHarandou Рік тому +2

    Hi! ilove those kind of series so much. Thank u for this content!

  • @SamiraTheSunsettia
    @SamiraTheSunsettia Рік тому +3

    Dang i love farming/ upgrading episodes like this, its so satisfying - good job Java!

  • @kylestreet7641
    @kylestreet7641 Рік тому +1

    Love the swords only content, especially the puzzle solving that becomes challenging without bows lol

  • @agosricci3217
    @agosricci3217 Рік тому +3

    i enjoy your videos, java!! congrats on all the things you did in this episode of the series :'D

  • @RairoFallen
    @RairoFallen Рік тому +3

    Lol the shame an guilt in Java’s voice when he got to nilou an she gave him the side eye while eating her snack like she was saying ‘yea I’m still here jerk’

  • @Kitty-rb9sy
    @Kitty-rb9sy Рік тому +3

    It’s my birthday today, so happy you could upload on it! 🎉 love your vids, I could never persevere this much 😅

  • @alisa_exe5445
    @alisa_exe5445 Рік тому

    I love these vids, where you just level up characters is so relaxing ☺️

  • @AlmaRakelK.
    @AlmaRakelK. Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on getting through the challenges ❤️

  • @talkativepersontalkative-wh9nj

    I have a headache from yesterday and when I watch ur videos they go away SO MY NEW BROTHER and keep the content up ur the best and ur the only reason I played genshin

  • @creyxenos287
    @creyxenos287 Рік тому +2

    bro do u never get tired of this

  • @sushilsingh8996
    @sushilsingh8996 Рік тому +2

    You can use the wind blessed harpastum to down the ruin Drake's buy it from marjari in mondstat

  • @abbystafford7549
    @abbystafford7549 Рік тому +1

    Ah it's so satisfying to see the characters and weapons level up!

  • @emmanuellamour737
    @emmanuellamour737 Рік тому +2

    Life is not the same without there wonderful videos 😊

  • @AnimationStation3000
    @AnimationStation3000 Рік тому +2

    The adventure handbook lists where you can obtain.. anything (except specialties). Under enemies.. lists all enemies and what they drop and navigates to them. I feel like so many people don't know this feature exists.

    • @lyswenn
      @lyswenn Рік тому +2

      There is a limit to how many enemies of one kind it will show you which is why Java first went for the spots he knew off the top of his head.

    • @AnimationStation3000
      @AnimationStation3000 Рік тому +1

      @@lyswenn I'm aware of this, I wish I showed more, but that's what adventuring is for

  • @OoAlisoO
    @OoAlisoO Рік тому

    This video was very satisfying. All those ascensions and getting the sword 🗡️ for Benny really made my day

  • @meloniamamelon
    @meloniamamelon Рік тому

    I love these videos where do farming. Definetly liking this one

  • @OnionFox725
    @OnionFox725 Рік тому +1

    Seeing you make so much progress on your characters brought back my motivation to raise mine as well. I now have 34 fully built characters, 3 in-progress and 12 unbuilt. The only thing that's holding me back from raising them faster is the weekly boss drops because those 3 in-progress are all Sumeru characters. 💀

  • @a.yukiii.
    @a.yukiii. Рік тому

    ok ima bw honest these vids where you can improve so much are so satisfying to watch

  • @aishasidd
    @aishasidd Рік тому +4

    one suggestion for u is to bring back the character specific episodes theyre fun to watch and u end up making a lot of progress

  • @SilverWolfEnthusiast
    @SilverWolfEnthusiast Рік тому +2

    congrats on finally passing that aranara quest to get the sword lmaoo It was really entertaining. Love your vids man ^^

  • @goldfish3943
    @goldfish3943 Рік тому +1

    I love this series so much

  • @inxcj
    @inxcj Рік тому

    the way i smiled teeth and gums seeing the new java vid 😭😭
    amazing vid as always :)))

  • @makimawho
    @makimawho Рік тому

    This video was truly satisfying to watch

  • @ChaosFlute
    @ChaosFlute Рік тому

    Ooh, very productive indeed! That was a satisfying video. Fun to see so much progress.

  • @Biyuu.
    @Biyuu. Рік тому +1

    I LOVE THIS SERIES SM

  • @AlexMocha
    @AlexMocha Рік тому

    This was honestly a nice video since I’ve been doing the same on all my accounts as well

  • @skelly2278
    @skelly2278 Рік тому +1

    was not expecting you to upload another swordsonly video so shortly after the previous.... "incident" but i most certainly can't complain!

  • @dr.senjora
    @dr.senjora Рік тому +1

    Geez, finally, you came to your senses. Don't worry, I had to go through it too, but it's worth it

  • @parttimesaint3165
    @parttimesaint3165 Рік тому +1

    Thanks to this, I managed to find this NPC and claim several blueprints. Thank you!

  • @lorenzolanzoni6741
    @lorenzolanzoni6741 Рік тому

    Let's go!
    I try to get talents level 9 before really farm for artifacts, before they can use the rainbow crit build and it's fine

  • @KiyoshiDa
    @KiyoshiDa Рік тому

    Finally I catched up to the latest part in a few days
    Now brb gonna start catalyst only

  • @inai7282
    @inai7282 Рік тому +1

    I agree with you so much when it comes to artefacts. It's just nonefficient but you have to be careful. I am speaking from an experience. You may end up with a high AR and high world level that don't much the level of your characters because you are underpowered. My account now has so many characters I can't use because I don't have the artifacts for them.

  • @niloumf
    @niloumf Рік тому

    as soon as i saw this video i got so excited 😭

  • @crimenbs3588
    @crimenbs3588 Рік тому +1

    priority in resurce management should allways be Weapon, Talents (and with these level-up's), and then artifacts. There are some character where the order is different and those are all the characters who scale on transformative reactions, like anemo characters with the main purpose to swirl, hyperbloom and burgeon triggerer who want as much em as possible and leveled to 90 and Hp&def scalers who don't mind if their weapon isn't maxed

  • @corgikingdom3850
    @corgikingdom3850 Рік тому

    41 mins!!! WOOT and this vid is beautiful

  • @sly1680
    @sly1680 Рік тому

    This was a really cathartic episode honestly ^^

  • @rayz_0f_sunshine
    @rayz_0f_sunshine Рік тому +1

    Amazing as always! ❤❤

  • @thebooknerd5223
    @thebooknerd5223 Рік тому +1

    You have the right mindset Mr. TheCup it’s typically best to get guaranteed upgrades like levels, weapons, and talents before artifacts which are RNG.

  • @themeltingpot3266
    @themeltingpot3266 Рік тому +1

    Wow that’s a lot of progress for so many characters! I’ve had my account for a year almost and only have one character level 90 😅

  • @andrewyoffie8814
    @andrewyoffie8814 Рік тому

    Love these! Also I'm pulling for Ayaka next banner so wish me luck! ❤❤

  • @francocolon6313
    @francocolon6313 Рік тому +4

    Since you're not using any other weapons than swords, you can covert the other 4 star weapons into the crystals!

    • @jamin3131
      @jamin3131 Рік тому

      Umm how?

    • @averya53
      @averya53 Рік тому +1

      @@jamin3131 you would unlock them first and then when you choose what to upgrade the weapon with you would choose the one you unlocked

  • @skyvvie
    @skyvvie Рік тому

    a very motivational video java, thank u!

  • @imjusthere-9800
    @imjusthere-9800 Рік тому +1

    Hi Java, I'm actually doing a Swords only challenge myself, although I'm actually not that far (only 6 characters, all of them aren't fully leveled) I really think you're the main inspiration to me starting one when I did. Well, that's all I really wanted to say, thank you for making this content and I hope you enjoy the rest of your swords/catalyst only runs ^^

    • @imjusthere-9800
      @imjusthere-9800 Рік тому +1

      PS, Are you gonna try going for c1 Ayaka when her banner is out? Or are you just waiting for a new 5 star sword user?

  • @xragegamingyt607
    @xragegamingyt607 Рік тому

    Am always hype when java post a video

  • @Devendra1008
    @Devendra1008 Рік тому

    15:13 this is so true. Like with artifact rolls, some day, everything rolls into crits , and someday(or most of the days) it rolls trash.

  • @tofu7703
    @tofu7703 Рік тому +10

    I don't mind rewatching the whole swords only at this point

  • @CrystalShannon713
    @CrystalShannon713 Рік тому +1

    I haven't farmed artifacts in a year since I level all my characters/weapons/talents and dump the terrible gladiator/wanderer pieces into the strongbox and have no problems clearing anything but Max starring floor 12 of the abyss. It's fun being able to use pretty much anyone you want rather than just a handful of characters with meta artifacts (and I don't miss the disappointment of a week's worth of resin leading to no good artifacts).

    • @francke5148
      @francke5148 Рік тому

      That's what I decided to do when I hit ar 56 but I just decided to focus on 4 teams for my abyss but I'm soon ar57 and I'm still not done with farming talents, weapons and ascension mats 😮‍💨

  • @ironheadedDoF
    @ironheadedDoF Рік тому +1

    Thank you for showing, not telling, the point of Ascend characters and Upgrade Talents. You are correct: artifacts can be a time sink of failure over time. You dont lose RNG on ascensions nor talents. I will now reprioritize Ley Line resin spending and get my characters to 81's (Yes i like 81.. 85 for EM based characters)

    • @J.sh_CDN
      @J.sh_CDN Рік тому +1

      Never 90 so you don't ever stop getting xp and 81 so you can tell them apart from characters you need to ascend one more time

    • @ironheadedDoF
      @ironheadedDoF Рік тому

      @@J.sh_CDN ^ This

  • @kizoku
    @kizoku Рік тому +1

    i would love to see another java podcast just 1 hour 30 min is enough

  • @mirandaschneck8451
    @mirandaschneck8451 Рік тому

    Oh my God I did not know I could convert the billets to the other one I never thought to check that is so useful

  • @bangtanssera
    @bangtanssera Рік тому

    Your progress is amazing :)

  • @Blue_Donuts
    @Blue_Donuts Рік тому

    Haven’t watched yet, I hope you pass the quest! Good luck!

  • @sleepy._.witherstar
    @sleepy._.witherstar 7 місяців тому

    The time you said „ i guess i have to do a lot of ley lines on this acc“ i was so feeling it TT

  • @alguien908
    @alguien908 Рік тому

    imo I'd build Nilou either for Freeze with Ayaka or for Hyperbloom with Al Haitham, but in those teams she won't have her passive so just use a support set and make her be a burst support (don't use tenacity of the millelith because it doesn't work with her ring), her hydro app is decent in a ring around her so it could be passable with a melee unit
    farming talents is a great change, i'm also doing that in my (AR 60 and totally capable of clearing abyss however) account, i'm gonna triple crown nahida soon after procastinating on crowns and just use the resin on guaranteed upgrades now that there are no units that interest me and it's just building and getting guaranteed upgrades for the ones i already have
    also the part of the dendro rings reminds me of why i started watching your content in the first place, congrats on that!

  • @ceci--lia
    @ceci--lia Рік тому

    I'm a ground type player too and Ayato's skill can usually take care of those flying enemies. I use hyperbloom these days and they still do fine. The only time I actually use bows is on my brother's account, and Kokomi's clam bubble is basically melee anyway.

  • @grommy511
    @grommy511 Рік тому +1

    The massive upgrade was so satisfying

  • @umEllie
    @umEllie Рік тому +3

    i think you should use the other 4 star weapons that aren’t swords as leveling materials

  • @archxakuma4932
    @archxakuma4932 Рік тому +1

    Teams that can be used:
    1. Freeze:Ayaka, Layla or kaeya(based on how much ER needed), Burst support ayato or xingqiu(Xingqiu with ayaka is a bit annoying), Kazuha.
    2.Hyperbloom:Dendro Traveller,Kuki,Xingqiu,flex or Alhaitham.
    3.Aggravate:Keqing,Dendro traveller,Kazuha,Kuki or another electro(I cant think of any other electro sword character).
    4.Bloom:Nilou,Dendro traveller,Alhaitham,flex or kazuha for grouping the seeds and enemies.
    These are the teams that I can mostly think of right now.

  • @BlueCrystalAnimatez
    @BlueCrystalAnimatez Рік тому +2

    Please please try to get all talents to 9 where necessary and just guaranteed upgrades in general as opposed to rug (artifacts )

  • @BassByOzieblo
    @BassByOzieblo Рік тому

    Saw this video on my fyp and it made me smile :))

  • @LongDeadArtist
    @LongDeadArtist Рік тому

    I like the little banner at the top of the thumbnail :)

  • @amalidion2009
    @amalidion2009 Рік тому +1

    Ik, too early but I love your vids Java, you literally make my day ❤

  • @raidenshogun1274
    @raidenshogun1274 9 місяців тому

    This has motivated me to ascend my Ayaka after 1 year

  • @ej4346
    @ej4346 Рік тому +1

    I feel credit ought to be given to Moosashi.

  • @flightsimroma
    @flightsimroma Рік тому

    Against flying ones you can use Keqing. Her hold E can hit their weak points and immobilize/bring them down, just like bows.

  • @XoKoi99
    @XoKoi99 Рік тому +5

    AHHHH YES ANOTHER JAVA VID!

  • @ammaarghani2864
    @ammaarghani2864 Рік тому +1

    Amazing job on the aranara challange (not damage shaming anyone) your ayaka should be doing 10k charged each hit

  • @SkyTheAngel05
    @SkyTheAngel05 Рік тому +1

    Ask Qiqi for good luck on your artifact farming, you'll also be needing to close ur eyes this gave me good artifacts and less garbage. You can also act like Qiqi when she's using her burst and say "Life goes on." you have to put an Qiqi emotion on it. I used this and I just finished farming Qiqi's artifacts yesterday. (This also works in Strongbox.)

  • @LaLa-ld4co
    @LaLa-ld4co Рік тому +1

    YAAAAA NEW VID IM SO HAPPY :DDDDD

  • @flop_for_life
    @flop_for_life Рік тому

    Btw you should complete the aranara quests on your main acc because there will be main quests and areas locked in the future

  • @Pandipandi1
    @Pandipandi1 Рік тому +2

    YESS SWORDSONLY VIDEO

  • @sparkz5884
    @sparkz5884 Рік тому +1

    OW YEAH, IT'S SWORDING TIME!

  • @shenji863
    @shenji863 Рік тому

    Hey Java, since you started getting better upgrades to your character i thought that you might also want to try to do the spiral abyss soon so i came up with two team you might want to try.
    First team would be a simple Hyperbloom team with Alhaitham ( Main dps ) Kuki ( Healer + Hyperbloom Dmg ) Xingqiu ( Sub-Dps ) and Dendro traveler ( Support ).
    For the second team you could try
    a simole freeze team with Ayaka ( Main dps ) Ayato ( Subdps + Hydro applicator for Freeze ) Kazuha ( Support ) and Layla ( Shielder )
    Hope this helps and good luck farming

  • @futureqiqimain4601
    @futureqiqimain4601 Рік тому

    Java there is one item u can buy from Marjorie in mondstadt -a ball- u can aim it on the flying ruin drake for example and it's gonna fall down