Testing EVERY THRUSTING SHIELD to prove they're ridiculous (Elden Ring DLC)

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  • @monkwashere
    @monkwashere  2 місяці тому +9

    Break up with basic browsers. Get Opera GX here: operagx.gg/Monk2

    • @afk2402
      @afk2402 2 місяці тому +1

      There’s also a shield-poke moveset, light attack while blocking yknow… I don’t think you mentioned it
      Well after watching the vid a bit longer, I saw you using it but you def didn’t talk about it

    • @wendigotoes
      @wendigotoes 2 місяці тому

      MOVING UP WITH THE BIG DAWGS 🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @Necromancer-CC
    @Necromancer-CC 2 місяці тому +187

    I love how they have so many thrusting shields, its crazy how many there are.

    • @DarkHumor_6
      @DarkHumor_6 2 місяці тому +33

      Fr bro, like 2 was maybe too much

    • @monkwashere
      @monkwashere  2 місяці тому +53

      They should’ve left it at 1 fr

    • @Raine_Sakan
      @Raine_Sakan 2 місяці тому +14

      The variety there is insane bro, crazy how they came up with so many unique designs and make them stand out from one and another

    • @Narding5566
      @Narding5566 2 місяці тому

      Its so hard to pick by how many options they gave us. Damn it FromSoftware

    • @cameraman9161
      @cameraman9161 2 місяці тому +3

      @@monkwashere2 is too many

  • @PepegaSanya
    @PepegaSanya 2 місяці тому +102

    Important to mention that Carian Thrusting Shield gets an A scaling in Strength with Heavy affinity, so you can absolutely go full Strength with it and have good damage

    • @Sushiboii112
      @Sushiboii112 2 місяці тому +4

      Full strength with a little bit of int

    • @genghiskhan6809
      @genghiskhan6809 2 місяці тому +10

      I unga, therefore I bunga.

    • @Corgun
      @Corgun 2 місяці тому +4

      worth mentioning that although the Heavy Dueling Shield has a B scaling, at same strength values it still has slightly more physical piercing damage than the Heavy Carian Thrusting Shield.

    • @twistedpear18
      @twistedpear18 2 місяці тому

      @@CorgunRelevant for counter hits for sure.

  • @Jblank1016
    @Jblank1016 2 місяці тому +31

    This is unironically my favorite weapon class in the DLC. Getting guard points during attacks is such a fun thing and something ive been missing since DS3s Valorheart. One of my favorite dumb setups was offhand Great Katana and main hand shield. You get an L1 to R1 true combo and main hand guard points. On top of that, the big wide swipes of the katana synergizing really well with the shorter pokes of the thrusting shield.

    • @Grimsly3736
      @Grimsly3736 2 місяці тому +2

      Honestly surprised we didn’t see more guard attacks in the dlc, cause base game the Carian Knight Sword and Lapis have this cool blocking heavy

    • @Jblank1016
      @Jblank1016 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Grimsly3736 For real, the Fire Knights can do a fancy Guard attack with the greatsword so why cant we?? Lol

    • @Grimsly3736
      @Grimsly3736 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Jblank1016 I was just thinking about that the other day while farming for the greatsword, fun fact the Fire Knight Greatsword is one of few weapons that actually works with Ghostflame Call (still way less damage than the Poker) running cold infusion

    • @mister8560
      @mister8560 2 місяці тому

      They're cool but how do i use the blood tax ash of war on them, it won't appear as an option

  • @afrokoku-jin5161
    @afrokoku-jin5161 2 місяці тому +17

    A magic carian thrusting shield pairs well with the carian thrusting sword. You can buff it with scholar’s shield, and it will eliminate the stamina issues

    • @TubularBellsRequiem6531
      @TubularBellsRequiem6531 2 місяці тому

      You can't make it magic affinity, as you won't be able to use that buff, but if you do heavy quality keen or even standard you'll be good to do that combo

    • @SyrenKindra
      @SyrenKindra 2 місяці тому +4

      @@TubularBellsRequiem6531 You can apply shield buffs regardless of the affinity

    • @TubularBellsRequiem6531
      @TubularBellsRequiem6531 2 місяці тому +1

      @SyrenKindra really? I assumed it was like weapon buffs where they couldn't be elemental infused or it wouldn't work. But I guess that only applies to damage, and shield grease doesn't buff damage, so it checks out

  • @glutt927
    @glutt927 2 місяці тому +26

    Other than kick, watch out for big weapons with rkr. I experienced instant guard break when I trade with them.

    • @anitaremenarova6662
      @anitaremenarova6662 2 місяці тому +1

      Use barricade shield.

    • @102ndsmirnov7
      @102ndsmirnov7 2 місяці тому +1

      Ye, I use a UGS with RKR to guard break every shield I see xD

  • @tristanwelke7827
    @tristanwelke7827 2 місяці тому +33

    I quite like these shields.
    Pretty effective as weapons with good damage, decent ash selection, and a cool gimmick.
    I'm sure many people know this already but I'll explain it anyway.
    These shields have block-frames on all attacks the light attacks block after each strike and the heavies block before the strike.
    On the lights your character will stand there holding the shield out for a moment before returning to neutral, meaning if you un-wire that R1 spam muscle memory most of us have. You can hit an enemy/boss during their wind-up, then pause briefly to block the attack, then continue your combo.
    You can basically brute force attack openings that aren't supposed to be there with these just remember to manage your stamina and that you will always take chip damage so pay attention.
    It takes a whole different mindset to take advantage of this gimmick effectively, but if you do, you can really screw with people and/or fight the PvE in a new unique way.
    What do other people think about these?

    • @thexenocide6013
      @thexenocide6013 2 місяці тому +6

      it's a fun way to show your enemies what a pain in the ass delayed attacks are

    • @threadmiser4914
      @threadmiser4914 2 місяці тому +2

      I picked it up & went "oh, it has Guard Point"- but after a minute I realized that only makes sense if you have terminal Charge Blade brainrot from far too many hours of Monster Hunter.

    • @chumkyborb
      @chumkyborb Місяць тому

      @@threadmiser4914this was exactly what I thought of LMFAO

  • @zylowolfzan3345
    @zylowolfzan3345 2 місяці тому +4

    The Thrusting Shields are super awesome. The Carian Thrusting Shield was basically my go-to for the rest of the DLC after I snagged it. The moveset is super nice and smooth, and any attack that has you holding the shield out in front of you actually counts as blocking! This means you can do some REALLY cool stuff by somewhat delaying your combo attacks to basically block hits between your own counterattacks, making it a PERFECT weapon for the Spear Talisman, and just an overall great tool once you learn those guard-points and can catch hits while keeping up the pressure.

  • @MasoTrumoi
    @MasoTrumoi 2 місяці тому +5

    For the record, the Dueling Shield is a real historical weapon. It was made for judicial duels in Germany and it is meant to be difficult to use to even the odds between two mismatched opponents.
    I put Giant Hunt on mine. I was using Light Greatsword in the main hand so having a big heavy and defensive weapon with the dick kick AoW was great. Duelling Shield forever!

  • @jony2624
    @jony2624 2 місяці тому +8

    Also worth noting the second attack on shield strike will still block attacks in front of you after you slam it into the ground

  • @pkslush
    @pkslush 2 місяці тому +4

    Fun fact: Dueling shields exactly like these were actually a real thing. They were historically used in judicial duels.

    • @102ndsmirnov7
      @102ndsmirnov7 2 місяці тому +1

      Ye, I saw these in the trailer and was instantly excited. It's just a cool weapon and aesthetic.

  • @102ndsmirnov7
    @102ndsmirnov7 2 місяці тому +2

    The best counter I've found to the thrusting shield with my UGS is Royal Knight's Resolve. However you hit them it will guard break them.
    I was really excited about the duelling shields but it feels scummy to use them with how opressive they can be.

  • @Teeeeeee77
    @Teeeeeee77 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been waiting for this!!! I’ve also been experimenting with the dueling shields a lot and the blocking attacks are really fun to fight other players with. Been using poison affinity, mainly because Kindred of Rot exultation is fun, and it procs in like 2 or 3 hits at 60 arcane (if you don’t feel like using the perfume bottle at the start of the fight)

  • @Data_Redacted_T.S
    @Data_Redacted_T.S 2 місяці тому +60

    Day 18 of asking for a Messmer cosplay build video.

    • @TheWalrusWizard
      @TheWalrusWizard 2 місяці тому +3

      Day one of replying to daneisunieto saying “day 18 of asking for a messmer cosplay build”

    • @heathermelton5688
      @heathermelton5688 2 місяці тому +1

      Day 1 of asking wtf is going on

    • @Goblinboyo162
      @Goblinboyo162 2 місяці тому

      Day one of saying hi

  • @ultraphoenix95
    @ultraphoenix95 2 місяці тому +6

    I really want to try the Carian Thrusting Shield with Shield Strike on my Str/Int character, but I don't know which weapon to use in the main hand.

    • @julesglenat
      @julesglenat 2 місяці тому +2

      Cold cleanrot knight sword, a Glintstone Staff, helphen steeple or Moonlight Greatsword.

    • @Falx415
      @Falx415 2 місяці тому +1

      Carian Sorcery Sword since it doubles as a catalyst. Great for Spellblades as you can use Carian Slicer for more traditional sword slashes and the regular thrusting moveset for well thrust attacks, so you essentially keep a full sword moveset despite the loss of a traditional heavy attack.

    • @benjaminotalora363
      @benjaminotalora363 2 місяці тому

      Great epee gets C scaling in dex, int, and str if you cold infuse it, spiked spear is also pretty good if you want pure strength scale and a sweeping R2 instead of the mega stab the spears get normally. Also has innate bleed which is always nice

    • @ultraphoenix95
      @ultraphoenix95 2 місяці тому

      Thank you all for your answers!

  • @jamesjohnson1694
    @jamesjohnson1694 2 місяці тому +1

    I definitely love using them. I think of it as spear with the ability to effectively guard.

  • @Okamika44
    @Okamika44 Місяць тому

    The chilling mist ash makes you swing the shield in a horizontal slash with more range than normal attacks. It's a weird interaction that is strong for roll-catching.

  • @Foxtail190
    @Foxtail190 2 місяці тому +1

    That moment when you can count how many new weapons in total are in a new weapon class, by equipping them.

  • @Mad_Peasant_King
    @Mad_Peasant_King 2 місяці тому +1

    I hope to see the swift spear in this channel, no one else have even attempted to use it for pvp yet

  • @Narding5566
    @Narding5566 2 місяці тому

    I always bring a thrusting shield when exploring an unknown area. Keeps me safe for unexpected ambushes and can attack and defend at the same time with heavy hitters

  • @smokinggnu6584
    @smokinggnu6584 2 місяці тому +1

    I used the Carian Thrusting Shield on my mage character with blood tax but with cold affinity. Was brutal.

  • @samfish2550
    @samfish2550 2 місяці тому

    I like running the basic version with the wooden great shield in my off hand for the looks. The metals are slightly different but otherwise they are basically a match set. Plus it's stat accessible.
    Tbh other great shields would be better for it and can look good two, lyndell Knight shield and the haligtree shield both can work well to.

  • @LigJin
    @LigJin 2 місяці тому +2

    One of my favorite weapon class of the dlc 🛡❤

  • @zaneexcell6344
    @zaneexcell6344 2 місяці тому

    Power stance thrusting shields are hilarious to use with high endurance, spear talisman.

  • @LoganLoux
    @LoganLoux 2 місяці тому

    I did not know that you could still block while doing the heavy attacks. That's cool.

  •  2 місяці тому

    me in colloseum or invasions:
    "haha, I will now abuse my automatic block to punish you lowly tarnished!"
    Every lowly tarnished in existence:
    *casts only spells against me*
    Sigh, chasedown weapon it is once again...

  • @sadrerman
    @sadrerman 2 місяці тому +1

    when I play shield and sword and want to use my sword ash of war, all I do is two hand it for a second to use it

  • @logandarnell8946
    @logandarnell8946 2 місяці тому +2

    really sad they didn't bother fleshing out any of the new weapon classes. you typically get one standard and one somber and that's it. we got more weapons for the preexisting classes than anything. disappointing.

    • @eggmug562
      @eggmug562 2 місяці тому

      Yeaaaaah it was a shame.

    • @eggmug562
      @eggmug562 2 місяці тому +1

      Like did we really need 5 perfume bottles where every other new class gets 2 or 3?

  • @jonasschlicter6344
    @jonasschlicter6344 2 місяці тому

    Since the shield strike AoW is just a normal attack moveset, does that make Shard of Alexander buff all of its attacks? That would be nuts

  • @maxwellvindman7212
    @maxwellvindman7212 2 місяці тому

    every single thrusting shield?!?! wow, what a herculean task

  • @Raine_Sakan
    @Raine_Sakan 2 місяці тому +4

    Variety so lacking man had to show 4 whole duels for one weapon to pad out the time

  • @musallamammar8033
    @musallamammar8033 2 місяці тому +2

    New spear and colossal spear tear list?

  • @rickybobby8408
    @rickybobby8408 2 місяці тому

    I used the carian version with crag blade ash of war bleed affinity it’s pretty insane

  • @robbieliddle2462
    @robbieliddle2462 2 місяці тому

    I know it's a meme that there's so little of the new weapon types but I'm just stoked to see where fromsoft goes with them if they decide to put them in their next title
    Like I wonder what kind of a trick weapon a thrusting shield could be the base of

    • @robbieliddle2462
      @robbieliddle2462 2 місяці тому

      I do think we could've gotten a couple more throwing dagger weapons though, like how the smithscript daggers went in a straight line, we could've had one that went in a curved motion, and another that hung in the air for a second before flying at the enemy like the smithscript shield

  • @Buddyguy1988
    @Buddyguy1988 2 місяці тому

    You don’t need more endurance, you need shield grease ;)

  • @Hi..000
    @Hi..000 2 місяці тому +2

    Ain’t been this earlier ever

  • @crusadrian5010
    @crusadrian5010 2 місяці тому

    You should try out Scholars Shield on a standard affinity Carian Thrusting Shield!

    • @JustTryingToYoutube
      @JustTryingToYoutube 2 місяці тому

      It does, I have tried it toss in multiple hit Tailsmans and the damage gets going lol

  • @anishshirodkar484
    @anishshirodkar484 2 місяці тому

    The thrusting shield should have been held like the medium shields

  • @animusdemifiend2307
    @animusdemifiend2307 2 місяці тому

    I have some questions regarding the shield grease, differences between both grease and not grease, and also if the GS talisman and pearlshield do make a difference on these or no

  • @akula4366
    @akula4366 2 місяці тому

    Never actually seen anyone use these, nor did i know they existed...

  • @nicolasvillasecaali7662
    @nicolasvillasecaali7662 2 місяці тому

    FS really cut short this dlc by not adding more variants of thrusting shields nor their heavy versions. We are yet not really for that era...we need to block more to handle such power.

  • @samfish2550
    @samfish2550 2 місяці тому

    I wonder if shield strike has any true combos on this or other Shield types

  • @calebnannie1822
    @calebnannie1822 2 місяці тому

    Did you try the guard counter with the shields? I haven't picked up the dlc yet but my latest playthrough has been a knight style and I"ve been using guard counters a lot. I wanted to try them with the thrusting shields once I got my hands on them.

  • @Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez
    @Joshua_Shadow_Manriguez 2 місяці тому

    Anyone else find it odd that BOTH Thrusting Shields are found on corpses?

  • @benjaminotalora363
    @benjaminotalora363 2 місяці тому +1

    these were ridiculous pre nerf lol I kinda miss it

    • @benjaminotalora363
      @benjaminotalora363 2 місяці тому

      that being said, cold infused thrust shield plus bleed infused great epee is a VERY nasty combo, specially if you proc frost before bleed

  • @frozenyeet
    @frozenyeet 2 місяці тому

    Frozen Yeet cameo spotted

  • @AlperKeser-c7p
    @AlperKeser-c7p 2 місяці тому

    WHY is nobody talking about giant dad build at 6:53 XD

  • @NoForksGiven
    @NoForksGiven 2 місяці тому

    Thrusting shields are just twinblades with better guarding ability.

  • @leonardoross3101
    @leonardoross3101 2 місяці тому +1

    better than Trusting Shields, they always lie

  • @dantedragneel3204
    @dantedragneel3204 2 місяці тому

    Just bought this game and the dlc but haven't started it because I can't decide what build I want to do since this is my first fromsoft game.
    How do yall decide on what build yall want to run?

    • @johnskelington
      @johnskelington 2 місяці тому

      I find that an even strength and dexerity build is best for a first-time playthrough in any of these games.
      What they lack in damage, they make up in versatility, allowing you to check out, experiment, and make good use of most weapons you will come across.
      As powerful as spells are, they can be fickle as it is easy to not find "that one spell" that is going to help you with "that one part" that you're stuck on. I prefer to save wizards for a second playthrough.

  • @josephfass2703
    @josephfass2703 2 місяці тому

    No "keep on blockin' in the free wooooorld!"?

  • @GORtheBULL
    @GORtheBULL 2 місяці тому

    I wonder if shield strike is worth using on a non thrusting shield

  • @kiwithesock
    @kiwithesock 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the videos, thank you!❤

  • @mateocortanage
    @mateocortanage 2 місяці тому +1

    I always catch your uploads so early lmao lets go

  • @ignatiuspennyfeather232
    @ignatiuspennyfeather232 2 місяці тому +1

    What about their power stance moveset?

    • @zer0vision891
      @zer0vision891 2 місяці тому

      Bait maybe? But thrusting shields are just like small, medium, and great shields. R1 and R2 strike with the right hand shield, L1 blocks with the left hand shield, L2 uses whichever shield has the higher priority ash of war.

  • @micahprice958
    @micahprice958 2 місяці тому +1

    can you do a smith-script video?

  • @mikiodehart7932
    @mikiodehart7932 2 місяці тому

    I can think of many reason I’d wanna use something else other than operaGX

  • @ceasarluther2251
    @ceasarluther2251 2 місяці тому +1

    Damn I've never been here this early

  • @gabewagner8171
    @gabewagner8171 2 місяці тому +1

    Would you rather do a cosplay as an albinaric or be forced to cosplay varre

  • @gaelgilbertosalazarbarron4618
    @gaelgilbertosalazarbarron4618 2 місяці тому

    Am i the only one thinking that the player should be allowed to use the thrusting shields aswell as other shields as a snowboard or a sled

  • @eogoat9896
    @eogoat9896 2 місяці тому

    My guy monk is getting sponsered🔥🔥🔥

  • @arhangeo
    @arhangeo 2 місяці тому +1

    Where are the views at?

  • @breadandicecream
    @breadandicecream 2 місяці тому

    i BEAT radahn w these puppies

  • @user-jv1bd4hp5l
    @user-jv1bd4hp5l 2 місяці тому +1

    Cool video

  • @verglasviq
    @verglasviq 2 місяці тому

    ALL OF THEM?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

  • @stupidstone3049
    @stupidstone3049 2 місяці тому

    how do you respec so much?

  • @nev2836
    @nev2836 2 місяці тому +2

    Glizzy

  • @NoxMortem
    @NoxMortem 2 місяці тому

    ...EVERY TRUSTING SHIELD... 😂 Opera GX is top btw, i use it over 1 1/2 years now!

  • @aPottedPlant_0
    @aPottedPlant_0 2 місяці тому +1

    hi monk 👋

  • @HexOmega3113
    @HexOmega3113 Місяць тому

    Hold up mine only has 58 guard boost with the talisman equipped....what up wht that???

  • @RubbishGamePlay
    @RubbishGamePlay 2 місяці тому

    New jar video potentially?

  • @solo5miily674
    @solo5miily674 2 місяці тому

    TWINBLADE NEXT PLEASE !!!! 👉👈?

  • @DEMONSAMURAI18
    @DEMONSAMURAI18 2 місяці тому

    6:38 i was waiting for him to say dheild strink if he didnt i would have been upset and unsubed😢

  • @james737er
    @james737er 2 місяці тому +2

    didn’t even know this was a class

  • @nbmoleminer5051
    @nbmoleminer5051 Місяць тому

    👍

  • @Intentionallyfrogged
    @Intentionallyfrogged 2 місяці тому

    Im bussing im bussing 😩🎉

  • @alexharo433
    @alexharo433 2 місяці тому

    Not first wooo

  • @SkellyMan333
    @SkellyMan333 2 місяці тому

    First

  • @aidansmith4101
    @aidansmith4101 2 місяці тому

    these are traiding demons!

  • @AhmadZakwan-fd3xc
    @AhmadZakwan-fd3xc 2 місяці тому

    People are so poor these days. One more thing, it's STRIKE, NOT SHTRIKE

  • @edmundchu6771
    @edmundchu6771 2 місяці тому

    Was psyched to watch the video and goes right into the sponsor than immediately after leaves the video for a stupid advertisement and I don't have the patience to wait and never see the video at all🤬😭🤬
    What's more ridiculous than thrusting shields...
    Sponsors and advertisements back to back👎👎👎👎👎
    This means I am a person who will appreciate youtube premium

    • @_kahimanawari
      @_kahimanawari 2 місяці тому +4

      buddy cannot use his hands to skip an ad but can use it to make an essay whining

    • @frozenyeet
      @frozenyeet 2 місяці тому +1

      Homies gotta pay the bills

    • @edmundchu6771
      @edmundchu6771 2 місяці тому

      @@frozenyeet I can't argue that😤 good point