Dark Souls 2: The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide

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  • Опубліковано 10 бер 2014
  • ►This video is not monetised! No ads, for your viewing pleasure.
    A majority of this video was produced by my co-host @TheJunglist. He's an absolute legend and a great guy, so please do me a personal favor and check out what he's up to on / thejunglist .
    I was compensated for my time working on this video. There's also going to be a link to it in the Australian instruction manual for Dark Souls 2, which is awesome!
    ▼ Skip to Sections you're Interested in! ▼
    STORY - 0:54
    CONTROLS & UI - 1:49
    CLASSES - 3:35
    STATS & LEVELLING - 3:57
    DEATH - 8:28
    COMBAT - 10:18
    WEAPONS - 13:24
    BATTLE TIPS - 15:35
    STATUS AILMENTS - 16:48
    MAGIC - 18:08
    ITEMS - 19:56
    LIGHT & ILLUMINATION - 21:35
    RINGS - 22:15
    MULTIPLAYER - 22:57
    SHORTCUTS - 24:39
    ADVANCED COMBAT - 25:45
    UPGRADING - 27:05
    COVENANTS - 28:52
    WHAT"S DIFFERENT IN DARK SOULS II - 30:00
    AMAZING TIPS - 31:52
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  • @MrCatchTwenty2
    @MrCatchTwenty2 8 років тому +576

    Holy shit, you did not look like I expected.
    That voice + those looks = Give us other guys a chance!

    • @Fortigurn
      @Fortigurn 8 років тому +42

      +MrCatchTwenty2 I agree. He looks at least fifteen years younger than that voice.

    • @hacnsm
      @hacnsm 8 років тому +17

      +MrCatchTwenty2
      dat neck.
      Giraffe meta

    • @saasf510
      @saasf510 8 років тому +3

      +No thanks Nasty :(

    • @WoodlandDrake
      @WoodlandDrake 5 років тому +2

      Reminds me of when Benedict Cumberpatch first got popular

    • @Memnoch_the_Devil
      @Memnoch_the_Devil 5 років тому +1

      MrCatchTwenty2 oh my god right??

  • @fireburn95rs
    @fireburn95rs 9 років тому +492

    Vaatis voice is so soothing

    • @BigDippas
      @BigDippas 9 років тому +19

      Right dude. Imagine him reading a book to you haha no homo but it would be epic.

    • @fireburn95rs
      @fireburn95rs 9 років тому +7

      BigDippas I just watched his BB vid before this one, I didn't think it was a white dude. Would kill to listen to him read lord of the rings trilogy. :P

    • @estellauwu6023
      @estellauwu6023 9 років тому

      BigDippas 😂😂😂😂

    • @maximum9065
      @maximum9065 9 років тому +2

      fireburn95rs The funny thing is, I came to the comment section to see if anyone commented on his voice, and here I found your comment at the top of the list.

    • @fireburn95rs
      @fireburn95rs 9 років тому

      Maximum 90 hehe it's so fucking unhuman. That should be the new siri/cortana voice

  • @mikehunt3293
    @mikehunt3293 9 років тому +237

    I was gonna attempt a no death run for my first experience with the series, but I got a really rude awakening. My first death was falling off a cliff in the tutorial area. And you know what the worst part about it was? I wasn't even fighting anything.

    • @TheDangerMan
      @TheDangerMan 9 років тому +2

      Lmao i wish i could see that

    • @greg0050
      @greg0050 9 років тому +19

      Gravity is always the worst enemy. You fight it every second in DS I and II

    • @TheSimpleDuo
      @TheSimpleDuo 9 років тому +15

      Happend to me too and it's so awkward because I achieved the "die for your first time" achievement before anything else :(

    • @EmilKlingberg
      @EmilKlingberg 9 років тому

      I have tried many times, furthest i have gotten is Velstadt, well wasn't killed by him, but the mobs in the chamber before him, on my way back out haha

    • @TheMike0088
      @TheMike0088 9 років тому +2

      ***** I personally used to always die at shrine of amana, but I recently made it past without dying (though sadly on a character that wasn't a no death run D:)

  • @stormtrooperelite1453
    @stormtrooperelite1453 7 років тому +291

    Vaati, you can totally replace Morgan Freeman when some movie needs a narration

  • @footthumb
    @footthumb 10 років тому +234

    I was about 10 seconds away from returning this to the store. After spending 4+ hours banging my head up against a digital wall last night, luckily I stumbled on this video today. I knew there was something great in this game I just had to get past the dangerously frustrating learning curve. After sitting through your video it all just clicked. Thanks for helping me find the greatness.

    • @VaatiVidya
      @VaatiVidya  10 років тому +107

      This is exactly what we wanted to achieve with this video. Glad it had that effect man, enjoy this incredible game.

    • @xixjamesxix24
      @xixjamesxix24 8 років тому +10

      +VaatiVidya It really is an incredible series. God I missed the feeling of chucking my controller across the room in a fit of rage XD Haven't felt like that since the first three ninja gaiden games for the NES!

    • @WarBoy87
      @WarBoy87 8 років тому +9

      +footthumb This is one of those games that don't get harder as you play, they get easier, because you will become really good and nothing will be able to stop you!

    • @TerminalM193
      @TerminalM193 8 років тому +8

      I was in the same exact shoes you were back with dark souls 1....but my best friend MADE me sit and learn the game.... It's unbelievable the amount of people that pass this game up because of the learning curve.... Their really is no game that gives you the sense of accomplishment and joy from overcoming those hard battles like this game.

    • @5oundOfVictory
      @5oundOfVictory 8 років тому +7

      +footthumb Yeah, that learning curve is dangerously steep, pretty much vertical, especially to those who got used to bloodborne and basically forget how to play dank souls (like me). What helped me is making a junk character to get through a small portion of the game, only going through the required parts to get myself used it, then going back and making my real character so I don't screw up my build. I'm on my 3rd build in bloodborne, because after trying all the different stuff with a junk character at the beginning, it all clicked and I'm killing bosses without thinking about it. Patience is the way of the Force

  • @newyorksteelo
    @newyorksteelo 10 років тому +37

    Total breakdown and all under 40 minutes. Best Dark Souls channel on UA-cam.

  • @unrrear
    @unrrear 10 років тому +379

    vaaty was your body real? it felt like they put your face on a pre rendered body LOL

    • @CCMrJones
      @CCMrJones 4 роки тому +22

      i know its been 5 years but DAMN youre right and its freaking me out :D

    • @dtectatl1
      @dtectatl1 3 роки тому +2

      Lmfao it has to be fake

    • @soulrebel6309
      @soulrebel6309 2 роки тому +1

      Its because of the black screen behind him. Its an illusion😂

    • @jmmone
      @jmmone 2 роки тому +1

      It’s that casual v neck

    • @ThepPixel
      @ThepPixel Рік тому

      He may have scoliosis

  • @ChironTheWounded
    @ChironTheWounded 10 років тому +39

    36:54
    "While some people favour characters of stone"
    THE LEGEND NEVER DIES

  • @KaosRichie
    @KaosRichie 10 років тому +256

    Didn't expect the ending hahaha

    • @VaatiVidya
      @VaatiVidya  10 років тому +148

      We were filming for like 8 hours, there was a lot of pent up tension and relief behind that high 5!

    • @ShaheenAlturki
      @ShaheenAlturki 8 років тому +6

      +VaatiVidya thanks guyz that was alot of useful information's! you deserve more than 1 million likes!

    • @richardbauer2993
      @richardbauer2993 8 років тому +21

      +VaatiVidya After 1 year... One year I watch your channel... And I've always heard just your voice... And I was imaginating, how do you look like?
      And my imagination was right. Just judging by your awesome voice and way how you speak, I just knew you are a nice guy!
      I just wanted to tell you. Your channel means a lot to me! I was looking for some quality Bloodborne gameplay, but all the others didn't even care 'bout story and characters, and when I came here, it was like heaven. All little details, all of it was just so well done! I don't know how to thank you... Just keep doing what you do. I'm super hyped about all the stories which exist in DS3 and so on! Thanx man... Really... thank you... YOU kindled my flame. Love your job!

    • @saasf510
      @saasf510 8 років тому +14

      +VaatiVidya Your so hot

  • @Atticus1313
    @Atticus1313 Рік тому +6

    Playing through Elden Ring made me want to explore the Dark Souls universe and I found myself here. I truly appreciate the thorough and clear information presented here. The professional delivery without the use of memes, insults, cursing, and sarcasm is a major benefit as well. Glad to see your channel is still active 9 years later.

  • @tylerchristou2001
    @tylerchristou2001 7 років тому +231

    I think Vaati's voice is too deep for his body

    • @jojolafrite90
      @jojolafrite90 6 років тому +21

      That's because his sound box is in his balls...

    • @kisukemomohime7388
      @kisukemomohime7388 4 роки тому +1

      I have to agree.

    • @jessewilliams8724
      @jessewilliams8724 4 роки тому +1

      His voice is so deep and soothing I could probably sleep to it

    • @collinmaina2257
      @collinmaina2257 3 роки тому

      I didn’t think he was white when I heard his voice. I can’t believe that’s what he looks like!

    • @Ramon-gg3bd
      @Ramon-gg3bd 3 роки тому +1

      The Tom Cruise of the Dark Souls community 😁

  • @djrec0111
    @djrec0111 10 років тому +106

    The best class for both dark souls 1 and 2 is the deprived class mostly because it has the most evenly balanced starting stats and can really become anything you can imagine. Plus starting with barely any equipment makes it more fun because every piece of equipment you find you end up wearing even if its crappy zombie armor. Makes the character building feeling more progressive imo.

    • @DoomDogDan666PvEDestinyContent
      @DoomDogDan666PvEDestinyContent 10 років тому +1

      You sound so much like me! You enjoy a challenge as do I.

    • @martinpapse7913
      @martinpapse7913 10 років тому +10

      DoomDogDan666
      There is a downside to deprived though. If for example you do not want any points in faith, then in my opinioin it is better to be a knight that has low faith and more strength which if i was a strength char that would help me a lot more and not have any points wasted on an unneeded stat. :)

    • @PaszerDye
      @PaszerDye 9 років тому +10

      Raistling Majaere
      There's no such thing as an unneeded stat. Sure, FTH and INT aren't necessary for physical builds, but you still need them to improve resistance stats not affected by ADP. By the time you reach lv250+, solely focusing on a physical build makes you vulnerable to certain playstyles, so it's best to be versatile at this point.
      Also, the Deprived is arguably the best class because of two facts. It's balanced and you start at Soul Level 1. Gaining 11 more levels and adding them to STR and DEX, a lv12 Deprived can easily catch up to the stats of Warrior (starts at lv12) and have higher values in certain stats. The same goes for the other classes. Choosing Deprived allows you to become a balanced version of the other starting classes.

    • @PaszerDye
      @PaszerDye 9 років тому +2

      jérôme Paupe Deprived FTW

    • @PaszerDye
      @PaszerDye 9 років тому +4

      *****
      You do know that with patch 1.10, enemies will now follow you through the fog gate, right?
      Also I favor the deprived because it gives me a clean slate and equal start on all stats. Having nothing to equip isn't much of a disadvantage at all because you can find some lying around. Therein lies the challenge. But the way you put it makes the class sound desperate and crude.

  • @indeimaus
    @indeimaus 10 років тому +58

    HOLY SHIT JUGNLIST!

    • @amybrooks4669
      @amybrooks4669 10 років тому +3

      i miss him from good game

    • @WyattDeS
      @WyattDeS 10 років тому

      will brooks holy shit i didn't even realist it was him.

  • @stevelevant6157
    @stevelevant6157 10 років тому +18

    I chose the deprived as starting class.
    been in for 20 hours now and it feels amazing to see how much progress you made from nothing.
    in my case, the most satisfying class!

    • @stevelevant6157
      @stevelevant6157 10 років тому +1

      but you get a headstart because you can choose whatever you want to be, all stats are 6 and you are level 1

  • @HEARTSRULE4EVA
    @HEARTSRULE4EVA 10 років тому +12

    I have played demon souls and dark souls multiple times and I still sat all the way through this a really brilliant vid

  • @DeusExHomeboy
    @DeusExHomeboy 10 років тому +23

    "You can see the enemy's bloodstone to witness the 10 seconds before they died(*shows some player running off cliff*). "And perhaps avoid the same Traps they fell into".. Yessir.

    • @nejogoldsmith8104
      @nejogoldsmith8104 10 років тому

      You'd be surprised how easy it is to fall into that particular trap.

    • @StUnNuHKiN6
      @StUnNuHKiN6 10 років тому +4

      I understand how alot of people did that in Dark Souls 1 at Firelink Shrine just to troll but there's now a serious death penalty in Dark Souls 2 yet when I first got to Majula there were like almost 10 bloodstains I found of people jumping off of cliffs lmfao

    • @DeusExHomeboy
      @DeusExHomeboy 10 років тому +2

      lol, i guess along with the mobs, the Cliffs have been made deadlier too haha

    • @joeayt
      @joeayt 10 років тому +1

      Gravity is op, after all

  • @andychen1723
    @andychen1723 10 років тому +68

    I just bought DS2 out of peer pressure, I'm a pretty casual gamer but I was like "why not? how hard can it be"
    3 hours later*
    "FUCK THIS GAME, I JUST DIED 6 TIMES TO A COUPLE OF ARMADILLO LOOKING SHITS IN MAJULA FUCK THIS SHIT. SPEND 2 HOURS MAKING THE PERFECT CHARACTER AND NOW I LOOK LIKE THIS FUCKING ZOMBIE ASS BITCH" FUCK.

    • @PalomaTron
      @PalomaTron 10 років тому +12

      poor guy... did you bought the Prepare to Cry Edition?

    • @andychen1723
      @andychen1723 10 років тому +8

      JoeDirt PalomaTron probably since I've been crying ever since

    • @goulter1985
      @goulter1985 10 років тому +1

      lol keep playing...its really well worth it. And if worse comes worse, just grind some souls and level up your character/equipment a bit.

    • @kotzer71
      @kotzer71 10 років тому +8

      Andy Chen dks2 is the easiest in the series 2 mu hahahaha

    • @AnimatedASMR
      @AnimatedASMR 10 років тому +15

      Don't quit or you will go hollow...

  • @EmmaExegames
    @EmmaExegames 10 років тому +19

    Great vid as always, Vaati!

  • @Tetsacry
    @Tetsacry 10 років тому +7

    That high five at the end made the video even more worth while to watch

  • @Anophathalm
    @Anophathalm 8 років тому +1

    I really love your videos VaatiVidya! Even though I know enough about the games, I always get a better "insight" of the whole thing. You're one of the best veterans in the community. Of course also big kudos to TheJunglist!

  • @Beisser76
    @Beisser76 10 років тому +74

    The hardest areal in Dark Souls 2 is the Valley of Spoilers....Do you know it? It lasts only from today to the 25. and is limited for PC-Players. Its so challenging... Already hate it.

    • @ninjack11
      @ninjack11 10 років тому +6

      i've already died hundreds of times

    • @robs2063
      @robs2063 10 років тому +1

      ninjack11 git gud

    • @martdejager3102
      @martdejager3102 10 років тому +1

      I know right the valley of spoilers is so difficult :(

    • @perenti666
      @perenti666 10 років тому

      i totaly agree ... :( they spoil n hype it to death .... makes me angry ...
      im a bit worried right now ...

    • @marc46o
      @marc46o 10 років тому

      This.

  • @mina7572
    @mina7572 3 роки тому +8

    Beginners tips:
    1. You don't have to lock on, in fact deciding not to lock on can trivialize the challenge of many enemies. Those enemies with slow tracking overhead attacks can be consistently avoided by walking in a tight circle around them. This is usually also better for fighting multiple enemies at once in terms of aiming your character to maximize the amount of enemies that get hit by horizontal slashing attacks.
    2. With most enemies and bosses there is a basic formula for success that reduces the enemy down to 2 fundamental states and your behavior during those states. In either state, pick one of 3 available actions:
    A) Enemy attacking:
    - roll
    - block
    - walk/run out of their range
    B) Enemy cooling down after attack:
    - attack them
    - heal
    - use item
    These actions are specific reactions to the enemy state and so, if you try to use the actions for B while the enemy is in the state of A (e.g. attacking while enemy is attacking) you aren't going to have much success and will probably trade damage at best which is not conduciveto long term survival and skill gain.
    Likewise if you use the actions for A while the enemy is in the state of B because you are freaking out and mashing buttons, you will waste stamina that you need for when the enemy is returned to the A state.

  • @SSJavenger
    @SSJavenger 10 років тому +8

    That high 5 tough.

  • @THESOGGYSPONGE
    @THESOGGYSPONGE 9 років тому +82

    Close your eyes and you'll hear Nick cage.

  • @TyronMakeka
    @TyronMakeka 10 років тому +54

    Wish I could watch this but it's not april the 25 yet!

    • @DevinSmith56
      @DevinSmith56 10 років тому +8

      I know, it's killing me... I could wait for GTA V, it's never really been a favourite series of mine, but this wait is brutal.

    • @maxpower9586
      @maxpower9586 10 років тому +1

      It's horrible, I don't wan't to spoil anything but everyone's posting videos of it and IT IS GOING TO GET WAY WORSE IN 2 DAYS

    • @arterialshadow
      @arterialshadow 10 років тому

      Too true.

  • @templarthade
    @templarthade 10 років тому +4

    This video is awesome and a HUGE help to me. Thank you for making it.

  • @dantegigadeath6581
    @dantegigadeath6581 10 років тому

    Thank you very much for your guide, which is informative, highly relevant, useful not to mention concise and extremely professional. Add into the mix devoid of ads, a superb starting guide all round.

  • @thelewbear3377
    @thelewbear3377 9 років тому

    Really great video. Broken down to the basics and explained in great depth. I bet this really helped the new players, great work!

  • @alecminter1780
    @alecminter1780 10 років тому +5

    Dark souls community - Day 1
    Online instruction guide/video to help players out worldwide with any questions they might be having... Like seriously... Just the fact you guys made this video proves the souls games has such an amazing community :D I'm iffy about spoilers since I'm waiting for EU release but damn... I'm so hyped :')

  • @AnthanKrufix
    @AnthanKrufix 10 років тому +10

    I've only played for about 6-7 hours yet, but I have to say that the combat is very similar to the combat in one of my favourite games, Monster Hunter. (In fact it's the closest I've ever seen to Monster Hunter, without actually being so.)
    Challenging but skill based, focusing more on mobility and timing than weapon stats or intricate button combos and certainly not button mashing. Realistic speed on weaponry too, huge things feel huge to swing in both speed and impact.
    All in all it feels really great to play. 3 hours in I complained that an enemy was too hard and put it down, but half an hour later I picked it back up, died another 2 times, then finally got the timing down to beat it, and could probably do it again.

  • @MsGogamer
    @MsGogamer 7 років тому

    Amazing video guys, watched every moment of it!

  • @danefilemyr4033
    @danefilemyr4033 10 років тому

    Vaati, you are my Dark Souls hero. I love how you can delve into the lore and bring so much depth to light. :)

  • @SkelterHelter
    @SkelterHelter 10 років тому +34

    Fuckin Ryan Gosling plays Dark Souls 2

    • @fitzgealec
      @fitzgealec 10 років тому +4

      wtf seriously???

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 10 років тому

      That ain't Ryan Gosling, that's his fucking younger Australian brother, Michael Gosling.
      ...

    • @Manualatice
      @Manualatice 10 років тому

      fitzgealec Hey mister gullible, he's talking about Vaati.

  • @jsparakov
    @jsparakov 10 років тому +53

    Yes, Vaati, I do feel unequipped. You seem well equipped, I need your help equipping me.

    • @SeriusVlad
      @SeriusVlad 10 років тому +8

      he is equipped with a lvl 2 T-Shirt, this is not well equipped, he needs a lvl 19 Lacoste Polo

    • @grandfaraway3116
      @grandfaraway3116 10 років тому +17

      SeriusVlad He needs to be shirtless....

    • @elliew6765
      @elliew6765 10 років тому +4

      Grand Faraway can I like that comment more than once

  • @MsGogamer
    @MsGogamer 7 років тому

    Thanking for such a remarkable work in your videos!!

  • @adamjamestattoos
    @adamjamestattoos 7 років тому

    Amazing guide for beginners, VERY comprehensive! Thanks guys!

  • @kabong254
    @kabong254 10 років тому +6

    This is your best video yet Vaati. I cringed a bit when I saw the 40 minute timer. One of the things I love about your videos is that you get right to the point and don't needlessly waste my time. I was pleasently surprised to find that all 40 minutes is full of useful info and you even have a super handy index of topics right at the front. You deserve to be compensated for this as it was just excellent. Keep it up!!

  • @Scott97sf
    @Scott97sf 10 років тому +5

    Someone went out of their way to help out all of us people who are un-willing to admit to being noobs. Thankyou Vaati and Junglist for making the most awesome in-depth DK2 vid on the net. ^-^

  • @GarthSmithLovesMath
    @GarthSmithLovesMath 10 років тому

    That's so much for this guide. I bought Dark Souls 2 a week ago and I was not prepared. I haven't played a game this hard for a long time, and this video was great for getting up to speed quickly!

  • @ShadowsOfLight6
    @ShadowsOfLight6 8 років тому +1

    Amazing video and very useful to a new DS player like myself with limited spoilers but the information I needed to know to see how I wanted to play this game with my own playstyle.

  • @DeepbloodFang
    @DeepbloodFang 10 років тому +3

    I am getting my DS II in 3 days, thanks for the prep

  • @Guccibear100
    @Guccibear100 10 років тому +8

    Very informative and professional. I see some community management in your future.

  • @StarfighterJohansson
    @StarfighterJohansson 10 років тому +1

    Thanks for a truly great video guys! Good production value, clearly presented information and useful tips. You managed to keep it spoiler free for those of us who just need a few hints and a bit of tactics talk and made the video neatly focused with the help of a sensible Table of Content in the beginning. Awesome stuff!
    As to the people disliking this video because "noobs should learn on their own"; I feel you haven't fully understood that people are different. I think the important part is to get players to appreciate DS2, how they get there is irrelevant. :)

  • @shadow_hive
    @shadow_hive 5 років тому +1

    This was extremely helpful. Thx very much, I just started my Darksouls career

  • @bobjohnson5557
    @bobjohnson5557 8 років тому +199

    Vaati... 20% neck

    • @GreatKingIso
      @GreatKingIso 8 років тому +8

      Must be dem goshdarn metal gears

    • @pategustavo4392
      @pategustavo4392 8 років тому +7

      metal gear...it can't be!

    • @GreatKingIso
      @GreatKingIso 8 років тому +12

      +Patriursus vaatis neck... The weapon to surpass metal gear

    • @SharkHuntingSeason
      @SharkHuntingSeason 8 років тому +1

      +Bob Johnson The neck explains the voice.

    • @lesleywipes5602
      @lesleywipes5602 8 років тому +2

      +Anthony Ynohtna ...and the voice explains the freak....

  • @BathroomTile
    @BathroomTile 10 років тому +12

    I should add an important tip about restoring humanity: successfully helping another player to defeat a boss will restore your humanity. I hardly ever use effigies anymore, just pop a sign next to a boss, help the guy out, become human and carry on.

    • @ianmccallum9818
      @ianmccallum9818 10 років тому

      Or you can sit at the shrine

    • @BathroomTile
      @BathroomTile 10 років тому +1

      ian mccallum sure, but that only becomes usable near late-game, and you have to have used up all your effigies to be able to use it.

    • @ianmccallum9818
      @ianmccallum9818 10 років тому +2

      I know it's not ideal, but just in case someone didn't know :)

  • @Tostigroover
    @Tostigroover 9 років тому

    The jumping high five and exclaimed "yeah!" at the end brought a smile to my face.

  • @ManFromTheFizz
    @ManFromTheFizz 10 років тому

    Great refresher, thanks again.

  • @burns0100
    @burns0100 10 років тому +5

    I watched the whole video and came out feeling as if I had played the game before but yet not feeling like I know anything extra then I should, no spoilers and nothing is ruined if you watch this video, it sorta tells you what any normal game would in a game manual but being dark souls nothing is as easy as reading a book to learn everything. Glad you have made some videos like this they help, getting the game tomorrow as I live in Australia be get the game on the 13th sorta sucks but if I get stuck to the point im giving up I can look for some help with relative ease.

    • @Ka0ticFusi0n
      @Ka0ticFusi0n 10 років тому +1

      At least you don't have to wait another 6 weeks....

    • @burns0100
      @burns0100 10 років тому

      Cody Schintler I herd you like Mudkips.... (Sorry) but yer that would suck... probably could buy the game on console and beat it in that time, save the pc version for other playthroughs and mods.

  • @TheWaluigiman1
    @TheWaluigiman1 10 років тому +7

    THE LEGEND NEVER DIES!

    • @dee4doa
      @dee4doa 10 років тому +3

      They really need to make a new Soul Calibur that doesn't suck :(
      Also 2 more days! :O

    • @artzim9246
      @artzim9246 10 років тому

      dee4doa do you mean DARK soul calibur?

  • @coreywest8107
    @coreywest8107 7 років тому

    So happy to have stumbled across this video, I've been stuck for hours on the ruin sentinels and I finally beat them. Thanks for the help

  • @dalebell5331
    @dalebell5331 10 років тому

    GOOD WORK GUYS! Loving the videos. This game is insanely hard! Thanks.

  • @Austin_B97
    @Austin_B97 10 років тому +4

    That high five was pretty funny. xD

  • @supercakefish
    @supercakefish 9 років тому +5

    Great video! Very useful as I begin my first play-through after the release of SOTFS :)

    • @EddyVinck
      @EddyVinck 9 років тому

      I'm in the same boat. Total noob xD

    • @xKaumak
      @xKaumak 9 років тому

      Veinq me too! I still don't know f I want to keep it. The game is stupidly ridiculously hard. That being said, I still think its a good game. I do still like it.

    • @tangomike23
      @tangomike23 9 років тому +2

      Its a great game, but I will say SOTFS has enemy placements that make it much more difficult than the original. I would recommend a strength build first time through. It helps you learn patterns and kill most enemies very quickly.

    • @xKaumak
      @xKaumak 9 років тому

      tangomike23 Thanks but I've already returned it. I'm now waiting for MKX :)

    • @giusepperesponte8077
      @giusepperesponte8077 9 років тому +1

      That grind eh? This game is SOOO FUCKING REWARDING!!

  • @SavannahkStern
    @SavannahkStern 10 років тому

    This was such a great refresher I can't wait to get this game tomorrow

  • @nokori3byo
    @nokori3byo 10 років тому

    Well-presented, comprehensive, and easy to understand. Kudos!

  • @LPDarkSoulsHD
    @LPDarkSoulsHD 10 років тому +125

    People say Vaati looks like Ryan Gosling.
    People say ENB looks like Ashton Kutcher.
    Every Dark Souls channel has a celebrity persona. I wonder who people say I look like >_>.

    • @EvenFlow406
      @EvenFlow406 10 років тому +13

      Joseph Merrick

    • @LPDarkSoulsHD
      @LPDarkSoulsHD 10 років тому +4

      EvenFlow406 I suppose I walked right in that lol. Handsome fellow.

    • @LPDarkSoulsHD
      @LPDarkSoulsHD 10 років тому +2

      ***** These are starting to get creative. I like it.

    • @digitalintent
      @digitalintent 10 років тому +3

      I always thought ENB looked like Eric Bana. Don't see Ashton Kutcher at all.

    • @LPDarkSoulsHD
      @LPDarkSoulsHD 10 років тому +1

      Digital Intent Watch his really early videos. He looks like the Ashton Kutcher from Two and a Half Men in my opinion. It's the hair, eye color and face shape that do it I think.

  • @AlphaFoxDelta
    @AlphaFoxDelta 10 років тому +8

    I love this game more than I have ever loved a human being. Creepy.

  • @zombiewarrior07
    @zombiewarrior07 9 років тому

    Awesome beginner's guide, thanks very much!!

  • @dolaski
    @dolaski 8 років тому

    This was really a deep guide! Congratz on that!

  • @Helbracht
    @Helbracht 10 років тому +20

    I want to watch this so badly...but...must wait...for PC release.

    • @agreatmanlookingtotheright
      @agreatmanlookingtotheright 10 років тому

      Its the same only with mods you still want to use an controller

    • @CrizzyEyes
      @CrizzyEyes 10 років тому

      likeajon I bought a Dualshock 4 specifically for playing this game on PC.

    • @PinkB00mer
      @PinkB00mer 10 років тому

      likeajon It got better graphics. So it is not the same. Also they might have made the PC controls a lot better this time around. Time to be optimistic.

    • @CrizzyEyes
      @CrizzyEyes 10 років тому

      PinkBoomer LeeVondés They mentioned specifically that one of the reasons they're holding the game back is for mouse and keyboard controls, actually.

  • @elsmike
    @elsmike 8 років тому +31

    God this helped me immensly. Just got the game and trying to git gud

    • @assasin8913
      @assasin8913 8 років тому

      which version do you have cause I just started today and enjoy the parry/counter system. I am still terrible though lol

    • @elsmike
      @elsmike 8 років тому

      assasin8913 I'm on PS3, with the normal vanilla. I'm actually a pretty high level. But i'll try to help you out. What's your user name?

    • @assasin8913
      @assasin8913 8 років тому

      +Bigbossgiga EzioF-air

    • @assasin8913
      @assasin8913 8 років тому

      +assasin8913 I'm already at level 61 and trying to get past the lost basilisk (it's like a prison and has three golden bossesat once.

    • @assasin8913
      @assasin8913 8 років тому

      +Bigbossgiga Ill prob be on Friday though. Need to take a break after 20 hours of grinding and dying.

  • @maglot
    @maglot 7 років тому

    Thank god, this is exactly the in-depth guide I was looking for.

  • @0xpatsky588
    @0xpatsky588 10 років тому

    This channel is getting more and more awesome!

  • @ThePontus1000
    @ThePontus1000 10 років тому +3

    the end was best!

  • @Cumurdgeonable
    @Cumurdgeonable 10 років тому +4

    I Must resist the urge to watch any videos of dark souls 2, for two more days
    i can't take this any longer!

  • @elijahcasey2278
    @elijahcasey2278 9 років тому

    I just want you to know that even as an experienced player this video helped me a lot. And that I often have it playing in the back ground while I play for motivation thank you for making this great guide.

  • @shaynealbert
    @shaynealbert 9 років тому

    Love how you can skip to the part you want given at the start by the text! EXCELLENT advice too

  • @yorutamashi
    @yorutamashi 10 років тому +18

    Vati's neck is looong :)

    • @kenneth27205
      @kenneth27205 10 років тому

      true 0.0

    • @ThatGuy-dk3yv
      @ThatGuy-dk3yv 9 років тому

      hemir9 I was gonna say Ostrich, but Giraffe works too.

  • @mozartfx1
    @mozartfx1 10 років тому +8

    I love that set of armor behind the guy with the old raggy t-shirt (looking good Vaati)! Is that the statue that comes with the Collector's Edition? I had no idea it was that big! That's worth $119.00 for sure! ~

    • @BE02Raziel
      @BE02Raziel 10 років тому +1

      Ah no, the figurine is about 12 inches in height. I got it myself. Hahah, would be awesome though. Have the Warrior greet visitors (invaders) as they enter your home.

    • @mozartfx1
      @mozartfx1 10 років тому

      I would love to have that! So cool! Hey, it seems like they shut the comments off for this video. If you get this, could you check if YOU can see comments and get back to me? Thanks! Praise The Sun!!!

  • @alexj0101
    @alexj0101 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice guide, really helpful to review this playing Dark Souls 2 going into 2024.

  • @robertedward8811
    @robertedward8811 9 років тому

    Incredible video! Well done, you're really amazing guys!!!

  • @Razzrazz90
    @Razzrazz90 3 роки тому +64

    Vaati: *Narrates like a pro*
    Me: "Don't be intimidated, try to imagine what he looks like in real life"
    Vaati: *Shows face*
    Me: "Oh no he's hooooot!"

  • @l.m.1393
    @l.m.1393 7 років тому +20

    Damn Vaati, I never expected you to be hot like this

  • @chandlerf3131
    @chandlerf3131 10 років тому

    Dat freeze-frame dou! XD Loving the walkthroughs, Vaati. Thanks for all the help!

  • @cs3110
    @cs3110 10 років тому

    Really comprehensive vid guys. This is really going to help me

  • @Lucas-hg5un
    @Lucas-hg5un 10 років тому +8

    I hope Dark Souls II has a character like Artorias. Artorias was easily the most badass character in Dark Souls, and he inspired so many of my drawings and stuff. They need to have another Artorias, if not in the vanilla then in a DLC. Plz from, plz.

    • @Bryntwulf
      @Bryntwulf 10 років тому +1

      I think I saw his armor in the game somewhere. I know that Ornstein is in it as a boss again.

    • @trashboi3428
      @trashboi3428 10 років тому

      ***** But without his once-friend Smough, Ornstein is an incredibly easy kill.

  • @edge21str
    @edge21str 10 років тому +43

    Dark Souls 2: The Comprehensive Skrub's Guide

    • @edge21str
      @edge21str 10 років тому +4

      Yasser Bostan
      You seriously think people are using scrub/git gud in a non sarcastic way?

    • @edge21str
      @edge21str 10 років тому +1

      Yasser Bostan
      Seriously, anyone who uses any of those terms in a non sarcastic way is probably a complete loser, but I have yet to see anyone. Are you sure you weren't a victim of poe's law?

    • @Smujge
      @Smujge 10 років тому

      Yasser Bostan Terms such as: "See ya' later nerd!" are mostly said as jokes, they don't actually mean it. :P

    • @Smujge
      @Smujge 10 років тому

      Yasser Bostan :D

    • @doomguy2243
      @doomguy2243 10 років тому

      Yasser Bostan Yeah its all good fun mate. xD

  • @iziahapatterson8135
    @iziahapatterson8135 9 років тому

    This helped sooooo much. Thanks guys I just got the game for Xbox one and I'm hooked

  • @NoiselessSorrow
    @NoiselessSorrow 6 років тому

    I know this video is ´´older´´ but i watched it completely and i gotta say thank you very much it helped me alot

  • @zombiefriend
    @zombiefriend 10 років тому +51

    I hate that you have to put it out there that this isn't monetized. Why does anyone care? What you do is your business, and you don't have to make these videos for people. Which by the way, your videos are awesome.

    • @Garvielok
      @Garvielok 10 років тому

      Uhm, its probably so that the video won't be taken down?

    • @VaatiVidya
      @VaatiVidya  10 років тому +35

      I don't have to put it out there! I did it as a courtesy to my co-host since he worked hard on this, even though it was commissioned by Namco AU. I don't think I should profit off it, and i'm letting you all know.
      Thanks for your support though :)

    • @Garvielok
      @Garvielok 10 років тому +1

      Profit from whatever you like.. Just make sure you let people know when you're being payed :P

  • @20padre20
    @20padre20 10 років тому +6

    Damn I love this game, last bastion of hard games...

  • @barnes9211
    @barnes9211 8 років тому

    Thanks so much for the wonderful guide, fam.

  • @cory0778
    @cory0778 8 років тому

    great video guys, I will take your advice and enjoy and explore!! kudos

  • @Efreeti
    @Efreeti 9 років тому +34

    Did they said you fatroll at over 60%? That's wrong, it's at over 70%.

    • @TheMike0088
      @TheMike0088 9 років тому +1

      was looking for that. well, I guess one or two mistakes are unavoidable if you do a video that has such a wide information range

    • @LokasennaCole
      @LokasennaCole 9 років тому

      Efreeti to be fair they are not wrong. 70 is higher than 60

    • @Efreeti
      @Efreeti 9 років тому +6

      LokasennaCole They are wrong, as "over 60" includes 61-69, where you DON'T fatroll.

    • @LokasennaCole
      @LokasennaCole 9 років тому

      Efreeti
      no. 70 is over 60. Any number over 60 is, infact, over 60 I fear for the future of whatever country you are from if they are teaching children that 70 is less than 60.

    • @Efreeti
      @Efreeti 9 років тому +11

      LokasennaCole That is plainly and obviously not what I was saying.

  • @ZipperOfficial
    @ZipperOfficial 10 років тому +10

    After fighting that boss on the pirate ship, I went out and fell through the ground... twice... losing 30 000+ souls. Boy was I angry...

    • @TheOneAndOnlyDerp
      @TheOneAndOnlyDerp 10 років тому +1

      *****
      I can't wait for the PC version, so many hax, shitload of hax and HAX AND EVEN MORE HAX, AND MORE HAX, AND HAX! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAX!!

    • @ZipperOfficial
      @ZipperOfficial 10 років тому

      ZeWolfie McWolf You never know, maybe they put a DRM on it? I would hate that but it would def stop 99.9% hackers, regardless the online aspect of dark souls isn't what I care about. Mods however! I do care about.

  • @yoshimitsu1971
    @yoshimitsu1971 8 років тому

    Brilliantly presented, thank you

  • @Micras08
    @Micras08 10 років тому

    This was done very well, I saw no "spoilers" that I haven't found out by now anyways :D Thanks for another great video! ^^

  • @bibbisbibbis
    @bibbisbibbis 8 років тому +38

    Hey, this is just my opinion, and you are free to disagree with me, but if you go into DS2 without even understanding how HEALTH BARS work in games, then MAYBE this isn't the game for you..?

    • @perkyoranges250
      @perkyoranges250 8 років тому +8

      I disagree!

    • @Jitters94
      @Jitters94 8 років тому +5

      +bibbisbibbis It's never too late to learn dude.

    • @TheBangooman
      @TheBangooman 8 років тому +3

      +bibbisbibbis Yeah, this game can only be played by the cool people, like you, right?

    • @TheBangooman
      @TheBangooman 8 років тому

      ***** Whatevs kid.

    • @1Insurgency1
      @1Insurgency1 8 років тому +1

      +Lesley Wipes wtf bro psychological bullying men

  • @tusk_7071
    @tusk_7071 8 років тому +21

    "this video is not monetised!" that's how you know someone fucking cares about his subs.
    We are more than glad to give you money Vaati, there was no need xD

    • @meninzera
      @meninzera 8 років тому

      Although this is true, this small detail shows why his channel is special and different from others.

  • @RuiNobrega
    @RuiNobrega 6 років тому

    Awsome tutorial. Thanks guys!

  • @Mari00ooo
    @Mari00ooo 10 років тому

    Fantastic guide, thanks guys

  • @RedNosePitbullMT45
    @RedNosePitbullMT45 10 років тому +30

    dark souls 2 is perfect

  • @TyronMakeka
    @TyronMakeka 10 років тому +8

    There are still things unclear about pyromacy.
    Do you still upgrade it like Dark Souls or was that replaced by it scaling with int and faith now?
    And does pyromacy scale of faith and int at the same time or does it's damage increase based on which of these stats you have invested most into?

    • @Pwister
      @Pwister 10 років тому +7

      The flame can be upgraded, but it requires a certain item (1 of them each time).
      The Int and Faith upgrade the damage together, and the attunement upgrades the casting speed of the pyromancies. There's also a Dark Pyromancy Flame, which is a pyro glove that grows stronger as you become more hollow. This can also be upgraded, just like a normal flame. That's all I can say about pyromancy, however, as I don't use it myself. Have fun in Dranglaic, and praise the sun. \[T]/

    • @TyronMakeka
      @TyronMakeka 10 років тому +1

      Thank you very much for the info good sir!
      BOTH faith and int scaling + glove upgrade, wow! I can imagine pyromancey spells will have the highest damage output in the game compared to mircales and sorcery that only have one stat to scale off.

    • @sarahIcommented
      @sarahIcommented 10 років тому +2

      TyronMakeka
      Fyi, upgrading staves and chimes is the norm now. So it isn't that different from other types of magic.

  • @sockeye1140
    @sockeye1140 10 років тому

    Great job with this video. Perfect refresher for going back into this awesome series. =)

  • @alexanderemley8969
    @alexanderemley8969 4 роки тому

    Omg most helpful video ever! Thank you!

  • @AspelShuyin
    @AspelShuyin 7 років тому +9

    Oh wow, Vaati is both an adorable little guy _and_ that voice isn't modulated?

  • @michaelp4387
    @michaelp4387 7 місяців тому +3

    first time seeing vaati's face for all the years of watching

  • @JutmanCustoms
    @JutmanCustoms 9 років тому

    Guys, New to DS2 Sotfs straight after Bloodborne and this video has helped ALOT! Many Thanks!

  • @phydeaux5090
    @phydeaux5090 9 років тому

    Very helpful video, great work.