Shield-focused fighter PvP (gameplay with commentary) - Dark and Darker
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- Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
- Fighter combat strategy and post-fight analysis. Laid-back editing style :) Solos for now, duos/trios to come... Happy wipe everyone!!
00:00 intro
00:34 PvP 1 vs. Barb
01:26 PvP 1 combat notes
02:37 PvP 2 vs. Longsword
03:28 PvP 2 combat notes
05:13 PvP 3 vs. Fighter
06:07 PvP 3 combat notes
07:59 PvP 4 vs. Rogue
08:45 PvP 4 combat notes
10:19 PvP 5 vs. Rogue
11:24 PvP 5 combat notes
12:59 PvP 6 vs. Fighter
14:03 PvP 6 combat notes
16:33 PvP 7 vs. Ranger
17:02 PvP 7 combat notes
18:52 PvP 8 vs. Arming Sword
20:40 PvP 8 combat notes
25:04 outro
Thanks to @Rwnds7967 for the comment & inspo!!
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Aaron was right, most of the other D&D creators have given up on shield in solo because of the net-code and reliability issues. Moving faster than your opponent is just a better defense...
That makes this content unique and good! Also the idea of carrying a mace AND an arming sword in is GENIUS! I have seen so many videos explaining how a weapon is situational and saying that carrying a weapon that is more well-rounded is better. WHY NOT CARRY BOTH AND USE THE SITUATIONAL ONE FOR THE SITUATIONS IT IS GOOD IN!? Blinn you could pioneer this strat!
This was a really great comment, thanks!! Yes the server stability/sync is at best capricious (at worst utter jank), but I think a lot of player misunderstand getting hit on the flanks as "server issues" since the camera/shield relationship is weird and people don't realize how much of their bodies are exposed above/beside/below the shield. It's taken literally months to get a basic handle, but the gameplay is super fun and I think it's one of the most interesting melee-based skill areas to explore.
Glad also you think swapping weapons based on the opponent/situation is interesting! I find that I'm more prone to swapping shields based on situations, rather than my weapon these days -- just because I'm so fond/comfortable with the arming sword. Lots more content to come, thanks again for your positive vibes!!
Best dark and darker creator 🙌🏼 I think this a great idea and will help you post more and grow the channel 👍🏼👍🏼
huzzah!!
BLINN!!!! You’re back baby!!!!!!!!!! LANTERN SHIELD!!!!!!!!!!!
heya!! haha yeah lantern shield lights the way - I wish all my things had a retractable blade !!! good luck out there :)
Great video as always.. love how you walk us threw the fights and your thought proces.. I do also really enjoy your videos when you talk us threw your items and what to look for on the auction house.. Keep doing what you are doing.. looking forward to your next video Blinn!!
thank you sir! the gameplay vids really help me post quicker.. but I'll be sure to keep up with guides/equipment-focused stuff too :) thanks for sharing your thoughts!!
Love this style of video! great to just see some fights and let em rip with some commentary on top. Also great to see some losses. I also find rangers reaaally hard match up as spears hit animation starts up past the shield sometimes and you dont get blocks.
Haha glad you appreciate seeing some losses. It's definitely easy to just pick the winners for the video :) For spear blocking, I totally agree - my strategy vs. spear is to get as close as I can and side strafe the first 2 stab attacks (spear users have a hard time landing stab hits if you're close, and moving quickly left/right). Then I look for the 3rd attack in the combo, which is the downward swing. That one is a LOT easier to block reliably. Good luck to you!!
i watched ur other vids and i loved it no one doing any shield and sword and it actually changed my playstyle lmfao bin waiting a while for u to bring out more
nice nice! shields up!!
that duel on pvp6 oh man such grace in the dungeon. He moved just like you!
yeah I aspire to hold on to that grace in all my fights.. it's a work in progress!!
i enjoy both video styles. The one you usually do mixing loadup scenes with gameplay is very interesting as the fight scenes are just an added feature to the topic youre trying to cover, so that style is way more useful as you try to share some knowledge.
This gameplay style is just that, gameplay with your commentary, also great.
Cheers buddy, I'm really enjoying your vids and they did inspire me to build up my Fighter and try to improve him
huzzah!! thanks for your feedback on the two video style I bounce between -- so great to hear both formats have something interesting to offer & I'm glad you're feeling inspired to work on your fighter. Keep me posted on your progress!!
Rofl that barbarian really went "I have the high ground" mode
yeah, a bit early to reach for Valhalla :P good luck out there!!
Good to see u done with work and back on more important things like great vids😎
Also I should say I agree with Aaron and liked this style of vid
ikr, this is literally all I want to do haha
@@BornToKill780 thanks for the input!
@YourBoyBlinn FYI. The new lantern shield works with slayer. I know u like plate but this offers a diffrent option. Which is kinda a w in my eyes
@@BornToKill780 HOLY F-ING CRAP, REALLY????!! I used to main slayer, but switched over once I learned the power of blocking.. will DEFINITELY need to try that!! thanks man :)
Awesome style
thanks!
Good fights brother. I think in some of those fights you need to push forward slightly longer before swinging as some opponents (especially the last fight) are able to back out of range of your counter attack.
always appreciate your insights brother - can't wait to link up and quest with you this season!!!
great vid!
thanks very much!
Blinn, if you want to blame me for people not liking the video, You have to _actually_ make a bad video.. 😉
but seriously, wasn't expecting a mention, it's always great to see your fights so this was amazing!
On another note, I was so surprised that the 2 rogues almost got you. I have always just traded them (from full health) and been fine, maybe they are the exception to this play style? you are more experienced in this than me so it would be good to know your thoughts.
Thanks again for the video idea my guy! Feels like it's another tool in the ol' content box (specially for when my schedule is busier), and I dont think I would have ever tried it without the nudge :)
I think the close calls with the rogues come down to me trying too hard to block their attacks (and missing). When I get into a blocking-first mindset, I don't try to space and end up taking more hits.. also the poison is wicked chip damage. Sure different players have different skills, but really now with 20K+ people in the mix, you never know who you'll be up against! Happy weekend!!
This form of content is really good to see them slowly between matches and have time to try it out or diggest it more slowly as well as think how I would played it, what do you think of using shield bash to disengage instead of sprint?
shield slam is fun, but can be difficult to land a hit -- here's a vid I made about it!! ua-cam.com/video/f2SlGltQvxA/v-deo.html
Getting your attack blocked should incur a much greater punish
ooooo hot take! I love it. happy wipe to you!
Could you explain why you would use sprint over taunt? I know the general use for it because as a Fighter ''we'' have to chase a lot of charachters that kite the Fighter class. However I thought Taunt is just so good we take it over Sprint. Please enlighten a beginner like me! Thanks for the video!
hey, must say I don't have much experience with taunt! I just know from personal taste that I prefer to have a mobility boost at my disposal. personal comfort with your build (to give you confidence and mitigate frustration) is almost as important as the skills themselves. kept finding that when I didn't have sprint, I always wanted it, even if it's not 100% optimal. gotta choose our own adventure! :) good luck friend
really wish i could access counterattack on warlock, hmm might start playing fighter again this wipe as my 2nd main
yeah it would be great to see counterattack available to other classes! that would def encourage me to consider warlock as a main character :)
Can anyone please tell me how do i attack with this lantern shield? I did it once by accident but i’m not sure how
after a successful block, you right-click (same button as blocking in the first place). this needs to happen within a short window of time after the block, and you can riposte with a 2-attack combo if you want. hope this helps!!
@@YourBoyBlinn thank you, it does help a lot!
@@Jobi17tsc nice :)
what u think about the new goblins?? and also any thoughts on the new lantern shield?
new goblins feels good so-far, and I love the foggy/volumetric effect in the later stages! a bit annoying with the LOUD ROCKFALL SOUNDS, but maybe they'll dial that back a bit haha. also the chaos elevator in the middle room is always good for a laugh. how about you?
loving it so far! did get a lil scare the first time haha
Can I ask a question on the weapon choice? Why fighter value arming sword over viking sword? Thanks
good question! I choose the arming sword because it swings faster than the viking sword. there are other reasons too, and I talk about them in this portion of an old video: ua-cam.com/video/ULI0_C2l1Ns/v-deo.htmlsi=VYecv04bygnbfFzq&t=991
hope this helps!
@@YourBoyBlinn thank you, i will go watch it
@@YourBoyBlinn i just watched it, what about for a slayer build?
@@DeleterAIM Slayer build I'd still recommend an arming sword (rather than a viking or falchion) since the arming sword swing soooo fast.. pair it with a short sword and you can do a really quick combo of: right click, left click, left click !!
@@YourBoyBlinn thank you
I hate the new audio, way to high pitch and its too fast. P.s. the commentary is the best aspect of your videos
hey thanks! are you talking about the gameplay audio? trying to figure out what exactly is high pitched, and if I can fix it in the next one.. lmk!
@@YourBoyBlinn the voice over sounds like you put it in 2x speed making it high pitch. Your live commentary sounds great though.
@@JohnSmith67355 ahhhh gotcha -- prolly coz I was trying to talk faster in the post-combat commentary (didn't want the video to be 55 mins haha). I'll try to keep it more chill next time :)