Elden Ring - Vaatividya - Beginner's Guide

[@VaatiVidya]

I was very happy to do this, as both Bandai Namco and myself are keen to help new players stick with the game. It's so satisfying to overcome difficulty in these games, but there's so much beyond that, and I hope guides like this can help new players experience it all. Thank you guys, for the opportunity. And thanks to many in the comments who are being way too nice hah

[@jnease205]

Thanks for everything man, your content is always amazing.

[@zechariahhh]

a true legend

[@umaid5111]

When new video on main :O

[@TylerHNothing]

wow man congrats to you and thank you. you are an inspiration

[@WhaleSharpie]

Vaati NPC when

[@madonbarma2531]

This guy has seriously come a long way right from DS1..... He's become a legend himself.....

[@Calleetuna]

Dot dot dot dot dot dot

[@yusufahmed715]

That's... a lot of hollowed bots

[@TRACKMAN810]

He's the same guy from DS1?

[@AfadDeRazzy69]

who???.

[@Mortalgnomo]

the true furtive pygmy xDD

[@solis_rex_89]

I never seen a game company respect a fan so much. This man is a legend 👏

[@shai310]

Fucking bots man

[@ghalibghalib7052]

@@shai310 yeah🤣

[@indo5488]

@@shai310 They’re fucking everywhere

[@NeroTP]

If he was a Zelda fan, Nintendo would sue him 😂

[@BarkerVancity]

hes worked with them lots. hes more of a former employee to them, then a fan.

[@shieldoftheking]

Really happy to see Vaati being rewarded for all his hard work

[@daizenmarcurio]

He definitely deserves it, he's a staple or a pillar of the souls community

[@flaccidyam]

Right!! He’s the reason I’ve played every one of these games and fallen in love with the worlds!

[@shieldoftheking]

@@flaccidyam and so do I and many other Tarnished / Ashen One !

[@raymondmagtanong]

Didnt he plagiarize

[@daizenmarcurio]

@@raymondmagtanong no

[@platinumboii4365]

Vaati has truly become the Elden Lord of souls content

[@roastedficus6227]

It's nice to big brands such as vaati giving a chance to small yt channels like bamco

[@visageraptor3427]

Indeed

[@U.F.O_0908]

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[@Darkwolf12328]

@@U.F.O_0908 And?

[@siavashpurfallah3552]

@@U.F.O_0908 it's actually Michael Zaki and J. R. R. Tolkien

[@souljastation5463]

@@siavashpurfallah3552 JRR Martin wrote Elder Ring's lore and Hayao Miyazaki is FoamSoftware's chief animator.

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

An official guide from Bandai Namco by the legendary Vaatividya.. Now THAT is some love for the community!

[@Arasdor1]

As a big fan of vaatividya im hapoy to see you also appreciate his work in the souls community :)

[@solomaxlevelplayer5582]

Hapoy is my new motto thanks master

[@shirahime23]

Same, same!

[@JahGotWings]

“They do not block the path , they are the path” Literally my whole life.

[@azuredream9032]

What stands in the way becomes the way xD

[@aberwood]

The obstacle is the way bruh

[@craino308]

Yea - that was the winner comment for sure

[@raptor5886]

@@azuredream9032 I see you've played your fare share of Jedi fallen order

[@israeltorralba294]

Honestly.

[@germy7176]

To think that Vaati would be featured by Bandai Namco is amazing

[@crashedforeigncar]

Oh for fuck's sake, fucking bots But anyway, yeah. Guy's as important to the Soulsborne community as the Soulsborne themselves

[@recklesflam1ngo968]

@@crashedforeigncar They're in EVERY GODDAMN COMMENT SECTION REPLYING TO MOST COMMENTS. Bloody infuriating!

[@shirahime23]

Was shocked to see Bandai Namco underneath the title, and immediately clicked on the video. He deserves the recognition 100%. He's an authority on lore, and I completely support him. His content is not like any other. I'm glad gaming companies are starting to recognize what he brings to the table.

[@zeening]

@@recklesflam1ngo968 it's fucking stupid some of the channels have videos about how they do it and get their hannels check marked but it's retarded..... FUCKING WHY!?!?!?!?!!?!? a far as i know commenters don't get ad revenue....

[@shai310]

Damn this was a good extensive guide, much respect for Bandai for featuring this man.

[@KarlRock]

I appreciate your calm voice because this game is frustrating for me 😂

[@Adam.C]

Such a helpful guide, as a complete newbie to this franchise I'm so lost. Now I think I can make some progress.

[@Beezer1742]

Listen up bud. Stick with it. There are very few games like this, and none that are this good. However, this is probably a terrible starting point as an introduction… but it is also the endgame for all of it. If you can make it in Elden Ring, you can make it anywhere.

[@anthonyortiz350]

One thing I have say is I am just loving the fact that everyone here is so happy for Vaatividya. Congratulations man, you more then deserve it.

[@MonkeyBaez]

My man Vaati is rocking it. Can't wait for his lore videos

[@Tsukuyomi500]

Thank you Shodan!!

[@dvnsyaswanth9936]

I think this narrator should start a lore channel. His voice is soothing.

[@mike20pr]

So proud of how far Vatti has come. He deserves all of it

[@killerkram1337]

First watched Vaati's videos during the Prepare to Cry series for Dark Souls 1. Great content creator. Learned pretty much everything about the series from him. Excellent videos, excellent story teller, and I hope everyone who watches this checks out his channel to learn and enjoy these games deeper than just surface level. They are really deep and really awesome beyond just being fun games.

[@itsRecreational]

It’s crazy to see something like this actually happen. Good on Bandai Namco and Fromsoft for fostering this. Don’t have to say how awesome Vaati is, since he’s the reason most of us somewhat understand the stories of these games.

[@greatsoup3439]

Huge ups to from for including vaati in an official guide, he deserves it so much. Great game from, and great guide vaati. Time to become and elden lord.

[@GammaX13]

Vaati deserves all this and more. His videos have captivated me, guided me through these games, and helped myself fall for the From Software titles heavy. Props to Bandai for recognizing creators and giving one of the tried and true a feature spot for one of the best video beginners guides I've seen in a long time. Praise the Sun! and thanks Vaati for all of the tireless work and awesome content, you're amazing

[@sqweed653]

I think it's so so beautiful that they did this with Vaati. FromSoft really got respect for their community and the relationship they have to their fans is the best company-customer relationship out there.

[@craino308]

Best beginners guide I've seen. Having now played a few days, THIS is the stuff I wished I had known before - all the little tips, tricks, fundamentals and how to's. So many of the beginners guides out there are just "here's the Church of Elleh, and make sure to go here and get your first Golden Seed".

[@pokemigg8606]

There's so much information in this that veteran players don't even think about. We just do it without thinking. This brings me back to when I first started

[@anyoneabanuz1251]

This is so wholesome... Such a game and such people behind... Absolutely proud to be a part of.

[@BranniganCarter]

Vaati is the sole reason I tried Bloodborne out. His lore videos were perfect. Bloodborne ended up being my favorite game ever made, and my first platinum trophy. Since then I have purchased and obsessed over each Miyazaki game. Glad to see his videos getting full exposure.

[@gettingthatlove419]

This was seriously MASSIVELY HELPFUL OMG. I was soooo frustrated after a couple of hours. I had no idea what anything is or what to do. Thank you for making this!

[@StaticChef]

So good to see vaati getting the official recognition he deserves for his hard work. So happy for you brother!

[@dmann05]

I've played every Souls game so far and I still got plenty of useful info out of this video! Thanks Vaati!

[@nimitzufo]

I'm a total noob hopefully I can be one of these new players that overcome the difficulty. Glad I've found your content Vaati

[@kenxinhxc1635]

You finished?

[@Rolfhn]

Slowly but surely, Vaati overcame his role of just another fan, he became a lore master, and now, he shines as a Lord. Praise The Sun \[T]/

[@vedaryan334]

Its so cool they reached out to partner with you, thereby acknowledging creators in a way. Be it a marketing campaign or anything else i found it cool.

[@bafflezbiz]

I wish I saw this a week ago! This is essentially the quick start guide and it would be awesome if this was accessible within the game! Not sure if you're an employee or just sponsored by namco due to your expertise, but their seal of approval is much deserved. Now I know where to go for desperately needed info on game mechanics, etc.

[@user-vm4zl6ow5w]

Thank you very much for the guide! This is my first Dark Souls game and although I've figured out some of this through trial and error this was very helpful. Also, bonus points for not unnecessarily showing bosses/locations far into the game and using the beginning area to display all the methods of combat.

[@patrickkeith6683]

SO Glad you took the time to make this for all us beginners to understand allot more bout the game. Thank YOU !!!!!!

[@michaelbray3686]

Yes VaatiVidya! I love seeing this on BN's official page! Your Lore videos are so essential for anyone delving into these mystical and indeed mythical worlds, and your delivery is perfect to match the mood of the games! keep it up! I cant wait for the full Lore videos for Elden Ring!

[@vhsquid]

Congrats, dude! Getting featured like this must be pretty cool! Every souls fan is rooting for ya :D

[@VincentGalbo]

This was the best beginners guide. You didn't spoil anything, like so many do, and you explain so many confusing systems for a newbie. Well done.

[@adhirajsingh5070]

For some reason this guy's sound is very relaxing.

[@MisterK-YT]

What’s crazy is, if Vaati had posted this on his channel, it’d already have double the views lol. That’s how beloved his content is. Thanks Bandai & Vaati

[@Santiino]

This is literally the best guide and helps me tremendously. Thank you!

[@jasonwhite2050]

Congratulations on everything you've done. The community thanks you. Respect! ♥️

[@ShardNetwork]

This helped my understanding of the game immensely. Thank you.

[@zeening]

that first line was incredibly good, and true and made me honestly think of the game differently... "these obstacles are not there to block your path they ARE the path" VERY well said about this game lol

[@karabirb]

Whoa, never expected to see Vaati doing an official vid for Bandai. Been watching him since 2013, it’s great to see him get the recognition he deserves :)

[@panamakira]

I personally believe this is From Soft best game. I am absolute garbage at the game but the amount of places and things you can do, make it possible for even someone new like me to enjoy the game. I cannot stress how helpful and awesome the mount and mount combat is, as well as the spirit summonings. They have made the difference for me to manage to kill something. I've died a lot but have enjoyed the game so much. You can make progress bit by bit and feel like you're advancing in the game.

[@SonofPerson]

I hope you hit that spot soon where it 'clicks' and you start to hold your own against enemies/boses. I was getting my face dragged through the dirt by everyone and everything for many hours in this game, so far. But after I leveled up and especially leveling up armaments and getting Ashes of War, I really started to match the game's rhythm. Good luck! :)

[@WheeledHamster]

I would play but the PC version is fucking garbage.

[@solaire7046]

DS1 is still hands down the best but Elden Ring is definitely a close second

[@chrisfarmand8683]

First souls type game for me. Went in on hype and love everything. Been to long since I’ve been pushed this hard. Love it.

[@Vman_95]

Because of such beginners guide and tips videos, I finally got into souls like, hell even into RPG gaming genre. They really can make your game less complicating from the start 💯🔥. Some people want easy difficulty in such games but all they need to do is watch deep guide like this before starting the game.

[@ademirmochi5423]

Vaatividya, congratulations, I love your videos, and seeing you reach this, is incredible, and Bandai, congrats for recognizing him, it is a very good attitude that can even push more people to thrive doing what they love

[@Moonlightlove31]

Came upon this guide because I’m so new I was thinking I might just not like this game. It’s never fun feeling lost and weak in the beginning. Thanks for the tips, I’ll keep going!

[@ezequiellola7276]

And this is how a hero becomes a legend, thanks for all vaati

[@Novanim]

Achievement completed. Good work Vaati! May this one be the first of many official videos from From.

[@mattharris7248]

Boy , this is my first souls game , and I’ve got shat on lol , but I’m learning the basic and roaming around and it’s amazing , and rewarding

[@ilovevideogamesagain2173]

This is an awesome, wide open gaming experience. I do not get frustrated when I die, I get motivated to figure out what to do to amend my approach. This is not only a great game, this is making me a better, smarter gamer. I cannot hack and slash through this world.....

[@Roblesbenjamin13]

Go Vaati ! Glad to see you as part of Bandai and wishing you continuous success

[@darom6928]

Always happy to see a company give credit to his community, good job Bandai and Vaati.

[@Wolverine33378]

So glad they show him the respect he deserves rare for a company to do that

[@Joreel]

Thank you for a good beginner guide. I appreciate you taking the time to make a guide for those of us who aren't Dark Souls Masters. The tip that helped me the most was telling me where to find the past instructions if I forgot how to do something, which I did on several things LoL.

[@shadowshoganyt3438]

It's good to see that a creator who's channel is based on explaining the rich lore of a game actually getting recognition from that game's company. Good for him 👍

[@djvg7607]

Congrats to VaatiVidya for getting the chance to do this. As a community we’ve come a long way and I’m so happy Fromsoft listens and cares

[@christopherharte4741]

Perfect voice, great lore videos, he deserves this

[@mandla_on_retro]

So happy to see Vaati getting recognition. He's poured his heart and soul into the Souls lifestyle

[@w4tch0ut10]

"they do not block the path - they are the path" - perfectly to the point

[@TheOmmadawn]

The best Souls Like combat guide I’ve had the privilege of absorbing. Thank you

[@nathanflemming9897]

Well done Bandai this guy is a legend! He's the reason I'm so hyped for elden ring

[@awake1251]

Thank you for this non judgement guide on the basics. It’s my first From Software game & I want to experience why they’re so well regarded 💪

[@assabr8773]

VaatiVidya has trully become FromSoftwares official voice. He's always been tied to Souls games to us, anyway 😊

[@DarthRaver-og7qq]

This game is incredible. I'm blown away by the depth and complexity of the world and characters. It really highlights how much games you used to think were good, fall short.

[@patrollingthemojavealmostm2698]

I literally had no idea that I was going to enjoy a game so much to the point where I almost forgot what it felt like to genuinely enjoy a game as you progress to get cool items and armor. I'm still trying to get used to the mechanics, I picked Astrologer for my first build because I really like using magic a lot, hopefully I'll find some items that regen or restore FP somehow.

[@JeTeLBaka]

There are some items, but they're rare. You gotta use your flasks.

[@InfallibleGoose]

Absolutely Invaluable video VaatiVidya! Thank you for taking the time to share this with us!

[@jarrarwinks8470]

One of the strongest souls related people, VaatiVidya. One Vaati could destroy anything in his path, due to his power, and determination to find that sweet sweet lore.

[@internetisaiah]

Vaati IS the path.

[@Bizzarti]

This just shows how much important you are in this community, I'm very proud of you Vaati

[@gangstadad8877]

I’m so ducking excited to finally sit down and “low life” Elden Ring! I’ve been super excited! I do not regret dropping COD for souls games! Started with demon souls, DSR, DS3, BB, now this one!!

[@dan44716]

More games need to do this since it players like him who been here from day one understand and know how to explain stuff in a way that new people get its also nice to see him get this

[@kitsune_gt]

Cool but where the hell am i supposed to go 😭😭😭

[@cristobalalvarez8875]

follow the lines of grace. They show where the main quest is but it's better to go exploring at your own pace.

[@Entity_smilers]

It’s so confusing 😭

[@Shagufta-i5f]

​@@Entity_smilersLol

[@snowballstand804]

Bro for real 😭

[@StoneHands25]

I gave up at that first gate, that giant monster and guards keep killing me not sure what to do lol

[@aligillani7107]

Excellent tips. Simply exquisite. It is clear why you are the best souls genre content creator. Kudos to Bandai for doing this too.

[@VincentAdultmanbearpig]

There are even some charged mounted attacks I've found, like with Rogier's rapier that have a unique follow-up attack. So after the upward slash, if you then hit R2 again, you'll follow it up with an overhead piercing jab which is really effective for groups. I used it to ride into a group, charging up a heavy attack on the way in, killing an enemy with it, and then circling around immediately and stabbing a second one. Edit: haven't tested it with many other weapons so I don't know if every weapon has one.

[@chalizardmisadon]

Congrats Vaati for being recognized and featured. Can't wait to watch your lore videos.

[@smorior709]

Thank you so much on this video ,i'm new player and i love Elden Ring but i have no idea what the hell am doing hahah ❤️

[@dsouthernflyboi]

Saw Vaati and instantly clicked play. Long time subscriber to his channel. Very happy for him for being recognized by the publisher.

[@uohhh3690]

Wait the publisher actually got a youtuber to do a guide?! impressive 👍

[@joshmclovin]

I was sooo happy when I clicked on this and heard Vaati, was curious to what "Bandai" themselves would give as tips to give new players but ecstatic it's you.

[@ahmedreda3626]

Bandai namco is the right place for ds by respecting both fans and content creators and of course the developers

[@dinkin_flicka14]

thank you so much for your input I really needed that. been playing this game for 2-3 hours and i don't think i've ever felt this lost in the games i've played and i think it's because this is my first RPG game, maybe that's the reason.

[@simonachalupova7438]

I was struggling a lot with my sorcerer build until i tried the carian slice spell. I has absolutely insane DPS and amazing FP/damage ratio

[@JoaoVictor-tg1qx]

I won't watch it cuz I want to have a blind playthrough. I'm just here to say I'm happy to see a content creator getting this level of recognition

[@MeemBeen]

The more I see of this game the more it looks like it can finally fill the hole left in me from waiting for another Dragon's Dogma

[@dacbiet]

Been following Vaati just for lore videos and his voice compliments it so well. Glad to see Bamco recognize him!

[@mrFuwa]

Omg Vaati, I'm so proud of you

[@Jbayz]

It's absolutely amazing this company gave us such fan service to include vaati like this.

[@kinoleogeo7998]

Being given the basics by the Loremaster himself. Now the true Elden Ring starts here. And never forget, DROP. YOUR. SHIELD!

[@billclemons5593]

Thanks man you’ve helped me through 3 SOULSBORNE games so far and as usual this is immensely helpful! APPRECIATE CHA MUCH MAN!

[@amraneanis6749]

Very good guide, although "super armor" is a measleading term for those coming from fighting games (Brawl/Tekken/street/dbzf etc. - where this mean the attack animation cannot be interrupted.) its more like a stability meter in elden ring !

[@ununbeliebt]

No wonder they wanted him to do this video. He does have the perfect voice for this. Its almost ASMR.

[@samcjsattt]

I said it before I’m gonna say it again. Vaati contributed 1/5 of FromSoft success

[@GrandRiserOfficial]

Master your build is such a strong word. With whatever your build are, be it overpowered in muscle, mind, faith, or simply just having fun around, having control and finally triumphed in your build is very satisfying. My build was constantly under-performed as a semi glass cannon. No very damageful, but also fragile. Had constantly needed to be help by friends. After lots of leveling up, gathering best armor and weapons and most importantly, variety of spell arsenals, I have quite mastered my own build, to my own taste.

[@TheParallellinial]

Keyboard and mouse controls are really bad. Can you please please PLEASE make a dedicated setup for these? Maybe the ability to bind flasks to numbers and give menus a dedicated mouse keyboard setup?

[@JamiePryke]

Vaati's lore vids got me engrossed in the Dark Souls games for the long term. The games were fun already, but understanding more of the lore really made me love the series. Great to see Bandai giving people like Vaati recognition for their work.

[@dr.richtofen9128]

Ahh Vaati getting the recognition he deserves

[@8BitRetroMonkey]

This guy and Cowboy helped me so much through Sekiro. Love these guys.