Batman: Arkham Knight - Heir to the Cowl (Azrael)

[@peruvianpuffpepper904]

With the cape he has, there's no way you're telling me Azrael just glides off the building like that

[@Huff-Productions]

Yeah it's stupid as hell

[@triplestarplushtheplushana6840]

But it's stupid enough to actually work, try gliding as Azrael

[@JamesZ32100]

Maybe he just swings using his grapple gun like how Nightwing does?

[@superdragonlewis5870]

He glides do a predator challenge with Azrael

[@l.pietrobon3925]

I heard there's a transparent material between the strings

[@mercwithamouth237]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who loves Azrael's theme...

[@megasonicgeo]

mercwithamouth237 What made you think you were? It's awesome.

[@megasonicgeo]

Ramy Naim Arkham Knight was the final Arkham game.

[@megasonicgeo]

***** I like his cape but I don't understand how he flies lol

[@malo7x482]

WB Montréal or another producer might release other Arkham games.I really hope so.

[@xXxLOWQUALITYxXx]

Ha

[@nikopogo1]

I had ONE problem with this mission. Azrael's challenges were just combat, i was expecting some predator encounters. Sure he can fight, but Batman didnt trained him against armored thugs.

[@shadowstrider8295]

yea I agree

[@Air1803Ti]

gv

[@YourCrazyDolphin]

Well Batman isn't so much training him as he is testing for what skill he already has. Azrael has already been slipping around unoticed by Batman studying his every move for years in the first place, to a point where his combat skill near exactly mimics that of Batman's. When it has already been proven that he can avoid even Batman's notice, he can definitely slip by some thugs.

[@youknowyoufuckedupright3058]

Not to mention that the suit he's wearing grants him enhanced strength, speed, stamina, and durability.

[@perezortegavalentin9343]

Not to mention his inteligence, he should have included at least one crime scene to analyse

[@Philloboy123]

Anyone else feel like Arkham City hyped Azrael up to be more than a sidequest?

[@DEADtoRISE08]

It hyped both Azrael and The Order taking up Batman mantle also maybe Rocksteady could've come up with their own story where Court of Owls is pitted against Order of St Dumas and when they find out Batman has chosen Azrael as successor they go after Order and Azrael says that Batman needs to Gotham's saviour for one last night because he has some unfinished business with Owls and the ending could've been like Nightwing doing his work in Bludhaven, Robin and Azrael in Gotham The JL makes an appearance as supposed funeral of Bruce Wayne/Batman and very last scene (after credits) of young Terry's Father being shot Azreal believes that it was his fault and gives and Bruce comes out of hiding....boom BB happens after some years later

[@DEADtoRISE08]

sheltomlee if they removed shitty tank battles while every bomb disarming and every "Protect" mission would've been great

[@Pomek36]

DEADtoRISE08 Damn dude, much better that what we got. They should hire you at Rocksteady as scriptwriter

[@benjotsumal6146]

Philloboy123 Hush to I mean the moment we had with Hush wasn't bad in any way it's just that I thought he would get way more story in fact I thought he was going to be part of the main story considering the Scarecrow easter egg in Hush's lair.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Philloboy123 Don't know. It's been, what, 4 years? I only remember The Joker dying.

[@DontFollow116]

“I thought myself the instrument of god, not the tool of man”, is an awesome quote from this game

[@wingking8673]

@bruhmanofyear2647I wonder what it will say when I translate

[@solosantanaxplug9085]

Azrael vs Deathstroke would be a good fight

[@margaretdaly7302]

Dat Lit Mouse well batman beat Deathstroke and he beat Azrael but since Azrael knows most of Batman’s moves I think he would win

[@ofluffyman3586]

Dat Lit Mouse yes

[@Wright805]

That would be awesome! They did fight in the comics although that was the original Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley), not the one in this game.

[@FolkBoyify]

Wright805 Who won?

[@WillibyJohnson]

yeah

[@gcircle]

Azreal, a guy who studied Batman's techniques and mastered them, surely he could give Batman a good fight? Nah, he'll go down in 2 hits. Another wasted opportunity for a good hand-to-hand boss fight.

[@skippernolen5644]

Still better than the Electrocutioner's 1 hit, lol.

[@minhtiennguyen5761]

Still better than Deathstroke . A tank fight ? A spear in mid air ? One punch in the face ? Really Rocksteady ?

[@boxes9323]

@@skippernolen5644 it was joke

[@skippernolen5644]

@@boxes9323 No shit, Sherlock.

[@filthyfergus923]

I know right. I was disappointed but I feel like arkham knight didn't really try with many of there boss battles anyway

[@qqqquint]

That handshake though.

[@sid98geek]

Which is also why it's the better ending.

[@handsomesquidward5160]

Broshake

[@Rishi-fq9cu]

Crispy

[@Rishi-fq9cu]

Crispy

[@al3onx934]

The only handshake that rivals “Dillon! You son of a bitch!”

[@leroyjenkins9000]

Azrael is like a templar assassin combine

[@leroyjenkins9000]

kevin rianto The guy who makes his own luck?

[@BuckingBadger]

I think someone said "Azrael is like an Assassin and Templar love child" or something like that

[@shadowstrider8295]

what's that

[@tomereidelman5405]

The Order of Saint Dumas are part of The Templers.

[@youknowyoufuckedupright3058]

Azreal would fuck up any assassin

[@alanbarcenas6759]

7:18 Batman: “He wants the cowl? He has to earn it.” Robins: Am I a joke to you?

[@Zarryon12]

Jason Todd: ...Yes!! *Battle for the cowl*

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Robins don't wanna be the Batman.

[@Lilgip234]

Koleś z Gdańska I would disagree with that

[@koleszgdanska7149]

@@Lilgip234 and I not.

[@TheSBleeder]

Dick Grayson wants to stay in Bludhaven. He's embraced his identity as Nightwing. Jason Todd is too mentally unstable for the job. He just helped Scarecrow almost destroy Gotham, and he's willing to use lethal force. Based on how Batman talks to Tim Drake, he clearly doesn't feel that Tim is ready for the job. He won't let Robin help him take on Scarecrow for one single night. I think working on the cure for Joker Disease could have waited for a few hours.

[@MrHornyboy2000]

Azrael reminds me of the guys in Assassins Creed especially his hood and how when he jumps off the building it looks like the leap of faith the assassins do.

[@sterling9314]

The funny part about what you just said is, Azrael's cult is a former Templar group (yes the templars existed in real life)

[@MrHornyboy2000]

sterling9314 i know they do. i learned about it in history class back in 6th grade. however unlike assassins creed they were actually in a sense religious knights who fought in the name of god to "protect his children" as it were. though the church eventually branded them as heretics (i dont recall why) and had them all killed. they still are a well known group thanks to the assassins creed series partly as well as just simple history from school.

[@josephpercy8772]

+sterling9314 We know. The Assassins did as well.

[@josephpercy8772]

+Oniix Windrunner According to certain historians, they were discovered to be just a front. Their true purpose was to uncover ancient artifacts like the Ark of the Covenant.

[@Mailed-Knight]

+Oniix Windrunner Several Kings and Bishops became jealous of the Templars. Roman Catholism was always more of a political group than a religious group.

[@theALMIGHTYchrischan]

...is it just me or does it seem like putting Azrael- the guy who just declared his willingness to slaughter all 'evil' in Gotham- in the same cell as all the OTHER villains you've defeated in the sidequests seem like a recipe for disaster? There's got to be more than one solitary confinement chamber. Also, Az, get away from Firefly, no one wants you getting ideas about helping him burn the city to the ground to cleanse it in holy fire or something.

[@chummyweevil3948]

Lol

[@crimsondynamo615]

I would hate to be the officer that has to break up those fights

[@beholdthegriffin2346]

And Joker in Batman's mind belting out "Hellfire" from Hunchback of Notre Dame of something, having a grand old time.

[@danielwilson4799]

Is it weird that I would want to see a close quarters combat scenario between Azrael and Deathstroke? Cause I can imagine that as an epic fight.

[@michaelandreipalon359]

I'll be fully OK with this IF they kill Professor Pyg.

[@weffle2449]

Damn, that was one hardcore handshake though. Solid as fuck

[@obitwokenobi9808]

That was no handshake. It was a FOREARM SHAKE.

[@itzimperiumxvi2620]

Imagine a spin off game with Azrael going after the order. That would be sick

[@Perpetual75]

a Deathstroke Vs Azrael Fight thoooo

[@DigitalHeliumJumper]

Dude, you need to put Deacon in there with him, they start arguing a little about who is the real "instrument of god"

[@DanTruong10-13-95]

DigitalHeliumJumper imma do that for new game plus

[@starodymov55]

DigitalHeliumJumper Lol , you will be able to hear their despute when you will deliver Azrael in GCDP Department :)

[@amirdidovic5929]

Тимофей Стародумов Department*

[@starodymov55]

Amir Didovic Thanks :)

[@lightkikib3355]

DigitalHeliumJumper There's also an another one with him and Deathstroke :D

[@coppercross4871]

Azrael as an awesome character! Idris Elba would totally nail him in the DC cinematic universe.

[@ADG.Est.1988]

I agree with you. idris would be an excellent choice for azrael

[@dogestranding5047]

Azrael is one of my favorite characters.

[@NotAverageChannel]

AZRAEL IS AWESOME

[@NotAverageChannel]

Micheal Lane

[@noa_zeus]

I tried to make him in DC Universe Online but................................

[@somke1231]

I like how Azrael does a leap of faith when he leaves

[@justsomrandomhockey4106]

HE'S ASSASSIN'S CREED :DDDD I'M JUST FAN GIRL ING SO HARD OVER THIS

[@JaimeD.]

🎼 Mysterious hooded man *whisper* watching from a distance... 🎼

[@mviouscosplay]

When Batman shook Azrael's hand, you can see Bruce having a slight smile, glad to see that he has a new ally

[@VegetaLF7]

Precisely. He has enemies new and old constantly showing up in his life. It isn't every day when he gets an ally outside of the Bat Family that he cultivated.

[@onedaxster]

"From the ashes of Arkham City, the fires are raging, and Gotham is burning." God I love that line.

[@KilroyWasHere1941]

I really must say that after completing this Most Wanted mission with the ‘good’ ending, where Azrael walked away as opposed to attempting to kill Batman or breaking the sword, I hold tremendous respect for Azrael as a character and what he represents. He is the rare kind of individual who genuinely believes in their deity, and works to enact what he thinks is said deity's will without exploiting his faith as a means for selfish gain like many religious adherents & leaders do. He believes so strongly that all his endeavors are truly aligned with what God decrees that, when he learns of the Order's manipulations of his belief for their own goals, he becomes furious and chose to confront those who took advantage of his faith. I am agnostic. However, I will not deny that Azrael's conviction in his god along with his adherence to his interpretation of justice makes him a definitive hero. In a world such as the Arkhamverse where either caustic cynicism or degenerate zealotry are the two norms regarding faiths & ideologies, the existence of characters such as Azrael who can ultimately remain steadfast and not fall to either is worthy of admiration.

[@dogestranding5047]

It's a lot different from most religious people who are only religious because they fear death or want to be in the best place in the afterlife. The latter one is incredibly selfish.

[@honestdix9447]

Break the sword is good ending for realize his error of his path of destiny.

[@quintinmedor1693]

I agree man

[@NyxTheBraix]

I really would hate if Rocksteady decided to make Ending #3 the truly canon one, it would kill Azrael's ENTIRE character development, I know that they wouldn't do such thing if they were dumb. But we know that some companies ruin stories like that for whatever reason.

[@majdavlk649]

Isnt azrael some kind of christian?

[@AHappyBlackGuy]

Ah ok... So let me get this straight. It takes Batman about 10 hits to knock out a regular mook, but it takes only two Bat-Punches to take down Azrael? Not to mention one punch to knock down Deathstroke? Plus it takes like 30 hits from both Batman AND Catwoman to take down the Riddler of all people? Logic? What's that Rocksteady?

[@prettymodafukkanamedgibby4680]

Maybe when batman is angry he punches harder

[@calamitycruz4614]

+uDSniper03 or when he has tourettes :v

[@AHappyBlackGuy]

uDSniper03 So he's a Bootleg Hulk?

[@Lawa_kun]

He doesn't hit as hard when facing Deathstroke and thugs, this or Rocksteady drunk af

[@colemacgrath8846]

@@prettymodafukkanamedgibby4680 Then why didn't riddler evaporate into nothing?

[@irohthedragonofthewest4489]

God I love this design. The costum, the sword everything. I would love to see a standalone game with Azrael taking down the order of ST Dumas. I hope Rocksteady does that in future

[@titangamerhd9215]

not happening I bet you, Suicide squad is there main focus

[@zaynes5094]

That would be fun to see/play. He's not superhuman like others, he IS human, but he has a lot of pent up anger and that comes out in his fighting style. I do think a fight between him and Batman would be more than a two-piece combo.

[@multiverse_media2023]

@@titangamerhd9215 For now.

[@lapduynguyenthien8674]

The good ending, after Azaerel broke the sword, that goodbye to Batman was badass Edit : “brokr” to “broke”

[@XSRVX_01]

Lap Duy Nguyen Thien agreed

[@oscarestrada6145]

i use this ending cuz it's badass and i don't think he's a villain

[@arjuna6224]

That handshake at the end was manly

[@nathancruz9172]

And the bad ending is just Azrael trying to kill Batman and get 🤜🏻 in the face before, putting him in jail.

[@burgerkingfries4941]

Bro edited "brokr" to "broke" but not "Azaerel" to "Azrael" 💀

[@tr973x]

I would go for the second ending for Azrael, it shows how much he would be thankful for Batman and he could be a trusted friend, and trustful enough for Bats to trust him to keep Gotham safe while Batman passes.

[@adisturbedpistachio223]

6:28 "...employing an almost identical fighting style..." "It takes more than that to defend this city, Alfred." Yet you are going to test him on nothing but how he performs in combat scenarios...

[@brucew565]

Nope he did test his brain. He wanted to test his morality. It takes more than combat skills and Predator skills to defend the city. To be Batman. You need compassion for the innocent people of Gotham. Next time pay attention to character motivations too

[@cooljim1376]

@@brucew565 He tested him on a couple fights but never provided him any other simulations. He didn't even test his investigative skills.

[@brucew565]

@@cooljim1376 Michael Lane was already a capable detective. There were records on the Batcomputer that proved it. And maybe Batman would have tested his detective skills after testing his brain but he already found a pretty big flaw before being able to test detective skills.... understand now?

[@brucew565]

@@cooljim1376 Batman found out a pretty big flaw in his personality and in his brain so why would he test his detective skills or anything else??

[@cooljim1376]

@@brucew565 Dude you're acting as if I don't know my shit. This series of tests can be completely boiled down to just developer laziness. Came up with a handful of beat'em'up segments as Azrael and called it a day. Didn't help that none of this would play a part in anything beyond those tests as well. Azrael has psychological issues which has always made Bruce skeptical of him. In the case of his original background Azrael was mentally screwed up due to the genetic tampering involved in his creation. He would also lose himself in berserk rages which is what caused him to nearly beat Bane to death. He's a solid candidate for the title of Batman with either Azrael you choose, however they both have psychological issues and bad habits from their significantly more vicious training. Batman realistically would train both Azraels more extensively outside of just combat, and the only reason he didn't with the original Azrael was due to there being limited time to do so.

[@CumstainedBedsheets]

They could have added Azraels Sword and cape to the evidence room.

[@spectraphantom5870]

Bruce kept them

[@themword0708]

Yes, it would. If you'd choose to betray Bats, cause it would be logical.

[@jeremyanderson6789]

I like azeral he break the sword. He chose hero.

[@zboy1152]

"I thought myself the instrument of God! Not the tool of man!" Such a legendary quote

[@hunterwilder9665]

For the third ending, rather than just having Batman knock Azrael out right away, there should have been a boss fight between the two and then have Batman knock out Azrael. It would’ve been interesting to see Batman fight against someone who can copy him move for move (Deathstroke doesn’t count because he has his own unique fighting style)

[@titangamerhd9215]

like taskmaster from marvel

[@JamesBond-mo1cu]

Arkham City created a big hype for Azrael and Hush but this side missions were just disappointing...

[@JamesBond-mo1cu]

Zurcnod Games I was expecting him to have a bigger role in the game.

[@JamesBond-mo1cu]

Axel Quatripolar Yeah, AK was full of wasted potential... It could have been so much better. It was just a rip off of Batman Begins and The Dark Knigth Rises plot's combined. And why would Scarecrow Iet all of the civilians get away from Gotham? He should have released the gas on Gotham City's population, not let them get away. I don't understand that.

[@georgehouliaras7239]

James Bond Spoilers. Because The Arkham Knight which later uou find out that his someone familiar tell him so.Spoilers time.Arkham Knight is Jason Todd,ingame you unlock some audio tapes that explain how Arkham Knight conviced Scarecrow to have Gotham evacuated.Remember Jason was the second robin and he is now an anti-hero,which means he kills criminals that why he released the cloudburst mid-game.But he couldnt do it to Gotham if it wasnt evacuated because all those innocent people would die.Remember Jason is neither good nor bad,he is neutral which is what anti hero means (neutral lingering more to good).Sorry for the essay but i love the Arkham series so im happy to help.

[@JamesBond-mo1cu]

George Houliaras Ok, I get it. But I still think it's stupid, Batman is figthing for the city but yet there are no inocent people to save there, there are just criminals and cops.

[@georgehouliaras7239]

James Bond Well to be honest, Scarecrow was about to release his toxin in the entire country at ACE chemicals so evacuated or not,everyone was going to die since the toxin will spread everywhere.But the real question still remains:Where is Superman? LOL XD

[@jacobduran8997]

The last ending is the worst for Azrael. I wish more would have come out of his mission in the first two endings with him dealing with the order or something.

[@nickglover8738]

Or some sort of spin off game

[@jakefromstatefarm1114]

+Nick Glover no just a mini mission

[@dogestranding5047]

Anti-Spiral

[@TheWitchking123]

+Nick Arriaga Shit man it would have made for a great DLC content.

[@jp3813]

It's the only ending that rewards you by getting more dialogue w/ him at the GCPD as well as his interactions w/ the other prisoners.

[@gorrow1990]

Azrael talks about wanting to kill villains. So Batman puts Azrael in a prison cell with villains that he could kill. Well that's one way for Batman to hold onto his "no kill rule." LOL.

[@chiprahn]

Azrael looks like the ultimate combination of an Assassin, a Templar, and Dr. Doom.

[@helenkreissl]

The sword must be made in China if it can break that easily

[@bagre298]

Do you really think batman can't break a sword?

[@RurouniSanj]

That's funny, however these guys are trained martial artists and batman has broken something's a lot more tougher than the blade, conversely, Azrael should be able to do the same.

[@kalkazar13]

If Batman can just summon a bunch of holograms to beat the crap out of anybody, why doesn't he just do that all the time?

[@puntoni]

Because...HE'S BATMAN !

[@YourCrazyDolphin]

It is an AR simulation, they don't actually do any harm.

[@Impetuss]

Damn you're stupid

[@GPASG]

It's an Argumented Reality test. Like his gadget training courses

[@chillzypher9964]

@@Impetuss how?

[@DarKKnightt07]

Azrael is a such a underrated DC character. He's always been one of my favorite superheroes.

[@ashtonguy1876]

i wish we could free roam as azrael

[@MementoMori7777]

And with the sword too.

[@cb7365]

there is a mod for pc

[@zar1536]

Same with catwoman, nightwing, robin and the jokermobile.

[@astonix2455]

@@zar1536 jokermobile is a skin... so you can play with it

[@sinisterelmo162]

@@MementoMori7777 imagine that, him fighting with his sword but with its hilt on to make it non lethal

[@junioromoruyi149]

"I do no one's bidding but God's" SO FUCKING SICK XD

[@theloneknight4762]

"The Order must answer for what they have done to me."

[@redlycan5064]

Rocksteady should do a DLC Story for Azrael. Either by having him take on Deacon Black Fire, Deathstroke, Firefly, Manbat, Pyg, or the Order of St. Dumas. Now that would be awesome. Seeing that would be difficult because you have two choices here, but it would still be awesome.

[@Amadmaniac1]

I like the sword breaking, it shows the order has more power on Azreal and that mental battle was harder to fight, it also shows a more emotional side to him suggesting that he is moral.

[@miguelcondadoolivar5149]

He is righteous, he has to be or his armor would destroy him. Only the pure of heart can bear that suit.

[@alyhobs]

Theory about end of the game: (SPOILERS) When the two thugs are mugging the family and then see (what looks like) batman, staring at them and then glides towards them. Now we know that the only people in Gotham that were effected by the cloudburst were thugs, this means (like batman was the whole game until cured) they are all still hallucinating under the effects of the gas. What I believe the ending represented was that even though batman is gone (dead or alive is irrelevant) they still are scared of him when they are committing a crime, hence why the concept art is called 'nightmare bat' as it is them imagining batman is going to get them as he is what the thugs are scared of still.

[@alyhobs]

Also, I believe Bruce does give up being batman completely an the batman the thugs see is completely hallucinatory.

[@Duskof81]

+Alex Hobson They are still hallucunating;one year after the incident? And in the Robin DLC, they mention a bat-creature beating up thugs

[@John-uw2je]

+Alex Hobson There is a comic called Nightfall with Azreal in it, so Im pretty sure thats the ending. Plus there is a flaming bat signal at the end to back it up.

[@Duskof81]

Oscar Gonzalez Well, the KnightFall Arch and the KnightFall Protocol are two diferente things. Azrael can't be the new Batman

[@John-uw2je]

Marco Bastos Oh well. Either way we wont get much out of this dead horse.

[@SpeedyEric1]

My favorite and more apropriate ending is Azrael breaking the sword and leaves.

[@Marxist-Leninist_BellaLabDog]

Batman telling Azrael he made the right decision was so wholesome.

[@phantomthiefjoker939]

19:16 Azrael: I thought myself the instrument of God, not the tool of Man.

[@koleszgdanska7149]

So? What's the point of repeating it?

[@theholy1191]

Am I the only one hoping for a game where Batman and Azrael fight together at some point?

[@ConfusedDonkey]

I sure want to see a knightfall game

[@OliviaKirgo]

+McTheMan knightfall is were bane breaks Batman's back and azreal takes over?

[@ConfusedDonkey]

ARX Gaming I know. Just the thought of Azrael makes me think of Knightfall

[@OliviaKirgo]

McTheMan it was a question asking if that was the Knightfall story?

[@ConfusedDonkey]

ARX Gaming well then, you are correct

[@redx589]

Ain't that Aqua Lad from Young Justice?

[@kidusabera0]

And cyborg from teen titans

[@nationalbasketballassociat5746]

Yup

[@gabrielgutierrez8658]

Red x where is aqualad?

[@redx589]

Gabriel Gutierrez I meant the voice actor.

[@gabrielgutierrez8658]

Red x oh

[@supafly322]

I just noticed that Ghost in Gray poster! @ 17:30 ! Bruce used to watch that show as a child! There is even a episode on it in Batman the animated series! Bruce is a huge fanboy! It's detail like that, which makes a video game good IMO.

[@puntoni]

Didn't know that.

[@Torthrodhel]

Adam West voices the Grey Ghost in that episode. It's a really nice nod to one show inspiring another just as one character inspires another.

[@sonichero7]

Finally! Someone who appreciates more than just "gameplay" and "graphics."

[@Torthrodhel]

Gameplay's still very important! Graphics less so in general, but still a little, depending what kind of atmosphere you want to conjure. People do sometimes go a bit far concentrating on those two specifically (especially graphics by itself) but it doesn't mean they're not appreciable qualities. Especially gameplay.

[@sonichero7]

I agree that they are important (gameplay mostly) of course but for me it's the extra creative details, little surprises that makes the experience of playing a game more fun and special. I know not everyone thinks like that of course but I just hate seeing the extra thought people put into a game get overlooked because say "the graphics were bad" for example.

[@atbz6952]

11:52 I thought they figured out Azrael's name in Arkham City. His name was said in the character bios of Azrael in that game.

[@itwastimeforthomastoleaven1919]

At Bz Michael Lane Aka Azrael

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Yup. That's just stupid

[@robertcortez4956]

Apparently the canon for the profiles are thrown into question because other Arkham media contradicts the other so not even the game’s background can be trusted.

[@lunaranger4921]

“I’m ready for my final challenge” “It’s the toughest yet” Bruce sent the court of owls on Azrael 😳😳😳

[@malrulesall9669]

Fr 💀😂😂

[@lightingale]

Batman: I'm Batman! Azrael: No! I'm Batman! Batman: You're wrong! I'm Batman. Azrael: Don't fool yourself. I'm Batman. *one eternity later. Alfred: Master Bruce, are you alright? Batman: I'm Batman, no I'm Batman, no I'm Batman... Alfred: Master Drake, what's happened to him? Robin: Welp, I told him not to kiss Poison Ivy. But he did.

[@jakestepleman3662]

Lol

[@atbz6952]

Wait Wha?

[@hotsexspy2267]

Aiden Pearce We all know that Killer Croc is Batman. Ever watch the episode Almost Got Em' in TAS?

[@demeterroland8272]

no. -.- Penguin is Batman

[@fernando59ize]

Demeter Roland WRONG Its Enigma

[@qanh96]

Azreal: Pass your mantle down to me. All members of the Bat Family: *Are we a joke to you?*

[@TheWarmachine375]

Why can't they just team up?

[@Ahmad1234-c5l]

Batman: yes

[@KH2fan26]

Batman just stands there with his back to him, giving zero shits if he grabs the sword.

[@kenlee2974]

It would have been really cool if one challenge was combat, one was predator, and one was solving a crime scene etc because being batman isn't only about combat lol. Also, if you chose to SPOILER kill batman, a boss fight would have been cool too.

[@zaynes5094]

@@bruhmanofyear2647 Bane's physically the toughest challenge because he can match Batman and is a bruiser, but I feel that Azrael is much more ruthless in combat than Batman. He has no problems putting someone out if necessary.

[@cpt.dr.hawkeye1740]

Azreal DOES NOT become batman. At the end of the story Bruce Wayne is considered dead but still Batman. Just a different batman than we've seen before. Using a form of fear gas and ditching the Bruce Wayne identity.

[@coolshiznit13]

That's a theory, stupid one at that

[@Frosty14748]

caleb osborne community.wbgames.com/t5/Spoiler-Zone/Ending-Explained-with-the-Burning-Batman/m-p/580132

[@DZZZZZ]

caleb osborne how is that stupid? do you think batman is crazy enough to kill himself and alfred? its obvious that he faked his death. just watch the scene where he's talking to catwoman. the part where he says gotham needs someone worse, and that a new myth must arise from the ashes of batman.

[@bunz4814]

I fucked up and I hit square. I didn't know circle was an option

[@obsidian5146]

Damn bro

[@nickowl128]

The voice actor for Azrael is absolutely fantastic P.s. the subtle flex of using the blade dodge takedown multiple times in the final test instead of combo takedown is so good lol

[@jorgetomedeandradealves8565]

​@bruhmanofyear2 IT IS KHARY PAYTON

[@danielwilson4799]

A part of me expected a DLC of what would happen after Azrael breaks the sword. And here's how I imagine it starting out: A secluded base made in the guise of a temple, 5 followers of the Order are patrolling and standing guard. A figure observing from above, before descending down, knocking two of the followers out. The other three try to fight back, but were soon disarmed and knocked unconscious. The camera pans out to reveal it was Azrael. Azrael: "Tonight, the Order of Saint Dumas dies." Since Azrael's side mission had multiple ways to end, the same would apply to this DLC. Scenario One: Azrael, after defeating the Order, had them trapped with no way out. Azrael: It was a grueling journey, but I have finally put an end to the Order. For too long, they have gotten free of judgement. No more. Judgement has come... for all of us. He then began setting the temple on fire. Azrael: These flames shall purge the world of the Order's evil, and ensure nothing of it remains to fester. No one who has a connection to the Order will be spared. Neither will I. For I choose to accept this fate, and refuse to run like the Order had. As the fire spread all over, he simply stood there, and waited for the blaze to consume him. Azrael: No one can escape their sins in the end. Sooner or later, they must repent. I have learned that from a true Knight. Fire crews arrive at the scene and find only one thing among the ash, a charred corpse, atop of a drawn out Bat symbol. Scenario Two: Michael does not kill the leaders of the Order, but instead has released everything about them to the public, preventing them from trying to erase any evidence, and exposing their crimes. Azrael: As I had the opportunity to finish off the Order, I had looked back on my path to this moment. I had spilled blood many times in the past, yet I had not taken a life here. The Order had always believed that the guilty should be punished, no matter who it may be. While they are indeed punished, it was not the way they had expected. The police arrive and arrest everyone there, Azrael observing from a cliff. Azrael: I now realize why Batman had fought for Gotham in the manner that he did. When you look deep into the abyss, sometimes the abyss would look back. The Order had gone blind and never saw the Abyss' gaze. Batman had, and now so have I. As he turns to make his leave, he noticed a shadow hovering overhead. The shadow of a bat. Scenario Three: (Should you choose to simply leave and not break the sword) As Azrael is ready to finish the leaders, they uncover the sword, stolen from GCPD Evidence. They once again try to brainwash him into being their tool. However, he still resisted. Seeing that Azrael would no longer be under their thumb, they try to use the sword to break his mind, preventing him from interfering again. However, the sword was suddenly struck, breaking in two, and releasing Azrael, who had attacked and knocked out the leaders. As he walks over to the nearby balcony, he contemplates how he broke free. Azrael: As I was becoming the Order's puppet once more, I had looked back on my life. The one from my time in the Order... and long before that. I had realized that despite the vengeance I sought being achieved, I would have no other goal afterwards. I would simply fade from existence. He would look down and see a familiar object. Picking it up, he realized what...or who had set him free. Azrael: Instead of simply seeking vengeance for the life I lost, I shall now start a new quest in the life I had gained. I will fight for those who have endured suffering like I have. Not because I was chosen to be... but because *I* have chosen to be. He gazes at the sky, determined at his choice. What do you guys think? Would this be a convincing scenario?

[@dermilchmann3655]

18:06 The sword will be stored in the clock tower.

[@alexkeiser2943]

I know it;s 4 years late... But man do i wish we got that for DLC.

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

I love how they translated his 80's cape into a more modern outfit and that he's doing summersaults wearing chainmail and half-plate

[@zaynes5094]

The "good" ending option is the one that IS comics accurate. He's not a part of the long list of BatFam members, like Catwoman and Batwoman, Kate Kane his distant cousin, are even in the batfamily and Batman's inner circle of Gotham he's trusted most, but Azrael operates on his own cadence once he's realized the Order has been lying and has made him think only one way. That Batman is their enemy as much as any other threats to Gotham. And he's not really wrong, since he always causes property damage to everything during chases and fights.

[@Lord_KillerBee]

Azrael certainly could've been a worthy heir/successor since he was certainly skilled enough to pass all of Batman's tests and did follow his "no killing" rule. The Order of St. Dumas may have manipulated him to become a knight of their order but their intentions were to dispose of evil in Gotham City, by having a new guardian for the city which had been a never ending breeding ground for criminals & those who are innocent fall prey to the "evil" of the city. Also think Azrael should perhaps have his own game or DLC pack, to where we see his journey to becoming a knight for the order & tries to cleanse the city of it's corruption or somewhere else.

[@royliber3824]

I think it would be amazing if Azrael's final test would be to fight Batman (without killing ofc, only defeat him in a fair-fight). That would truly be the hardest test Azrael would face, altho initially if he would fight him before the Clocktower scene, no denying Azrael would have tried killing him in the fight itself.

[@JohnnyCincooo]

i already lose it at "maybe there’s an evil court jester in there." 😂😂 12:55

[@luizclaudio6476]

Want Carrie Kelley as robin in movie solo

[@DigitalHeliumJumper]

Batman is a vigilante, there is no mantle that has to be given. Azreal can start protecting Gotham himself, whenever he wants to I just find the Order of St. Dumas plot to be stupid.

[@Jack-rk7jc]

He doesn't want to literally take his mantle, he wants to strip it from him since he doesn't believe he is doing gotham justice

[@Jpipooly]

DigitalHeliumJumper They want Batman dead, that is there whole deal. They don't see it as a "mantle." They want to have Azrael to be their puppet and don't want Batman interfering.

[@DigitalHeliumJumper]

Jackson Meade​ but "this" Azreal is just a manipulated puppet for the order. So the order is just another, "we dont like batman, so we'll wanna kill him" How does the old Jean Paul -Azreal act? Does he legit Follow the order, or is he a puppet too?

[@Jpipooly]

DigitalHeliumJumper Yep! In fact, Azrael is more of a mantel than Batman is. The Order of Saint Dumas wants to take over Gotham and uses brain-washing to create assassins who help them reach this goal. Both Jean Paul and Michael Lane were brainwashed into service.

[@DigitalHeliumJumper]

ThatGuyYouKnow Oh "take over" ? So they are pretty much "bad guys", and not just good guys with bad methods?

[@DanTruong10-13-95]

Wait, I can actually leave without breaking the sword?? Ahhh man that sword would've been a great display piece for the clock tower!!!! :(

[@darkstock5103]

Is anyone else just unable to bring themselves to make Azrael try to kill Batman?

[@applescruff1969]

When I started a New Game+, I had to force myself to do it. It sucked. Azrael's a great character, and him breaking the sword is much more powerful than getting locked up.

[@bloodhound1182]

At 10:30 I thought it was going to be a fight against batman himself.

[@therealwarzone9364]

Me too :(

[@LALOKILLER17]

Legendary Lucario that would of been awesome

[@anthonyoliver418]

I kinda feel like Azrael is kinda like us the players if we were put physically in the game, constantly watching the Batman trying to be just like him, which it is fitting because not only is he one of the few choices that matter and vary, but Batman even says ‘you had a choice’ like if Azreal doesn’t decide to spare Batman, it is us making the conscience choice not to allow Azreal to be just another puppet/thug, used for a goal that will always fail against the Dark Knight, instead of aiding them.

[@afifzahiruddinrohaizan52]

I prefer the 2nd ending. The sword is like a line connect Azrael to the Order of St. Dumas. By breaking it, it's like breaking his ties with the corrupted order and leaves to deal with them while sparing Batman. Seeing both Batman and Azreal shake hands as they truly accepted each other as allies feels so satisfying. He would've make a great ally to the Bat Family if the Order didn't corrupt his mind and making him into their puppet.

[@spideyviewer327]

Azrael's voices sounds VERY familiar... Wait..... 6:15 IS HE VOICED BY AQUALAD FROM YOUNG JUSTICE!?!

[@maschiefondasoda333]

Spidey Viewer -- They're voiced by the same person (Khary Payton). Khary Payton is also the person who plays Ezekiel in The Walking Dead.

[@obsidian5146]

Yep and cyborg,black lightning etc etc

[@scarringflame7715]

He kills bad guys. Was it really a good idea to lock him up in a cell with the worst of the worst. Also that fireman really doesn't deserve to be locked up with those villians

[@Cesutku]

Why Batman didn't put Azrael in another cell? He can kill those villains in there right?

[@Cesutku]

Ramy Naim Rocksteady needs you pal

[@lordvader5041]

Ramy Naim Can... Can he force choke anyone?

[@mcinnisj100]

I'm sure deathstroke will be ok in there with him.

[@Jack-rk7jc]

Deathstroke would fuck him up so badly bro

[@spencersim1809]

Let's say if joker did not die,EVERYONE INCULDING AZREAL would wanna kill him so bad

[@Aupsic-hh5sy]

Bad ending: Azrael listen to the Order and attempts to kill Batman. Good ending: Azrael doubts the Order and leave to confront them. Best Ending: Azrael breaks the Sword of the Order (breaking ties with the Order in the process) and leaves to make them pay for brainwash him.

[@fresomende]

The music playing really captured the epicness of azrael being the heir to the cowl.

[@MNIMnoob]

Cyborg got hypnotized

[@justpotato7101]

I have to say : "Arkham always has the most coolest looking supervillain"

[@tylersoto7465]

Ikr love Arkham knight and his armor aesthetic looks and his tanks and drone aircraft to badass , I was thinking about this game and Arkham city if penguin manage to recruit all the few thousand inmates in city , a good portion were well trained mercenaries etc , penguin had a big stockpile of weapons, assault rifles, shotguns, grenades, rocket launchers, land mines, explosive charges, riot shields, body armor, pistols, armor piercing sniper rifles, electronic jamming devices, portable jamming devices , 12 ft tall guided rockets to use eyc and if penguin took the other stockpiles in the sewers of the city , and across the bay is Arkham asylum where Tyger security helicopter base is with l like 4 dozen armored helicopter with another stockpile of weapons and sent his men over there to take over helicopters and weapons , blew a hole in the wall to escape Arkham city he could take over Gotham city , recruit more gunman to have a private paramilitary to command, if he put checkpoints around Gotham with defenses , use armed helicopters to control airspace , take vans and put armor on them with the MGs from the auto turret a they have to have armor car APC to have control of streets , pit jamming devices around Gotham city to keep airforce away and put guilded rockets stationed around city to defend it from enemies and with everything in place penguin could be warlord of Gotham but sinse batman is going after strange Nightwing could go after penguin and his army and use a 3 wheeled Nightwing motorcycle to fight against penguin and have a blue neon titanium armor plated suit to wear to fight them and would make a good dlc lol

[@amazingdany]

17:45 they are doing the hygienic but respectful Roman/medieval times handshake or forearmshake.

[@paperbullet1945]

I can't stop thinking that Azrael's hood makes him look like Aang from "Avatar: The Last Airbender".

[@zenosama8505]

With ending one I like to imagine Batman thinking fuck yeah he left the awsome sword

[@one_tricky_boi]

13:05 I had honestly forgotten Joker was in Batman's head, he was absent for the rest of the mission lmao

[@ArcherBro]

Ending 2 is my favorite.

[@advancedgamer2363]

Batman: Azereal Spider-Man: Taskmaster

[@meyou2120]

Azrael would beat task master pretty quickly

[@90139]

@@meyou2120 we'll call it a draw

[@koleszgdanska7149]

Idiot: Azereal

[@advancedgamer2363]

@@koleszgdanska7149 bruh chill, it's just a word

[@captainjacksparrow9036]

Azrael is an Assasins Creed character wanted to be Batman

[@nervmeister]

Azrael was around well before that series.

[@nobitzkiexe6580]

Captain Jack Sparrow templar assasin that wanted to be batman.

[@hagamapama]

The whole Assassin's Creed franchise wanted to be Batman

[@tambettammisto7423]

@@hagamapama how? I don't really see much similarities to assassin's creed and batman

[@ytw101]

Man when i grabbed the sword i thought it would end. But getting to break it was so satisfying because i got to see azrael show he was serious and gained batmans trust.

[@monric5730]

Azrael would make a sick character to play as in a souls-like game. His backstory is nice, aswell

[@megasonicgeo]

Does anyone know if Azrael's moves are 100% Identical to Batman's? He obviously has the same combos and gadgets but his blows seem harder. Maybe it's just his badass outfit giving a placebo.

[@Jack-rk7jc]

Nah I think I've seen him do different moves that I haven't seen batman do

[@arestsitouras2756]

***** Quick explanation from the story. *Real* Reason: Rockstready is too bored to do new gadgets or give him new combos.

[@Jack-rk7jc]

Arhs Tsitour​ well they did new moves for nightwing, robin, red hood, harley, catwoman and joker. I'm sure if they wanted to they would've. But like the guy said, he literally learned how to fight by watching batman preform his moves, so obviously the only movws he knows are batman's. 

[@arestsitouras2756]

Jackson Meade That's bullshit. With that logic rocksteady would give robin the same moves since he was trained by batman. Azrael already knew how to fight well. He has his own unique moves in the comics.

[@Jack-rk7jc]

Arhs Tsitour​ this isn't the comics. And robin fights differently because he's more agile than batman, has less strength than batman and has a staff that he fights with. So batman would obviously have to train him differently from the way he fights.

[@nwojunkie]

Azrael should have his own gadgets, and fight with a dull blade sword

[@teslastweakin]

Batman took the sword away remember

[@nwojunkie]

Tesla Anaman i said dull blade sword

[@ne0nblaze265]

That's why i hate Azrael as a playable character. At least all of the other characters either have a unique fighting style or their own gadgets, Azrael is literally Batman with like, a quarter of the gadgets.

[@xbourassa]

+Ne0n BlaZe well he studied the dark knight in order to become like him so.....

[@ne0nblaze265]

+xbourassa And that made sense during the side missions for him. But i don't think he should've been made playable in the Challenge Maps since he doesn't offer/do anything different.

[@mtpta4947]

I’m confused as to how those strips hanging off azraels back would ever give him the ability to glide.

[@lynwood5991]

That my friend, is one of lifes great mysteries.

[@sheluvfernie]

Okay, now I see why Azrael is wanted. Because he is a Templar. Now it makes sense

[@tyronsmit9925]

Azrael is more of a Assassin's Creed Batman

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

Honestly, had Azrael not been manipulated by the order, he would've been a solid successor to Bruce as Gotham's new guardian.

[@spongeyspikes09]

so you can actually determine the outcome of this mission? cool!

[@Red-Ranger3142]

2:54 The lightning in the background as Azrael gives Batman the sword is a beautiful shot.

[@GojiBoiEarth1964]

Dang, Cyborg’s life after leaving the Titans went wonderfully smooth.

[@TheAzulmagia]

Look forward to the next entry in the Arkham series, Azrael: Assassin's Creed.

[@IAMELIPHAS]

So basically The League of Assassins with a Templar theme instead of Ninjas.

[@maximu509isaspider7]

I really love how Batman tells his opinion of The event to himself/Us

[@swastikbhattacharyya4595]

So he is basically a templar doing a Leap Of Faith.

[@jadekissling]

To be honest, it would've been cool if we saw Batman and Azrael in a hand to hand boss fight.

[@treverp4938]

I like Azrael but put him in GDCP because I like putting all the bads in there to reflect on my good work.

[@jasontian3513]

but he is not bad if you choose the choice

[@treverp4938]

Yes but I like having the Cell in GCPD full lol.

[@JoseRamirez-sh8si]

This is like a movie🍿

[@Andre_APM]

That handshake (forearm shake?) is one of the biggest bro moments in the arkham series