Bayonetta 3 | Devil's Duel | Secret Rodin Boss Fight | Pure Platinum (No Umbran Clock Tower)

I was about to lose my mind doing this. At the time of recording, I had pure platted him weeks prior, yet doing it again on camera took me 1+ week for unknown reasons lol

[@Lalapopsy]

Just now realized I switched out the Earring of Time for Conqueror's Reigns when I was supposed to switch out Hymn of Durga instead-_-

[@bowserfierykoopaking4235]

You were extremely lucky then, because if Rodin causes "Devil Trigger mode" at Baal you are dead (i think most powerful but deadly even to you until you don't use yellow lollypop)

[@its_snowyVT]

At least he admits he loses. He’s a good sport. Rodin is a fair person. And I respect his ‘it is what it is’ attitude. It’s why I love him as a character. Very well written.

[@Lalapopsy]

Absolutely! Just wish he were a bigger part of the story, though. In that aspect, he hasn't really done much.

[@echoooo5383]

@@Lalapopsyhe saved jeanne from disappearing i guess?

[@Lalapopsy]

@@echoooo5383 Yeah, I suppose. Then again, he just let her marinate in some magical soup, then peaced out until the end of the game. But it's something.

[@echoooo5383]

@@Lalapopsy lol yea

[@echoooo5383]

@@Lalapopsy like he shouldve had a much bigger role in bayo 3

[@Jonnyjonnyf91]

Wow…… and this guy smashed my ass close to a hundred times before I finally beat him. Very stylish and impressive 👌

[@Lalapopsy]

Thanks! But same! I felt so ashamed when the game offered to just sell me his weapon after losing enough times🙃

[@tygre00]

God this game is so fuckin awesome

[@Lalapopsy]

Understatement of the year. I have 300 hours on it:D

[@whereribbonsfly]

Thanks for the guide. Honestly adding tips like that and stating what they do really helps a lot! It was really fun to watch the fight as well!!

[@Lalapopsy]

Thank you! I felt the video was messy; when I was making it, I wasn't sure if I wanted it to be a showcase or a guide, so I probably should've committed more to the guide aspect. I'm glad it helped regardless!

[@whereribbonsfly]

@@Lalapopsy haha I see. No problem. I appreciate the help nevertheless also I am also messy so im biased.

[@Lalapopsy]

​@@whereribbonsflyAny luck?

[@SquidKidzz]

Im dead. I will not beat this. Your too good.

[@Lalapopsy]

Come on, you can absolutely beat me. I even fumbled a few times in the video!

[@Daniyana]

omg i love this gameplay it's so clean and well executed ^_^ ❤

[@Lalapopsy]

Thank you so much! Took me hours to get on video, which was weird, considering I'd pure-platted him a few times weeks prior with a weapon I'm nowhere near as good at (Dead End Express), but whatever:) I was also afraid the footage was a tad dark, but I'm really happy you liked it!

[@Daniyana]

@@Lalapopsy yea, it's great! I love the subtitles where u explain the reasoning behind each demon slave usage. v_v

[@Lalapopsy]

@@Daniyana Thanks:D

[@Pitchblackbumblebee]

Lowkey needed to see this, I haven’t been grinding UCT except for witch time and have been sticking with the Madamas and Gomorrah for their specials, and using Jeanne instead of Bayo because of the spam dodge with Tartarus and Abracadabra, but this helps out, still tryna beat him tho🫡

[@Lalapopsy]

Colour My World is by far my favourite wrapon, so I really wanted to beat him with it. I'll admit, it'd be way easier if I used the Clock Tower, but I wanted to do it without. And I know many people find Jeanne easier because of her infinite dodge, but I vastly prefer Bayo's easier Witch Time activation. After a while, you learn enemy attacks well enough to where you don't need Jeanne's extra dodges. Regardless, I have faith in you! I'm sure you'll beat him if you just keep trying.

[@dumbghost3109]

instead of using that masquerade rage use the dead end express or abracadabra one. those ones deal more damage.

[@Lalapopsy]

I know, I just wanted to stick to Colour My World for this:)

[@m-sizzle9073]

It took me a while to beat Rodin WITHOUT the Clock Tower demon, but it was worth it! However, I never changed the earrings for Bayonetta as did you, I stuck with “Hymn of Durga” and “Earring of Time” for the whole duration. I wanted to feel like I had truly earned it, without resorting to any unconfident measures, and it was epic. Great video nonetheless 👌

[@Lalapopsy]

Eh. I don't really consider switching accessories cheap or whatever. Even so, I switched out the wrong accessory lol Thanks, though!

[@diorrkenn]

ive died 232 times trying to fight this boss..

[@Lalapopsy]

Took me a loooong time too. I believe in you! Don't be afraid to ask if you need help:)

[@adrianake6028]

Thanks 🫡🫰🏾

[@Artemis-de1db]

Hi sorry if I’m disturbing you but why do you use bayonetta?

[@Lalapopsy]

Not disturbing at all! But to answer your question, why not?:)

[@bowserfierykoopaking4235]

2 days ago i defeated him with Viola on Pure Platinum : GAZE OF DESPAIR EQUIPPED. Along with Gaze i used Little Devils to keep my combo uncancelled. Worst thing were always black holes, purple vortexes and white hand grab. But i harnessed the survival of these attacks. Fairy i always use when 1.5x healthbars are left. Combo: 89380 and Time: 5m50s

[@Lalapopsy]

Jesus Christ. I don't even wanna try fighting him as Viola😅 Nicely done though!

[@bowserfierykoopaking4235]

@@Lalapopsy Simple: Shinobi Slide, Tom Tom Ballon, Block, Grapling Gun equipped. Shinobi Slide is extremely OP because it can penetrate all offensive attacks besides black hole and grab attacks. During witcht ime you can use tom tom to send Rodin upward and attack him. When purple vortex happens: Dodge at last moment. Her dog is even faster and better than Cereza's When white grab is coming: Just dodge Black Hole oh boy here we go: Immediately grappling gun away from black hole. Then use shinobi slide toward Rodin in the air BUT NEVER LET SLIDE TOUCH RODIN (cancel with R button then again). You mustn't touch/attempt to slice Rodin because Rodin can use Red Flinching Shield and send you toward black hole. When 1,5 x of full gauges are left use Fairy mode to use shots against Rodin. Only shots nothing else. Easy. I took down Rodin with Cereza as well but Hymn of Durga and Conqueror Reign. Just i kept spwning ball and during witch time i was with alteria using Quad Gatling nothing else. I also was using Train's accelerator.

[@Lalapopsy]

Thanks! Might have to give that a go:)

[@popgas3821]

I really wish I could see some of the Lumen Sage action against him. Balder was the only one in B2 and only in Tag Climax. But battling him in his second, demon form using a Lumen Sage set (hopefully an expanded one even) is just dream. Rodin is still a beast.

[@Lalapopsy]

Yeah, that'd be nice. I can imagine people might have modded it into Bayo 2 or something, tho.

[@popgas3821]

@@Lalapopsy I believe I saw one using Balder in Witch Trial 1 but nothing further than that. Cleary modded and the channel kinda look obscure. I still haven’t played B3, is Rodin here harder compared to B2 in your experience?

[@Lalapopsy]

@popgas3821 Oh, I'm not sure, actually. I think he might be a little easier? But I've seen people say he's never been harder than in 3, too, so I don't know. I beat him in 2 with Rosa, the Bracelet of Time, and The Evil Harvest Rosary, and if you do that, he's way easier than with Bayo. In 3, I don't find him too bad now, but I've also played 3 way more since it came out than 2, so... I don't know. It seems to vary from person to person which one they find hardest out of the three. He's probably the most fun in 3 though if you ask me.

[@popgas3821]

@@Lalapopsy I see, it's kinda subjective from person to person. Guess I'll have to check it for myself. I defeated him too in B2 using Rosa with the same set, but that was the most grueling battle as you have to be near perfect for using glass cannon character like Rosa. I guess at the end of the day you need perfect response like your dexterity is levelled up to the max level 😅

[@Lalapopsy]

@popgas3821 Haha. Yeah, he's definitely difficult at first, but not so much anymore to me.

[@LazySusanzzz]

You could try the Umbra Witch Tower and the Astounding touch with the colour my world weapon. Keep using the Tower for witch time and use astounding touch for tons of dmg. Worked for me😂😂😂

[@Lalapopsy]

Yeah, that probably works. I thought I'd rather use proper combos haha

[@LazySusanzzz]

@@Lalapopsy yeah🤣

[@tetsuzanko5273]

I'm still trying to best him without the glitch. Second phase, do you dodge concisely of spam dodge?

[@Lalapopsy]

Ah, I see. Never even tried the glitch out personally😅 But to answer your question; little bit of both, honestly, though mistly concisely. Once you get to know his attacks, you'll notice how he telegraphs them, letting you respond accordingly. At times I do panic dodge a little bit (mostly towards the end), but it's all about learning his moves, really. Also, I find him easier with the Dead End Express, though I used Colour My World for the video. I believe in you! Keep me updated:)

[@tetsuzanko5273]

@@Lalapopsy thanks for the encouragement and advice on dodging him etc! I'm sure it will take much practice (I'm sure I have passed couple hundreds of tries, just that last life bar...) and that every little bit of luck to beat him. I'll update.

[@Lalapopsy]

​@@tetsuzanko5273Any luck?

[@danieldsantiagorodriguez4955]

Beautiful!

[@Lalapopsy]

:D

[@discountmorty213]

Finally got him today using toad full rain power and bat for the stomach laser thing at almost the end which i screwed up abit for not seeing him flying above which would koed him since it took me some sec to see his purple shadow due to the rain.Was just plain luck that I managed to poison him just in time with the rain again.This fight feel like it would break the switch buttons and given me zombie fingers so when he turn into demon just pause and rest your fingers.Also is better to punch him until he turn into demon and make sure you charge the toad 3 times once he turn demon you can summon the toad 4th time to let it rain this would give you some advantages.Basically he is just pure luck to defeat.

[@Lalapopsy]

I wouldn't say luck, just time and effort. Definitely difficult, but a very fun and rewarding fight. Congrats, though!

[@aidanaylward9237]

ok ik i'm bad at this game on a good day but this actually looks like it's a lot of fun

[@Lalapopsy]

It really is. He's tough, but fair. He's a lot of fun to fight.

[@kevin_abel]

THANK YOU! Because I've been struggling.

[@Lalapopsy]

Did you beat him? If so, happy to have helped!

[@kevin_abel]

@@Lalapopsy I haven't yet but I think this might help me beat him or at least get close to beating him? I've been able to fight him pretty well, it's just the second phase that gets me. Because the second phase is what made me lose a lot.

[@Lalapopsy]

@@kevin_abel @kevin_abel Totally get that. His second phase can be a real bitch. When trying to beat him for the first time, I wouldn't even allow myself to take damage during phase 1, trying to save it all for phase 2, restarting if I took famage. Unless you're trying to avoid using it, I would recommend the Umbran Clock Tower, not only for Witch Time, but also Priestess's Tears. Also, the first time I pure platted him, I used the Dead End Express. I honestly found that way easier than Colour My World (I just wanted to use them for the video lol). Regardless, I believe in you! Keep me updated:)

[@kevin_abel]

@@Lalapopsy Thank you so much for helping me! I will update you!

[@Lalapopsy]

​@@kevin_abelAny luck?

[@jeannesgm7564]

Bayonetta 3 is very sweat friendly, no penalties for items so you can use power ups and magic ups for on demand witch time

[@Lalapopsy]

True, but not against Rodin:P

[@jeannesgm7564]

@@Lalapopsy funny thing is I booted up Bayo 1 & 2 for old times sake and it was challenging but also so much more satisfying feeling like I'm earning the victories which is what I fell in love with

[@Lalapopsy]

Fair enough. I prefer 3 myself. The combat is just way too good for me.

[@jeannesgm7564]

@@Lalapopsy oh yes, I love trying new combos with 3

[@Lalapopsy]

Right? I feel like we're only scratching the surface of what stuff like Demon Slave is capable of.

[@Mistersleep08]

Can you use items like lollipops and other items?

[@Lalapopsy]

@@Mistersleep08 Nope. They're unavailable here and in the Witch Trials.

[@rc4780]

The move where he just drops you to 1 HP and he can just run up from anywhere on screen is so frustrating.

[@Lalapopsy]

Yeah, it can be tricky, but if you practice, you'll learn to avoid it.

[@wilsonbraunschweig4348]

What's werid is how he has said the devil gets his due for the past 3 game know amd I feel like he could be the final boss of bayo series in like 3000 when bayo 5 comes

[@Lalapopsy]

Who knows? Then again, I can't see him and Bayo on opposite sides like that myself.

[@aleksawrite]

omg you are insane bayoneise fan!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lalapopsy]

Thank youuuuu:)

[@danielmartins9901]

Has anyone tried using Gouon against him/

[@Lalapopsy]

Don't think so. Intriguing idea tho🤔

[@bowserfierykoopaking4235]

​@@Lalapopsy i mean hideouses summon, 8 formation is pretty op. Also rage mode train is op

[@Lalapopsy]

@@bowserfierykoopaking4235 I'm so sorry for not seeing your comment until now! But yeah. I know he's really good, but he's better suited to deal with crowds or large enemies rather than single small ones like Rodin.

[@unbrellacat]

excellent 🎉

[@Lalapopsy]

Thanks:)

[@Turkie151]

Awesome!

[@Lalapopsy]

Thanks:)

[@AlmondMilkLake]

Is it just the videos i've seen being amazing players or is Rodin actually much more fair to fight here than in Bayo 2? I swear i hate his stupid fight in 2 it's so poorly designed...

[@Lalapopsy]

Probably the former. I remember asking the subreddit which Rodin fight was the hardest, and people said the one in 3.

[@AlmondMilkLake]

@@Lalapopsy I mean hardest doesn't necessarily mean unfair, but i get it, it just looks like Witch Time actually does something against him unlike in Bayo 2...

[@Lalapopsy]

@@AlmondMilkLake Yeah, Witch Time was comparatively useless in general in 2 if you didn't use the Bracelet of Time. It doesn't leave him vulnerable either in that game.

[@Little_Guil]

Poor phantasmaraneae... Only there so it can explode itself lmao

[@Lalapopsy]

If it works🤷‍♀️ Also found you can do the same with Rodin by using his secret move. Op as hell lmao.

[@cesarherrera2167]

👏👏👏👏

[@Lalapopsy]

:)