Beating Demon's Souls in Pure Black With ONLY PB Items

[@TheBacklogs]

...wait, the dregling worshippers can trigger the Fool's Idol traps? 💀

[@eleumloycee]

They can, but unfortunately they can't actually get trapped by them

[@jamesgrenier8856]

Here's another weird thing that can happen, Adjudicator can kill itself by knocking down rubble on its own head when it's on low health. Found that out the funny way.

[@eleumloycee]

That's hilarious, I have to see this for myself!

[@jamesgrenier8856]

@@eleumloycee the way I got it to happen was by getting trapped in the corner near the fog wall and panic rolling lol It took me a second to figure what happened because I thought *I* was dead. As for why I was panic rolling it's because I was very low level and the run back did not sound fun. He hit the upper floor right above me and just collapsed and it took a second for him to disappear so I thought I was in a strangely long death animation myself

[@JackThePaladin]

Backlogs jumpscare

[@Dennis31456]

I actually searched "adjudicator oiled up" but this is cool too I guess.

[@Xanthous_Vasilios]

😢

[@helenastenvislavskovic]

Same I searched up "miranda clapping cheeks" how did I get here

[@LordShrek13]

aw heck nah

[@mqblue]

Shoutout to SlamMeatInDoor for being under-leveled

[@eleumloycee]

Yeah really, that guy was the real star of the playthrough

[@_Bunger_]

I’m surprised by how little challenge runs are explored in demon souls compared to the other games considering all of the unique possibilities that this game offers thanks for fixing that!

[@eleumloycee]

I'm surprised as well, I actually really like the level design of this game

[@eheh3723]

​@eleumloycee it's insane how good a job they did on the first go of it in this style. Demon Souls is one of my favorites

[@lobstrosity7163]

You're the Rolls Loyce of Soulstubers!

[@eleumloycee]

I like this one lol

[@MarshalDTeachh]

I know for a fact that when Satsuki healed to full my patience would’ve been depleted. Hats off to you Ms. Loyce

[@gabrielox5110]

I loved this challenge, original as always, I specially loved the battle against SlamMeatInDoor

[@eleumloycee]

Me too, that was a fun fight

[@AabluedragonAH]

ELEUM LOYCE HAS GRACED US WITH ANOTHER FUN CHALLENGE RUN

[@nyororomeowelas1225]

Finally, someone who understands the pain of Mephistopheles quests for a measly few Colorless Demon Souls.

[@kudo151]

I just wanted to say, one, that I still love how original your challenges are! No shade to other runners, i love their stuff, but a lot of the challenegs are fairly similar. Second, your voice and presentation feels a lot more natural sounding than when you first started! You sound more like you're just talking, as opposed to reading off a script. Its really nice to see the improvement!

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! I've been getting more comfortable lately, at first I was really stiff and not super confident in my own writing, but I've started to worry about it less!

[@pockystyx4087]

y'know; with all the big gameplay features cut. world tendency was the one I cared the least for. its one of those "interesting on paper" ideas that I just did not want coming back. Now burning Bonfire Ascetics; that should've been a returning feature. Especially with NG+ cycles adding new mobs, etc.

[@lsfaraone]

That's something I miss about DS2, NG+ actually netting you more than just inflated enemy values. Gives more incentive to try it out than the mere aspect of "stuff just harder" for nothing to show for it but lukewarm bragging rights. DS3 at least offered upgraded rings, but with the silly upgrades Ringed City gave for free in simple NG, defeated the purpose more or less.

[@usermarongoany5616]

​@@lsfaraoneits funny how everyone bashes Ds2, despite myself having a few arguments about it, i do agree that Ds2 atleast dared to do a few unique things that are appriciated to this day. DS3 however, felt very safe and hardly worth anything but 1 or 2 playtroughs.

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

@@usermarongoany5616 ^ the enlightened take

[@_Hierophant]

What.. honestly.. is the difference? Like I miss shit like this, goofy mechanics that you don't see anymore give an experience you can't replicate anywhere else

[@AnAverageGoblin]

@@usermarongoany5616 DS2 trying and failing to be its own thing will always make it the best DS game. at least it didn't double down on "remember DS1"

[@schmietwechdeschiet4340]

"Back to the Valley of Defilement i go, the only place fitting for a soul... as filthy as mine! I may not have lotuses to cure poison, but i have to ring of poison resistance! I was pleasantly surprised by how useful the ring is." calm down there, Slim Shady

[@stupidsillylace]

Another highly inventive challenge-run, and another Eleum Loyce banger! Great work yet again

[@Walamonga1313]

Always love seeing more og DeS content EDIT: Also regarding the end of the video, DeS has the biggest NG+ difficulty spike. Could try a similar PB run on NG+ to experience the hardest the game can get

[@zeporion6091]

I’m so glad a channel is doing some og demons souls challenges. My favorite game !

[@viaetveritasetvita4227]

Man, you always have unique run ideas. Im always impressed you come up with something new each new upload

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! I'm just surprised at the amount of unconventional challenges you can squeeze out of these games even if you've played them a million times lol

[@viaetveritasetvita4227]

@@eleumloycee I'll be here for each one!

[@keegs72]

A wonderful video to get to watch while trying to fall asleep! Love getting to watch demon souls challenges. Keep up the good work with the unique run ideas!

[@simaocharpentier2046]

I don’t want to say that I discovered your channel two days ago… but… KZbin really knows how to surprise me! Keep up the good work, I already love the videos you’re putting out!

[@lukasprochazka9357]

I feel like we definitely need more Demon's Souls challenge runs, so it's a crime this channel is as underrated as it is, especially since the editing and humor is just so good imo. And it's always nice to see people suffering with the weirdness of Demon's Souls, so that's fun too.

[@Abyssal_Angie]

you couldnt of uploaded this at a better time for me. i needed a long video to watch while i do my nails, thank you🙏

[@Nachotaco101]

i actually like the idea of a morality system in souls

[@amberhernandez]

You must've been giggling the whole time you were using the Blind to take out Old Hero, hahaha! Also, shout-out to SlamMeatInDoor; it's like a callback to the Daffy Duck "I thlammed my penith in the car door" meme from 2022 😅

[@spookzer16]

I appreciate the variety of souls games you play. Keeps content fresh.

[@TrickyThe0ne]

I loved that archstones server its so cool. Played Demon Souls on it in 2020 with a buddy we hadnt played Demons Souls in like 10 years at that point.

[@icepic21]

Excellent vid, for both skill and good commentary! You'd think it'd be the opposite case: that by dying more often, due to insufficient power and/or skill, enemies would become weaker yet there would be lesser rewards. And by dying less often, the enemies become stronger, yet the rewards become greater, whuch would add purpose to the higher challenge involved. But nope: the more you die, the harder the game gets.

[@AlsoMeowskivich]

@41:38 I thought you said "recover and pee in the fight" and was like "woah, there's a safe spot to afk?!"

[@eleumloycee]

Lol this makes it sound like my character literally stops to pee in the middle of the fight

[@okeasten]

Love the added challenge of you never locking on! Sure it was definitely on purpose

[@eleumloycee]

It actually was lol, with the way rolling works in this game I just prefer to play without it in many cases

[@okeasten]

@@eleumloycee pole arms tend to be easier to use without it as is but it was very funny seeing you try really hard to maintain your attacks towards the enemy

[@Smooler]

Massive props for doing challenge runs/content for the original des we dont have a lot of these commentated and edited on yt

[@milktenders6219]

Congrats to all the KZbinrs who do horrible things to themselves for our enjoyment. Shine on, you brilliant hero

[@thefumingknight9400]

Back in 2013 a friend and I co-ordinated a full pure black world tendency run in co-op. He had never experienced any level in pure black so it was quite a trip.

[@smoothtrooper781]

Ooooweeee a new Eleum Loyce upload!!! I've never played Demons souls or even Bloodborne cause they're ps exclusives so I have no idea what's going on but it's the enthusiasm that counts

[@jerrydunn9880]

I've been waiting soo long!!! Honestly, I'm extraordinarily excited for your videos. Keep up the excellent work, it's genuinely amazing!! :D

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much! Comments like this are what makes it worthwhile!

[@Jormyyy]

Ah sweet, another small Souls-tuber recommended to me that I shall subscribe to and binge all their videos!

[@pascallamberz9602]

Love your Video, thanks for your pain and dedication :D it really saved my evening ^^

[@Boczekek]

Finally found quality demon's souls content

[@Boczekek]

Bring more souls

[@sain2530]

New upload from the GOAT

[@Vggamegod]

I always enjoy your videos! Unique style among the challenge run genre, and interesting ideas :D

[@Classysassy12]

LETS GO BEST KZbinR POSTED! im so glad u are doing well! Go gettem girl!

[@angelegal9446]

I love your video ideas! Cuz like, every single From channel do videos like "Can you beat *insert game here* using only *insert anything that does damage and will be buffed horrendously here*? But your videos are really interesting and have a different gimmick Keep it up!

[@6pmhotdog]

for squeel!

[@Kalamari24]

Love seeing more OG demons souls!

[@eleumloycee]

Even I'm guilty of that with the gravelord miracle video lol!

[@NecoTheSergalGAME]

Great video! Just stumbled upon it on the main page. I see great potential in your content without a doubt :3 I first stumbled upon Demon's Souls on the now defunct Gametrailers site, saw the original trailer and was hooked! Got the game Deluxe Edition at launch, it remains the only 'Souls' game that I've 'replayed' like, 7-10 times on various characters and builds, the paradigm shifts and play style was always interesting to me, great to see something so nostalgic to me but also a challenge/twist added ontop (and its not the Remake!)

[@Helliosis]

The fact that you have the patience to do this challange is impressive and very respectable. I would love to do challenge runs for souls games and record them like you

[@Deekanthrope]

Aw hell yeah! These videos always have THE most interesting run ideas

[@caseyogden9268]

jesus this is such a creative challenge run rules-wise, well done!

[@matthewdavon7081]

Insert joke that involves topless character and pole work.

[@GhostitGHOST]

Keep this up this makes my day best KZbinr around❤❤

[@dotisopod]

great playthrough, crazy how you get the perfect pb weapon at the very end of the game

[@eleumloycee]

I guess it gives an incentive to start NG+

[@SirTibia]

​@@eleumloycee welp, time for you to do it all again in ng+!

[@hikarimemeirooficial]

Ah yes, I'm bad, I die, the game becomes harder, rince and repeat.

[@eleumloycee]

Pure black was so mean of them lol

[@trashman1605]

Finally, some adjudicator appreciation 👏

[@AnAverageGoblin]

he slammed his human form in the car door

[@CuttingBlades]

Just found your channel and have been loving the vids, Amazing job!

[@hermesl9884]

it is always a treat to see another one of your vids. (even if i am almost a week late lol)

[@austinclements8010]

Alternate title- can you beat demon souls as an edgelord?

[@REDtheBEAST]

Its nice seeing OG Demon's Souls content, after Bluepoints Demon's Soul was released it was much harder to find new stuff from the OG.

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! I feel like even if I had a PS5 I would still choose the original over the remake

[@REDtheBEAST]

@@eleumloycee well i look forward to what you post up next!, now to watch some of the other vids you have like that Demons Soul boss weapon only run.

[@OnaxcliiFreiheit]

Huh--PVP in a challenge run is definitely something you don't see very often; Nicely done btw

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! It was probably one of my favorite parts of the run

[@OnaxcliiFreiheit]

@@eleumloycee im pretty bias, since I mostly do PVP stuff, but I think that PVP should be more widely accepted in challenge runs--but im also not blind to the fact that there's a boatload of reasons as to why you absolutely SHOULDNT (JK Leads Throwing knife run is a perfect example of this)

[@miasma82]

Good that you play the original. I don't like the remake

[@hamyell]

Oh new Eleum video? We’re sleeping GOOD tonight lads (I’ll be rewatching it at least 5 times)

[@hotelmarioenjoyer3752]

vid got recommended to me, was only gonna watch if it was OG demon's souls, yippeeee

[@johannesflender6511]

A wonderful new video from the wonderful Eleum Loyce👍🏻

[@vorips]

man you're the first runner that i have ever seen that runs the original demon souls

[@UnisX0]

Nice I just finished demon souls And experiment with WT Killer video as always 🎉 Tnx

[@elemental-zweihander]

The queen has returned

[@yung60minutes]

Og Demon Souls 💪🏾

[@serse8455]

[@junichiroyamashita]

I love the Phosporescent Pole,it is a magical staff, both melee and catalyst. It is not a type of weapon that appears in any other games in the series.

[@kutsmacksolucas]

The sealer's catalyst in DS1 covers that role

[@ariaaster4122]

Shoutout to you for playing the original and not the fugazi ass remake

[@FreyRosfield]

Baby wake up, new Eleum Loyce video dropped

[@myrrysmiasi4866]

Huh, hadn't realized I'd never seen Demon's souls female pc without armor. Is it just me or does she look a lot like Lara Croft? This is a really fun run to see! I had no idea about a lot of the dark world content. I think it's a great shame that even streamers etc that specialize in doing blind playthroughs get told to kill themselves in the nexus, so the intended experience of having an increasingly hard time with a world and needing to go to the other ones to find solutions before trying again just never really happens. The world tendency system definitely has some flaws, but I love (what I assume is) the intent of players having wildly different experiences and pain points on their first runs.

[@soulssurvivor3455]

This video is what made me go back to demon's souls. Did pure black WT. I ended up having to nut up and parry Rydell to death. Pretty scary when one to 2 hits wrecks your health bar like milk does to my stomach.

[@apencil5147]

I forgot how long the pickup animation was in og demon souls. Damn i’ll never complain about it in elden ring ever again.

[@ezzzzyyy]

Demons souls is just so weird 😭 the mechanics are more like an mmorpg than a souls game

[@blockheadperson1340]

I love how unique the runs you do are, it's really interesting to see the creativity some people have when playing these games :3

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I find runs like this to be really enjoyable :D

[@jimbo_13]

I haaaaaaaaated the world tendency stuff in the original game. Mainly because I didn't understand it. But it is a cool concept. And being awful at 1-1 scored me the Guillotine Axe which got me through the back half of the game.

[@eleumloycee]

Yeah, it's a weird mechanic that doesn't make sense in a lot of ways. I really like the guillotine axe as well, I think axes in general are really good in this game, like the dozer axe for example

[@rigorm136]

You dying to Adjudicator 3 times in your most recent challenge run and the Backlogs dying to Wolnir 3 times in his most recent challenge run can’t be a coincidence…

[@henryduncan1826]

The lady with the pretty voice posted, YIPPEE

[@KyleH3000]

Uploaded 41 secs ago.... wow Also just wanted to say I loved the last video and started magic run and weapon type wheel randomiser runs based on your rules

[@eleumloycee]

I hope you're having fun with yours! :D

[@ColtonGamingTV]

I would love From Soft to revisit world tendency, it is such a cool feature though I never did a full run on pure black in my few runs of Demon Souls I have done.

[@burizonkovec]

even though this is the oldest souls game from fromsoft if we dont count kings field, its definitely my most favourite aesthethic wise. kinda invokes this weird feeling of nostalgia even though im barely older than the game. its kinda sad it lacks replayability.

[@isallogrenow8853]

This gonna be fire fr fr 🗣💥💥

[@Gehrmanthefirsthunter7247]

PB, yes, Peanut Butter.

[@LOLMGS]

Demon's souls run challange? Sign me in...

[@sawcer6016]

this is the first callenge run ive seen for demon souls thats on the original

[@MrDtubbs]

Have a lot of patience for some of these, I couldn’t imagine sinking that much time into the bosses

[@AnAverageGoblin]

i'd love it if world tendency came back but knowing how Fromsoft is they'd screw it up and make it god awful if they brought it back.

[@peterprime2140]

This comment implies that world tendency wasn't already a terrible mechanic.

[@monoskill4059]

Yoo, SlamMeatInDoor with the Cameo❤

[@coraline2770]

I really liked this video wish i could play some demons souls

[@Veh28]

32:12 hand it over, that thing, your demon soul

[@DaitylSword]

The quit out glitch also worked in pre patched dark souls but you don’t get your used estus back. Saved my butt when I first went through Sen’s fortress

[@nickoliekeyov746]

PS3 DeS? BASED

[@nickoliekeyov746]

AND ARCHSTONES? GIGA-BASED!

[@AnAverageGoblin]

the only DeS. there never was a remake, it never happened and everyone mass hallucinated it.

[@neophyteredglare961]

Another great video i bet, been a while since i touched demons souls lol, but i still remember that for some reason my sound, and only my sound, was permanently bugged in a laggy state (sometimes the game too lol but mostly sound), if i ever get a ps3 or ps5 im probably giving it another go

[@danprentice7073]

I was fighting the Ivory King , now there's a new Eleum Loyce video. Would of been even more of a coincidence if this was a DS2 run.

[@alextapia8798]

Wish i knew about archthrones before going for platinum. Offline way if anyone is curious for pure black involves an eye for human form, dying, and making sure you teleport back to the nexus before dying again, as it will not register otherwise, 7 to 10 deaths later the world is pure black. (This next method not recommended as it will make character tendency go to black if pure white is needed)That or kill an npc in the world and reload the area by teleporting to nexus to count. And this is the first step for pure white character tendency offline ironically.

[@obsidianblack7249]

I'm gonna say it, the Blueblood sword is the best boss soul weapon in the game.

[@kulrigalestout]

I always forget the absolute disrespect shown to the Maiden in the ending when you kill her. Stepping on her head is bad enough, grinding it into the muck with your heel is just spiteful lol

[@4evertyranitar]

I decided to do a pure black tendency run a few months ago and honestly...yeah no it's arguably easier than pure white. It's a bit harder at the start but with enemies dropping more souls and items it compensates really quickly. Granted I did use Demonbrandt and realized that you can just...use soul remains to easily kill black phantom NPCs for that weapon's scaling and I was done in record time. I should really do another run.

[@DronesOverTheMoon]

You're funny thanks for existing

[@HawkZombie]

Your videos are awesome

[@mz6724]

damn i had a lot of fun

[@Goo5eman]

We subbing with this one.

[@eleumloycee]

Much appreciated :)

[@RyanMaddigan]

Awesome video.

[@SavageSpirit]

I love your videos! Do a demon's souls remake challenge run please 🙏

[@eleumloycee]

Sadly I have no PS5

[@SavageSpirit]

@@eleumloycee Thanks for the answer 😊