Beating Demon's Souls With Boss Weapons ONLY

[@PressContinue]

15:08 WHUT???? You can drop down there and find the penetrating sword before fighting the Penetrator????? In all these years I had absolutely no idea that was even a thing! I thought you could only get it from the red phantom in 1-4... O_o that was a huge mindpenetration for sure...

[@scottt7309]

Hi Press

[@eleumloycee]

That's what I love about these games, you can still learn new things after 1000 playthroughs. It's a gift that keeps on giving!

[@andy_elmore]

​@@eleumloyceethat one is double (maybe even triple) about ds2 with its parrywalks and stuff like that

[@nothingness217]

Oh, hey Press. Lovely to see you here.

[@ps2_majima]

demons souls is truly underrated when it comes to soulsborne challenges

[@tggtyujh]

I love challenges in this game because you always have to play through the whole level so it makes some challenges very strategic and brutal

[@therealhecatonchires]

In other games ppl often run past everything straight to the boss. In demon's souls getting to the boss is usually harder than the boss itself. I think nowadays people expect a really flashy bossfight with no runback, so this game is the total opposite.

[@heartbeat4atinman]

The Meat Cleaver was my weapon of choice during my first playthrough of Demon's Souls, partially because it has good damage and range, but mostly because it allowed me to ignore the game's confusing upgrade system.

[@worstmakoto]

the differente God's Wrath animation is because you were using the Ring of Sincere Prayer during the bossfight it's a neat easter egg that made our famous Praise the Sun Gesture

[@eleumloycee]

Wow, that's a really cool detail!

[@nothingness217]

Yeah. Apparently Miyazaki's bosses wanted that gesture removed from Demon's Souls, but he loved it too much, so he hid it behind a secret interaction to keep it in game "...or so the legends say. What are you prepared to believe?"

[@Humorousfellow]

@@nothingness217why did they want it removed?

[@nothingness217]

@@Humorousfellow Not sure, friend. We're talking about the days where Miyazaki was a fledgling dev on his first directorship of a game which was a doomed project. Not sure why they wanted it removed. Could be just a myth we created and believed in. I like the story, real or fiction.

[@reveler279]

babe wake up new eleum loyce just dropped

[@urazoe8240]

mayor props for doing it on the OG Deamon Souls!!

[@2HandHangerDunksOnly]

Elect Mayor Props

[@knotknight514]

why? is it better for challenge runs or something? Genuine question ;_;

[@Kalamari24]

​@@knotknight514Generally the remake is disliked for the ugly art style chabges bluepoint made

[@knotknight514]

@@Kalamari24 generally? Isn't it commonly considered the better version?

[@johnspacemarine556]

@@knotknight514 Yeah, due to the remake being more accessible, more people played it, but many people who played the ps3 original don't like the remake's artstyle and are VERY vocal about it, that's it. In terms of gameplay, while the remake did add a few new items (like a ring that allows you to run in swamps, a jelly that works kinda like a life gem from Dark Souls 2, a new armor set in the mines area and so on), which I thought were pretty cool, but besides that the game works in the exact same way, even the including the bad stuff like the barely working Maneater AI, for example, and even the bugs are the same, because the game's code is the same as in the ps3 original.

[@KlyeKlyeKlye]

Nice to see you've caught the Demon's Souls bug! I'm glad you tried to be lore accurate with the weapons too, you're always extra creative with this stuff!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you Klye!

[@takubear88]

I feel like the quality of voice over is getting better each time. You're getting more confident/comfortable with it I think, that's great!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@JKLeeds]

"Freeing the Freke Sage" ....10/10, your best video yet for that joke alone 😂 Seriously though, very creative workarounds here! I thought about this run once but had no idea how to get it off the ground without killing multiple bosses so never took it any further. Awesome stuff!

[@eleumloycee]

I seriously can't stop calling him that lol! Thank you, I thought about doing it in NG+, but I was determined to find a way to make it work with one cycle!

[@2manyprunes]

Needle of Eternal Agony is well named, the agony being the players when they find out how crap it is.

[@andy_elmore]

I really like og demon's souls more than remake. So atmospheric! (and can be played on pc) The video is great though! Love your content❤

[@JohnnyAppleFiend]

breakable walls use some kind of time based system for how long a hitbox is in contact with the breakable object: there's a (I think) Zulle the witch video where they talked about the one weird illusionary wall in Mt. Gelmir of Elden Ring. They slowed down their animation of swinging a sword and broke the "50 hit" wall in one swing. Love your work Eleum Loyce, even though I haven't played a bunch of these older fromsoft titles.

[@JohnnyAppleFiend]

And its possible that the debris uses a whole different system but Zulle might lead you in the right direction.

[@eleumloycee]

This is interesting, I might check this video out!

[@phoenix_wings374]

I can't even express how much i like your videos they are so relaxing, their entire atmosphere is really chill and calming.

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I appreciate it :)

[@MarshalDTeachh]

It's a good day when a new Eleum Loyce video comes out. It's an even better day when it's an OG Demon's Souls video.

[@duncathan_salt]

Thank you. Your voice and storytelling style is really soothing at 7am after a long night of insomia. Keep making wonderful vids

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! I'm glad I could help out some

[@_tbg]

Glad to see the OG DeS, I don't mind the remake (for the most part, for example Latria as a whole was done dirty with the redesigns), but for me the original has such a cozy vibe

[@RyanMaddigan]

Love ur challenge runs, keep it up!

[@Kalamari24]

You have no idea how happy it makes me to see OG Demon Souls for this vid

[@risin9phoenix93]

The original Demon’s souls is very authentic I remember playing it when it was released back in 2009 such a brilliant game

[@themightycaolf6549]

Thank you for playing the original, it's phenomenal and looks 1000* better than the remake.

[@christopherjackson2685]

This is stupid. The DS remake is one of the prettiest games ever created. It’s a 1:1 recreation of the original, just with 100x better graphics. You’re either blind or clout chasing.

[@nathanielsood1059]

"it's too bad you can't use the northern regalia until NG+..... Or can you?" E.L., 2024

[@austinclements8010]

oh my gwyn, a new demon souls challenge run _grabs popcorn_

[@Dragonlord_Placidusax]

Hell yeah, I just beat Demons Souls yesterday, so I don't have to worry about spoilers

[@Bethynaee]

New Eleum Loyce!?? And Demon's souls?? Alright this just made my week.

[@gestaltblitz8296]

Ah, love the crunchy old demons souls good taste

[@Noobie_xD_99]

Ive been looking for a new souls challenge runner and im so happy i came acrosss your channel

[@Cosmo054]

Subbed instantly. I absolutely adore Souls challenge runners. You guys are GOATS!!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you, Souls games are really fun!

[@Aughlag]

Really neat how the Butcher’s knife has been a weapon that can restore health since Demons Souls

[@TallarHawk]

Hey, great stuff, as always! Thanks for playing the original version, I don't know if you have the option of playing the remake, but thanks nonetheless) I feel that the original matches your vibe, gives dreamy mood to the end result

[@justrobin8155]

You're my new favorite challenge runner! Your uploads are so consistently good and, to be frank, your skill set makes me feel like i can do these runs too 😂

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! That's the goal, I want to show that these games are less about skill and more about overcoming obstacles!

[@SaltKing73]

It's so cool of you to do this in the original Demon's Souls instead of the remake that I think changed the vibes of the game too much. Awesome video!

[@PodClips213]

I really loved the boss weapon making system in Demons souls Yes it was confusing but so charming

[@MrUncredible02]

The Eleum Loyce bangers do not stop!!! Keep up the good work.

[@AKATheBartender]

Yay, new Eleum Loyce! Thanks for making this, it was a really fun watch :)

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@ginova0817]

Absolutely loved the video and I’m really considering trying the run for myself.

[@eleumloycee]

It was very fun, and there are a lot more options for weapons than you'd expect!

[@TheFirstRaven9]

A great video again I love Demons souls I hope we can see more of it in the future

[@AnAverageGoblin]

I wish this system would return. turning a weapon you upgrade into a special boss weapon makes it feel special.

[@summit881]

I feel like a lot of people end up doing boss weapon only runs, especially in their first playthrough of souls games (myself included 😅). Thanks for the fun vid! Be sure to return the favour and backstab Vinland in the next Demons Souls challenge.😈

[@moon.wav420]

just got back from the store , perfect video for dinner , cheers loyce B-)

[@moon.wav420]

i love the background music you use too

[@eleumloycee]

I hope you enjoyed your dinner lol!

[@pascallamberz9602]

Solid vid !! Was fun to watch :) I only wished it had some background music :) would have been a nice touch of a comfy while watching

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I did put some background music but it might have been a little too quiet lol

[@ArninoStorm]

Props for doing it on the original version.

[@Jasler7]

Ayy another Demons Souls Challenge Runner

[@neophyteredglare961]

We clearin the fog up with this one 🔥

[@jh565bb]

Great job

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@dizzykrogan]

I appreciate it being the original

[@sasuke8811]

Great video as always!

[@James-ne3lc]

Glad you played the original instead of the "remaster".

[@systmerr9445]

Demon’s Souls / Remaster looks real fun. Who knew my choice to get an Xbox 360 15 years ago would seal my fate and prevent me from playing it though. 😭 Nice video though!

[@DireBowser]

Rpcs3 has come a long way if you have a pc

[@Vggamegod]

Another good video. Keep it up! :D

[@Vexalon-q3v]

30 seconds after release awsome i get this recomended

[@Awe391]

Banger video!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@JellyJman]

This was such a great video!

[@5alvador]

Another great vid . Love what you do😊

[@Bolek1991]

I wonder: Is it possible to kill Ostrava, take the mausoleum key, kick Old King Doran's ass and get his sword this early? And would it be faster than doing phalanax with your fists?

[@eleumloycee]

It is totally possible! I considered this at first, but ultimately decided against it since Allant himself abandoned the demonbrandt

[@Bolek1991]

@@eleumloycee Well I always considered Old King a boss. I get him with every run :D

[@dracomundo1498]

YEAH ANOTHER NEW VIDEO WOOOO

[@EmissaryOfSmeagol]

Very cool, very epic.

[@smoothtrooper781]

Another Eleum Loyce upload, rejoice

[@MrMoridinalthor]

Obliged to free the merchant, good one.

[@eleumloycee]

Hehe

[@greatdanchik]

Waiting for Demons souls remake version of this challenge!

[@eleumloycee]

Maybe someone will do it one day, I don't have a PS5 so I can't lmao

[@greatdanchik]

@@eleumloycee we will get you PS5. Together it is possible for you and us, your loving viewers.

[@guncellar]

I'm playing it right now and will be back once I finish.

[@eleumloycee]

Have fun! :D

[@lil_cino._]

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[@carythacker8049]

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[@padraig4659]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL !!!!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much!

[@jimbo_13]

I used the Dozer Axe in my initial run and have been pure STR in every Fromsoft game ever since. For better or worse 😅

[@chewy_bucca]

Babe wake up I found a new souls challenge runner

[@justsomenerd284]

Atleast in the remake, if you boost your damage w stuff like monks head wrappings, magical sharpness ring, clever rats ring, morion blade and with the insanity catalyst,, basically all offensive spells deal insane damage, and the low mp cost and the fact that you can walk around while casting it, Fire Spray becomes one of the very best spells

[@eleumloycee]

That sounds busted, I'm gonna give this a shot in a future run

[@justsomenerd284]

@@eleumloycee yeah I highly encourage it, incredibly fun, you kill every single regular enemy within 2 seconds after locking on and all the bosses except for Flameluker absolutely melt. It should be a great NG+ build too cause you can keep pumping magic all the way to 99 and you're gonna get more damage, especially with all those percentage boosts you're probably gonna notice the difference. It only requires 1 spell slot so you could do a "Demon Souls ONLY leveling Magic" video and start as Magician or Royalty, Royalty even starts with the Fragrant ring which is obv very good for just going through the levels with this spell

[@Connor-nv7bt]

Very entertaining❤😁

[@SamuelMachado00]

hey nice as always, and have you thought about a "use what you see" run? in any of the games. also, you killed the maiden :(

[@eleumloycee]

That could be fun! I guess I was playing as an evil character this time lol

[@KnightAster]

My build was simole fire longsword, kite shield (unupgraded) and MLG (Moonlight Greatsword

[@kristian10101]

You could have used god's wrath on the storm king, maybe next time :)

[@jobdylan5782]

We movin'

[@mattmelton7389]

Boss Weeeaaaapons!

[@BradlyClarke]

Best wishes

[@Cosmo054]

Do you plan on doing Soulslike games (I.e. Sekiro, Lies of P, etc)?

[@eleumloycee]

For now, I only have plans for the Fromsoft Souls games/Elden Ring, so if I think of something good I might do a Sekiro challenge

[@Cosmo054]

@@eleumloycee Nice

[@nothingness217]

23:42 ~ 23:52 I admit I wanted to like the video a second time after that XD

[@eleumloycee]

Sounds like we're both evil haha!

[@miguelmirun]

Idk why but the old demon souls seems way more appealing to me than the remake

[@duketired]

JUST DOWN THE ROAD

[@LuhDom_]

The goat

[@dimensionalnemesis8636]

No sarcastic joke i swear i was always under the impression a Boss Weapon was the only way to play the game well, in future games using a basic fully upgraded weapon could still kick ass, but in Demon's Souls there's some clear struggling if you don't use a Boss Weapon, Demon's Souls was my first Soulsborne and my friend even back in the day adviced me to get the Blue Blood Sword right away and ditch my Mace, maybe its just me though since now i make everything Pure Black Tendency as i play :P

[@eleumloycee]

I want to do a PB world myself, it sounds fun but I've never tried it

[@nolongeraperson]

Funny, I thought the exact opposite. Other than the Dragon Bone Smasher and Northern Regalia, all the unique weapons seemed to suck in comparison to the proper infusion standard weapon for your character stats. It was very disappointing. Blue Blood Sword also works.. but leveling an otherwise pointless stat seems bad to me. 😂

[@TOFWHY]

Love these specific boss weapon/reward challenges, Did you dupe the Yellow Soul to get both the catalyst and the HSA?

[@eleumloycee]

Yeah, I duped the boss souls so I could make all the possible weapons

[@sketch2013e]

Why didn’t you do this on the remake? Just wondering

[@eleumloycee]

I don’t have a PS5

[@Oni_Evergarden]

I always thought your youtube picture was Oberon from FGO but now I realize it is not.

[@Big-Hat-Logann]

Would the hands of God be usable since I think the flame lurker is big M since it punches you to death and he's the only person mentioned to ever punch something to death.

[@eleumloycee]

I wouldn't have counted them this time since the Flamelurker doesn't use them in the fight

[@svartrbrisingr6141]

would be interesting to see this kind of run in dark souls 2(my favorite) as it has some really good options and with the right knowledge of pathing you can do it in very few bosses before getting to Straidd. id say dark souls 3 as well. but thatd likely be pain since in my experience almost all the boss soul weapons in that game are garbage.(like most of the regular weapons.)

[@nuggetchan5428]

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[@indrast5203]

The ps3 version of this game is so charming.

[@Vexalon-q3v]

i need to try demon souls only one left i have not played

[@xxp3rezxx105]

This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen, why do you play demon souls on the ps3 version and not on the remake?

[@eleumloycee]

I don't have a PS5

[@DityaMalkava]

I don't have anything to say. This comment is for youtube algorithm.

[@Huv1an]

What platform are you playing demon souls, is this pc, does it work properly?

[@eleumloycee]

Yes, this is emulated. It runs OK even at 60 FPS, but does have some stuttering issues

[@aReT4RTedduck]

Your KZbin pic reminds me of Lisa Armstrong from LISA

[@eleumloycee]

I've never played that, but I just looked it up and I can see the resemblance to Alsanna!

[@sedativegaming7272]

Do you do Twitch Eleum ?

[@eleumloycee]

Not right now, I've considering streaming but that would likely be a long time from now lol

[@catbjorndestroyerofworlds8108]

im eating carrots rn no kidding

[@tremivv9833]

Do you play in a ps3 or in rpcs3 emulator?

[@eleumloycee]

This is emulated

[@haikofthegods]

She is my favorite

[@eleumloycee]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you like my videos!

[@DustoVonSusto]

Ahh original demons souls, i just can't stand the remake

[@nekobayashi]

can you beat demon souls while stepping on me

[@mrzellama5585]

Will you adopt me

[@JT--XL365]

ewww.. you playing the OG not the remake. yuck lol

[@eleumloycee]

Hey...OG needs some love too lol

[@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514]

Props to you for playing the proper version!