Beating EVERY area in Dark Souls 2 with ONLY items found within

In this challenge run, I have to beat every area in Dark Souls 2 BUT I can only use items I find in an area to beat it! For example, I can only use items in the Lost Bastille to go through the area, beat the Ruin Sentinels, etc. I will make certain exceptions for key items, pharros lockstones, upgrade materials, soul items, and similar things. However, for consumables like firebombs, I can only use them if it is possible to get them in the area. Also note that this is not vanilla DS2, this is Scholar of the First Sin. I plan on doing more Soulsborne challenge runs in the future, especially after how much fun I had planning and recording this one!
--TIMESTAMPS--
0:00:00 Intro, rules
0:01:42 Forest of Fallen Giants
0:05:33 Heide's Tower of Flame
0:07:43 No Man's Wharf
0:09:15 The Lost Bastille
0:15:41 Huntsman's Copse
0:19:53 Harvest Valley/Earthen Peak
0:23:10 Shaded Woods
0:25:29 Grave of Saints
0:28:14 Doors of Pharros
0:30:04 Brightstone Cove Tseldora
0:32:37 The Gutter
0:35:07 Iron Keep
0:38:54 Castle Drangleic
0:41:50 Shrine of Amana
0:44:32 Undead Crypt
0:46:06 Aldia's Keep
0:48:19 Dragon Aerie
0:50:12 Memories and Vendrick
0:53:34 Throne of Want
0:56:05 Dark Chasm of Old
0:58:58 Crown of the Sunken King
1:01:43 Crown of the Old Iron King
1:05:11 Crown of the Ivory King
--IMPORTANT INFO--
Shoutout to ‪@JKLeeds‬ who inspired me to make this video with his Elden Ring challenge of the same name! Check out his video, it is a lot of fun!
| Beating every Elden Ring Minor Dungeon using ONLY equipment found within | • Beating every Elden Ri...
ALSO check out ‪@MrMetagross‬ who has done this exact same challenge for Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3, you can watch those videos below!
| Dark Souls version | • Beating every Area in ...
| Dark Souls 3 version | • Beating every Area in ...
-LINKS-
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/eleumloyce
The music used in this video is various tracks from the Souls series.

[@eleumloycee]

Hi guys! Thanks for checking out the video. Be sure to check the description for timestamps of each area, and for the videos I mentioned in the intro! This is my first video, so I apologize if the audio mixing is inconsistent. As I post more videos, I will get more comfortable on the mic and my commentary will be a little less stiff. I look forward to improving and hearing your feedback!

[@Devlin20102011]

Congrats on the first video! This is a seriously good debut and I cant imagine a first video being an hour long! Keep up the great content, its probably a good sign if the algorithm is giving me this.

[@CrazyhorseDK]

great work :)

[@TallarHawk]

Damn, you've got like 200 subs in 6 hours a week after publishing the video! I hope this trend persists, you deserve it 💪

[@Myhrrylyth]

Awesome video! Very entertaining and well crafted. Im a ds2 simp tho so don't take my praise too seriously lol

[@BrightonsPriest]

Gg mate

[@aljabry9640]

Making your first video with this level of quality is insane, keep going.

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I will be happy to make more videos in the near future!

[@hanniballahr94]

For real. I'm so used to being late to the game in regards to quality KZbin channels. Looking forward to what else this KZbinr has to offer.

[@JKLeeds]

Ah I was wondering when someone would do this in Dark Souls 2! Excellent video, my dude and a warm welcome to the Souls KZbin Challenge Run community! 😊 Thanks for the shoutout also!

[@eleumloycee]

No problem!

[@MrMetagross]

Very nice video, especially for your first one. Thanks for the shoutout, I appreciate it. Just keep making videos and you'll be amazed how quickly you'll improve the whole process. I look forward to your future vids

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much and no problem dude, when I saw you were another channel that took inspiration from the same video of course I had to mention your channel too! I'll definitely keep going especially after how much the community has enjoyed this video!

[@neonrelmsproductions4224]

I'm actually shocked this is your first video, this is very well done.

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I am really happy to hear that!

[@jundertaker0368]

Very well made video, looking forward to the future of this channel👏

[@swyjix]

It seems like there is a real renaissance of content creation on older Soulsbourne games. So many new high quality channels in the last year.

[@eleumloycee]

I think Elden Ring somehow rekindled (no pun intended) the older games, and there also seem to be a lot of new people coming from Elden Ring and discovering the old games, which is really cool!

[@n.g.5234]

The production level, the video editing, the humour, even the subtitles, everything is great, especially since it's your first video. Very relaxing and the time flew by while watching the whole run. The only thing I **have** to say is that the voice volume changing quite a bit during cuts is kind of distracting but I understand that you probably recorded the voiceover multiple times or over multiple days/sessions and it's fine after a few seconds pass. Other than that really personal thing I'm sure most people didn't really notice, I'm really glad KZbin recommended this to me, really looking forward to more videos!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your criticism! I will try to mix the audio a little better or be a bit more consistent with the microphone placement

[@somegalnamedseelpit3713]

​@@eleumloyceeIf you've got it, Audacity's levelling feature should be a great help in ensuring the volume is more consistent in an audio file. I think lowering the game volume a touch (while editing) can also help put more focus on the key points you're talking about, with less audio distractions. I'm really looking forward to new videos, this is already super promising - congrats on the succesful debut ^u^

[@KlyeKlyeKlye]

Your dry humour is brilliant! If this is your first video then I can only imagine the quality of stuff we'll be seeing in the coming months, keep it up! 👍

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@voxstelarum]

DS2 is such a vibe and your commentary adds to it, keep it up ❤

[@eleumloycee]

I agree and thank you, I am happy you enjoy it!

[@tomasstargamer6308]

This was a GREAT first video! You truly got potential, and starting your career with peak DS2 truly is a daring choice which I appreciate, DS2 challenge runs are the most fun due to all there is for variety.

[@Hiushisan]

For the dark chasm of old, I personally would have counted the chasm sections as being in the areas where their portal is accessed. So one section would count as black gulch, one as shaded woods and the last as drangleic castle. If you're looking for ideas for future challenges, I recently tried a Dark Souls 2 run where I could only spend souls I obtained by selling things to Gavlan. It makes you plan out your levels and item management in very unusual ways. Rare weapons make you choose between using them in combat or selling them to contribute a hefty amount to the next level-up.

[@jooot_6850]

Based DS2 enjoyer

[@M0th3ater]

Hey! Heads up about the Blossom Shield, if you don’t have plans to actually block & parry with the shield it is actually detrimental to your stamina regen, due to how equip load affects it vs the bonus given by the shield! Notably the ability essentially makes it only have the stamina penalty of a smaller shield, so it is pretty good as a parrying tool. Cheers!

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know that!

[@user-rp8rl6bm8k]

Glad to see something good popping up in my recommended tab for a change. Great video! Subscribed and can't wait for more!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I’m really glad to hear that! I also can’t wait to start putting out some more videos!

[@LuxiaRune]

Within 7 days of your first video, you get over 1 thousand subscribers. You are a rare sort, I am excited to see what kind of hell you put yourself through considering you're starting off with Dark Souls challenge runs. (Especially ds2) Good luck on your future runs!

[@clubstepstudios3912]

I’ve started to love watching dark souls challenge runs after finally completing dark Souls 2, and your video is amazing. Keep up the good work.

[@isaac-xm6kf]

This is wonderful! So glad this popped up in my feed. :) Please keep it up!

[@TinyMagnus]

I actually love this idea as some kind of extreme region lock challenge, can't wait to see more videos from you! :D

[@bearlytwiggs6519]

This is exactly the kind of content I’ve been watching recently, and it makes me so happy to be able to support a new channel! Keep up the great work!

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks, the support really means a lot to me!

[@thomasboswick5899]

For a first video this is incredibly well put together! Looking forward to more content from you

[@TheXpcReaper]

Great to see! Probably my favourite of the souls series and cheers for helping bridge the gaps in how many challenge runs there are!

[@timtom2284]

Wow great video, im glad this got recommend to me . I hope you'll make more

[@matiasonores2245]

It's always soothing to watch a DS2 playthrough and since this challenge was becoming a thing i was looking forward to see one made in this game. Suscribed!

[@sleepyjackdaw]

Loved the video! Great commentary, subtle humor, useful information. I hope you receive the subs you deserve!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much! I am really happy you liked the commentary!

[@pzykoticmennace5272]

Actually really like this style of video and im happy to see more popping up. Hope you can keep making more and share them with us

[@sairentoeko]

I got about halfway into the video before I went to check if you've done any other fun challenges, and realized this is your first video. That's crazy, keep up the good work, I subbed and look forward to more

[@RxAxIxNxBxOxW]

I'm grateful to see a new face in recommendations, and also seeing more DS2 pop up! Thanks for the video!

[@eleumloycee]

No problem! I think DS2 is pretty undersaturated as far as challenge videos go, so I'll try to think of some more for all the DS2 fans out there!

[@28_Spokes]

This video was amazing! Excellent job! Love DSII and glad I’m not alone.

[@StarJar1996]

Absolutely AWESOME for a first video, keep up the amazing work. This is really informative and interesting, and also hilarious, your humor is very endearing.

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! I really appreciate that

[@joshparkin2231]

Loved the quality of your video, went to see what else you had done just to find out this was your first one!!!! Subbed, can't wait to see whats next

[@lordkritz9775]

This was a wonderful watch! Especially for your first video, this is absolutely wonderful, and I honestly cannot wait to see what you continue to do in the future. I love the way you talk about everything, I love the pacing, I love the step by step style, and I just LOVE your personality for this. I’d normally say a bit more energy would be good, but honestly? I loved it all. The way you go about everything doesn’t even need some huge energy or flashiness. If this is the real you, and this is all natural, then PLEASE keep doing it! I rarely say I’m a fan of someone, but you can count me as one already.

[@eleumloycee]

This made my day, thank you so much! I was pretty nervous during this recording so I was a bit worried it would be too awkward

[@lordkritz9775]

@@eleumloycee I think you did an amazing job, even past the nervousness! Can honestly say I couldn't do this kind of thing as easily as you did, even if I tried. I see a lot of potential, and I genuinely cannot wait to see where you go with everything

[@Yesnomu]

Challenge runs like this are so fun. I like your dry self-deprecating jokes at points too. Great first video!

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks!

[@mehless]

Really well-made video and soothing voice, would definitely love to see more videos! Subscribed.

[@eleumloycee]

Glad you think so!

[@Mr360DBZfan]

Glad this got recommended to me! Definitely can tell you put some good effort into this and I look forward to your next video.

[@UnknownJudgment]

Really enjoyed watching this; both your commentary and editing were on point. I liked the clips of random deaths in the areas as you were talking about your progress in particular.

[@eleumloycee]

Glad you liked the silly deaths lol

[@projectd.e.r.p4011]

This was great, for sure i be waiting for your next challenge vid

[@Marc-jk2xo]

It’s crazy how high the standards for content have gotten in the past few years. Having this level of quality as your first video my god, what an achievement. Also what a sick run!!

[@jangrobbelaar4020]

Always great to see more Dark Souls 2 content on my feed and with a great new up and coming creator. Keep going❤

[@benro6564]

Fantastic first video, look forward to see what you make in the future!

[@DigitalEWhore]

I started watching and loved your vibe so I went to see what other videos you had and I'm shocked that this is your first. Keep rocking it sib, you're doing awesome!

[@lyinarbaeldeth2456]

Surprised to see this is your first video, it's presented and edited in a way that suggests a lot more experience! That was a fun challenge run to watch, I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@Invader_Hex]

Hey, amazing video, I can't believe this is your first video cuz of how well made it is. Keep up with the amazing work. Also, you are a GOAT for playing ds2 in 2023. Glad people are still playing this amazing game.

[@aircutt4231]

the fact that this is your first video is crazy, the quality is amazing. I look forward to seeing more from you in the future!!!

[@AshinaOwl]

Very happy the YT algorithm finally recommended something I want to watch lmao

[@eleumloycee]

I'm glad you wanted to watch it :D

[@nomed228]

by first sight i thought that you are experienced souls runner but this is very impressive for the first video, keep going, looking forward for your next challenge run video

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you, while this is my first time posting to youtube I am not really a new Souls player lol

[@UpliftThrone76]

Subbing right here right now, if this is your first video I can't wait to see what happens once you hit your stride and get comfortable, you have a great start right here

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@urazoe8240]

I think its great that you didt thins in DS2 as your first video, there are so many videos for all the other games, time for DS2 to get some love. it will always be the black sheep, but a loved one.

[@chaosscott5682]

Im so glad the algorithm blessed this guys first video. Keep up the good work.

[@JukeboX115]

I absolutely love this style of video and your execution of it is flawless. Subscribed and very excited to see more content from you!

[@Kulepennstrek]

I was just watching and enjoying this video and suddenly you say it's your first one?! Very well done

[@TallarHawk]

Thank the algorithm for showing me this, really was surprised that was your first video, subscribed without hesitation. Really loved your sense of humor, keep up the good work. Also, when you will reach a million subs, this comment will prove me as one of several hundred OGs 😤

[@DustoVonSusto]

Amazing first video, ill be keeping an eye on your channel!

[@danielfisher7016]

Great video, always love seeing people play my favorite Dark Souls game.

[@calebnixon4307]

Can’t believe this is your first video due to its quality. The algorithm is finally doing its job. I’m also really glad to see more ds2 challenge runs since it’s my favorite.

[@myboysd5772]

A cool challenge, hour long video, and subtitles. Daym. Gotta subscribe for that, great work.

[@zylo4029]

A video this good being your first video is wild, I would never have known if you hadn’t mentioned it in the Dragonrider fight. You deserve all the credit and attention you’re getting, here’s to more in the future!

[@sandrolarocca3113]

This was awsome, enjoyed every second of this run cant wait for the next one❤

[@Jenovaproject2k]

that was super nice and very relaxing to watch :) thanks for making them and i´m glad i found your channel

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@carsonclement110]

I really liked the video and want to your channel to watch some more videos, but this is your first video. Defiantly will be subscribing and keeping up with your future videos. All i have the say is amazing work:D

[@earlbrown8304]

Looking forward to more videos from you , this is an excellent first video . Good luck

[@carythacker8049]

Holy hell this video is great. Looking forward to more.

[@gonzaloescalante3497]

I love this type of videos, especially because it is dark souls 2. It is incredible that your first video is so good, you really have potential, you will grow very quickly.

[@jordanthomas7194]

Commenting for engagement because this is a video worth community attention. You seem like a cool person, congratulations on such a successful first!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you! I am very pleasantly surprised at how well this video was received.

[@dontquoteme5193]

This is really cool, I love fromsoft challenge runs, I’m keen to see more☺️☺️

[@ezradawn54]

holy heck a new soulsborne channel starting with a Dark Souls 2 video?! hell YES!!! im excited for the future of your channel

[@joellowe7438]

Very well done and informative continue to improve and make content

[@Maffo__]

Insanely fun idea for a challenge! Can't wait to dig into this

[@HarryDubner]

Damn! The effort you put into this as your first video is amazing. Keep this up and you’ll be big.

[@HarryDubner]

Also, if anyone is on Xbox and wants to PVP on any of the games (I don’t have Elden Ring yet unfortunately) let me know

[@minoan13]

Love seeing DS2 content. I still don't understand the layout and progression of DS2. Too much of a struggle for me, but you make it look easy. Amazing video.

[@eleumloycee]

Wow, thanks!

[@weshouldchill5694]

With the quality of this video I could've swore you must've had way more videos. Definitely earned a sub and look forward to whatever gets uploaded next.

[@NineEyedRaven]

Such a brutal challenge. Oof! Great video!

[@MarshalDTeachh]

For a very first video you did very well and I really really enjoyed it. I'll be sure to turn on notifications because I look forward to seeing more videos from you.👍

[@necron__7103]

Its absolutely insane that this is your first video, amazing job. Also great challange run! You seemed to plan things enough to not be lost, but also not enough for everything to seem mundane. An actually insane way to start off a channel. Best of luck for the future!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much!

[@pipeboms]

Great video, excited to see the ones thatll come in the future 😍

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

What a decision to start your career with DSII of all games, I respect that (DSII was my first souls game so it holds a soft spot in my heart of hearts, so much so I come back to bully the Pursuer regularly)

[@necroLAN]

Hell yea if your first video is of this much quality then i can only imagine what youll cook up for the future , keep it up !!!

[@LegendOfDaddy]

Yo, for your first video this is incredible, looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@Shenteresting]

Fun little video. Gotta love DS2. Keep it up!

[@goddio999]

Good to know theres still videos like this,good job!

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@ianswanson3678]

Very first video, on the recommended page on KZbin, immediately 1k subscribers in less than a week. The time and effort for making this insanely well-done video is clearly being well rewarded!! Between the dry humor, the quick death edits, and fun challenge, you've definitely got a recipe for success here! Subscribed and can't wait to see more 😁 (P.s. if you want another fun challenge run idea, the handmaiden's ladle run is one that starts out incredibly challenging but can quickly turn absolutely broken with the proper setup, it's my favorite build to do while doing co-op runs with new players to see them get salty about my ladle out-damaging their Berserk Greatsword!)

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you so much! That also could be a good idea for a future video! :D

[@kenchasa6077]

I love these types of long videos. Excited for new content

[@Linkmidna]

Just discovered this channel but i already love to see new people playing this amazing game :D

[@dragatinemamich6905]

amazing first video on your channel! I love DS2 and this challenge is perfect for it, makes me want to try it myself!

[@eleumloycee]

You absolutely should do it!

[@EngHag]

Amazing quality for a first time video, keep it up!

[@harryleeds8855]

Wow, I just watched the whole video and found out it was your first ever one.. the quality of commentary and footage was amazing. Well done!

[@user-rz8pe6zd5c]

I absolutely love the quality of this video, as a first video as well, holy fuck, on top of that it's my #1 souls game, fuck yeah, you're awesome!

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! Us DS2 fans gotta stick together

[@victorhugo9839]

Been binge-darking-souls-2 recently so this is a pleasant surprise, you did great

[@thebombdiggity3941]

Love when youtube recommends new channels, good video and best of luck 👍

[@michaelcarroll5801]

Congrats, I'm excited for more uploads if you keep going

[@5alvador]

Loved the vid . Well done on your first vid I look forward to more videos to come .

[@McZ_85]

Loved this. Also found some new items that i had no idea were there. So thanks haha

[@eleumloycee]

No problem, I'm glad it helped you :D

[@sunbro-ce2sq]

I seriously cant believe this is your first video, you definately have a talent for this

[@oresthopiak8609]

I would love seeing more videos from you. This is high quality content🔥

[@acsulag8002]

49:45 For the Ancient Dragon, you want to stick to the space between its claws on its right foot on the back. That ensures you aren't hit by anything other than his hover fire attack, for which you gotta run towards its tail. Great video! You've definitely earned a sub

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks! I'll try this next time I fight it!

[@donniethekhajiit5252]

For a first video, this is quite astonishing hahaha you managed to make me watch a whole KZbin video, something that I haven't been able to do since the dawn of Shorts, good luck and keep up the good content.

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

[@SineWave583]

crazy how good your first video is, keep going G

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks, I'm really glad you liked it

[@matheuslors2574]

I wouldn't have guessed it was your first video if i hadn't read the commentaries, this was a fun ride. Genuinely thought you already had some kind of fanbase due to the quality. Keep going!

[@tlozfreak888]

Never would have guessed this was your first video. Good mic quality, editing, script, even enunciation. Can't wait to see what else you do.

[@eleumloycee]

Thank you!

[@cornelius7796]

At 55:54 I was a bit sad the video was ending, then i checked the video progress bar and felt relief when I saw there were 13 minutes left! Such a beautifully made video that kept me entertained throughout.

[@eleumloycee]

Thanks, I'm glad to hear it!

[@Korinomi]

Fantastic first video excited to see where you'll go