Can You Beat Dark Souls 2 With Claws Only?

CLAWS! In Elden Ring, they were awesome. But the question is how are they in Dark Souls 2? Let's find out!
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[@JKLeeds]

This is a pinned comment. Write the word Claw underneath it if you saw a claw in this video

[@DarkCT]

CLAWWW!!!!

[@AhRisla]

Claw

[@paracosm_3963]

Claw

[@theliquifire]

Claws

[@VyniVynis]

Claw

[@jaynajuly2140]

I believe you can lock on to the Lost Sinner in the dark, you just have to be REALLY close

[@xThunderxWolfx]

You can you just gotta be close enough to smell her.

[@SatirerXIII]

yes you can but you lose the lock on really fast as soon it moves

[@solarpellets]

You don't even need to be very close, you just lose it if she moves away too far or jumps. You can just lock back on

[@frazzlol]

can't wait to see you claw your way out of this run.

[@JKLeeds]

It wasn't clawful, that's for sure

[@frazzlol]

@@JKLeeds i suppose that's all down to claws and effect.

[@puppyboykilla]

instinctively read ur comment in Dutch accent

[@429bigblock]

Absolutely would love to see more DS2 runs! The weapon variety and fashion in this game is unmatched. Glad to see you had a ton of fun with the claws.

[@JKLeeds]

It was great! There will be more DS2 runs for sure

[@127mfan]

1:26 I had to look it up, but I think this "Estus" item you're given at the start of the game is for roleplay purposes. After all, everyone gets thirsty. The estus allows you rp drinking.

[@joshuab.tweedie9688]

That's why the animation is so slow in ds2, immersive roleplay

[@UncleBlazer510]

Loved seeing you Claim the throne and declare Marshall Claw.

[@Astarica]

If you do a DS3 version of this, use the crow talons for fun and style.

[@JKLeeds]

I might just do that

[@wdwd8352]

This should be a very clawing experience

[@JKLeeds]

Claw or less...

[@sirbill_greebi3811]

@@JKLeeds Nice to see another claw comrade. I also used claws.

[@perrinaguilar5021]

​@@sirbill_greebi3811yo me too

[@unnusannus6193]

I wish I could make a time-traveling joke, but I can't do that without the c-law of clawsuality

[@JKLeeds]

Beautiful comment

[@Shmethan]

​@@JKLeeds clawment

[@the_guiding_qui]

10:06 Claws and some other weapons actually have it hard coded to really prefer specific infusions. Claws being really good for applying both status effects is their gimmick thanks to this. Also, I wonder how different you'd have felt about bleed if you farmed the Shadow Guantlets off of the Suspicious Shadows in Wharf, it would have added about 30% to your bleed build-up (they have a hidden effect that boosts it a lot more than the menu would imply). Good video :3

[@quantumshenanigans]

I'm never not delighted by your interpretation of boss names. Ian the Guard Dragon is a new favorite.

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

I’m surprised the Dragonrider really took your word for it, I should talk to the bosses more

[@JKLeeds]

He is like way gullible

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

@@JKLeeds he should know better

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

I got the Gaia The Dragon Champion reference, and that makes me feel old.

[@28_Spokes]

You truly are the king of games!

[@Tosshh]

After clawing at JK for more ds2 we finally got this masterpiece, I’m on clawd nine

[@tomasstargamer6308]

Good job! This was quite the Sharp run, I'd just mention that Stone Ring probably could have wrecked, with light fast weapons you stunlock all, and get staggers on bosses quite often, and the Sanctum Soldier Gauntlets also boost Poison and stack with Rat Crest, so a short early Shulva trip could've made things even faster. For wacky DS2 builds, how about Staff only? A lot of things to smack, and Black Witch is triple elemental.

[@negansmith5637]

Criminally underrated channel! Good work keep it up!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks my dude!

[@Magicsatyr246]

Gaia the dragon champion is a yugioh monster made by the polymerisation between Gaia The Fierce Knight and Cursed Dragon and is show on the 5th episode against Weevil, the previous champion of Japan.

[@Magicsatyr246]

and I personally use Gaia TFK, Cursed Dragon, and Gaia TDC in one of my decks in Yugioh master duel.

[@icookchildrenandeatthem9085]

Cant wait for the claw puns

[@JKLeeds]

There's a couple in there 😉

[@studyguy.7660]

These Dark Souls 2 episodes are honestly brilliant, I am curious as to how well the poison claws could do again the dreaded Darklurker?

[@PJSmith-ty8wm]

Syncing up the music to so many of the attack/action animations in the Ivory King fight was very impressive. Thank you for taking the extra time to give us an even greater video

[@GameBuff2305]

This is the first Premiere video I have ever watched 😀 So far enjoying it very much, as all other videos! I subbed only recently and have binged all videos already 🤣🤣🤣

[@JKLeeds]

Welcome to the channel 🙂

[@banananose3867]

Great video! I'd also love to see more DSII, there's such a big variety of weapons to choose from in it. Also glad to see I'm not the only one who enjoys Blue Smelter!

[@aroundthefur1210]

I actually legit love DSII and I always enjoy watching people do challenge runs. I've never been good enough to beat the game under any kind of handicap, but this video makes me actually want to try this build out. I've never tried power stancing in DS2 so this would be a good excuse to try now. Awesome job as always JK!

[@ryla22]

I love that! I found this 2 hours into it being uploaded just by looking up dark souls

[@idkaname7558]

The burnt ivory king fight was dope! Good job on the editing!

[@Eric6761]

I did this challenge inspired by you, man it was tougher than I expected but I had fun and anger in some parts and btw this is one of my favorite videos

[@thedeathwatchers8682]

Love your vids keep up the good work 🔥

[@andreysukhorukov4569]

21:40 Always enjoy a good Yu-Gi-Oh reference

[@JKLeeds]

Hell yes

[@bluxx8072]

Thanks for this Video. i really enjoy DS2 as a game (maybe my Favorite game) might also think about to start a new run again with the Claws. Maybe as a Video Idea make a full run with the Maidens Ladle ^^

[@TotallyCluelessGamer]

I don't know how youtube just didn't tell me about this video a week ago. I'm subscribed and claws are hands down(pun intended) my favorite weapon type in the entire franchise. There's just something about standing 3 inches away from the enemy's face and being fast enough that they can't touch you that's so satisfying.

[@JKLeeds]

Yes! I really enjoyed this run a lot 🙂

[@zilmorzilmor4777]

Awesome video as always!! Great build! Gorgeous fashion! And fun jokes!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks!

[@benjaminlocks]

I would love to see more DS2 runs, it's my personal favorite of the series and it doesn't get enough love! Drangleic for LOIF!

[@sunnicune3396]

Fun video as always! Love your content.

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks!

[@runecowman]

Great Burnt Ivory King fight. One of my all time favorite bosses

[@HeavenlyHavoc]

Loving your ds2 content. Run I did that was surprisingly fun recently is pyromancy only, you gotta get creative with the routing for that one. Might be fun for you to try

[@panamera0607]

I love your humor, great video! 🤌🏼

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks 😄

[@docmercy3660]

Did you know that you can lock yourself out of killing Freja for one try in vanilla ds2 (never played sotfs)? You can knock each head off (about 75% of her max hp per head iirc) and heal her with warmth. Once both heads are off you can't harm her anymore and need to re enter the fight. It was a great way to troll people as a summon.

[@JKLeeds]

I actually did have this happen to me on one of my first ever DS2 playthroughs! She was really low on health and I was pissed!

[@no1normal750]

ooo more ds2 runs, I'm always excited to see those ... *now do it with a ladle*

[@grfrjiglstan]

I think the reason you have to beat Mytha to ascetic that first Harvest Valley bonfire is that burning the windmill actually drains the poison from directly outside the bonfire. I don't know if they hoped this would obscure that bit of trivia or show it of better, but that's the only link I can think of.

[@zackmash851]

gaia the dragon champion had the coolest background of any card, the blue sunburst thing looks so sweet

[@dunefox8]

Gaia the Dragon Champion One of my fave Yu-Gi-Oh cards

[@HollandTHG]

HOW YOU GONNA MAKE ME HAVE FEELING DURING THE IVORY KING!? Incredible song selection, I was moved to tears.

[@mikehawk8984]

1:28 Saying you have no idea what an estus flask is has the same vibe as "Pot of greed? Yeah I don't know what that shit does" 😂

[@GreigShelob]

I loved this. I'm one of the very few who prefer this over DS3.

[@alephnole7009]

This build reminds me of my Pre SOTFS 360 build. Dual DrakeKeeper swords NOT power stanced, with bleed and poison. Alternating left and right swings with maxed out stamina capacity let you get a 10 hit stunlock combo in pvp. Guaranteed bleed and poison with decent sword damage as well. Build also had max HP and carry capacity to mid roll in full Havel's and face tank glass canon builds to death.

[@Leeeejun]

Yoo was that gaia the dragon champion a yu gi oh reference?! That takes me back

[@TheKuno]

this is clawrly your best video yet

[@enomisv9830]

7:05 JK: "Which was an absolute piece of *DRAKE*" Me: *PTSD flashback of trap weapon video drinking challenge*

[@PlusTiger]

It should be illegal to make us wait like that plus you're playing DS2 which makes me more excited

[@JKLeeds]

Hopefully it will be worth the wait 🙂

[@candyashes999]

"Mom, can we have Bashful Ray?" "We already have Bashful Ray at home" Bashful Ray at home: (this video)

[@Schmeepschmeep]

Yet another clawmazing video

[@foxlinejester245]

I find it unbelievably wholesome that your son helped you out in this challenge.

[@ballisticthreat]

"Not sure why you get a bunch of giant rats to guard a van" XD

[@Devlington87]

The dance of 1000 fists just matured to a new level of mastery, absolutely clawsome!

[@urazoe8240]

You can accually lock on to Sinner, the distance is just reduced, because of the darkness

[@abdalln8554]

If you want a fun run try a Grand Lance heavy attack playthrough. You're gonna stagger most humanoids with it if not knock them down (and completely bully Forlorn its fun). But if you miss you're completely vulnerable as you stumble.

[@cursedcat6467]

30:26 bro is a trigonometric function

[@Aerowarrier]

You should do a fist only run in DS2 if you haven’t already. Vanquisher’s ring goes crazy, and you with the covenant you can farm then of invader in front of royal rat vanguard to get it while offline.

[@teedeepk]

Watching this with my cats. They think you did fine!

[@skillsVaried]

The dude gives you a container to hold Dr. Pepper. 1:27

[@bloodysaint]

There's probably an explanation for this in the video and I've probably missed it, but I'll try to ask. Why not going full-phys dmg with Flynn's ring - which is actually good in DS2, especially with fast hitting weapons - and engraved gauntlets? The latter do encrease durability loss from hits, but you could've easily offset it, since repair powder is pretty common in DS2. Years ago I've done a pretty similar run, but with powerstance caestuses and it was a beast that pretty much melted everything in the game. And due to a very unique backstab animation that is shared with bare hands and fist weapons, I thought it would bea great idea to call him Proctologist In any case, great video, great run, found your drake sword run a couple of days ago, instantly subscribed, cuz I need my dose of Souls challenge runs on a daily basis :D

[@gamingdragon276]

God I haven't played yugioh in ages, Gia was pretty cool back in the day

[@Insanefella]

The things I would do to play any dark souls game with this absolute legend of a man

[@watson4233]

Great video, you should try a “Everything in the Kitchen Drawer” Challenge (Ladle,Mankin Knife, pitchfork)

[@JKLeeds]

... you keep a pitchfork in your kitchen drawer?!? HOW BIG IS YOUR KITCHEN?!

[@watson4233]

@@JKLeeds a pitchfork is a normal fork for last giants…all about perspective my friend

[@ShayanbBaghery]

This looks fun i might try it

[@ConcernedGenius]

Yugioh Gaia the Dragon Champion reference! 🎉

[@hybrid5860]

8:29, I think the game specifically wants Mytha because she's the final boss of that area. Jabba- I man covetous demon is just a servant to Mytha, so calling him "lord of this region" is a little weird. Every time you put music in your videos, I always get so excited. Your choice of song and editing style always get me hyped!

[@colonelquesadilla5080]

“What are claws, but knives attached to my hands” -Son Tzu, probably

[@JKLeeds]

Shhhh, I'm telling people I made that up 😂

[@emanuelstornello8009]

"gaia the dragon Champion" got a laugh out of me, a shame this one doesn't use two greatlances

[@TheAshenedPhoenix]

That intro made me laugh so much 🤣 GG for setting the tone straight off

[@JKLeeds]

Glad you liked it 😁

[@adampezo4637]

Claws are amazing in pvp combined with stone ring and infused with bleed plus blood ring. I never had so much fun in pvp before

[@Talking_Ed]

Lovely DS2 run mate!

[@JKLeeds]

Thank you!

[@lucasthehumanity8240]

Wasnt expecting a yugioh reference at the dragon aerie

[@JKLeeds]

No one expects it but it's always welcomed

[@pabloarammasmanian5391]

Power Stance is one of the best thing added on DS2 by far

[@lucasbuff8451]

Yyes please more ds2 runs

[@MrMuschiato]

Man I love DS2, the build variety, the different paths you can do, bonfire ascetics...

[@emoller333]

missed a good opportunity around 12:09 you could have said "to show you the clawrt of war!"

[@DoomWolfOfficial]

What are swords but long knives attached to sticks ;) great video!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks DW! 😄

[@MufasaSama]

21:40 Gaia the dragon champion, a very dark soulish Yu-Gi-Oh! card haha

[@redhel]

You can light your torch at the bonfire for lost sinner, you don't even need to sit down to do it so you can run back after clearing out the area and light the thingies

[@JKLeeds]

That's true but that would have been a long run back and I'd rather just kill Lost Sinner without

[@LordMegatherium]

This video healed my clawding disorder.

[@JKLeeds]

The claw is the law

[@maxbaird4830]

lightning infused dragon tooth +5 is like vrooom brrr

[@grimreaper6658]

21:37 Gaia the dragon champion is a yugioh monster 😂😊

[@GreenDayFanMT]

'My grandfathers deck does not contain any weak cards' 21:53

[@The24thWight]

Yes. I want more dark two souls. Do it.

[@KainaX122]

You didn’t name the character Logan/Wolverine?!? Unacceptable! Absolutely clawful!

[@TheCain91]

If you like claws, try daggers on DS3: - Dagger for critical hits - Twin Daggers for twice hit raw damage. - Bandits Dagger for bleed. First Dexterity for damage (just sharp Twin dagger, sharp gems are rare). Then reinvest points on Luck after Hollow and Bleed infusion (Hollow Dagger, Hollow Twin Dagger and Bleed Bandit Dagger). Rings: - Boost damage for consecutive hits - Healing for consecutive hits - Extra critical damage - Healing with critical damage. It's my favourite melee build. It's funnier than a just dex build. Piromamcy it's my favourite magic build and actually I'm seeing right now.

[@Hiushisan]

I infused the Manikin Knife with poison in a recent run and it increased the stats. Maybe it has something to do with being weapons with innate bleed damage or something.

[@tinminator8905]

I know you are gonna hate this, but the shadow gauntlets dropped by the shadows you were fighting at the very start increase your bleed buildup. Could have been useful down the line :)

[@JKLeeds]

Haha I did know that to be fair but couldn't bring myself to farm more

[@grfrjiglstan]

14:21 Cool effect with the breath, innit?

[@PierreLucSex]

DS2 ! DS2 ! A build idea : powerstancing broken broken swords mundane with stone ring. Great claw run !

[@Aerowarrier]

The answer on when to heal against Sir Alonne is: don’t. Lol but seriously, learning that fight enough to beat him without getting hit was a lot of fun, especially when I was using my own katana for it. A duel between two masters

[@ReviewWingsDSP]

Heyyy, finally another one

[@grimreaper6658]

Did you mean to say "Old Slagen Drayer" or was that by accident. I do that all the time by accident 😂😂

[@grimreaper6658]

9:47

[@subscrypt9218]

Please more dark souls 2 content.

[@DaiHachiHachi]

Very powerful

[@jameswilson5575]

There was a clawful lot of puns in this video. I thought it was fangtastic

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! I did wonder if my approach was clawed but seemed to work out ok

[@inciaradible7144]

'Gaia the Dragon Champion.' I laughed before you even asked to comment.

[@silentearthworm]

So what exactly were the stats you had for this? I want to give it a try, just want to see if I have to respec my character first.

[@sirgouki6207]

The sinner CAN be locked on to in the dark, the range is just WAY shorter.