Can You Beat Dark Souls 3 Using Pyromancy Poem Only?

Earlier this month, I received a personal email from Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki:
"Dear JK,
Watched your recent videos, they were pretty good...lol not really, they stank!
The rap sections especially were super mega cringe. You think you're so good at rhyming? Well I bet you couldn't do a whole video where the entire script rhymes in a poetic format. Only then would I maybe respect you (probably not though, lol git gud!)
Worst Regards,
Big Hide"
Not one to shy away from a challenge, I attempted to beat Dark Souls 3 with only pyromancy and then create a video about it with an entirely rhyming poem-like script. I call it....PYR-OEMANCY! 🔥📖🔥📖🔥📖🔥📖
Hope you enjoy the video, please let me know in the comments how terrible an idea you thought this was. 😘
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[@JKLeeds]

One thing to note, before you view, Something in this video is not true, Should you find it, with keen eyes, Comment below, may be a prize? 😘

[@ThommyofThenn]

12:31 the polearm weapon, if you've not heard, is not called a spear But a mightly halberd!

[@Hopeful_Husker]

@@ThommyofThenn I just wrote a whole poem about this 😂

[@ThommyofThenn]

@@Hopeful_Husker Sorry I didn't see it in time :p I'll seek it out in comments

[@nobody-ri5ng]

Is it the noise your character makes to show a reaction every time I know It's not answer I just wanted to share this rhyme

[@BDSMaestro]

@ 6:27 when you say "I hate this game."

[@SirJyrsy]

How long did you spend writing this lol? Your creativity knows no bounds it seems. You definitely stand out, keep doing your own thing.

[@JKLeeds]

Who knows, maybe in the next video I'll sing! (It took....more time than I'd like to admit 😅 glad you enjoyed the video though )

[@Hopeful_Husker]

Well, JK Leeds, you surely did show You completed this challenge run like a pro And writing your script with such poetic skill Impressed me and showed your great fortitude and will Yet I believe I have found the blemish you mention I would’ve said nothing, I held hesitation However, your offered reward or surprise For one who displayed keen ears and sharp eyes And so, I will present my solution right here: You referred in error that good old Gundyr Fights with a spear! This is just absurd! The great Ashen Judge? He wields a halberd! Now I’ll end this poem, I’ll cease with my rhyme Nevertheless, this run was sublime Blessings upon your family, to yours from mine Can’t wait for the next one; long may the sun shine!

[@JKLeeds]

Haha excellent response and yes congrats on spotting it 👏

[@ThommyofThenn]

This is above and beyond A poetry feat Not too short nor too long A verse oh so neat!

[@Hopeful_Husker]

@@ThommyofThenn I thank you, good man, however I admit You noticed it first, I give you credit There is no disgrace, there’s nothing to ponder You have earned your reward, your feat I will honor

[@colonelquesadilla5080]

Way back in high school- Now those were the days- I joined poem club; My peers were amazed Master of iambs, Quick with a phrase; My bars were so hot That some say they blazed So I quite respect A vid such as this: Such colourful rhymes Make me reminisce Thank you Sir Leeds For braving the mire! And to top it all off, Your rhymes were straight fire So there, I’ve delivered Some praise unto you Now do what I ask And play Dark Souls 2

[@JKLeeds]

Haha excellent! You had to get the DS2 in there, didn't ya? 😂

[@banananose3867]

Always wanted to see a pyromancy build for DSIII; wasn't expecting it, and your rhymes, to be so strong! Loved the Banjo Kazooie sound effects as well!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! The Banjo Kazooie sound effects brought me tremendous joy, even if they did take over an hour to add to the video 😂 worth every second!

[@tenwholebees]

This was phenomenal Never thought I'd hear Someone rhyme through a playthrough For this I must cheer The run was impressive It was anything but a bore To sling poems and fire I hope I see more

[@user-cc6he1yu2z]

OBSESSED, I'm not even into Dark Souls but this is just pure genius. 10/10 massively enjoyed.

[@JKLeeds]

Wow thank you! 😊 That's high praise!

[@derekkey2803]

I didnt realize i needed Dr. Suess Souls, but now that its here, the bar has been raised. Impressive work!

[@JKLeeds]

Haha thanks! Dark Seuss? 😂

[@tommcduff4075]

Jesus Christ, on my first play through of dark souls 3 I could barely get past gundyr and you pull something like this ;-;

[@JKLeeds]

Hahaha it took a lot of time ⏲️ 😅

[@ScuffedOnes]

"Can you beat it? Obviously yes" *roll credits*

[@JKLeeds]

😂

[@ladyofthedarkmoon6709]

William Blake is getting jealous in his grave

[@JKLeeds]

And I've got the rhymes that he might crave

[@ThommyofThenn]

Knowing he is a poetic knave

[@tuttboy9732]

Always excited when you release a new vid, not only for the souls content, but for the interesting spin you add to your videos. Your content is really unique, keep up the great work. 👍

[@JKLeeds]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😃

[@bbbbbbb51]

Every time I think I get used to the Banjo Kazooie sounds, one shows up again and gets me going hahaha. Well done, mate. Good choice

[@Coletidy]

This was so good yo, content is S tier as always 💯

[@JKLeeds]

Thank you so much, I'll ensure it never strays

[@waveburner1254]

Okay thats it. Subbed. I watched some videos already and you only get more sympathetic with each one. Also i love the Banjo Kazooie sounds. They are amazing!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! Glad you liked the video 😀

[@mattheadley2945]

Absolutely brilliant 😂👏👏 the effort you put in to your videos and rhymes are top tier

[@Countryen]

Really enjoyed the little "uh", "hey", etc whenever you got hit or attacked. Nice monologue, too.

[@jocelynmuller8447]

I would like to thank you! I've finally become the boss of Ds3 myself. Getting DSA in 7 hits hitless is something I would have never thought possible. Though the poison mist battle against the old demon king hurt my soul, well worth it

[@ZzVinniezZ]

Cant believed i never try pyromancy only in this game....now i gotta replay it again

[@kx5462]

Very entertaining poems, I liked when you added cutscene dialogue in verses.

[@faustusdrake]

Damn bruh that was hella impressive and entertainin'! So many great lines. The 'wooden' joke really got me XD

[@JKLeeds]

Haha thanks friend, Im glad you enjoyed! After writing that script, my brain is destroyed! 🧠 🤯

[@gamerfreakout]

Did a pyro run a long time ago, the chaos bed vestiges work like a pro.

[@leonfirth-jt5eu]

The sound effects of casting is brilliant

[@JKLeeds]

From one of my favourite childhood games

[@rizqmadani8529]

we have truly reached the peak of souls content on youtube

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks 😂 I'm not sure I'd go that far but appreciate it!

[@GretgorPooper]

This entire video is pure brilliance.

[@MrVelyx]

I love this and watched to the end. Have my Sub and continue my friend

[@urtoryu_dy_althraidn]

Holy, how long did this script take!? Those rhymes were amazing but I can't imagine how much time it took to come up with ALL of that. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if the script took longer than the run, that was incredible! I would have written this in a poem to fit in, but I don't really have the time to stop and do it now, I'm watching the video while doing other stuff. And as I've said, I know how long this takes, I've tried writing stuff in poems before, I don't have the dedication and energy right now to do that.

[@JKLeeds]

Trust me, the script took an absolutely insane amount of time to write 😂

[@415Sterling]

This is amazing. It's so creative, it takes me back to the Rhyming Tree from Dragon Age Origins(the Grand Oak).

[@andreandrade3083]

NOOOO this video disserves so much more, you ve earned yourself a sub :))

[@alazarus238]

This is, for sure, the canonized Epic of our time

[@americuddy5284]

Underrated ahh souls youtuber Bro literally just rapped about dark souls 3. Masterclass video

[@user-pr1iq5tu8h]

The commentary in this video is so good that it makes me want to wear my suit and tie grab a fountain pen make a tea and sit on my chair next to the window

[@_Failed_Butler]

I love all the rhyming in this

[@lickakaka]

This is brilliant well done

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks brother! 😄

[@Dojibu]

The poem makes it seem like a story you'd read to a child before bed. The tone of voice makes me think of Christmas stuffs, like Dr Suess's Grinch. Major props for sticking to the rhymes!

[@Squids575]

if i don't see you use rapport at least once i am going to cry

[@whisperingcrown591]

Coming in having done a Pyro playthrough recently. The only difficult boss will be Midir. Everything else crumbles to pyromancies

[@Jonathan-gk8jq]

The meme challenges are really funny and all But videos like this get me really in the mood to play dark souls with one of these builds.

[@AliG]

I'm from Iran and my English is not so good but man this video was fantastic🔥, enjoyed a lot from this porm and your creativity

[@someonetyping]

The commitment to the poetry was top notch XD

[@jmsq92]

Sir, im impressed. Liked and subscribed.

[@funnn4394]

man this video is absolutely fucking genius

[@epplekaka]

Amazing. Do a poet collab with vaatividya. Would love your writing with his voice and it would probably give you some well deserved subscriptions.

[@navi431]

Top 10 video I’ve seen in 2 years

[@JKLeeds]

Wow a comment so kind it brought me to tears 🥲

[@awsmeanthony]

The sound of the casting.

[@ThommyofThenn]

Cracked eye orb For to see Show me the livestream Of JK Leeds!

[@JKLeeds]

For sure someday, it is my dream, To give this channel a live stream!

[@thnecromaniac]

Should try some of the others, love the magic in this game, and the pyromancy is such a treat. Also, DS2 pyro and sorcery may be fun

[@kaitoshirogane5563]

Alternative title: Beating DS3 with mixtapes only

[@TheSeptet]

I kinda accidentally did this challenge with my first run through DS3, though it looks like you did it much better than I did, lolz

[@douchenozzle77]

The word-smithing was grand Enthusiastically he cried The correct thing to do Was join the legion of subscribed Sorta awkward, but that’s all I got. Great presentation.

[@Kagemorou]

That... was beautiful.

[@jeremispetre1988]

Great effort!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! 😃

[@garrettmoncrief2904]

The banjo kazooie noises hit me right in my childhood

[@dragskcinnay3184]

10:21 look at that. A titanite slab for +1 spell buff, baby.

[@JKLeeds]

Truly spell binding content

[@Silverlance24]

While I thought the sound quite strange, Your challenge title I thought, this man is deranged. Your videos of challenges do inspire. Even if I scoff at your attire. I need to do jobs, I should go. Well how about one more video.

[@SchizoRoider]

The banjokazooi noises got me goin😂

[@worldlygaming1330]

Banjo & Kazooie Is Fire 🔥 Here!!!

[@oresthopiak8609]

Wow, this dedication😱😱 Amazing job done, the poem sounds well. And sure thing, making such content was hell. I really admire all this dedication, And hope that you took your deserved long vacation. Indeed, making poems is quite a hard task, But you did it well, no questions to ask. Alas, I cannon think of plenty of rhymes, Thanks to you making this, I had really good times❤❤❤

[@johnbones3159]

This was truly a masterpiece

[@JKLeeds]

Thank you 😊

[@boondock2099]

This whole poem makes me think of the christmas critters episode of south park, well done

[@JKLeeds]

Dude...that is one of my all time favourite episodes!!! "Well, think about it: You really think God would have sex with a porcupine?" 😂😂😂

[@TheSingingFoxy]

Pyromancy is strong, against quite a few foes. Those some did resist, we soon heard their woes. Pyromancy comes in red, back, and rocks. Aldrich ate my waifu, so I put his Ashes in a box. Yhorm had too much health, causing much dread. Till Onion bro helped, and we chopped off his head. In the DLC, I grabbed a pyromancer’s parting flame. However, Sister Friede was a pain and I quit the game. I return to fight Lothric, but dragon slayers armor was acting like a prick. Soon they all burned, and soon it’d be my turn. Soul of cinder was guarding the first flame. Upon his defeat, I sought the king without a name. Later on, I return to the Painted World. I wanted to give Friede another whirl. Though the battle was tough, I had won. Onto the Ringed City, where I was almost done. The twin demons caused some trouble, I thought it was a wrap. Until I got some help from my friends Gael and Lapp. The city was deadly, tough foes all around. Midir worst of all, as I fought him underground. The church was next, for a PvP boss fight. However, the other play let me win, before I went to bed for the night. Gael was last, a tough fight I foresaw. To my surprise, not an estus was drank during the whole brawl. The power of fire, had burned all away those nights. Merry Dark Souls to all, who git gud and fights.

[@ampgamer7941]

Heard that this video did poorly on the part 3.5 of knife ds1 and I just had to come give it another watch. I don't regret a second

[@noe9338]

7:36 Yea sorry but naruto calld me He wands is rasenshuriken back

[@specterbektormektor8615]

Do a shrek run (heavy gear fists only)

[@Hepheat75]

All you forgot to include was that Queen Bee song lol

[@Gabe57644]

Now way it's all a peom

[@JKLeeds]

😉😉😉😉😉

[@WALL-H-Y]

Its close next you'll do boss weapons?

[@paulnewhouse5126]

Brilliant.

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! 😀

[@notyou8508]

Damn that's impressive

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks 😄

[@Babza_Jr]

What a talent!

[@JKLeeds]

Thanks! I'm a big fan of your videos so that means a lot coming from you ❤️

[@Babza_Jr]

@@JKLeeds 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimlinks3136]

I didnt know you were rhyming till 5 minutes in.

[@yungdovah5575]

Bars

[@jzozksksksks5376]

When i become a dad you gotta teach me how to use these jokes

[@nasserjansen6554]

JK embracing that inner poet🤌

[@JKLeeds]

For many years, I didn't even know it!

[@eduardosantos2477]

Those sound effects are from where???? When he takes dmg or throws the pyros hahahahahah its soo funny

[@JKLeeds]

They're all from Banjo-Kazooie 😃

[@attisthepegasus3633]

I appreciate the effort however the poem theme vid isnt really my thing, still entertaining though

[@BeautifulGnome]

Can I beat dark souls 3 as the cat in the hat?

[@benro6564]

This is MF DOOM

[@Gres-iu2iw]

are you like shakespeares great great great grandson 😂

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

As DMX once said, “DR SUESS, drop it off.”

[@JKLeeds]

🤣🤣🤣

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

@@JKLeeds good work on the video, I don’t know how you pulled off all the rhyming either!😂

[@JKLeeds]

It was a tremendous amount of work! Probably the most challenging script I've ever written

[@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy]

@@JKLeeds I can tell, the rhymes were so smooth though. I can’t even beat DS3 without some help and you were coming up with rhymes to match each sequence and only used pyromancy while creating a whole Dr Seuss book!😂

[@JKLeeds]

To be fair, I'd recommend pyromancy! It's actually pretty strong. Glad you liked the video, it was a real labour of love 😄

[@jimbotron8552]

you could write a dark souls children's book

[@JKLeeds]

Not a bad idea 🤔

[@brubels7905]

Cornyx is undoubtly, the biggest bro. compade him with Orbeck, he just misses the flow

[@MorizonPlays]

Good video as always! I did this recently as well but cant be asked to fight the ancient wyvern, why cant you plunge attack with the glove 😡

[@JKLeeds]

Yeah I think even if I could plunge with the glove, I'd still have tried to do it without. But never again! That was genuinely the boss that killed me most here and was pretty frustrating

[@MorizonPlays]

@@JKLeeds yeah it didn't look fun in the video... If i find some time to continue my run into the DLCs I'll just cheat a little and kill the wyvern with a plunging punch using bare hands

[@JKLeeds]

Apparently you can also toxic him but you have to spray the mist in his face which is extremely difficult to pull off.

[@MikoajObiezyswiat]

Love the song

[@JKLeeds]

Which one? 😄

[@MikoajObiezyswiat]

@@JKLeeds The whole video is beautiful song for me

[@JKLeeds]

@@MikoajObiezyswiat ah thank you! Glad you liked it 😀

[@centurosproductions8827]

More like JK Seuss, amirite?

[@virtualcolt]

Sorry for the unnecesary MLP reference but... Zecora commenting her challenge runs be like:

[@lukagajic6528]

anchient wyvern had no rhyme or reason to be that hard

[@JKLeeds]

If I owned a club, that bird would be barred!

[@johneggboy]

Did you have to use ai to make this poetry?

[@JKLeeds]

Nope! Was all human written by me....painstakingly 😅

[@emmanuelkegler5014]

Spit

[@evbvini]

i hated the poem aproach 🤐

[@JKLeeds]

Yeah I think a few people felt the same. Probably the last time I'll try it given how much of a pain it was to put together

[@zacharyquance4019]

not listening 2 a poem

[@JKLeeds]

Ok

[@djlancematthew]

Ugh. The rhyming. I’ll watch on mute. 😂

[@greed94]

HOW DID THE BLACK KNIGHT INVADER NOT HAVE HIS NAME CENSORED?!

[@3amlabs]

aaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@JKLeeds]

Aaaaaaaaaa

[@xquonorbrop]

couldnt watch poem

[@tinknocker85]

Plz never donthis poetry thing again

[@dragskcinnay3184]

Not even equal length verses ?! Disliked unsubbed. Just kidding, you need to be mad to do a whole 20 min video in verses, with rhymes ; making them equal length is even tougher and would take way too much time. Plus, I literally cannot unsub. 'Cause I'm not subbed (yet).

[@JKLeeds]

Yeah it was a crazy idea..not sure I'd race to do it again 😅 😂

[@spencergreen3581]

Gonna have to skip this video man, normally love your videos but after a minute of the rhymes I'm getting a headache.

[@jaywills5898]

Sorry but u lost me on this one about 2 minutes in. I’ll check for ur next one

[@JKLeeds]

That's a shame but totally understand. This one ended up being a bit out there 😅

[@jaywills5898]

@@JKLeeds yeah bud and wasn’t commenting to be rude or an ass about it my guy. I still respect the hustle and enjoy ur channel so please don’t take it as some salty commenter

[@BrandonBanner-ho5vz]

this video would be great if it weren't for the fact your making this video a poem that fact makes this video unwatchable

[@JKLeeds]

That's a shame...what if I wrote the video in the form of a recipe for a chicken casserole instead?

[@ThommyofThenn]

Bro really rhymed pyromancy with cholranthy and you're not satisfied? Everyones a critic!