I can't believe you pulled this off, all those years of training really shone through
@blitzedoblivion428010 ай бұрын
Baron ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️❗❗❗❗
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Thanks man, my wife was watching me do it and she said it looked more painful than child birth
@Babza_Jr10 ай бұрын
Yes, I can confirm that watching him doing this run was more painful than child birth…
@imestonian210910 ай бұрын
@sailingsentialChosen undead
@miimiibeschde48187 ай бұрын
@@imestonian2109nah, it's a hunter
@eleumloycee10 ай бұрын
I'll admit, when I clicked on this I didn't see this one coming. The narration makes this so creative, great video!
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Yeah this was certainly one of the challenge runs of all time. Glad you liked it, fellow Souls KZbin person 🤜🤛
@jobdylan578210 ай бұрын
Now you're married
@lapzidorus178610 ай бұрын
The puns, man. The puns!
@frostyelwood98989 ай бұрын
@@JKLeedsfirst time playing Dark Souls and i got the weapon. I liked how it looked so i immediately wanted to use it without even knowing how broken it is. After seeing the first half of your video i was thinking it was a bad weapon then i saw the damage and was amazed. I grinded the levels to wield it and now im stuck on O&S. Have been for a long time and thats actually where i grinded
@dustinmorse849710 ай бұрын
20% drop rate? That's insane. I'm surprised you didn't just quit there and go for something easier like the Channelers Trident.
@gamerofgamers141710 ай бұрын
That's exactly what I was thinking.
@bobbywalker29809 ай бұрын
Don't know why I'm laughing so much.
@dustinmorse84979 ай бұрын
@@bobbywalker2980 because you have the Knights Honor achievement?
@ballisticthreat9 ай бұрын
omg don't remind me farming for that trident... or the titanite catch pole -.-
@dustinmorse84979 ай бұрын
@@ballisticthreat farming for that fork is the worst part of the knights honor achievement, beating out having to kill Sif thrice.
@feircy10 ай бұрын
I always forget that crossbreed priscilla is immune to bkh damage. I soent hours wondering why she wouldn't go visible
@bobbywalker298010 ай бұрын
That's cap ? I killed her with it ?
@SickBastardo10 ай бұрын
@@bobbywalker2980the joke understander is finally here
@portl129810 ай бұрын
@@bobbywalker2980 hacks
@LeGabrielMan10 ай бұрын
@@bobbywalker2980i think it was a joke about how Priscilla is too adorable to kill
@Xpt4610 ай бұрын
@@bobbywalker298017:30 Bro didn't get the joke 💀💀🤡🤡💀💀
@SondreGrneng10 ай бұрын
You know, People keep calling the ceaseless fall cheese but I'm pretty sure that's the intended way to kill it for melee builds.
@camharkness10 ай бұрын
Awesome pfp!
@Pocket_Shield10 ай бұрын
It's also very clearly coded in. No AI abuse or whatever it is CD falling to his death just like iron golem can be knocked off
@glitchtabby10 ай бұрын
Miyazaki confirmed that it was intended
@eow431710 ай бұрын
@@glitchtabbyit’s how I killed him my first playthrough, first try too. Laughed my ass off
@DrClock-il8ij10 ай бұрын
@@glitchtabbyWhy would someone even argue against it being intended. Like an intern slipped and accidentally coded in a whole animation for it lmao
@2manyprunes10 ай бұрын
I once attempted a Petrus cosplay run with unupgraded weapon and shield plus trash spells. It made me hate the fat twonk even more.
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Sounds awful. I'm sorry for your suffering
@ratgameing830710 ай бұрын
@@JKLeeds Why should he be the only one suffering you should do it to 😈
@Hopeful_Husker10 ай бұрын
“By the lords! You damned fool! FeEl ThE wRaTh Of ThE gOdS!”
@Eric676110 ай бұрын
@@ratgameing8307up
@2manyprunes10 ай бұрын
"Feel the dry fart of Force".
@IsaacJDean10 ай бұрын
This shear level of sarcasm has never before been achieved. Perfect timing on the release for this one. Made my evening ❤
@osurpless10 ай бұрын
Crossed over into sardonicism quite well.
@drvofoka703310 ай бұрын
Sheer*
@OdinOnFire10 ай бұрын
So brave of you to commit to such a difficult run. Can't imagine the pain of having to hit a boss 4 to 5 times. Certainly 100s of hours well spent for such a glorious worlds first.
@shaynehughes664510 ай бұрын
I remember my first playthrough of Dark Souls 1. I was fresh off beating Dark Souls 1 3 and in that game the black knight halbard does actually good damage, so when I got it in Dark Souls 1 I could not believe I was fooled so thoroughly. Thank you for spreading awareness of the worst weapon in the game!
@GrumpyMunkyGameDesign10 ай бұрын
back in the day when i used to play pvp with friends, whenever we saw the BKH we immediately stripped nekkid, one because fast rolls are so OP against it, but two, it was so fecking funny to just roll rings round the invader til they either left or changed weapon, it was such a joke
@Ebon110 ай бұрын
can i beat dark souls 1 with a +5 black knight halberd and a fully maxxed character!?
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
I don't know....can you?
@Ebon110 ай бұрын
@@JKLeeds erm sorry, MAY i beat dark souls 1 with a +5 black knight halberd and a fully maxxed character?
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Yes you may. I shall allow you to
@Ebon110 ай бұрын
Holy shit i actually predicted it lmao
@D00MTR333 ай бұрын
No, probably not enough skill or luck. If not for instraybility frames, lucky RNG and special cheese strats that few can pull off, this run would've been impossible. Try something easier like firebombs or immolation, the easy mode of DS1.
@NanoSwarm10 ай бұрын
The Ultimate April Fools Video. The fact that it's not released on April Fools day just makes it an even better April Fools prank.
@deezy77777777 ай бұрын
Never let them know your next move, releasing a april fools video on Nov 2 is like playing 4d chess.
@ryandixon820210 ай бұрын
As a fellow Brit, you’re doing our country an absolute service not only with your display of skill, patience and unwavering fortitude - but also the script’s execution of sarcasm is world class 🤣 quality content
@Chrisability0010 ай бұрын
The rapid "just like our damage has fall-" after ceaseless had me laughing a bit too hard
@remote247 ай бұрын
That joke was worth the 15 minute buildup
@Flokker10 ай бұрын
Im genuinly amazed at the speed you pump these out. I watch these at night to relax and the puns keep me from falling asleep but instead send me spiraling down into depression. Please keep on going. Your content is top notch.
@gregorlangemeier411610 ай бұрын
0:19 Ah yes, the notoriously hard Dark Souls I series
@Jeff.Turtle10 ай бұрын
This was one hell of a video for somebody with a few hundred hours in DS1 alone and who has never watched you before. It took me a good five minutes to realize you were serious and I'm so glad I've never used the BK Halberd. I have used the UGS before so I thought all the BK weapons were good. You have saved me from a long and arduous run with this video. Take my subscription for saving me so much pain. OK, dropping the kayfabe. This was beautiful and I'm so glad I decided to look you up from DoomWolf's DS2 OHKO video.
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Always gotta keep the kayfabe, brother. Keeps the videos "too sweet"
@WhoDaF0ok1sThatGuy10 ай бұрын
This challenge would’ve killed me, you didn’t even use the best weapon… THE BROKEN SWORD!😵💫
@richardhandcock10 ай бұрын
Yeah that thing is busted
@coffeeseriez8 ай бұрын
you might never know how to use bow correctly, you don't need arrow to use the bow, instead just shoot with the air to make it effective, or use bow as a melee weapon, it's busted.
@PorridgeJohnny10 ай бұрын
I just got the black knight halberd drop and I almost used it. Thank you so much for saving me from this nightmare🙏
@caboose75910 ай бұрын
I know this is a very unironic retelling of the hardest run in the history of Dark: Souls One, but this is bringing me back to the ancient times. When my friend who attempted this very strategy and very ironically complained at how hard it was. All while I was living on easy street with my overpowered Morningstar. I just stayed in the very unlaggy Blight Town for days just as a prank to make him feel good about himself.
@Tonba1Ай бұрын
I saw a family of 4 vreer off of a cliff and couldnt help but see it as a metaphor for how the damage for this weapon dropped off
@soulayr10 ай бұрын
The luck you got on Bed of Chaos is insane. You got just the right RNG on the boss moves on the core phase to pull off decent damage despite your weapon dragging you down.
@albertokiosukebonocore981010 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking one for the team and letting us know of this horror, your sacrifice wont be forgotten :(
@NokkOnWood10 ай бұрын
I’ve seen you do some insane runs, but this? Absolutely mad. The second I saw what weapon you were using, I asked myself, “Surely the halberd is required to get the better weapon?” but here you are, using a joke weapon to beat the hardest game ever. Top tier stuff.
@mathITA10 ай бұрын
I appreciate the fact that even though Priscilla was impossible from the beginning, you took time to show how to grab the peculiar doll. Serious gaming
@malonius10 ай бұрын
It's just beating dark souls normally, isn't it?
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Yes....if by beating you mean smashing the disc with a baseball bat for 10 minutes
@malonius10 ай бұрын
@@JKLeeds Is there any other way of really beating it?
@ahmidaill245710 ай бұрын
You should have used your fists there are millions times batter
@dolus676010 ай бұрын
Bro is summoning Baron's castle
@docmercy366010 ай бұрын
Spoken like someone who didn't watch the video
@Feorr00110 ай бұрын
Sadly, the masterfully performed centipede demon cheese at 16:34 was patched. Now it only works with flip ring and kalameet ring equiped - which is the true effect of kalameet ring only discovered recently. Still mad respect for undergoing this tortue.
@Eric_The_Cleric10 ай бұрын
Oh, so you have to take off the FaP ring to do the cheese? That sucks, I was really hoping to be able to do this in NG, not NG+. I guess that's just how Miyazaki (im)balances the game. How am I even going to beat this boss and get to NG+ in the first place!? He's mandatory!
@HagridWithBeard10 ай бұрын
@@Eric_The_Clericyou can get a second fap ring from the crow at the asylum
@adjustedbrass755110 ай бұрын
You breezed through this challenge like it was nothing! I could only hope to have skill like yours one day!
@banananose386710 ай бұрын
This was truly the Toblerone eating contest of all time
@greed9410 ай бұрын
6:14 me whenever I play a randomizer, come across shops with stupid amount of souls for cheap and promise myself to use them responsibly
@jeremyduran22839 ай бұрын
Dude I'm crying laughing at the whole sequence of the "instability damage" Love your videos Im glad you showed up on my home page!
@Ironica8210 ай бұрын
My second paythrough, I did this challenge run. It was so horrible that my will to enjoy life died and I became addicted to the torture of halberds that I did a similar run in DS2. I think I need help!
@Raoul.10 ай бұрын
I HATE the bkh! I somehow got it on my first run and thought it was a good idea to use it. But luckily I soon after got the drake sword which carried me all the way through the rest of the game. Glad I didn't have to put up with the shitty halberd for long!
@benro656410 ай бұрын
I like that even when he's playing a character, he still includes the dad jokes
@logar50949 ай бұрын
I cant believe you can beat Dark Souls with so many restrictions! Thank you for making this, I tried the run myself but couldn't beat the boss called title screen :(
@KaoruMzk10 ай бұрын
I can't believe you didn't dupe the Twinkling Titanites, a Haldberd only run is masochistic enough without having to *farm* the upgrade materials. 😂
@AirboundTheMadlad10 ай бұрын
You never mentioned the crazy quirks the other bk weapons had, like how the sword does only 1 damage no matter the upgrade, the ultra greatsword has C strength C dex scaling (Crap, Crap), and the greataxe can't be got until you beat gwyn 8 times with your eyes closed. Honestly, how could the devs make such an oversight?
@numbersbubble10 ай бұрын
honestly the biggest oversight that's not a joke is how the black knights have a stumble animation for missing attacks yet the player does not
@Naterkix10 ай бұрын
This man is a god-tier masochist. Why someone would inflict themselves to the utter mind-numbing torture of a Black Knight Halberd run baffles me. Like, you could've done 47 naked, SL 1, broken straight sword runs instead and had an actual good time. Hopefully this video does well enough to pay for all the therapy sessions you'll need from the PTSD this run has caused you.
@MattPuxty10 ай бұрын
Your commitment to the bit is commendable 👏 Oh and thank god for instability damage!
@Mysterith9 ай бұрын
This is the kind content im on the internet for. God tier. Thank you for making this! I loved it, definitely earned my sub. Nice to Kala-meet ya!
@Snjeguzica10 ай бұрын
man I've watched some what I then considered to be brutal souls challenge runs; soul level one runs, zerolenny's broken sword runs, happy hob's ds1-ds3 back-to-back no hit runs. however, having just witnessed what you achieved here I can confidently say that nothing I've ever seen before compares to this in terms of the sheer willpower, dedication and skill needed to pull off. hats off to you JK Leeds!
@silver_j_night8563Ай бұрын
KZbin says this is Dark Souls 2. This challenge is so immense, it couldn't even fit only one game according to the algorithm
@osurpless10 ай бұрын
The sarcasm is so palpable in this, it’s sardonicism: “Carl, will you give me a hand, we need to get Shake to a hospital. Sure, I’ll do that. Carl? Are you being sarcastic? No… I’m not…” - Aqua Teen - Super Bowl
@caomhanbasswood861110 ай бұрын
"Vaping Dragon - because he got smoked" will live in my head forever now
@studyguy.766010 ай бұрын
Mr Leeds i know this is a very delayed congratulations but congratulations on becoming a Dad!
@elnombre9110 ай бұрын
Having a kid is not as impressive as completing this run. I'm amazed he didn't offer up his son to Miyazaki in order to finish it.
@studyguy.766010 ай бұрын
@@elnombre91 Hah that's true
@errrmmbabu944610 ай бұрын
I can’t believe I fell for it until after you soul duped, I was like “ I could’ve sworn it was deemed the best weapon in the game”
@BobwenthewenАй бұрын
Don't swear.
@Lex_Araden24 күн бұрын
@@Bobwenthewen Don't be alarmist, they just said they could have. is that such a terrible thing?
@davidotoole932810 ай бұрын
I was sort of stony-faced at first, but by the time of the plunging attack on Frampt I was laughing out loud.
@tenkai36414 ай бұрын
That David Hasselhoff comment legit got a good laugh out of me, subscribed mate thanks for that
@forceofgravitytest10 ай бұрын
legendary run, I can't believe it's possible... something is impossible until it's done
@c00KieDuderoo10 ай бұрын
Truly one of the most Dark Souls 1 Challenge Runs ever!
@sunsage375410 ай бұрын
The only scaling damage was the emotional damage over time as this terrible weapon dragged this out so much. My condolences and my upvote to you, sir.
@LoanRepresentative10 ай бұрын
Me when my professor asks how busy has our week been and if we could handle another assignment:
@rogofos10 ай бұрын
literally an out of season April fools joke
@DasWompus9 ай бұрын
The mans single handedly redefined what it means to “challenge run” 🙏
@JGear219 ай бұрын
This man needs to get hired as a gaming journalist ASAP
@guitardude12510 ай бұрын
I did this same run with a fully upgraded magic halbert. I even summoned the guy who helps you fight pinwheel. I killed pinwheel before the guy could even get inside the boss room
@thekeeper128710 ай бұрын
Its sad that it took me 5 minutes into the video to realize this was a parody 💀.
@KiwiSenseiYT9 ай бұрын
Bonus points to anyone who's reminded of both a teacher from your past AND someone you woke up next to one morning without remembering how, double bonus points and a Toblerone if at this point you're still only remembering one person.
@TheSmallNephilim9 ай бұрын
POV: Average Game Reviewer
@rolfstalker298610 ай бұрын
I can't believe no-one has showed this Centipede Demon glitch before. Thank you for not being like all those FAKE challenge runners!
@deathforefox10 ай бұрын
Best challenge run I've watched in a long time!
@GretgorPooper10 күн бұрын
I'm actually surprised this was not released in April 1st.
@inciaradible714410 ай бұрын
Yeah, the BKH is probably the worst weapon in the game; kudos for completing a run with it, I myself would rather use the broken straight sword.
@osurpless10 ай бұрын
Particularly against Slave Knight Gael in the Church in Dark Souls III; hours of struggle…
@Dispariabooks10 ай бұрын
I found Dark Souls so difficult, that by the time I finally beat it, the end screen said Dark Souls 3.
@kachingy12310 ай бұрын
Who knew the weapon would be a Toblerone 3:56
@soniablade56746 ай бұрын
I'm surprised the comments aren't filled with confusion to your sarcasm 😂 British people love their sarcasm. It makes me happy. Insta subscribe!
@BilalZOMBIE10 ай бұрын
5:55 Fun fact- my first walkthrough finished with BKH
@rhiisnow5 ай бұрын
02:44 "he did drop the weapon" i was just wondering how would you beat the game with a Blue Titanite Chunk
@bashfulapple522310 ай бұрын
You know it’s not April 1st, right?
@eterickstonely85483 ай бұрын
I am far too trusting, and started to doubt everything I thought I knew for about five minutes before getting my head back on straight.
@Gres-iu2iw10 ай бұрын
First video of yours ive seen and during my wake and bake joint 💨 did not disappoint you're a funny guy! fuckin algorithm gets it right for once
@markoconnor71634 күн бұрын
I've seen some hard DS challenge runs in my time but this was unbelievable... how u managed to complete this run is amazing.
@SquidBow10 ай бұрын
ng+7, nohit, sl1, thorns armor only?
@JKLeeds10 ай бұрын
Who knows
@SquidBow10 ай бұрын
@@JKLeeds I'm excited now
@TheNobleMexican10 ай бұрын
No mercy
@asterixobelix206 ай бұрын
Damn, I had to re-check every 2 minutes that the video was or wasn't released on 1st April. Well done!
@sirbill_greebi381110 ай бұрын
Dear god. "Bark Souls" would be hell. Every enemy is a dog.
@Duality2222-210 ай бұрын
Drinking challenge: Take a shot every time he says 'Our damage has dropped off'
@doubletrouble47669 күн бұрын
His sons first words being “git gud” 😂
@JanHaffa3 ай бұрын
it surprisingly took me a few solid minutes to realize this was satire, nice video my friend!
@isaacm890810 ай бұрын
I tried that centipede demon strat and it worked like a charm thanks for the guide on using this awful weapon. I've been needing a way to challenge myself in dark souls again. Keep up the "challenge runs" or whatever these are called.
@lolschrauber19 күн бұрын
2:12 ah yes...i remember playing it on switch so no savestates. Dude single handedly taught me to speedrun the beginning of the game
@l33_generic376 ай бұрын
My dude pulled off the fabled R4 attack. That's impressive af.
@iskandarawang4587 ай бұрын
took me an embarrassing amount of time to realize what was happening
@crumpetsounds3 ай бұрын
"Bow shoots down Kalameet with his great Gough." 😂
@magmamaster18019 ай бұрын
There is one challenge run that is even harder. Use the absolutely powerless Dark Bead sorcery.
@chronovac6 ай бұрын
This truly is the Dark Souls 1 of Dark Souls 1 challenges.
@SoCSociety3 ай бұрын
honestly, i was really confused at first. all made sense when i saw how hard the gargoyle battle was
@legionfanboy85519 ай бұрын
Blind people: Wow this guy must be really lucky and expierienced at the game Deaf people: I thought this was a challenge run
@giannihuyghe94112 ай бұрын
Genuinely hilarious narration. Well done mate
@rethekpista8 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us this awful weapon, so that none of us may use it and be handicapped.
@whoevencares556210 ай бұрын
“Can you beat Dark Souls’ worst challenge run ever?” Alright, first step, cheating.
@gulfcoastgaming60344 ай бұрын
This challenge run was so tough I just had to drop a like, much like how the damage of the halberd dropped off
@cherubin7th9 ай бұрын
Now I understand why Germany's abbreviation is DE.
@Hoellenhamster10 ай бұрын
I never would have thought this run could be done. Respect for pulling it off. You are a Legend. Toblerone.
@wesleyeberly22810 ай бұрын
I remember my first play through using the dark knight halberd without guides, I thought the game was pretty easy until I got to those anor londo archers. It only took like 5 hours running up those toberlone shaped, handguard lacking, humanity stealing, buttresses.
@Rx_MOON10 ай бұрын
This feels like fighting game players talking about their mains
@Hiushisan10 ай бұрын
The Dark Souls 1 series has never seen such a challenger as you. I tip my hat to you for your bravery and courage.
@melancholoid11 күн бұрын
Awesome Vid! Thank You very much for Your Work! Greetings from Germany
@Phaxey10 ай бұрын
1:22 I know that guy. It's the guy who once scammed me. He promised me free toblerone but never delivered
@blue540010 ай бұрын
Holy shit that was so funny dude i’m definitely subscribing
@PaladinNathan9 ай бұрын
I'm honestly not even sure how you did that. Such artistry, such skill. You're truly in a league of your own.
@mattw992806 ай бұрын
Was duped into taking this weapon on my first play through. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. It took me nearly 1 try to beat Ornstein and Smough 😢
@christianstachl10 ай бұрын
I would've never thought that someone could pull this off. This makes the God Run look like a cakewalk. But honestly, i'm in a really bad state for a while now and your video was one of the few that made me laugh throughout, so thanks a lot for brighten my day ❤ Also, using Power Within before killing Bed of Chaos killed me 😂