Can You Beat Final Fantasy 5 Using Only Dragoons?

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[@gregorymaxon6507]

I can't wait for the super exciting, and deep gameplay of the berserker.

[@BacklogBuster]

Berserker is actually surprisingly interesting. You're just rooting for them to actually succeed.

[@veghesther3204]

Which even at lv 99 may still BE IMPOSSIBLE.

[@LimitBreakr424]

@@veghesther3204yessss grind to 99 montage of like 70 level ups will be so much fun for him to record and edit and for us to watch

[@Sh00peh]

My favorite class honestly.

[@osurpless]

@@BacklogBusterTook like 20+ hours for this DonYagamoth to even get in a position to try…

[@Panch_Boi]

Ah yes, Dragoon, aka “At least it’s not Berserker”

[@dethkruzer]

"Easiest Necrophobe so far" was not a phrase I expected from this run, given everything else up to that point.

[@MatthiaGryffine]

As someone who mains Dragoon in Final Fantasy XIV before it was cool, I appreciate your dedication.

[@deazee2288]

>Dragooner >let's *jump* right into it God the cheesy commentary is amazing

[@JudgeofSpookyArchetypes]

So that’s where Kain went after the events of FF4..

[@coolgabe555]

Kind of funny seeing Dragoon being a backline job

[@sertiana2512]

It's a good thing Jump ignores rows, otherwise FF5 dragoon would be much worse

[@poisonerknight]

The Ninja Scroll comment hit me like the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction.

[@RaynmanPlays]

"Let's make a class that specializes in dragon riding and dragon slaying. It'll even wear armor designed to look like a dragon." "That's awesome! Will it be really strong?" "That's the best part! It'll be one of the worst classes in the game!"

[@NightVisionPhantom]

The Dancer run won't be so bad. No enemy has a resistance to **strikes pose** DISCO FEVER!

[@icyblue878]

Been looking forward to this one, always love the Backlog Buster upload.

[@medicami]

i sure hope this one doesn't drag on for too long

[@sertiana2512]

Do you mean, drag oon?

[@jordanhough8790]

Loving these videos, man. Even for these Earth crystals one, you keep the freelancer part entertaining. Keep it up :D

[@matttrent946]

i love watching these. when i got anthology in the late 90s, i enjoyed 5's lack of plot and story compared to 6. and i still cant get into 6. but this game... something about it that just appeals to me more. your content has been awesome w/ this OP next to the "4 job fiesta" where you make due with what you are given and seeing how far you can take it, im humbled by the patience and work that goes into these videos i admire the dedication and the commentary has yet to be annoying or irritating (that is a compliment, it just doesnt come across when texting) me on the other hand? oh, i just completely lose my $hit in ff8 triple triad when the SAME rule fu¢ks me over AGAIN.

[@ZerokaiX]

Can’t wait to see the under rated Geomancer run

[@toddstaples5127]

Nice video man .

[@big_red01027]

That's no random werewolf, it's Tsuze!

[@djinsanity3575]

A dragoon...the sad knight who couldn't catch a break in this game

[@shadowfirekarp]

I know, BB, just how you feel You got to roll with the punches to get to what's real

[@Kiaxiou]

A bit late than usual me arriving also love your series bro keep up added I call this job land tanks on ff14

[@pockystyx4087]

becoming the "lord of the dance" will be an interesting run.

[@matttrent946]

"the classic in and out" @22.34 got me

[@justsomejojo]

I love the Dragoon job visually, but I'm always a tad saddened that their gimmick is barely worthwhile. The only use I found for them was in Final Fantasy 3 3D Remake (might be true for the pixel remaster as well, I don't know yet) where you can jump with 3 Dragoons to guarantee your countering Monk actually gets hit. Since Counter is strong and multiple bosses can get countered several times per turn, it's actually kind of a decent use of the job. Provided they are fast enough.

[@moonlight2870]

Fun fact, at least in the snes version if the game, the man eater knife is programmed as a spear for jumping, and xdeath is considered human. So you could have made your life a lit easier lol

[@BacklogBuster]

Im pretty sure maneater is Dancer/Freelancer only. I know I definitely grabbed it for Dancers.

[@moonlight2870]

@@BacklogBuster aaa, makes sense.

[@darkwingduck1995]

Can't watch it yet, but I'll drop a like and let it play then watch later

[@iamthehobo]

Jumpman Jumpman Jumpman Jumpman

[@Jikkuryuu]

If I had to guess, I'd say that throwing an elixir at an undead would set them to critical hp. So throwing a second elixir would deal

[@bobosmith101]

I didn't know Dragoons were...bad.

[@NeoMusicGamer]

I'm looking forward to the Mystic Knight run. Sure they can just dish out basic damage with elemental blades but I seem to recall status enchants have guaranteed accuracy if the enemy isnt immune which might make for some possibly interesting strategy.

[@reloadpsi]

I saw the title and immediately dreaded the upcoming frustration and self loathing.

[@BacklogBuster]

There are worse jobs. Dragoon is mostly frustrating because Squaresoft forgot to put spears in the game.

[@veghesther3204]

That and the best one the Dragon lances are ONLY STOLEN IN THE VERY LAST parts of the final dungeon but Dragoons are still pure CRAP even WITH those equipped.

[@reloadpsi]

​@@BacklogBuster Worse jobs with which to solo you mean? I love dragoons, but for some reason always find them coming up short when I actually try to have one.

[@sertiana2512]

​@@reloadpsiDragoon offers no meaningful abilities to share with other classes, and their stats are pretty mediocre

[@reloadpsi]

​@@sertiana2512 Exactly. Such a shame.

[@dexteradams6515]

12:50 I HATED that enemy as a kid. Every time I was in taht room I was in such a hurry to get out of it. Really the only enemy I remember from the game.

[@Zelphiez]

Let's go!

[@NightmareOni]

Why is this in my feed and why do I HAVE to spend the next 43 minutes watching it.

[@BacklogBuster]

You're a man of culture and taste of course.

[@steveozone4910]

I was expecting some Van Halen 😂

[@BacklogBuster]

I dont think I've listened to Van Halen since I was in College.

[@steveozone4910]

@@BacklogBuster You'd probably get flagged for copyright anyway 🤣

[@DaGreatBrandonie]

Summoner is the one Im most looking forward to

[@TheAzulmagia]

Man, I want more Job System games like Final Fantasy V or the Bravely series.

[@BacklogBuster]

Square just needs to make a new pixel FF with a job system and it would sell like hot cakes. They're just too cowardly.

[@Rolo1507]

"Big Juump!"

[@bobsmith8510]

Dragon oooooooon

[@mursamunelegend]

Dragoon is meant to be a tank class with a decent physical option, pair it with a more primary damage dealer like a Knight, Samurai, Berserker, hell even a Ninja and have a good method of keeping HP up and the dragoon can output serious consistant damage. This is kind of true to real life since spears are a great balance of defense and offense. Also, whoever drew Melusine and Calofisteri (and Barbariccia from FF4) was putting in a lot of detail for only using one foot to draw them.

[@BacklogBuster]

All the jobs you listed absolutely trounce Dragoon in terms of damage output. Its not even close. Dragoon just doesnt do what it needs to do in these games.

[@mursamunelegend]

@@BacklogBuster Oh yeah I never said it had a GOOD physical, this video actually reminded me that spears aren't as strong as I recall on the ps1 days. I just said it was decent since it's not concerned with attacks as much as it is tanking, since you're realistically not intended to set it to all four characters. I like playing around with them, in my current file with one point in strength difference Faris as a Dragoon is beating out Galuf in Samurai in terms of normal physical, and that's with a spear too.

[@mattmelton7389]

Who's that whackin it in my FFV?

[@nemeziskill]

!Lance is magic base where dragon gets the -12 mag but its usefull on your mages. Dragoons would be better if there where more Spears or polearms like in ff4 or more skills like ff9, ffta.

[@deedoubs]

Oh wow, I had no idea interceptor was a thing.

[@AnowonTRS]

FF5 is my second favorite Final Fantasy after 6. I don't use Dragoon often as I have other classes I prefer so I was completely blind sided that theirs an anti jump ability lol.

[@Yurikon3]

Wwwah... Wohoo... Yippeeeh! Hahaa!

[@Mekaizer]

oh lol, i return to play ff5 for 8th time and i found this videos xD

[@sweetleonhart7241]

i think the most Powerful and Useful Dragoon was Freya from IX.

[@BacklogBuster]

Never got that far in 9

[@DisplayThisOkay]

Freya's alright. Her best niche is it's possible to get her endgame weapon near the beginning of Disc 3 and crush rest of the game with it. Also probably helps that FF9 mages have the best defense in the game so jumping doesn't really put anyone in danger.

[@crossjmail]

Commentus Maximus

[@iantaakalla8180]

I wonder, does this mean the classes that have to equip the Bone Mail instantly mark them as bad classes since it seems most classes can finish bosses quick enough for statuses to not matter when they come up or are Neo Exdeath and you want to rush it down?

[@sertiana2512]

Most likely yes. Classes like Blue Mage and Chemist have dirty tricks behind their sleeve, while Black Mage has raw power to steamroll almost anything. Even Knight is a decent class for having Two Handed and good equipment support.

[@kirbydoggears]

Does anybody else hear the song jump by the house of pain every time he says jump

[@Gaararason]

I'm so ready for white mage only

[@BacklogBuster]

its number 20 lmao. Youll be waiting awhile.

[@Gaararason]

@BacklogBuster big sad, but I'll be watching and waiting very patiently

[@Gaararason]

@BacklogBuster also you inspired me to finally finish Final Fantasy 5. It was my first in the series, and I played it as a kid. There has been so much nostalgia and I'm now further in the game than I've ever been

[@doll5274]

Hey any possibility that the next run can either be GEOMANCER or CHEMIST. Both are my favoured jobs when I get to them. Thanks

[@doll5274]

Also can you do a FF12 the zodiac age challenge runs with all on job

[@ShinMajin]

Spears never get any respect...

[@nightcloud2014]

Have you ever considered having multiple save files right before each crystal that way each challenger doesn't require you to play up to the point every time as a freelancer.

[@BacklogBuster]

Thats what I did here. I'm going to be doing pairs/triples depending on the job. There will be some singles though. Keeps the videos interesting.

[@Faldomar]

@@BacklogBuster Is that why I saw you switching from Samurai to Dragoon? :P

[@Wajulillo]

Oh wow! I tried Dragoon in FFV but never used it as a main class. How can it suck so badly???!!

[@asham868]

Personally, i wouldnt mind if you used a modded save file where every job starts out unlocked. That way the challenge actually starts much sooner, and could make things more interesting.

[@shawnaustin1037]

That was rough but will the Dancer be worse. We shall find out soon.

[@BacklogBuster]

The answer may surprise you.

[@sertiana2512]

Dancer's only shortcoming is their relatively low stats. But they're surprisingly strong, albeit a little random.

[@veghesther3204]

However Sword dance is 100% physical so the MAGIC SIDE of the forking tower requires Dancer to reflect its spells else it can't really damage IT at all.

[@stevesamuals2651]

Heres a question, what if one person mastered every job? I was always curious if it was possible to make one character a jack of all, master of all

[@BacklogBuster]

Then they're super powerful with access to all abilities?

[@stevesamuals2651]

@@BacklogBuster so you CAN do that. Nice to know

[@HitsujiMamoru]

Wait a minute you REALLY just reused the same clip for the Freelancer part, same audio, same everything! ---Absolute time genius.

[@BacklogBuster]

IM GONNA DO IT AGAIN TOO

[@CobaltContrast]

@@BacklogBuster insert Goofy laugh.

[@AxeMain]

Marc M should make a song about bassy booty bombs

[@BacklogBuster]

Its definitely in his wheelhouse.

[@xRussianbishop]

Didn’t you just lay down samurai only. Damn you are getting quicker. Cant wait for rod breaker only i mean freelancer

[@BacklogBuster]

It was like a week ago. I really need to up the pace of getting these out. I'd like to be done them sooner rather than later.

[@xRussianbishop]

@@BacklogBuster you could make a new save file before each crystal and just start from there for each episode. Its all the same till each challenge starts

[@tannerymj]

Dead rising remaster, time for a revival of the tale of Frank West.

[@BacklogBuster]

Nah Im good.

[@tannerymj]

@@BacklogBuster no worries. Do the content that you want. Keep up the good work.

[@SpongeBob.Ripped]

A small company called "Capcom" announced something called "Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered", I wonder if you would enjoy playing a zombie game set inside of a mall. What do you think?

[@Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama]

Might as well Jump.

[@WilliamScavengerFish]

Pity you can't get a javelin from the bears.

[@bobyhappy2992]

I wonder what job you will chose next time =D Tell me please no actually don't tell me, keep it a surprise !! oh but I wanna know so bad x_x

[@younesakdah1803]

Why don't you use mods/cheats to unlock the jobs from the start?

[@chairkun3095]

I would suggest keeping a stock save for each of the latter crystal jobs, since you're just doing the same thing for each of them anyway. No sense wasting time playing the game from scratch when you can just start from the moment you pick the job. You can even redub older footage, nobody will know.

[@BacklogBuster]

Thats what I did?

[@sertiana2512]

FF5 Dragoon is 100% style and 0% substance

[@Bazzlieo]

Dragoon is so iconic yet so consistently terrible why

[@BacklogBuster]

Petition Square-Enix to make them not bad. I'd sign it.

[@kbowman772]

Kain was good in IV and Freya was good in IX

[@sertiana2512]

FF4 Kain is fine, but Rydia can nuke things faster than him.

[@Bazzlieo]

@@sertiana2512 that’s it isn’t it, they’ve never been better than passing grade (not counting the MMOs since they have lots of balance changes over their lifespan so dragoon will naturally do well sometimes)

[@sertiana2512]

@@Bazzlieo Dragoons are overrated because of Kain and other iconic figjres, but gameplay-wise you can do things just fine without them

[@fiddlestickjones]

ah i see, playing the same game over and over again, sure breaking that backlog arent you

[@BacklogBuster]

Well, I wanted to do this. Backlog Buster is coming back in a big way once this is done.

[@Lyraaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Is omniscent vulnerable to !Lance?

[@BacklogBuster]

I'm pretty sure anything thats not !White, !Black, !Blue, !Time and !Summon triggers a return.

[@kbowman772]

​@@BacklogBusterMystic Knights can use silence blade to avoid Return

[@veghesther3204]

and even THEN spell blade Mute I still believe isn't 100% and the status ONLY lasts for 1 turn against it anyways.

[@kbowman772]

@@veghesther3204 As long as the attack hits, the silence will proc, so it doesn't matter that it only lasts one turn.

[@veghesther3204]

But the damage is still crap so its still faster to let it die from reflected Attacks spells.

[@khgaming_kai]

Guess we're playing one of the mario rpgs today instead of ff5

[@luisgregoriomarvalmarval1415]

But rat girl from 9 is cool

[@melloncollieowl]

Why do you keep name changing Buttz to Bartz?

[@BacklogBuster]

Its funny.

[@veghesther3204]

Despite jump their PURE CRAP so for me HELL NO.

[@stephenh9483]

love this game1

[@gryphon5026]

Necromancer playthrough lol