Can You beat Final Fantasy 5 Using Only Mimes (And Freelancers)?

[@veghesther3204]

EASY BOTH even with NO jobs mastered can still buy 99 Fire Ice Bolt rods BEFORE ending world 1 and still HEAL by attacking yourself with Fire rods and buying Flame rings IN world 1.

[@BacklogBuster]

Everybody point and laugh at the monkey! HAHA!

[@Thing_of_somes]

@@BacklogBuster now do ff7 only using one materia throughout the game

[@TARDISES]

@@BacklogBuster Did you... seriously unblock him just to let him have one last unhinged attempt at backseating to mock?

[@BacklogBuster]

yes

[@thecatillaccat]

​@@BacklogBuster you are a fucking legend.

[@tpolutts3309]

Dont cry because its over. Smile because it happened. And laugh maniacally because any semblance of sanity was lost 10 installments ago.

[@Nathan_Talisien]

Only 10? 😅

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

Now to ensure that it has no chance to come back, master every job!

[@knifewieldingwomen]

😊

[@NotABot55]

What do you mean, over? There's still the four FFV Advance exclusive jobs to go!

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

@@NotABot55 He's already stated that's never going to happen.

[@ShadowSaberBaroxio]

I gotta say, it's impressive how you manage to provide commentary on the same game 22 times, remain entertaining all throughout, and not run out of things to say or become repetitive. Kudos to you. Now we just need an epilogue going over all of the different jobs and the time you had with each challenge.

[@Jason_Bryant]

Well, it's a little repetitive, in that many of the videos have sections that are copy-pasted, with him giving a time stamp of the parts you can skip over because you've already seen them.

[@TARDISES]

A lot of it was making jokes/references relevant to the run he was currently doing, which was a nice way of keeping things fresh

[@defaultyoutubeusername]

Congrats on beating Final Fantasy 5 with 22 party combinations! Now only 234,234 to go!

[@irohdw6055]

Coming soon on the new Multi-Job Challenge series... XD

[@XainArchives]

I would die happy, the guy is funny.

[@TheNN]

Presuming he released a video every single day, it'd only take... a bit shy of 642 years to complete!

[@7sanctuz]

Hahah that's so evil

[@Anaklusmos42]

If it means we get to see ZOK and Xezat of the Dawn Warriors again, so be it

[@nbproductions194]

I loved this series so much it's been my comfort series while I've been going through some health issues. So thank you

[@BacklogBuster]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you're feeling better!

[@pockystyx4087]

finally; we are free. Now do Bravely Default.

[@Fleshlight_Reviewer]

Damn that was it? 😮

[@ferplaysyt]

YES PLEASE

[@robertdobbs4156]

Terrible game

[@MalachiLper]

Bravely Default even has NG+ in which you can ONLY carry over the jobs and not inventory or levels, so we can have entire playthroughs. And even if it's restricted to something like Bravely Default 2, you can still do that.

[@prinnywizzard9608]

YESSSSSSS *cough* Though chapters 5-7 might be dull as hell going through them *over and over and over*...

[@ryancasey4637]

I only beat FF5 for the first time in 2024 and the job system was one of my favorites in any game ever. Loving this series so much.

[@TheWolfboy007]

Babe, wake up: my backlog's getting busted.

[@misteral9045]

Hold on to something, I'm about to bust.

[@kurtsavage7511]

Xmas came early boys but we all know who else busted early

[@michaelhaley7269]

For anyone curious, I went back and watched the ending of all of his videos to compile an easy-to-look-at list with the final totals in ascending order: Levels Average Level (Excluding Berserker): 46.45 Level 41 - Ninja Level 42 - Black Mage, Blue Mage Level 42-43 - Time Mage Level 43 - Samurai Level 44 - Summoner Level 45 - Chemist, Ranger Level 46 - Red Mage ↑ Level Below Average ↓ Level Above Average Level 47 - Beastmaster, Dancer, Mime, Mystic Knight, Thief Level 49 - Dragoon, Freelancer, Geomancer, Knight, White Mage Level 50 - Monk Level 55 - Bard Level 90 - Berserker Completion Time Average Completion Time: 15.88 hours (After subtracting 16 hours from Monk completion time due to Omniscience) Summoner - 8.33 hours Time Mage - 9.15 hours Ninja - 9.22 hours Red Mage - 10.26 hours Mime/Freelancer - 10.48 hours Ranger - 11.44 hours Geomancer - 11.91 hours Chemist - 12.69 hours Blue Mage - 13.80 hours Mystic Knight - 14.28 hours Black Mage - 14.32 hours Beastmaster - 14.49 hours Samurai - 15.06 hours Thief - 15.48 hours ↑ Faster Than Average ↓ Slower Than Average Knight - 16.11 hours Dragoon - 17.91 hours Dancer - 19.21 hours Berserker - 23.92 hours Monk - 23.94 hours Bard - 26.82 hours White Mage - 34.71 hours TOTAL PLAY TIME (Including Omniscience): 14 days, 13 hours, 31 minutes, 48 seconds (349.53 Hours) Amazing job man, you're insane lmao.

[@aurielkudo9595]

Now that it's over the rod industry is gonna be in shambles.

[@barrygeistwhite3474]

Not unlike the many, many rods that were smashed along the way.

[@Jason_Bryant]

It's insane that the game centers around these legendary crystals lending their power to four-ish heroes to save the world, but you're actually fine saying, "No thanks."

[@dryzalizer]

-Cool effect when you mimic the magic lamp, in other versions I'm pretty sure it progresses through the summons instead. Useful exploit for mimics on PR. -Nice try using Apollo Harp against Bahamut, but sadly he's not coded as a dragon. Leviathan and Shinryu are, and there are some other dragons in the game that aren't really dragons either...oh yeah the Grand Cross part of NED is a dragon so the harp is useful there too. -Artemis Bow is a beastkiller-type weapon too, sadly it doesn't get used much because of its location and Yoichi being better for most fights. -Congrats on finishing the series, it was a heck of a ride!

[@gregeichler5237]

And thus ends the greatest series for the greatest video game of all time. May the Backlog continue to pile up as we play FFV exclusively. Cheers 🥂

[@karl_boss]

The best FF5 content we've ever had. Amazing work, dude.

[@BacklogBuster]

Thanks buddy.

[@undo45]

Has been nice knowing you, Zeza of the Dawn Warriors.

[@superanimeniac]

And ZOT!

[@Anaklusmos42]

I wish we got to know who Red Guy was

[@jaydee758]

I'm genuinely sad this series is over. It was an amazing feeling to look at my phone and see a new video. I will miss it. However this now opens the door to a new series? Maybe a X-2 single dress dressphere only? :D

[@BacklogBuster]

Maybe after I actually play X-2

[@kwahn106]

Gosh, ain't that a mood - ffx was the last ff I 100%ed, just could not get into 10-2, 12, any of the 13's or 15 D:

[@BacklogBuster]

Dude same. I dropped 12 when I had to run around town yelling about Captain Bosch Von Ronsenberg of Dalmasca. I played 4 hours of 13. 10-2 I played like the intro. About the only take away I have is LeBlanc a cute.

[@Kris_Harp]

@@kwahn106 This is currently where I'm at. I started a mission to 100% all the games and X-2 burnt me out and I haven't touched XII in ages. X was the last nostalgic game for me and the games after that are weird

[@cygnusharvey7326]

@@BacklogBuster XII is actually pretty nice in the PC version. You get (eventually, but very much midgame) access to TWO jobs instead of one, and can easily build a party of unkillable monsters. The world is also surprisingly big and good, and the side content is a LOT. You were very close to getting the full party and seeing a meaty part of the plot, too.

[@olympusgolemoflight7198]

So long Red Guy. We will never know how awesome you could have been.

[@davidkennedy4881]

Gotta commend you for making the commentary entertaining consistently. Really enjoyed that series. Look forward to what you do next.

[@OphanimSoul]

ima gonna miss this it was a great experience from start to finish but we are all gonna miss ZOOOK the most

[@Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama]

Zok and Xezat will sail off together in the yellow submarines of our hearts, never to be forgotten...

[@screwtokaiba]

​@@Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama to the dawn where the warriors rest

[@jonathondorow3395]

I guess Lenna never did manage to avoid being poisoned, I loved this series

[@VGPorage]

SE should make a new version of FFV and make the structural integrity of Xezats sub failing on the 21s playtrough an official feature. It's important that the kids learns the danger of constantly diving in a homemade submarine. I was also courius on how you would handle mime throughout the whole series since you know you are already at the end of the game when you unlock it so this seems like the most sensible solution.

[@matttrent946]

the last chapter video for FFV job challenges? thank you OP this was a joy of a series to watch and cheers on COMPLETING IT, unlike others who stop halfway

[@davidklein8608]

And for our next challenge, can Lenna solo the game while under the poison status since she is always ingesting poison.

[@cjcomrie]

you did it! Now FFTA all single class challenges ^.~

[@BacklogBuster]

I'll add it to the list, but my projects keep piling up.

[@darkprelude3155]

I'll miss these videos, but I can rewatch them anytime and still watch your other videos too. I'll also miss _ZUK_ too though...

[@WombatDave]

Next series idea: The entire Disgaea series single class challenges. That will surely not lead to utter madness and despair!

[@tonythepokemonguy751]

I expected the last time Lenna would just side step the arrow and say “Oh step aside”

[@Wajulillo]

So it ends here 😭😭😭😭 Good job man! I watched all your videos! What a nice trip we had! Thank you!

[@Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama]

The stat bonus factor that applies to Freelancer by mastering other jobs (including having passive abilities like the HP+ of Monk, MP+ of Black Mage, and even Dual-wield of Ninja) is something kind of secretive that I don't recall ever being mentioned in game manuals or strategy guides. I noticed it on my own one playthrough where I decided to change back to Freelancer after mastering every other job for every character to make use of their two free ability slots and noticed suddenly their stats were HUGE and I was somehow equipped with two weapons after the post-change gear optimizing hit. Absolutely wild that the biggest draws of the class are like...not mentioned in most places.

[@cb3648]

Plus the way you can use the ribbon or mix and match equipment is second to none.

[@grauenritter9220]

the lady at the beginners hall tells you if you tell her you're not a beginner in world 3

[@LuvLikeTruck]

You can also get the samurai's sword grab for more physical evasion

[@veghesther3204]

That too but by Default Mime can't actually USE Ribbons so its the harder of the 2 jobs in the PIXEL remaster White holes instant kill + Petrify effect the Ribbon will null BOTH.

[@Myrope]

Right? I got this game when it was released on PS1 and I barely learned about Freelancers perks a few years ago.

[@logansmith6342]

This has been the one I've been waiting for ! My favorite class ! The mime !!!

[@HoshiiKun]

i'm super excited for the new challenges you will bring to us. and im praying for see a final fantasy tactics version of one job challenge or someting. great job in your quest!

[@BacklogBuster]

You'll get at least one since I've had monk done for like 2 years lol.

[@NisseDood]

FFIII single job challenge. Would be way more boring tough because less interesting classes. Even summoner is way lamer there.

[@Kris_Harp]

Last episode earned my sub, can't wait for the next series. I'd like to see FF3 to stick with the theme of this series but this guy probably wants to move on to something else by now

[@Alelosso]

You made me happy with your videos. Gonna miss it.

[@gameseeker18]

Congrats on clearing ALL 22 jobs in FFV!!

[@TalesOfBrandino]

This series was a great watch and a huge reason why i played this game again a couple of months ago. Also the tips you gave were genuinely helpful

[@RaynmanPlays]

It's 2 AM. I don't need sleep. I need to bust some backlogs.

[@Wajulillo]

Wind Crystal: I endow you with the power of the crystals, Warriors of Light! 🤗 Bartz: nah, man. Just give us lots of rods and a few weapons and we're done.

[@TenshizakiN008]

It was a wacky, wild, and sometimes infuriating road... but we made it. It's done. Congrats on beating the challenge series!

[@iceviking8280]

So…..Four Job Fiesta run for the hell of it?

[@michaelhaley7269]

I've loved this series and have watched over the entire thing. With that said, I very much hope you'll do 2 more videos that won't require you to play anymore, but only to go over the footage you already have. 1. A video that shows the best things/highlights and potentially also the worst things/lowlights of each job. 2. A tier list video ranking each job for this kind of challenge.

[@VGPorage]

I imagine Summoner would be the only SS tier.

[@GenericEname]

When you look at Necrophobe do you see a scowling guy or a cyclops with a purple eye and big goofy grin?

[@vidyastuff3509]

Its been great to watch. So many obscure factoids about enemy weaknesses and exploits I'd have never known about without this.

[@patrickcole7896]

Great series. I hope there will be more classic FF content in the future.

[@khgaming_kai]

Tbh, mime just taking the freelancer outfits and adding capes makes it 10 times cooler

[@patrickaycock3655]

Thank you for doing this. Although the videos arent reaaallly that in-depth, you provide as much info as needed for casual runs of each class. Every one of your vids on this series was entertaining and fun to watch. For anyone wanting to know about ff5 and its job system, these videos should absolutely be in your arsenal of info.

[@WiiSportsRemote]

This was a epic journey through 21 separate playthroughs, and im happy that i got to experience some of it

[@AcheronShore]

Can’t believe such a high quality and entertaining series was made by a KZbinr under 10k subs. Incredibly underrated. Loved the series! I’m now a subscriber and can’t wait to see this channel get the love it deserves!

[@stickyrick1939]

15:12 Lenna just saw the sign to "try grass"

[@BacklogBuster]

try grass? Try mowing it kiddo.

[@khgaming_kai]

Ah... I'm gonna miss this series. It's been a wild ride!

[@Rain-sr9pp]

Such an epic series! Enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@embee187]

Nice series. I didn't know what to think of you when I first started watching these but you grew on me and I subbed a while ago. Good job and congratulations on completing it. Thanks from Kamloops!

[@jamescooke2328]

Thanks for making these videos! I came in at around Red Mage, and these videos have been entertaining on their first watch and an excellent sleep aid on subsequent watches. You haven't experienced true Geomancer-like coziness until you've snuggled up under a weighted blanket and let Wes's(sp?) dulcet tones lull you to sleep. I mourn for my favorite classes in the series, the Red Mage and the Dragoon, because this series has made me realize the terrible truth. All of that swag and style is hiding something truly sinister: mediocrity. Such is the fate of all Art majors and Furries. I'm excited for what you'll do after this. You did good, man.

[@romannikonenko7325]

I don't even like FF5 that much but this series were so entertaining, pure joy to watch! Good job ;)

[@Chad_Thundercock]

This has been a hell of a ride. Thanks for taking us on this journey, mate. May the rock star parking spot always be open for you, and I'll see you in the next busted backlog.

[@redmage08]

What a great series, thanks for all the entertainment, I'll miss having new vids in this series come out

[@Endarire]

Byblos White Mage: One grueling hour. Byblos Suppin: One hot minute.

[@azuza2525]

Im gonna miss the Final Fantasy 5 content but what a fun ride! Cant wait to see whats next!

[@BacklogBuster]

It will definitely be a video of all time.

[@Lidemi]

Great series, thanks for doing all this. good luck on future projects

[@gamerhoustonthegamer5942]

You honestly got me into playing this FF5 remaster. Just seeing all I could do in such a game. There is many challenges and funnies I can do in this game, and I’m here to see what I can accomplish.

[@eldebo99]

Cheers for the awesome series!

[@BacklogBuster]

Thank you very much

[@Jman19781]

Thank you for all the hard work!!! I have loved this series! Can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@vancelambert4680]

Feels like the end of an era.

[@mindlessmeat4055]

This has been a wild journey, I am glad to have come along with you on it.

[@ChaosZ40]

Thank you for doing these challenges, Wes! You're FF5 videos have been a great source of entertainment for myself and others. Have a great Christmas!!

[@wulfgrimtv4764]

Hey! I haven't commented in the other videos, but this was my favourite series to follow the last few months and I hope to see more cool stuff! :)

[@LesbianWitchAcademia]

With the series finally over, it's finally time to subscribe. You've earned it, friend. Thank you for this.

[@twelfthknight]

Ah, living the dream. By which I mean being an unemployed man who crosses dimensions to save a fantasy world along with his party of attractive, somewhat stereotypically written women. Truly the Isekai story we know and love.

[@Anaklusmos42]

Galuf's my favourite woman. So sad she gets isekai'd into the shadow realm

[@scpfilechildrenbarrow2212]

@@Anaklusmos42 Galuf is sooooo stereotypically writtennn smhmh what a bad character... shadow realm fate deserved...

[@onioncultistlordoftheonion8315]

I dropped the story when they replaced best girl galuf with a loli I will never forgive them for it.

[@OCARADOSCARROS]

Congratulations for the project!

[@Akaelai]

The intense relief that it's finally over coming through his voice

[@Fr.O.G.]

Yeah, the first season of From was interesting, but it's one of those mystery shows that never ends up going anywhere.

[@pyrodisc414]

Thank you for taking one for the time and sacrificing all your free time for our entertainment, it was great while it lasted o7

[@karimh9958]

I love how you keep explaining the other jobs 😂

[@derektaylor1536]

Great series. High-quality work. Thank you!

[@manatheif]

Congrats man! I look forward to the next game ya beat.

[@thecedex]

This is what I've been waiting for ever since this series started

[@iamthehobo]

Next up, Final Fantasy Tactics single job runs

[@Izangy]

watching this makes me wonder if there will be a FF3 job challenger series as well

[@fiddlestickjones]

congrats, you have successfully busted my backlog of not playing final fantasy 5, 22 times

[@leargamma4912]

You should play it at least once. Great game. Better than 4 easy

[@citizenmeh]

Lenna's toxophilia. Beating everyone off with healing rods. Zok! Sad this highly entertaining series is over, but looking forward to whatever comes next.

[@benjaminfugate4031]

loved the entire series, well done!

[@squigssquigley8523]

Kinda sad it's over. Looking forward to what you have for us next.

[@timothymoss5007]

I was wondering how you were going to do Mime. Great stuff, brother!

[@andytaker3073]

If anyone is a pseudo intellectual, it is you, not Cid.

[@BacklogBuster]

Im constantly calling myself an idiot in these vids

[@BrendenBarlow]

Im so sad its over😢😢. I will stay tuned for the next challenges! Great job on these

[@AtrumNuntius]

Thought for sure that the previous episode would be the last since you get Mime so late into the game and it's so similar to Freelancer. As always the ever reliable rod smashing and Magic Lamp wins the day. It's funny to think that Freelancer was way easier than some of the actual jobs. Sad that the series is finally over, but there's still other FF and Bravely games out there with job systems that could work for a challenge, and even a new game plus mode so you could run through the game from the start with the desired job unlocked.

[@Kilakro]

Man, this is going to free up time for me. I always made these videos a priority to watch every time one was uploaded.

[@skaska3894]

Ya made it.. You are truly some kind of gaming spirit animal!

[@Jikkuryuu]

I was wondering how you'd split this one, thanks for giving us the double-feature! Now that I think of it, Mime is just gonna be BUSTIN' 'til the work is done, isn't it? Time to find out if !Mimic responds to busting. Poor Faris dropping to the Excalipoor, the indignity! I did not remember how many ribbons were in chests. It's really cool to see a full set put to use! Double-contrarian tower clear, delightful! Thanks for performing the science on !Mimic'd Magic Lamp! Hmm, I'm pretty sure mimicking the Wonder Rod results in a normal attack. If it didn't though, that could be some consecutive agas/Flares. Fitting that the second last run would be as full of White Hole spam as the early runs :| Going from a mess of TwinTania counters to the return of Ding-Dong is quite a _swing._ Thank you for seeing this through to the end! It's been a heck of a journey and a mountain of broken rods :D

[@bobosmith101]

This has been such a fun series!

[@leargamma4912]

I am very glad for this challenge series. I learned some new things and found out that I dislike the "fixes" of the pixel remaster even more. Thanks for all the funny jokes wes. I apologize for giving you a hard time. As for freelancers. I consider them to be the best job in the game. They are available at any time you want them. Master a job? Freelancer has those stats! Stuck on a boss and can't figure out how to get past it? Freelancer swap so you keep some stats, abilities, and have all equipment access. Boom. Most problems solved. Being available the whole game and able to use all equipment is fantastic. Even by itself freelancer can cheese several bosses with the proper tools. I consider it better than any job.

[@Xarestrill]

This was a really enjoyable series, thanks. :)

[@IDKLOL555]

Wow. Has it been 22 Jobs already? Alwas makes me happy when I see your vids. Thank you for this series your games. Happy camping

[@TARDISES]

Mocking the unhinged backseater with zero self-awareness as to why everyone blocks him aside, it was really interesting to watch these. Actually learned quite a bit about the first JRPG I ever played in the process as a result of all the niche interactions that became necessary to rely on. Had no idea bells counted as magic attacks for the purposes of counters, for example.

[@yurimegazord]

45:49 what a journey!!! I cant wait tô see a lv1 bard run

[@Endarire]

Well done! Thankee! Alleluia! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@Niravanaaaaaaaaa]

Freelancer my beloved (best class)

[@Anaklusmos42]

Easily the reason why this game is so fun to play casually

[@RogerMontgomery-ps1cd]

Just found this channel couple of weeks ago. Great series… You probably never want to see this game again but you should do one more run using your favorite job and skills to see just how fast and low level you finish at.

[@zapptos1792]

Wow! You really did it! Man what a journey!

[@NoctisVigil]

But you still have the final challenge: master EVERY job in one run! 😆 Sweet series, loved every episode.

[@veghesther3204]

I did that for ALL BUT Monk since you NEVER want counter attack to trigger during Endless Bahamut/Gil tossees in FF5 for THAT same reason KoTR HP absorb Counter Blue Mime and COUNTER ATTACK Purple all set to use against Emerald/Ruby weapon is useless as soon as Counter attack triggers you won't EVER Mime Knights of ther round against Emerald/Ruby weapon in FF7. That's why in FF7 I never used Counter attack ever since it makes Endless KoTR's worthless or trying to learn enemy skills for enemies that you can't FORCE them to use them ie Bad breath if count attack triggers only to have the FF7 enemies die before their Enemy skills hit the party.

[@NoctisVigil]

"...It's some form of elvish. I can't make it out!" "There are few now who can."

[@gamingwithumi514]

So the red stamps were just for run? All those who lost to Ominescent can rest easy.