Can You Beat LAST EPOCH With Only Firebombs?

When the devs of Last Epoch asked me to test their firebombs for them, I don't think they realized exactly what they had just signed up for.
Time to see how well everything melts, bleeds, slows and burns. All at the same time.
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[@rikdawson9165]

Hey Lemon, I'm a Last Epoch dev - super excited to see this video go live :D

[@n8doggy733]

please make an xbox port

[@withinteeth]

Looks great! Look forward to try this out

[@DaJodad]

Just wanted to highlight that you guys are absolutely killing it with this latest update. I literally cannot put the game down and so much of my day is occupied with creating new build ideas. I hopped over on request of a friend after we played D4 together and now im 100% a fan of this game. Can't wait to see where you guys take it beyond 1.0!

[@regesteel548]

Love the game! My only wish is for a monk class

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

chad

[@hawkticus_history_corner]

Im not gonna lie, Im shocked Lemon hasn't done this in Grim Dawn considering there's a whole class that revolves around chucking explosives.

[@RebelShardCaster]

I said something similar on a previous video. Grim Dawn is just RIPE for Backlogs to bite into and savor that bitter, sulfurous fruit.

[@Otchelnik21]

There a lot of us​@@RebelShardCaster

[@prawngravy18]

"can i beat grim dawn with the class that specifically uses explosives because i used them in last epoch". What a title that would be...

[@Darcnova1]

Hopefully some day...

[@violentclown5034]

Ahh, Grim Dawn... One of - if not the - best ARPG i've ever played.

[@Never_heart]

Anyone else remember his old videos where he was afraid he was getting type casted as that one KZbinr who does Dark Souls challenge runs, and we all corrected him that he was that one KZbinr who does firebomb challenge runs. It's great to see the identity grow so far that developers are coming to Lemon to break their games with firebombs

[@filthy62]

You know when a company gives Lemon a key and basically tells him “Go do what you do best” their game’s gonna be a blast

[@MrMaradok]

Was that pun intentional?

[@filthy62]

@@MrMaradok unintentional but appropriate

[@Gamer3427]

Usually it means they have faith in their game and it holding up even under abnormal play.

[@-SRM-]

*their

[@filthy62]

@@-SRM- also forgot to add an apostrophe to “games” in case you wanted to correct me further

[@kendallgillming8499]

I love that lemon has the firebomb notoriety I don't think there are many creators that deserve the infamy as much

[@Dying2game]

lemon beating every game with Firebomb bring fire to them all

[@capnbdub423]

Hell yeah

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

Monopoly is so much easier with his tactics imo

[@Dying2game]

@@Greendawn-di3dl monopoly firebomb edition would be fun

[@znahardev]

If any other publisher will see this - it is the best way to do advertising. Thanks, Lemon!

[@enricocvik601]

ANOTHER FIREBOMB RUN BLESSED BE THE SCHOLARS

[@benjamintim3542]

It was literally yesterday that i was thinking "Man, I love this game. I hope Lemon does a video on it." Thanks for letting me use a finger on the monkey's paw. Hell yeah

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

Must've been very specific with your verbiage then with a monkeys paw, say could I borrow the last two wishes?

[@benjamintim3542]

@@Greendawn-di3dl I don't think it was my paw. Pretty sure Lemon has it.

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

@@benjamintim3542 no wonder his content is so good!

[@DanteYewToob]

I love the “Oh no… oh no! Oh NO! What is all this?!” delivered with equal levels of anxiety and excitement… lol That was my reaction when the Elden Ring map just kept going… each time I unlocked a new area I was like “When does it end?! What the hell!?” I love that feeling. Of a world so vast and dangerous and full of mysteries and you know you’re not getting any sleep in your future because even if you do manage to stop playing and go to bed, you just lay there theorizing, planning, and visualizing your plan for tomorrow. Unless… I bet it would only take a sec, I’ll just… ‘four hours later the sun starts to rise’ “Oh dammit. Not again…” lmao

[@xenoguy1233]

You have some amazing talent with writing! You should be proud, friend!

[@yharr3789]

Lemons Far Cry 3 fire only video is what inspired me to buy Far Cry 3 4 and 5, which are some of my favorite games of all time. Now, his Last Epoch video is what's inspired me to get the game

[@weissluxford6631]

Same )

[@celestialcthulhu773]

Congratulations on +400k! Thank you for doing what you do. You have built and maintained a calm, fun atmosphere for us Firebomb students to be at peace and have a few laughs in. Who knew the love of firebombs would be a uniting force? -Cthulhu

[@DraconisLeonidas]

Loving this trend of Devs reaching out to Lemon to do what he does best. I've never played games like Diablo, despite being an RPG nut. Maybe I'll toss this one on my wishlist to grab sometime.

[@lukeeatschips6324]

While you're there, I'd also recommend Grim Dawn if you'd like to make combos from different classes. Like Molotovs + Captain America Shield Throw or such

[@themainhater123]

lemon your videos hold a very special place in my heart, the story telling, quick quips and tone shifts. it’s all perfect and i thank you for the joy i feel when you upload and when i watch it

[@omegaderose4342]

THE FIREBOMBS HAVE FOUND ANOTHER WIRLD TO SPREAD THERE TEACHINGS

[@deusexvesania1702]

Connecting... Connecting... Try again later.

[@ThorsShadow]

​@@deusexvesania1702Bro. Offline mode. It's a computer game, not a website.

[@NoobsDeSroobs]

their*

[@finnianramsey4634]

🤓@@NoobsDeSroobs

[@Joze1090]

​@@finnianramsey4634 that comment says a whole hell of a lot more about your intelligence than it does of the person you replied to 😂

[@chubakawooky6819]

Hype to see him try to beat Baldurs Gate 3 with only Alchemist Fire

[@AaronCorr]

Barrel-mancy would be very funny, too

[@chubakawooky6819]

@@AaronCorr what are smoke-powder barrels, if not BIG firebombs?

[@AaronCorr]

@@chubakawooky6819 exactly

[@13JackStorm]

Maniacal Lemon is Best Lemon

[@calvinmcneil9824]

I thought there was only Maniacal Lemon?

[@13JackStorm]

True.

[@uidsea]

This man is a menace to all games with firebombs and I am here for it.

[@Willyt-zz7sl]

I absolutely love all the little nods to chrono trigger in this game and had a laugh at elder gaspar being in the end of time.

[@SunKenRains]

I was not expecting a Last Epoch video to be coming out of your channel but i gotta say i wasn't disappointed at all!

[@demonhunter1356]

Hey lemon, I wanted to say that I love watching your challenge videos. I’m excited to see what other challenge videos you have in store in the future. :)

[@superantiguy4347]

I always wondered what challenges ghost of tsushima could offer, such as ghost tools only, but I'm not sure it would get very far with the whole not being able to use them in major boss fights

[@maybevoldemort8995]

Honestly don’t know this game. But I do know fire bombs. So I’m excited.

[@Dogman415]

Last Epoch is my favorite ARPG!

[@Onyxolotl]

Never thought I'd see Last Epoch on this channel but im so happy, ita definitely one of the best ARPGs ive ever seen

[@Darkness5423]

Last Epoch is awesome, even though the last time i played was alpha/beta. I left after finally completing a full on undead army build with necromancer that could handle end-game and a permanent Were-Bear build that could do the same. Considering how much the maps have changed since then, along with enemy variety increasing definitely glad i bought into it way back then. Once i'm done having my fun in Hell Divers 2 i'll probably re-download LE and see if my builds still work or if my characters even still exist. Glad to see Lemon had a blast playing LE as well, hope you have many more fun runs in the game.

[@Varis...]

This... seems a lot like chrono trigger. NEAT!

[@plackt]

Now I want to see Lemon do an Explosive Concoction build in Path of Exile. Like here it’d start with Poisonous Concoction, but allowing for combat until the first town (unless you think you can beat Hillock with Unarmed damage), where you buy Explosive Trap after turning in the first quest.

[@WitD2013]

For the record, you want weapons that increase throwing damage, or weapons that increase DoT (if you go that route). Spell damage doesn't increase your acid flask damage, throwing damage does. typeless fire/poison/elemental (elemental means ice/fire/lightning) damage will also work, such as affixes that say "increased fire damage") Also, health and resistances matter, that's why you got melted so quickly by relatively weak enemies after Lagon (and by Lagon + Majasa)

[@BoroMonokli]

Thats something I figured out early. On top of that the bonus damage while dual wielding helps the class too.

[@dravickgarden6765]

I finally beat this challenge using the Falconeer. The explosive traps were crucial for me and the final boss took me 5 hours. This is the first firebomb challenge I've ever beat. I feel so hyped!!

[@ZealotOfSteal]

Discovered the game through your video. I've been looking for a game that does summer builds well and I've been having a lot of fun with the Necromancer. Not sure anything will ever stack up to the D2 Necro, but this one is the closest I've seen in a long time.

[@RockyChildofGod744]

Loved the video! Keep it up😊

[@nab4742]

So Lemon, I'm going to make a wild suggestion... There's this little Terraria mod called "The Story of Red Cloud", *mildly* dark souls-y (take this with a grain of salt). Yes. There's firebombs. I dare you.

[@lasthopen8438]

Hey Lemon, just wanted to let ya know been watching since about 10 to 20k subs and to see you’re almost at 500k is crazy, good job man.

[@ericb3157]

that "Rogue backstory" reminds me of a scene in a book, where two assassins each killed the person who hired the OTHER, so neither got paid... so they decided to create their own Guild!

[@jamesfields2609]

Fun fact, 2 years ago the day before the day this video was posted, Elden Ring came out Funny to think about, huh? ... Love ya Lemon!

[@Ariamaki]

Thorns Only might be viable if you can overcome the first few levels using the same starting method as this time. Rather than hunting for items for the character ON the character though, it would be interesting to use this Firebomb Rogue (or another character) to collect, craft, and pass over gear pre-built to make damage reflection come online faster and earlier than random luck would allow.

[@KingofJ95]

"This is a pretty interesting video thus far. I wonder what difficu- IS THAT THE DUSTFORCE SOUNDTRACK? THAT'S THE DUSTFORCE SOUNDTRACK!"

[@donjean6590]

Thanks for the run and low spoilers. Im thinking this might just be the game to introduce my son to that Diablo 1 love.

[@procow2274]

Dark alliance 2 has some skill like this

[@Thunder_Fox_]

Love the Cult Of The Lamb background music

[@orchid685]

perfect video to watch after surgery. thanks lemon for bringing me smiles during a rough time

[@Rockuaumijlocu]

Love Last Epoch and love your vids even more :) ❤

[@ATrueDuality76]

If you want another ARPG for a firebomb run, I'd suggest "Grim Dawn". It's got a class filled with fire, bombs, and firebombs.

[@TheOneWhoReportsForDuty]

At this point, I wouldn't be shocked if the easiest way to get Lemon to play your game is to add Firebombs.

[@C454D]

As another Manly Hero, a badass even, once said: "You're going to burn alright"

[@user-kq8du6gc6d]

Great video, as always! I wonder if you will ever make a bomb only run for Divinity Original Sin 2. It has quite the variety when it comes to throwables.

[@Religion0]

Firebomb academy GO!

[@capnbdub423]

Love all these videos bro! Keep it up!

[@theboomboxman3248]

You should do dead cells, theres a bunch of bombs, fire variety included

[@DarkAngelZz59]

I'm absolutely loving the fact that it's not the first time you've been sponsored or given early access just to break a game open. You're a ferocious beta tester

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

The fact they _specifically asked_ you to play the game with only firebombs actually is the best thing I've ever heard

[@MicroWhoa]

Idk if you’re into arpg’s other than your sponsored ones, but I would LOVE to watch you check out Path of Exile. It feels like a love letter to Diablo 2, and I’ve been addicted to the game since I found it years ago. Love all your stuff tho, especially your monologues. Keep up the great work lemon

[@Beestying]

Ya know, if you want another ARPG with super complicated mechanics and an entire skill tag dedicated to bombs and mines, some of which are of the flaming variety, there's always Path of Exile. Lord knows there's plenty in that game that could use some good old cleansing flame.

[@p0laris74yt8]

Hey, how nice that a new vids drops after watching my backlog of Backlog vids.

[@dahn57]

Been waiting for this game to actually come out completed. Was disappointed to see the devs release in in "Version 1.0" when the story is still not complete. I'll carry on waiting for the game to be finished before I get it. Still playing Grim Dawn and other ARPG's that will carry me over til then

[@Melancholy_Scholar]

Chrono Trigger+Diablo eh? Color me tempted.

[@zachwilliams8348]

Right down to there being an NPC at the End of Time named Gaspar. Nice touch, devs!

[@goldenrevolver4460]

"how to you scratch that ARPG itch?" after playing the path of exile season, I went back to diablo 3 and the first "maintenance season" is actually a blast. the witch doctor has a skill called Firebomb btw (primary skill unlocked at level 21) but I'm sure you are already aware of that

[@fingergunz4675]

Is that the faron woods theme? The nostalgia, my childhood 🥹

[@Pilex3892]

I might have to pick this one up. its ARPG + chrono trigger esque time travel shenanigans sounds like a load of fun

[@Nazquaza]

Starting the video with "D4 bad". Lemon truly is a ARPG player

[@randocalzonian4756]

A place where timelines converge with a man named after one of the 3 wise men?? Me thinks one of the developers really liked Chrono Trigger growing up. Awesome

[@noahtyssen-ob8vs]

The pure joy in his voice when he sees the Dino’s was awesome

[@brigwe616]

I've been playing this game off and on for a few years in early access. MOOOOOORE Please

[@muttahumppinbeegyoshi9704]

Your laugh at the start sounded like the laugh of the Predator when he detonates himself🤣🤣

[@kolbykerr1951]

Loving the clot of the lamb music in the background lemon haha

[@AndresD.deLeon]

We'll never get Lemon on Elden Ring (I knew from his hours worth of podcasts), but it sucks to see the King of the Firebomb Academy not dip his toe into FromSoftware's Magnum Opua

[@nssheepster]

'How do you scratch that ARPG itch?' Well, Grim Dawn is still going strong after all these years, and has an expansion coming up, so... That. With that.

[@ryanclark5128]

You good sir, are why when I play a new rpg I ALWAYS look at consumables first.

[@darkencroix6412]

Surely the Grim Dawn firebomb playthrough is coming now.

[@Itzdani1233]

Banger vid as always sir

[@GoogleCrohns]

Curious choice with the cult of the lamb music

[@murathanbalik]

Hell yeah finally a game with Chrono Trigger mechanic that's nice

[@Sonicsion]

This game looks ripe for challenge runs. Would love to see more Lemon.

[@DanteYewToob]

This looks awesome! Too bad it’s not on ps5… :[ The only thing I saw that I didn’t like is that annoying thing where enemies attack while you’re in dialogue… I hate that. Because you might accidentally miss something or skip something in a panic. It just sucks. I don’t know why games do that, like Elden Ring and those messages that don’t automatically disappear and an enemy charges you while you frantically try to attack with no success until you realize you didn’t close that small message window.. ugh.

[@asdergold1]

So similar to Titan Quest, but way better. Perfect.

[@snake4342001]

Cool, a new game. Awesome video Sir Lemon Saint of firebombs and Patience

[@miser2570]

This reminds me Grim dawn also has a "firebomb", multiple actually, demolitionist kinda all about fire and bombs, thou it certainly a lot more viable in general and not a meme build.

[@ProblmSolvd]

Yes, and I am currently doing it at level 83, with a bird that also throws firebombs. Did I subconsciously channel Lemon when I created my character?

[@vaylantz_enjoyer]

I'm just saying, i have never heard of this game before but i'm always down to watch anything with Lemon and firebombs in the same sentence.

[@ChrisKetcherside]

Lemon the lands between need to meet the fire goddess! You have to do it and do caos flame ending

[@john.darksoul]

Babe wake up Lemon is back at it again

[@fang4223]

DoTs and HoTs, my jam.

[@CraftBrewBen]

Great video. Baldurs Gate 3 has many forms of throwable explosives like firebombs, so...

[@carsonrobert1519]

Oh poor devs.. you underestimate the power of Lemon and the fire bomb goddess! Now rise fellow fire bomb academy scholars RISE AND BREAK THE GAME

[@n8doggy733]

im going to have to inform the local authorities that you may be a pyro ❤

[@Patashu]

Good Guy Lemon reporting a bug instead of using it lmao

[@SaiceShoop]

It should be noted that Acid is not Fire. j/k Great run looks like a lot of fun i'll have to check this game out.

[@Edo32]

Wake up baby The backlogs drop a new fire bomb run

[@danieldiazrodriguez2636]

People on the Imperial era finding fossils of broken glass and charred corpses, wondering what kind of monster did all of that

[@rovingdeath]

Using the Epoch to meet Gaspar at the End of Time? Some developers may have been fans of Crono Trigger ^_^

[@piedpiper1185]

This was the very first build I made after the game went live, but with the falconer. Also loved trap style play in ARPGs

[@Shatari]

Huh, this game slipped completely under my radar. I'll have to check it out.

[@Zoth87]

The first time the map was opened felt the same as the first time you go underground in Elden Ring.

[@SniperSly]

Definitely seeing yhe Chrono Trigger inspiration behind this

[@hmsquared8603]

Why is this giving me Fate flashbacks? I also second that games with loot systems need filters.

[@great_wolf_sif5342]

I wonder if you could beat nioh 1 and 2 with firebombs since there’s 3 potent options and almost a “bombclass”

[@Ajial01]

Its a shame you played before the falconer, since you can turn your birb into a fire-bomb apprentice

[@kylegrefe4399]

Epoch is probounced epic

[@TheBacklogs]

In America, yes. But in Europe, no. To be safe, I just went with the way the voiceactors pronounced it :)

[@kylegrefe4399]

@@TheBacklogs ah. I didn't know that was a regional difference (I haven't played the game). I'm now curious as to which version came first because usually the American way is actually the more archaic pronunciation/spelling for these differences.

[@whenyoucoolasacucumber]

Epoch is from the Greek word έπος (sounds like eposh, e as in eternal) which more or less boils down to saga. I'm Greek so it's always a bit weird and funny seeing Latin versions of our words mix people up in the pronunciation (and rightly so I mean there is a 3 way language barrier on some 2000+ years old obscure words lol)

[@michasokoowski6651]

Hey lemon, since you are giving arpgs a go, i think you should try Grim Dawn. There is a class called pyromancer, that specialises with explosives, but it will be sadly impossible to fully beat it with only firebombs