Can You Beat Persona 5 Royal With Only a BICORN?! 🦄 MERCILESS || SOLO JOKER

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Wow that was TOUGH!! Any ideas on how we could've made Yaldabaoth a bit easier? Next time we'll be doing a Final Fantasy run. Any other series you guys want to watch? 🔥 _MORE CHALLENGE RUNS_ 🔥 ➡ *Final Fantasy VII* with ONLY ICE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOui5dveZeYedk ➡ *Final Fantasy X* versus CHAT GPT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOYialuqcuKkLM ➡ *Final Fantasy XII* without MAGIC or SHOPS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHOxgadpediJr9E ➡ *Final Fantasy XIII* without DEALING ANY DAMAGE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKG5k2inhpqCoas ➡ *Final Fantasy XV* with NO MAGIC at LEVEL 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKu8nntnZs19pbM ➡ *Dragon Quest XI* without DEALING ANY DAMAGE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCpi2CIiM5qf7c ➡ *Pokémon Yellow* with ONLY METRONOME: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amOsZYKPoJpkrc0 ➡ *Scarlet Nexus* without PSYCHOKINESIS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJWTaomZfLJpnZI ➡ *Tales of Arise* without ARTES: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZWZkpysa7mArbM ➡ *Persona 1* without UNDERSTANDING ANYTHING: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGe5kpavqr5-kMU ➡ *Persona 3 Portable* with ONLY ANGEL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_KqX1jobyif8k ➡ *Persona 4 Golden* with ONLY SLIME: kzbin.info/www/bejne/annanIOPbpysnNE ➡ *Persona 4 Golden* with NO NEW SKILLS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSXeKKLl8mYd5Y ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* with ONLY GUNS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYGVYWBnhJeoZrc ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* with ONLY MANDRAKE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIHal3ykidN5sJo ➡ *Persona 5 Royal* - 10 WORST ITEMS: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ome4gqOaqtata5o ➡ *Persona 5 Strikers* with ONLY JACK-O'-LANTERN: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6eVgnWljMt3kK8

[@monkeygamingiscool]

More p5r

[@ryokophreak]

FF8 might make a good FF challenge run. Maybe something like no drawing spells or no summons, ect.

[@uknlogic2924]

Speaking of FF, tactics would be really interesting

[@FSVR54]

SMT Nocturne

[@matthiasc.z8332]

How about some SMT since you already played the Persona series

[@somerandomgoblin2583]

no idea why people would get mad at you for using the game to its fullest potential, but i suppose every game has fans like that. amazing run, though! it's honestly kind of insane to watch.

[@thepoppets1052]

This dude fr comin out of nowhere with these wild ass challenge runs, Im lovin it

[@thralazaar2760]

literally thought the same thing and had to click on this video

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Glad you're having fun!! ^^ Got another video coming next weekend, and a cheeky "bonus" one the week after that. Hope I can live up to everyone's expectations! :O

[@michaelleddick7349]

"Nobody likes an infinitely healing enemy" Main strategy: outhealing the enemy's damage. I enjoyed what you did there.

[@Linkforlife199]

To the neigh sayers about Futaba helping during battle, it is pure RNG on whether or not she actually does help, and like you said, it is primarily a time saver, I went through an entire fight with Shido before and she literally only used 1 Marakunda. I am wondering if having Debiltate on Bicorn could have helped to make Yaldabaoth easier, may have made getting past the Holy Grail a little quicker too.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Wow it sounds like you got super unlucky with Futaba xD Yeah Debilitate is a great skill but due to the 3 turn expiry it would need to be: 1. Heat Riser, 2. Debilitate, 3. Attack or heal. So only 1 out of every 3 actions would help us advance the fight. I might be missing something obvious though :P

[@soldier9611]

​@@RPGchallengeruns1 year later but what about power charge? It doesnt run out

[@aarondunne2655]

Gotta say dude, Great video. You've got some great energy and tempo and you can really see the effort you've put into this challenge. Condensing a 100+ average hour RPG into an hour long video WHILE doing a challenge run is a challenge in itself and you've done amazing work here.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks, glad you appreciate the hard work! ^^

[@TheGodOfInsanty]

The high speed "JOKR" from futaba whenever you die really makes it all worth it

[@TheMoogleKing93]

I really like how you weave a little plot summary into these runs, it's a nice way to revisit games I played a while ago!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks for noticing! ^^ Hope you enjoyed your trip down memory lane. It's a great game!

[@crimsonsphinx2913]

Man's got 600 subs and already putting out extremely impressive videos. You're doing incredible work man, keep it up!

[@MalachiLper]

It's working, since in 10 days, he almost doubled his sub count!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

You're too kind! :) And we've now passed 2k - things are getting pretty crazy! Nice comments like yours keep me motivated! ^^

[@chrisdixon7377]

I love how the merciless difficulty rewards you for using weaknesses and technicals and also punishes you if you screw up. It's alot of fun!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Agreed! It means it requires much better decision-making overall. Love it!

[@Cyberdragunz]

My completion time for P5R was 100:00 and I will preserve that save for all eternity. 100 hours of probably my favourite megaten game so far. It's just so good

[@RPGchallengeruns]

100 hours EXACTLY? That's very impressive! :)

[@Cyberdragunz]

@@RPGchallengeruns Yeah I was a bit mindblown when I saw the clear time

[@ShuckleII]

15:32 "wow" haha Your videos are so entertaining to watch, I think this is my favorite channel now

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Glad you're having fun! 😀 Thanks for the kind words.

[@PriceAintRight]

This is quality stuff. Subscribed

[@AlexanderFlores-ks4zx]

If This Guy Is Doing This With 1 Persona Only Then This Is A Certified LEGEND. GREAT VIDEOS AND HONESTLY YOUR AWESOME AT THIS GAME!!!!

[@Jachelo0112]

Today i finally completed Persoan 5 Royal and the first thing that came to mind was that i would finally be able to watch your runs

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yes!! Congrats on finishing that MAMMOTH of a game!! :D Hope you enjoyed it.

[@summervemuri8414]

legend. CRIMINAL that u don't have more subscribers these challenges are insane, ur a real one

[@hommefataltaemin]

I just recently beat P5R on hard mode for the first time , this makes me want to play on merciless! I love the amount of strategy that harder difficulties add, but I hate the EXP & money penalty in a lot of games on hard/etc mode. It’s one of the things I enjoy so much about this game is that it doesn’t penalize you.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Very true! In Persona 4 there are heavy XP and money penalties foe harder difficulties and it becomes very grindy!

[@Roaringmoonbeam]

I'm loving your videos!

[@ryokophreak]

Just discovered this channel. Really enjoying the vids. Good job :)

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thank you ^^

[@ThndrMge]

"Futaba's abilities are never a deciding factor to fights" 10 minutes later "Futaba saves our life against the reaper and we win because of it"

[@AutumnQueen.]

idk if someone already said this but shido's fight auto adds party beacause of his 1v1 against joker. p.s love your videos

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yeah that would make sense. Thanks for the kind words! 😀

[@warpuppy4528]

It was hard to tell what was going on with the battles playing at blinding speed, but I think if you used Haru's Charge/Concentrate items you could have done damage faster. I couldn't tell if you were doing that. Also going into the final phase of Yaldabaoth with charge and concentrate set up will make it easier to stop Rays of Control. Alternatively you can use Enduring Soul to survive Rays of Control. For the 2nd palace you can get Diplomacy from Yoshida. There is an enemy in Madarame's palace that is weak to gun and not very threatening, I think it was Onmariki which makes getting all the money you need for better moves in the 2nd and 3rd palace a bit easier.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Good tips here - Haru's plants come in VERY handy in the next upcoming challenge run (released next weekend)! ^^ Sorry for the fast speed - I'm trying to keep these videos under an hour, so it's either we speed up the footage or else massive chunks will need to get cut out.

[@cooldude19071]

34:28 now strangely enough we get sucked through the floor?! Lol funny moment indeed

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yeah I have no idea how that happened! 😆

[@edwardkelly9184]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for your hard work. Legendary

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks a lot, you're very kind! :)

[@cemiller]

Your vids have actually inspired me to try some challenge runs of my own once i finish my current playthrough of royal. Gonna try just a just arsene only run though wont be solo, gonna get a feel of merciless before i try it solo.

[@antiflower5187]

If you take suggestions: Challenges for the disgaea series might be interesting. They already have some wacky stuff so it could be fun.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Always open to suggestions!! Disgaea is an awesome series, definitely want to do a run of one of those games in the future! :)

[@wallisbudge4022]

My respects for all the commitment.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks! Appreciate you coming along for the ride.

[@mistahjenkins4826]

Okay, so, quick little thing here, buddy... Capote (Cah-PO-teh). There ya go! ^-^

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Hahaha thanks. I've never heard the word said out loud in my entire life. :P

[@Flutterdark_]

it probably came up but ryujis instant kill isnt rng. he just kills if you are 10 levels above the enemy. (green outline in third eye)

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yes. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the video!

[@XshadowcardsX]

I honestly don’t blame you at all for the major grind session before okumura. I’m really not a big fan of the boss changes in Royal, and I feel like they actively made most of the boss fights worse/annoying.okumura’s is just the most extreme example of that

[@jessthevideogamer]

Im waiting for a jack frost run all hail the hi ho.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Hee ho!

[@asuraofwrath]

at this rate theres going to be can i beat personas 3,4,5 at once with only the starter personas at the sametime while not using basic attacks

[@monkeygamingiscool]

Should have more subs

[@megamentagross9701]

He really should

[@benjitaandres1617]

In wakabas fight with oinments of takemi or repell with magic you can kill without doing anything

[@RPGchallengeruns]

True. I don't think our Death rank was high enough by that point though, I think she unlocks the ointments at something crazy like Rank 7, but feel free to correct me on that one.

[@Flutterdark_]

for anyone doint the reaper. let him start the fight. then he only gets 1 turn instead of 2

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Wise words!

[@frankwest5388]

10 mins in, and I realize, why didn’t you just use the Kamoshida Will seed accessory for the kamoshida fight? Without the Jose boost it still nullifies all weaknesses if I remember correctly

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Ahh right, I didn't think of that! Thanks for the tip.

[@reilover69]

This makes me realize how bad at the game I am.

[@motivationagent730]

Can you beat Golden Sun with just Isaac. All Djinns and weapons available. Can you beat Golden sun 2 with just Felix and isaac.

[@fideltakla3]

Please oh please do MGS challenge any of them 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@merilahna]

i have around 300 hours in both p5 and p5r combined, and i have never seen that being sucked through the floor thing. huh. very weird. no idea if its a royal addition or not.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Glad it's not just me going crazy! XD

[@steam-powereddolphin5449]

How many times did the Holy Grail heal before apparently giving up? I haven't been patient enough to try to wait it out myself...

[@RPGchallengeruns]

2 or 3, I believe. I'm not sure if it heals infinitely in the original vanilla version of P5 though. Hope this helps! :)

[@steam-powereddolphin5449]

@@RPGchallengeruns I thought it healed more times than that when I tried; the only way I was able to beat it was using DLC (I don't have the Royal-exclusive DLC on PS4, but I still managed with Kaguya Picaro).

[@Werchiel]

Just sayin' - if the video was in fact hours long - I'd still watch it. Can't hate on good content after all. On another note - I do like Persona quite a lot but I think I'd enjoy it if you branched out a bit more. Keep at it mate!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Haha it takes me up to 20 hours to create one of these videos, not including time spent playing the game. If the videos were longer I'd go insane! 😆 You're right about branching out. I'm still testing the waters. The next challenge run will be P5R again but after that it's new games all the way.

[@HELLRAISER02]

Im currently doing a ryuji only semi challenge on NG+ Wakaba was really easy because she only has phys n wind skills as far as i knew, so i brought 99 phys n magic ointments to repel wakaba to death I didnt even know wakaba had megidolaon at all, thats wack

[@RPGchallengeruns]

That sounds awesome, good luck!! :)

[@ISuckAtVideoGames4Ever]

Can You Beat Persona 5 Royal WIHTOUT USING PERSONAS ?! Rules 1:Not allowed to use personas in battles 2:Solo Joker On Merciless 3: no using the eletric chair or use anything thar requires personas to be sacrificed Goodluck!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

That sounds super fun, but honestly it's likely impossible. Yaldabaoth & Adam Kadmon are already super tough WITH personas. You've intrigued me though - I wonder how far we could get...

[@Popplio3323]

Pixie only when?

[@ceri-potat]

the music is too loud for most of this video

[@Apogs38]

persona 2 ep saji kill all persona 5 demons boss.

[@invghost]

The randomly yelling of "MASSIVE DAMAGE" isn't really entertaining after hearing it over and over, just a note.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks for the feedback. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the video though.

[@iamcool544]

YOU ABUSED THE GALLOWS MECHANIC! DISLIKE AND UNSUBSCRIBE!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Haha that made me laugh, thank you. :P

[@Kaziiboy20]

@@RPGchallengeruns to be honest, being 99 all stats quite literally takes the challenge out of the namesake even if it’s an intended game mechanic. You strengthened a bicorn to have higher stats than literal Satanael. Everything is basically a joke at that point. It’s your own channel and video anyways

[@Mystic-Aidan]

This channel is absolutely going places. I can feel it.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Fingers crossed! 😀

[@sonnitude]

Not sure if you are doing suggestions, but since P3P is on consoles, I would love to see another of these “single persona” runs in that game, or perhaps even a “ladies only” in P3P, using the female protag and only female party members in battle.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

No spoilers, but I think you'll REALLY enjoy March's challenge run! ;)

[@battledroid8240]

Really interesting, i’ve always wanted to try a challenge run on this game but I don’t have the time for it. Bravo subbed

[@Number1Rhythm]

I know it's over a year but there's a misconception in this video. The game ending megidolaon in the final final boss actually can happen in phase 1. I was showing my brother that there was a turn limit on the final boss and I got it to happen on phase 1 by using rush on a tentacle that nulls physical. It took over 20 minutes...

[@noravanguard]

I think ab interesting persona run would be P3 potable sole run. If you play Kingdom Hearts. A run I did that was fun, was I took three trophy challenge all in one go. So I couldn't used continues, I could not change my equipment, and I had to beat the game in 15 hours. So I added that I had to try and get as much stuff done in those 15 hours. So beat every world, clearing the coliseum, and getting the ultimate weapon.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

P3P coming very soon!! Kingdom Hearts - definitely willing to do it if there's enough demand for it. :)

[@adurnafhey]

I found your channel yesterday and I'm absolutely slamming down a patreon support. You have a really cool presentation style, it's great to watch! :D

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks so much, really appreciate the kind words and support! :) Hope you keep enjoying the videos.

[@lewisspring35]

17:39 Fairly certain Kaneshiro only casts Zionga if the Hitman inflicts Forget off of Headbutt.

[@ToebabyGaming]

Playing through Persona 5 Royal on Switch on new game hard for the first time after 1000 hours between Vanilla and Royal on PS4, I’ve realised how broken technical damage is! Honestly it’s better than hitting weaknesses most of the time, I have Dormina on every one Joker’s Personas!

[@kingscourt9559]

Shiho is weak to literally everything, goes to show how kamoshida truly sees her

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Sad but true :(

[@bruhmoment3478]

WHAT? 412 subs? How tf are you videos so high quality and you don't have more?

[@RPGchallengeruns]

You're too kind. ^^ We've passed 2000 now and not slowing down! :O

[@CarlosWasnington]

I'm a little late but I absolutely love this channel. You do the most wacky runs and I enjoy these challenges after a long day of work. Thank you and keep up the good work. 🙏

[@ericlorentzen9089]

Fun run, although it looked super frustrating. Seeing you get killed repeatedly by Wakaba reminded me of the first time I fought shadow Teddy while seriously underleveled in P4 and kept getting one shotted by Nihil Hand. Died about 30 times before I finally decided to roll it back a week to grind. Good times...

[@steam-powereddolphin5449]

Did you know that you can block Nihil Hand completely by simply guarding the turn before it hits?

[@NezumiTheMouse]

If you did not use what was in the Velvet room how would you have even beat this Bicorn with near base stats gear from drops and rewards only very limited skill card choice it would be impossible to solo the game with party members its doable though since the team mates in P5 are quite good

[@kikidffo8963]

And to be fair Maruki is a nice guy but ina bad way

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Very true! (SPOILER) I'm glad he survived intact at the end. It was nice seeing him in the taxi.

[@solismax65]

Really liked the video man. But you should really work on the audio between your voice and the background music being almost at the same level us a bit jarring

[@Deoxys_Used_Mimic]

Isn’t Wakaba that one boss you can Reflect/Repel to death?

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Potentially yes! Repel Wind normally comes a bit later though and of course Repel Phys isn't available until obtaining Chi You much later. :)

[@Lakefront_Khan]

Great vid but you kept the game audio WAY to high.

[@soraaftp]

this is crazy

[@frodofranz]

I dont have Royal only the original i got when the game was new. Theres so much extra things.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yes, Royal has SO MUCH more content! Definitely recommend buying it. :)

[@jakew9836]

This is a really good video

[@frankwest5388]

I am rewatching this and I noticed something else besides the Maderame Will seed accessory trick for the Maderame fight I mentioned half a year ago. The Sphinx has a secret phys and gun weakness, with both doing much more damage to her than usual but not counting as a weakness for the one more So, he is my idea to make the fight against her easier on solo. Itemize during an alarm Shiki Oji for triple down and fuse the lvl 38 chariot persona “white rider”, itemize white rider once during an alarm and once without for gun boost and gun amp, combined with the null dizzy accessory from the air soft shop, it should take care of Wakaba’s two biggest hurdles, the dizzy technical and the Medigo DPS check

[@whatisnani1540]

Aight done watchin all your videos now i need a new challenge video keep it up bro

[@RPGchallengeruns]

New one coming up in FIVE MINUTES! :😮

[@whatisnani1540]

@@RPGchallengeruns just in time my good sir im about to sleep so bye sleep imma watch ur video instead

[@zdzdpowerup]

What's the song used in maruki fight

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Keep Your Faith / Throw Away Your Mask :) One is just an instrumental version of the other, more or less.

[@deathblade32]

Correct me if I'm wrong but gallows fusion isn't capped to one a day IF you use a yellow persona in an alarm, I remember getting my arsene to 99 all stats pre okumera in one day(he was level 55 also). Unless they patched it.

[@StrawberryFox56]

Quite an underrated channel

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks ^^

[@nightcapgaming2819]

Beat the game with a Single Pixie or Pyro Jack/Jack O Lantern

[@Goldenhawk0]

You should probably cut the audio out of the sped up footage. It's pretty grating to listen to that, but loving these videos

[@RPGchallengeruns]

A fair criticism, thanks for the feedback! :)

[@Regigigas_YT]

​@@RPGchallengerunsno pls I love hearing Futaba say "JOKR" every time

[@novagears3604]

Btw for wakaba (I did a similar run) using repel phys and repel wind makes her battle Into an absolute joke

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Sadly Repel Phys isn't available until you can fuse & itemise a Chi You, which comes much later in the game. Repel Wind also comes a bit later, I think... Unless you know of any other way of getting them earlier? Would love to hear suggestions! :)

[@incandescence5547]

"futaba's impact on fights is never essential" me, fighting the second NG+ superboss, watching futaba's ultimate support activate for the 4th time this fight, singlehandedly saving me: though that's more on ultimate support for being broken lmao it basically acts as a mix of a bunch of the most overpowered skills in the entire game all at once cast on everyone with no turn or sp cost Also, fusion alarms bypass the daily hanging limit, whether or not you're in Mementos

[@redrose1179]

The only time Futaba changes the game is when you have her Rank 10 & when she casts heat riser... That's it. Idk how people see a forced indirect party member as cheating

[@Flutterdark_]

the gallows arent limited to where you are but if you hang in alarm or not. a persona that benefits from gallows outside the alarm either needs to be resummoned or a day needs to pass to benefit again

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Ah right. I always just assumed that Mementos = unlimited gallows, whereas a day in a palace = 1 use of gallows.

[@Flutterdark_]

@@RPGchallengeruns nah its alarm based. its just in palaces you usually dont farm many alarms since the focus is the progression and all.

[@5chneemensch138]

Bg audio is too loud.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thanks for the feedback. This issue should be fixed in our latest run. I'm still new and learning! :)

[@BetweenaHyena]

12:02

[@Kurtistrent007]

Now do it with Pixie she is fun to use.

[@RPGchallengeruns]

I would've picked Pixie but I think someone on KZbin has already done it, and I want my runs to be unique if possible. :)

[@DioBrandoWRYYYYYY]

"Shiki weegee"

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Yeah I have no clue how to say that! 😆

[@DioBrandoWRYYYYYY]

@@RPGchallengeruns "shiki oh-gee"

[@hollowdude7570]

Hoose

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Hoose ? 😕

[@chillnagasden6190]

Ew, English audio. Nice job though!

[@RPGchallengeruns]

Thank you! :)