Can You Beat Salt and Sanctuary With Only Firearms? | Salt and Sanctuary Challenge Run

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[@TheBacklogs]

A day early, for your enjoyment! ...I'm out of excuses. It's potato time.

[@TheBacklogs]

@@ivotcomer3183 Pirahna Creeper Creek, from SuperMario3DWorld. One of my favorite beats I've heard in videogame soundtracks as of late!

[@RhizometricReality]

P o t a t o

[@R0HAK]

What’s the song you used when you started talking about pistols? I recognize it but can’t name it but it reminds me of animal crossing

[@karlturner5678]

There's nothing better than finding a random KZbin video, finding you love the content, and figuring out there's a massive backlog of content, ESPECIALLY for salt and sanctuary, one of my favorite games of all times.

[@lilericinnacut]

No Kizzy he's made me turn my Xbox back on and play S&S I really wish it was online co-op

[@rotatorebato]

Pun intended?

[@karlturner5678]

@@rotatorebato two drums and a cymbal fall off a cliff

[@dreamerofthorns]

Now imagine it's 3 months later and there's even more content

[@BloodyAshes]

Now Imagine finding the channel, loving it, losing it, and finding it again a year later.

[@BobtheJill]

Lemon, you are far and away one of the most underrated gaming commentary channels on KZbin. You are consistently uploading some of the most well edited, funniest, and most entertaining S&S content. Please dude, never stop uploading! No matter what game, no matter how long the video, I will be watching it. Its probably too good not to!

[@TheBacklogs]

I wouldn't still be doing it if I didn't have such an amazing community :)

[@blizzardgaming7070]

Shows flint and steel “part gun part sword all awesome” *FLASHBACKS TO YMMFA’S GUN ONLY BLOODBORNE RUN* This is where the fun begins.

[@ukaszszydowski2657]

Bone marrow crack intensifies

[@mushymcmushington7176]

Guns were a huge crutch for me in my first two playthroughs back when S&S first released. They're absolutely BONKERS when paired with the daggers' kickflip attack, not to mention how badass it feels to finish off a boss with that mid-air shot.

[@carnage1015]

Holy fuck, one of your Salt and Sanctuary videos was referenced in a Dark Souls speedrun video. So I decided to watch this, and this is amazing. I have a really hard time getting through the game just doing melee, but this makes me want to try ranged for once.

[@TheBacklogs]

Thanks for giving the channel a chance! Always good to see new faces! If you dont mind me asking, can I ask who's video referenced me? Really curious now.

[@carnage1015]

@@TheBacklogs Oh it was your own. An approximate quote was "You probably are here from my Salt and Sanctuary videos". I watched one of your "Can you beat Dark Souls with only __" videos, and then binged the rest in my free time. And now I am watching more of the Salt and Sanctuary ones.

[@carnage1015]

oh on second thought, I came across it because of GamersWeekends videos, via Recommended. However it was your Dark Souls with Fists only video that got me to watch the other videos of yours

[@TheBacklogs]

Oh nice! GamersWeekend is a good watch.

[@B4dr4bbit]

This inspired my mistake of gun and greatsword If anyone's curious, that was on my first play through... Its chaos.

[@ProblmSolvd]

We need more salt and sanctuary! I'd argue it's the best souls-like but also just a great game in its own right. I loved LobosJRs playthroughs, now I get to enjoy yours 😁

[@frostbyte4155]

Don't mean to necro an old comment but they're actually is a second game coming out! Salt and Sacrifice is the name if I recall

[@ProblmSolvd]

@@frostbyte4155 not old at all friend, and I know! I'm so fucking hyped, I never get excited for games anymore but I've dreamed of a sequel since I first played S&S, I hope it makes them a shit load of money.

[@Avery-qr4xz]

Lemon out here saying the most patriotic thing as if it was just another Monday, "Get our flintlock to level 2 and go after the Queen."

[@ursadabear2810]

Devara is the goddess of light. When bullets are shot, they create light. Ergo, Devara is the goddess of guns.

[@purehollow]

I did a half gun half greatsword playthrough , I used greatsword for the start of game because guns didn't deal that much damage at that time but later I started switching between the two I didn't know about that damage buff trick , If I knew about it , I might have used guns way more often

[@Xangancan]

So I had a stupid idea. Cause guns are so strong, what if you played through as an immobile (literal) tank? You wear heavy armor you can't level in, have the crappiest roll, but you get to use guns. Hm. Maybe not challenging enough.

[@CoffeePotato]

I loved doing this run a few years ago. Nothing like laying waste to the game after half the thing because the gunblade is hilariously fast.

[@bagmann8740]

God dame this content is good. I saw one of your videos and instantly bought sas… but then I couldn’t watch your videos since there were spoilers to the game. But now I beat it and have already watch every single one of your vids. And all I can say is **** hager's cavern.

[@TheBacklogs]

That place drives me nuts. Definitely recommend taking the shortcut, every time. Thanks for your support! I really appreciate it :)

[@SyrenKindra]

FOR HIS NEUTRAL SPECIAL, HE WIELDS *G U N*

[@mr.calamity8886]

"I'm going to defeat you with the power of friendship, and this gun I found!"

[@yfranse4881]

i wish i knew how powerful pistols were in the early game, or that they can parry enemies with the right timing

[@cloudchaser8650]

Salt and Bang-tuary

[@TheCandidPygmy]

Yep! Glad I saw someone else utilizing this! When you buff your weapon, your gun gets it too! When I discovered this I was awed by the power I wielded. Ended up having one of my easiest playthroughs as a hunter. Also had the same covenant too. Was kinda trying a holy monster hunter vibe. Like a witch/vampire hunter Van Helsing-esque thing. Absolutely deleted bosses. Didn't know about that extra blunt and extra slashing thing though. Thanks for being so informative! Who knew guns were so overpowered? Besides literally everyone who have ever seen one used?

[@The8thHost]

That Judge Bredd guy seems like a hack and I don't get why you keep shilling him ;)

[@НинаГришина-в2я]

My best build that i made was flint and steel paired with a dagger. I really love guns in this game.

[@BigBoyWhat]

Never bring a swordgun to a sword uhhh gun fight? Really good intro, keep it up

[@roundishwhale]

Lovely Video^^ Would have liked to see some more footage of you shooting the bosses into bits :D

[@Someone89a]

My first build was a flint and steel - absolutely brilliant weapon - totally balanced if you have no idea what you’re doing like me, but OP if you want it to be

[@skinnyboss25]

“Parry this, you filthy casul.”

[@danteinpuro319]

Eat your heart out Bloodborne, this games got better guns

[@supergoodadvice853]

Salt and Sanctuary, but if it had Bloodtinge builds.

[@donbongo9972]

Potato potato potato

[@Mr.Nobody85]

Nice material! To increase slash damage of the Flintlock Pistol, does it have to be an axe-type weapon or any weapon with slash damage?

[@TheBacklogs]

There are specific weapons that have special modifiers, like Extra Slash or Extra Blunt. The axe I mention is just one of them.

[@mike_3369]

I don’t even play this game but this is great content bro. Grinding through the rest of series now.

[@leonardogasbarro8767]

I always love your videos and your editing is just amazing

[@ericb3157]

oh, you reminded me of a "Sluggy Freelance" comic, where the protagonist, Torg, got dragged into a Harry Potter parody, and he escaped the "dementors" by *running away very quickly* !

[@bigmike908]

50 Dexterity +7 Flint and Steel 10% Damage from Bloodflower Ring 25% Damage from Silversalt Charm(won't be using) 50% Damage from Golden Wine +x2 Multipllier For Any Buffs Applied

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzsus]

"Can you beat Salt and Sanctuary with only firearms?" Of course. I was running a Bloodborne build with shock bullets and I did half the bosses with only bullets. It's like easy mode

[@Quadrolithium]

I did it for a long time, Lucent Musketoon is insane along with Flint and Steel. Parry then Boom, gibs everywhere. Or Block then cock. I tried other playstyles but whip + guns is the way to go for me Guns also give you temporary levitation as the character shoots first before dropping. Enemies that keep attacking the ground? Bitch please the floor is lava

[@themambawarrior2290]

I'd say I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention how gun shots are capable of parrying parryable attacks, though to be fair, I don't think any bosses are parryable.

[@TheBacklogs]

True, definitely neglected to mention that. Bosses ARE parryable, but not riposte-able. So it doesn't do you much good.

[@Crazyoldman84]

Looking forward to watching this later

[@crankyankerz2247]

When a bloodborne NPC invaded S&S

[@nikorek1470]

i love how the explanation's last till the half of the video

[@evertonhenrique8966]

Why doesn't this blacksmith sell me flintpistol? ;-;

[@TheBacklogs]

You probably have the wrong creed, or not enough devotion. Only Devara's Light blacksmiths sell guns at level 1 devotion.

[@Abu-ql1ye]

Devaras light is the best creed,OP,Great HP restoration and Water!

[@Mini_Ghost]

how do you twirl your gun in salt and sanctuary? I've done it once and don't know how I did it

[@TheBacklogs]

I believe that's a combo. If you use a one-handed weapon and then shoot in the middle of its combo, you should do a backstep and the neat little gun twirl. ...I think.

[@painkiller9860]

Yes, you can! Great video Lemun

[@rina8764]

flint n steel is my all time absolute fav

[@TwoSouthFarm]

Pistol is so damn fucking and good to use YOOOOO!!!

[@watersc5120]

The Mario land music in the background

[@TRIC4pitator]

"Finally, no more bebi gaem. Now shuut"

[@TheSuperbhs]

Of course you can. How is this even a question?

[@AMetalWorld]

Little confused about the basics here. You say you have to buy bullets, then smash cut to every boss. So… you can’t fight regular enemies with this build? Or you just need to do an inordinate amount of farming to do so?

[@no1normal750]

I wonder where karl has gone over time

[@SPIKYBOI69420]

You may have magic but i have, A GUN

[@WolfHreda]

Not only can you, but one of my dumbest builds yet relies on it. He's a Paladin wielding the Lucent Musketoon, buffed with the holy paper. It's bonkers.

[@frickerjohn]

Literally 40 seconds in and I've had to stop myself from snorting coffee through my nose with laughter. Thanks Lemon :)

[@MineSlimeTV]

Its a bit of a shame that there are only 5 guns in the game but each of them are diverse and contain its own specialty. They are a bit heavy-ish so one can even with light gear only get medium roll, I tried to get that with a character of mine. At least I got some extra dexterity which helped with what I was using. I do wish to try and see more of this style and set-up of game, with its art and all. and even if I technically beaten the game I still want to buy it properly! Also,you can do a quick combo with a weapon in your other hand! You just swipe three times and then shoot! the motion its almost identical to the dusk pirate. You twist your arm back with the knockback and everything,I think its simply due to the motion but, looks cool! Also, in the intro. To be able to shoot a potato like that actually takes a lot of precision! Yet for a gun to only peel something like that in the first shots may make it appear ot shoot only air pellets. Still, nice shot!

[@ToS42]

Pick up your shit, Carl!

[@Sherudons]

Would have been a nice way to play if you could dual wield, longer reload and restricted to pistols with even a longer attack time as you fire each pistol... More of a time it before you prime it style but...

[@charleshaskell2056]

I'm not like most people. I'm addicted to the sound of gunfire. I like guns a LOT.

[@CasanovaDotCom]

just found your channel a couple of days ago and been on a binge since. the fact that you have under 100k subs is a crime towards humanity!

[@this_is_Muffin]

Hey Lemon, it’s really late, and probably will never read this.. …But if you have a gun without ammo, you can still fire it by rolling and immediately pulling the fire button; No Ammo, go Bang!

[@TheBacklogs]

Wow, really? Does it still do damage? I know a lot of weird nonsense happens when roll-attacking, including being able to use weapons you don't have the skill to use. Cool stuff!

[@this_is_Muffin]

@@TheBacklogs yes, it does still deal damage! And if you Do have ammo equipped, it doesn’t consume any!

[@trebla925]

Just found your videos while getting pumped for Salt and Sacrifice. They are great can't wait to see what the new game brings on your channel.

[@unstubblebubble8040]

You sound so much younger here

[@serketenglish5963]

Hah! I *just* watched the Potato Only run (for the 3rd time), so that intro got me.

[@kotyasapog3546]

Хороший челледж, я использовал пистолеты весьма продолжительное время и что может быть приятнее, когда заряженный дробовик сносит пол босса? Даже не смотря видео понятно, что это возможно

[@mlionheart101]

Hahaha 10 seconds in and I'm already laughing. 🤣🤣

[@completelyfiller159]

whats your outro song? go on, tell your whole comments section its furry music

[@TheBacklogs]

I mean, whether or not the musician is a furry is irrelevant. I just appreciate that they produce free bangers for people to use. But sure, it's called "Tung, the Icelandic Lesbian" by Kitsune^2.

[@danieladamczyk4024]

Good stuff.

[@markwithac1753]

Idk if it still works but there is a glitch that lets you fire the flint and steel for free, light and then heavy i think.

[@Religion0]

Man, the nostalgia...

[@charlibrawn9921]

The pumking Lord hase arived Um what is that 3:05

[@satincartoon2213]

I'd you're talking about the midshipman's dirk, it's an r not a c, otherwise I have no idea what you're talking about A dirk is a type of dagger btw

[@shubhanshudixit3515]

Do elden ring once it comes out. You need to gain some damn followers !!!!!

[@Daijhes]

Simple answer: yes I did it so far I’m on NG+3

[@papapesky]

You can use a gun to stun and riposte enemies a'la Bloodborne.

[@tjburnip1939]

Ah yes the first part of favourite series on KZbin

[@Jaknife101]

Yes, you can, and it's super fun! Lol

[@DannyRufato]

What song at 0:33?

[@TheZanzibarMan]

Don't forget to like the video

[@lordvaust5830]

Salt and Sanctuary is an awes Souls-Like game mostly because of one major feature; Every build is viable. To prove this, I played one of the craziest builds I could think of. Heavy Armor, Phoenix Tail (Sword Whip) and Mosaic Culverin (Flintlock), plus Fire and Sky magic while still being able to normal roll. I was tanking hits like a boss, dodging with relative ease, and cleaving up the competition with whatever works best against them. I was wearing the Resplendant Armor from the House of Splendor creed, my favorite in the game.

[@augustocoss3687]

First playthrough or NG+ ?

[@lordvaust5830]

@@augustocoss3687 Yes. I made the build in new game, and beat it through an NG+ playthrough as well.

[@BowlingBallPete]

These videos are the reason I played this game

[@TheValiantBob]

Did they ever fix the glitch with the gunsword that ate your charms? I always wanted to use that weapon because I thought it was cool but was too scared to use it because I didn't want to lose my charms.

[@TheBacklogs]

They did, actually! Or so I've been told - anytime I've used it I haven't had any issue.

[@yfranse4881]

P I S T O L S *animal crossing music plays*

[@tjburnip1939]

I watched

[@fundydexterity1989]

Man I always enjoy your video

[@goreman7160]

Don't leave things in the void!!

[@michaelbeeche6130]

What a intro 5/3 good shit

[@Red-wc1br]

pretty sure the non-swordgun guns do more dps due to their insane rate of fire

[@TheBacklogs]

Definitely true of lategame stats and the higher-tier pistols. I just wanted to give the weapon a try. I've never used it properly...still haven't, I guess.

[@tomu.3285]

one day i wanna see lemon do a challenge run where he can do whatever he wants, he's just not allowed to reference the wiki

[@TheBacklogs]

But...but I wrote the wiki. Does that mean I can't reference myself?

[@tomu.3285]

@@TheBacklogs well that's an idea, a challenge run where a family member chooses your build

[@ladonglejones6930]

Potato run hype

[@dontenglish4822]

you should do a whip only run I remember them being horrible to use when I played this

[@samuelswenson1505]

Yes, except the whip-blade is really strong. Iron and Steel covenant has it as a level 3 reward I think.

[@MrSuvvri]

@@samuelswenson1505 i never understood the praise the whipsword get, its just a sword with whip strong attack but i dont see how its any better than just a sword since whip moveset is pretty much trash

[@samuelswenson1505]

@@MrSuvvri Because it has S level scaling. If you pump dex early it's much stronger than any other whip. And has better reach than any sword. Since Pistols only scale with dex, it's an ideal combination.

[@jvdv7632]

You need more subs, these videos are great

[@TheBacklogs]

Thanks :) We'll get there eventually.

[@hollowvolocaloid6062]

I wanna try this, any more tips for a first timer?

[@TheBacklogs]

Nope! If you use the tips listed in the video, you should be set for a good time!

[@hollowvolocaloid6062]

@@TheBacklogs ive never done a challenge run before but i wanna try this one mostly because of the gunblade

[@TheBacklogs]

In that case, just do a regular playthrough with a focus on obtaining the gunblade. That way you can use the sword half and have double the fun.

[@hollowvolocaloid6062]

@@TheBacklogs besides the witch, the hangmen, the krakkens and the spindle beasts gravity is my number one enemy in this game

[@2ndRiverGihon]

hehehehe gun

[@TheValiantBob]

Would the mossy charm reduce the reload speed on the flint and steel at all, or is that more specifically for swings?

[@TheBacklogs]

I don't believe you can attach a charm to it, unfortunately. Much like the guns/ranged weapons, you need to put your ammunition in the charm slot.

[@TheValiantBob]

@@TheBacklogs You were using charms in the video, even mention it as a pro since you get extra damage to make up for the slower reload

[@TheBacklogs]

Ah, so I did! Sorry, it's been a few months since I made that video, and it was the only time I've ever used it haha That said, reached out to some modders. They say that the Mossy Charm does NOT effect ranged attack speed. So no, it wouldn't help :(

[@TheValiantBob]

@@TheBacklogs Ah dang. Oh well, thanks for checking! Really hoping this game goes on sale on Steam soon, your vids have gotten me to have the itch to try it again lol.

[@TheBacklogs]

Steam Fall Sale is coming soon! Keep an eye out!

[@misanthrope3098]

Music at 3:00?

[@cameronblanchette6687]

Yea I'm wondering that too

[@cameronblanchette6687]

Sounds like some sort of nintendo song

[@itsjustatypo]

The pointless intro 🔥

[@TheBacklogs]

If anything I upload has a point, then I'm probably doing it wrong.

[@TheCain91]

Pistols are one of the most powerful tipe weapons. Like daggers. Now put some Super Mega Toxic Poison buff from the Stone Roots Creed and enjoy my favorite "build". No need poison Pistol an Dagger, just raw damage with buff. PS: Super Mega Toxic Poison throwing daggers are also nice. I chose 3 buffs and 3 daggers for level creed reward, but 4/2 can be good. PS2: Poison and Super Mega Toxic Poison stacks a few times. Imagine a boss with 4xSuper Mega Toxic Poison. An example (witch Tachi) starts at 2:12 -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/naHSq4RqirZ_mck PS3: I like your videos and calming style.

[@GothmogSan]

I had the same attemp to make weapons viable in Dark Souls 3 ^^ Its nice to smash things with "bad" wrapons ^^

[@Jack_Akiyama]

(Sniffs) How American. 🥲