Can You MELEE ONE SHOT Every Dark Souls Boss?

I wanted to test out which Bosses can be one shot using only melee in Dark Souls 1. Here are the results!
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[@JKLeeds]

Hey. This is a video comment by me, that green British guy who made this video. If you reply to this comment with a question, I might answer it but maybe not. Who knows

[@negmuscmass]

are you planning on doing this with other fromsoft games ?

[@titonumet]

Oh allknowing green British guy, will we ever have Bloodborne on PC?

[@taibasarovadil]

how are you doing mate?

[@JKLeeds]

​@negmuscmass after seeing Doomwolf’s DS2 one shot video.....probably not 😂

[@JKLeeds]

​@@titonumetyes....right before the heat death of the universe

[@PressContinue]

There's some irony though in giving the one shot challenge another shot 🤔 Then again, now you can finally melee it to rest

[@JKLeeds]

Yeah, good thing there won't be another contest where we need to one shot things....

[@chesterwallace2271]

@@JKLeedsplease no more puns i cant take it

[@AIDANCALEBJACOB]

If you get past 4 kings in just one hit I will be absolutely dumbfounded

[@JKLeeds]

.....I wouldn't get your hopes up 😂

[@deathcrunch9020]

Umgak did it 6 years ago.

[@JKLeeds]

​@@deathcrunch9020 with a glitch though

[@katom7452]

Meatyjesus

[@dunefox8]

​@@katom7452that was with a spell, this is melee only

[@sonsy8762]

For Iron golem, an increase that wasn't ruled out was to summon someone, have them Channeler's trident buff you, then leave before you enter the fog. The item is obtainable by the channeler in the parish (1% drop rate on a unique non respawnable ennemy sure, but obtainable) and you didn't rule out summon buffing.

[@ibragimowbekhan0987]

Ah, yes, the dance pole that everyone forgets about. 😂

[@JKLeeds]

Hmmmm that maybe could work actually, the timing would be insanely tight though and technically it would be summoning which I tend not to do for challenge runs.

[@sonsy8762]

@@JKLeeds yeah only leaves ~25s of time frame if you account for door animation etc, but i mean nobody is gonna give you shit for summoning someone just for an additional buff Pre fight after seeing you dupe 10 billion souls and dragon scale + the summoning with item dropping and save scumming lmao

[@A3g1s22]

@@JKLeeds that is a noble cause, but you did already summon a friend for item farming. Would it really be so bad to borrow them for a split second before the boss encounter? :P

[@ngotemna8875]

​@@sonsy8762 "I can accept exploiting game mechanics and glitches for item duplication, but properly using 2 intended game mechanics, summoning and party-buffs, is where i draw the line! I didn't want to do this but you leaveme no choice: Run invalid. Good day, sir"

[@mattw99280]

In-universe, oneshotting the hydra is so funny. A beast that can survive losing heads dies from being hit in a head once. It’s like smashing your thumb with a hammer so hard you explode

[@semyonboyk0]

Some puns were so bad, I felt it in my bones. You are my favourite souls tuber, please never stop.

[@cursedcat6467]

I agree with you a skeleton

[@keaharriett]

Gorgonzola is obviously the best type of cheese. Also, "Gwyn condition" was a pretty good one, I must admit

[@JKLeeds]

Did it Gwyn you over?

[@Toninato03]

Parmigiano is my favourite

[@Catman_CM]

Depends. My favorite melted cheese is cheddar, just-plain-eating cheese is tied between mozzarella and havarti, and as an accent to another dish I usually prefer feta

[@ThommyofThenn]

I view cheese a bit like beers or wines. There is no one "GOAT" imo because the best choice so often depends on what you're mixing it with. Ill preface by saying eating a cheese by itself is a lot of fun and I totally get it. But how much better is that same cheese with a cracker or melted on a bread?? For example welsh cheddar is incredible with an apple while butterkase with a pear is good. If I had to pick based on just eating by itself, maybe warmed on the counter for 20 minutes...i would say a 1 year old gouda is the BEST based solely on taste. You still have those deeply savory and creamy flavors while the aging gives you a little bit of crystallisation without turning it into chunk of sand. You also get a bit of butterscotch and caramel or toffee notes depending on which kind it is. In second place, I would go with a medium cheddar just because it's good by itself and extremely versatile

[@ngotemna8875]

You all ain't ready for Feta. Goes perfectly with any summer-related food and salad. Plus the way it melts makes it perfect for rather dry dishes.

[@thekoolestlazer4264]

Man I will never get tired of DS1 content. I dont know what it is about it thats so good, but I always come back, thanks JK Leeds for providing it. I'm sure this one will be a treat like the others It was good as expected, bravo once again

[@PboiStrider]

Best game ever made. Can't think of a game with better replayability not sure there will ever be anything like it again. Ds1, Sekiro and Holllow Knight all time favs

[@thekoolestlazer4264]

​@@PboiStrider100% agree. No other game out there is as addicting as DS1

[@AizNanika]

Ds1 is just the most unique and interesting souls game

[@thekoolestlazer4264]

@@AizNanika 100% agree, you can always find a way to create a unique experience for yourself. Also nice beating ds3 backwards video, just watched it yesterday lol. Small world

[@gyroklein5373]

@@AizNanika Yeah, it's my favourite of the series. Still got some sanity left after the backwards video?

[@enomisv9830]

3:38 Jk leeds: "made a misdrake running into this valley" Me: *PTSD flashbacks to when I tried your drinking game in your trap weapon video*

[@SRFriso94]

There is a sort of glitch - at least in the PtDE - where you can clip through the elevator in Quelaag’s Domain and get a plunging attack on Demon Firesage, which would have gotten you the one shot. It wouldn’t skip anything per se as you’d still count Ceaseless as a loss, and doesn’t get you any items. Chalk that one up as ‘debatable’ with your ruleset.

[@AizNanika]

That part with the Iron Golem hurt my soul

[@JKLeeds]

.....what do you think it did to me? 😂🤪

[@technogamerbr7728]

​@@JKLeeds I don't want to be that guy but wouldn't the golem had been possible with 99 strength? Loved the video btw

[@burnttoast9081]

@@technogamerbr7728 99 strength probably wouldn't have increased his damage that much... but doesn't Dark Souls 1 have a counter damage mechanic?

[@technogamerbr7728]

Nvm the dragon greataxe doesnt have scalings unfortunate

[@trapperwillette8118]

It’s been a while since I have played ds1 but isn’t there a ring that increases damage based on low weight

[@LilacGeese]

My favourite kind of cheese is haloumi. I liked that you tried multiple solutions for bosses you were stuck on before giving up, as well as looked into other creators who had done the achievement where you couldn't. It took more legwork and the effort was really appreciated. I honestly didn't know I wasn't subscribed before but I will now.

[@JKLeeds]

Thank you, these kind of comments make it all worthwhile! Appreciate you supporting the channel!

[@jamiewarren2307]

I wonder if you could have killed iron golem with magic weapon by increasing your magic adjust at the time of casting. This would involve wearing the bellowing dragon Crest ring and dusks crown. You cast the spell, then quickly transforming into a dragon and going for the one shot. It would be interesting to see.

[@redninjakoopa]

Sadly spell damage buffs like the crown or ring don't actually affect Magic Adjustment, so it doesn't boost damage.

[@ballisticthreat]

That plunge one shot on Kalameet was amazing!! Great video!

[@gstvntt]

Your character looks like a mafia henchman from a 90's game

[@AccainGaming]

Iron Golem was like "I can't be one shotted by melee but YOU CAN!" lol. Great video JK, it was a fun watch.

[@JKLeeds]

My brain nearly exploded out of my head when he yeeted me into the stratosphere

[@TheMoogleKing93]

@@JKLeeds fun fact, you can land in Anor Londo doing that

[@shakybeevessouls]

Awesome work mate! As a humble souls creator myself, the work that goes into this sort of stuff is underappreciated, both editing and arranging footage, plus the relentless build work. Item dupe is a win in DS1 though, softens the blow, wish that glitch existed in the other games! 😁

[@trevthedev6134]

Great video as always! I've been racking my brain to see if there is any possible way to get that Iron Golem kill outside of the Channeler's Trident buff but I think you cover everything. If only you could get a slightly stronger catalyst!

[@DoomWolfOfficial]

The majestic fall to your death with the iron golem grab glitch, priceless. love it great video! btw when ds2 magic run?? :P

[@JKLeeds]

I'm dropping it right after Lemon releases the One Shot Contest vid

[@vitthor]

This is the kind of run I was expecting to see for this game in a long time. Great work!

[@TheMoogleKing93]

Black Knight Greatsword r2 + Leo Ring for Stray? Black Knight weapons get a big buff to demons.

[@dumbtree3031]

So I did one shot kalemeet with the plunge attack about 9 years ago, clip is still up on my twitch, i doubt it was me but i think i got it from this old one shot challenge series way back when. I did the melee challenge in full but with glitches, notably with the bone wheel shield move swap, which allowed me to get all the high HP bosses. For those interested the clips are still up on my twitch at Dumbtree13 this isnt a bait for followers, i dont stream anymore but love seeing these one shot videos coming out after so many years. This was the most fun challenge ive ever done in a video game.

[@aydenmoorman720]

Can confirm that Seath’s stomach is a weak point

[@JKLeeds]

Is it his stomach or his crotch?

[@spookzer16]

​@@JKLeedsCromach.

[@PboiStrider]

Certified JK Leeds classic

[@thequietone1839]

Awesome video, keep it up!

[@JJthedude342]

Man, I gotta say, I love your videos, really wish you were more known.

[@Lo_Enn]

I’ve played trough this game at least 20 times but I didn’t even know about the fact that there was a lizard before the taurus demon

[@nasrushak1467]

athanks for the great video! 1. Not sure I am right, but you might be able to plunge attack firesage coming from the shortcut. 2. he is also weak to fire. 3. Channeler trident buff from a frienf could help but I guess that's cheating 4. You can get Greatsword as a rare drop before Sen's fortress

[@kaitoshirogane5563]

I love seeing the random comments that are a reference to thinge you say later in the video with zero context before seeing it in the video yourself. With that being said, my singe word is "Hee-Hee" Also, gotta go with American cheese, love that Bald Eagle taste

[@Aryae_Sakura]

Oh for Fuuundead burg at 6:27 got me good XD Well done on that one 😂 Five finger discount 😂😂

[@SparkSovereign]

Since you could technically have farmed the titanite slab from the darkwraiths, wouldn't that have been enough to get the remaining damage for iron golem? Lovely stuff, regardless.

[@LilacMonarch]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure a +15 is possible before IG

[@Yami1300]

Was thinking the same thing

[@znerd3664]

Tbe dragon weapons were the only ones getting remotely close and they were already maxed out Going from +14 to +15 on the DGA was not gonna fix that by any means(as proven by the later bosses)

[@Lucky8r8k]

MIGHT be able to squeeze out 15 more damage

[@x_splo2084]

Im so excited for this video, ive been thirsting for this video since the one shot challenge where everyone used pyromancy

[@samuelniemeyer589]

Love these vids man. That iron golem part was very sad

[@lordblobfish1411]

I'd sum up that face as "Skrunkly"

[@tylerwhite4557]

Crazy effort put into this, the ghosting sever women line earned my sub. You finna blow up

[@ch0mperz840]

Another banger brother

[@KingOfMischiefs]

The final fantasy X-2 music brings back the nostalgia ❤

[@kermitlovers1039]

Can't wait to watch this later!

[@cuddlequeen3225]

I love a good Souk dupe as written in the description.

[@nikiforchernev6386]

Counter damage attack, while attacking, you counted on that same thing with manus. with the same setup should give you the extra dmg points and more

[@Jeff.Turtle]

To sum up that guys face.... "hee-hee"! (sing it using a high pitched voice.)

[@JJthedude342]

Can’t wait to watch this

[@JJthedude342]

Apparently I’m the first to see this, nice

[@JKLeeds]

Indeed you are!

[@homesickNovalis]

"ghosted several women at once" lol👍👍

[@ThommyofThenn]

Also "that kite has some strings attached." Are you kidding me?? There is no need to be THIS hilarious but im more than here for it. That's seriously the funniest thing i've heard all week. It's neat seeing the thought process and strategising behind these challenge runs but the humour elevates these from simply "interesting" to a completely enthralling episode exemplifying excellence in electronic entertainment excitement

[@JKLeeds]

Love your alliteration there my guy 🙂

[@marlysalt]

Feels like a sensible chuckle.

[@Kanteike]

30:30 i love how the music of my favourite game of all time fits so well with one of my other favourite game of all time

[@Pauglin]

Bro your puns are insane. That takes some skill

[@Zarosu123]

2:31 not a one-word but Twitch-viewer is probably the best way to describe this beauty

[@harryjd0_0]

Thank you Ian 🙏🏽

[@ReidZer0]

Oh cool another challenge run that mean more over thinking, under thinking, and terrible puns. I'm all for it

[@thewimp9630]

Love the FFX2 Sound in the back

[@lzrnixion6925]

2:28 I live that you somehow made a near perfect replica of the clown from Harmony and Horror

[@ThommyofThenn]

Loving the blues rock intro

[@anaselfellah6243]

Great video as always! What about the demon hreat hammer 🔨 against the golem?

[@ravenvvolfe2682]

This was chaotic and fun i love it

[@ZakisHereNow]

The pain this man goes through for our enjoyment… Kudos to you, sir!

[@alanwhite8870]

You can stack curse from the lil frogs to be in perma red tear stone ring buff whilst power within only taking a tiny amount of health because that one classes your max health as post curse but rtsr counts it as pre curse

[@mauvepikmin2006]

For Demon Firesage and Stray Demon, could the 20% extra damage against demons from the Black Knight weapons help?

[@maxdark9462]

demon firesage might be possible with a plunging attack. there is a glitch that is used in speedruns where you quitout and reload a few times to clip through the inactive elevator by quelaags bell and it just happens to be right above firesage

[@tomschlaiss5735]

Nice video, cheers from Germany

[@ampgamer7941]

I love your pun style. Reminds me of an old friend of mine

[@goldenrevolver4460]

respect for replying to everyone who suggested counter damage for the golem. very enjoyable video as always

[@jdubluffy1959]

I feel like this video encapsulates dark souls challenge runs as a whole

[@erdngtn9942]

35:16 Challenger Andy is a problem. There isn’t a rage game out today that compares with everything Gwyn Asylum. Gwynn all in his rings, Gwyn all in his chains. Gwyn all in his watch… So can Iron Golem be 1 shot melee’d? Has anyone ever?

[@echoesreflected8243]

"But there was one more thing I could try": The run

[@MineNAdventurer]

You probably could have one shot the Iron golem if you attacked when it was triggering its own attack

[@abuthur858]

In case you didnt see the other guy you could try using the chanellers trident buff to get that last bit of dmg for the iron golem

[@JKLeeds]

Only works if you summon someone and get them to use it on you, the trident only buffs allies, not yourself

[@lazarosantos9637]

18:00 The channeler's trident can buff the damage, but idk if it is just for the allies or it buffs the user

[@KatieCat22]

Parmesan is the best cheese, best used as a pasta enhancer alongside butter and garlic salt

[@tabby6663]

I almost splat out my coffee when I read the title of this video

[@Dolphin192]

Good video. This game is great

[@Dohvie]

Did we try the tin banishment catalyst for the Golem it might’ve been enough to squeeze that 15 points off him

[@unavaliableavaliable]

The humor here is just flawless

[@lordtony8276]

I bet the "move swap" glitch would help with some of those impossible bosses.

[@ibragimowbekhan0987]

Michael Jackson onetaps his enemies with oneHEHEts Also Dance pole, bro!

[@Mr-eu9yv]

"Made me want to Sage Quit" Amazing commentary

[@MlguelPires]

The guy's face looks like a shark used a larval tear to be human lmao

[@woodswow77]

Obviously you said no glitches in the fights but it would be a way to be able to Plunge attack Demon Firesage in the prepare to die edition, by glichting through the elevator. Which is coincidently one of my favorite speedrun techs in DS1 PTD :D

[@thelastrebel13]

Perfect dark music is very nice 👌

[@emptygo0gle66]

i wonder if a plunge attack off the broken wall to the left of the fog gate would work,i seem to remember somebody getting onto that wall

[@theskeletonshowwithcaptain930]

Beautiful.

[@fireburn264]

Mad respect for the Final Fantasy X-2 music in the background.

[@ReineOktabahr]

Thanks for the video! If you were holding greatsword for later, maybe you should try it with Golem? I dont know if its actually a thing, I just finished ds1 once)

[@JKLeeds]

Wouldn't have worked because ya don't get the Leo Ring until you killed Ornstein and Smough. The Leo Ring is crucial to the greatsword strategy working. Glad you liked the video, friend 🙂

[@ReineOktabahr]

@@JKLeeds oh, my bad, for some reason I thought the ring was behind Sif, but it was hornet one. Thank you for explanation. Btw you and other guys from challenge runs gave me courage to play the triology and I really enjoyed it!

[@JKLeeds]

Awesome man! Welcome to the Souls fold 🙂

[@ChannelCasualGamer1991]

I knew it xD, gg the maximuuuuuuuuuus setup.

[@shaynehughes6645]

Could you have tried the Tin Banishment Catalyst to see if that would make magic weapon a little stronger since it scales its magic adjustment with both Int and Faith?

[@redalchemy7322]

There is some poetic justice that you rejoined the dragon covenant just to kill Seath

[@psephos]

I think this is the first time I have heard Challenger Andy, The Best Gamer, mentioned on another channel

[@Spoiled_Tuna]

Beautiful

[@mcrspider6776]

I'm currently doing my first ds1 play through. I wad 2 when it came out and after platinuming elden ring I wanted to play all the other souls games. This might be able to give. Me insight on some good weapons to use. As for the character, the only word that I can is grandma

[@Masterwar78]

The script for this video is so funny lmao

[@hotboxhearse]

17:52 im not a speedrunner so i dont know how to do it exactly, but with that launch glitch the golem sometimes does, you can skip into anor londo

[@rollingbaguette]

Okay first off, I did not know you can melee one-shot Priscilla and even most of the bosses in that matter! Good job my guy, you did us all proud!

[@LotharinCW]

I mean, I guess you could Tumblebuff your sword for the Iron Golem, and that might do it, but without that glitch I can't really think of another way to gain more damage other than summoning someone to get a Channeler's Trident buff and having them leave, the timing would be really tight though... Maybe counter attack damage?

[@JvdB01]

Gods I love the puns in this lol

[@rakhoo5236]

I love how you casually drop in puns and act like totally nothing happened

[@Bailf006]

Could've tried the Tin Banishment Catalyst with 99 dex, to see if the bonus physical damage would've outweighed the bonus magic damage from the regular cat. This might work since the golem has a 20 higher resistance to magic than he does to striking, which could make up for the (I think) 20 spell-power difference. Speaking of striking damage: The demon's great hammer has potential, in this area, due to it also dealing strike damage. I think it has worse scaling so with 99 strength it probably does less damage, but I don't remember what its R2 was. It could be a multihit? This is only theory though. I have no idea if any of these will change the number for the better. If you're still trying, I wish you luck.

[@okaberintarou5219]

18:10 So once u remembered and u rejoined the dragon king conevant, why didn't u try the great club again?

[@icookchildrenandeatthem9085]

Doenst counter damage apply to the iron golem or you already had that in mind?

[@WaterBottle-lb4gf]

Bring a second player in to activate the floor trap in the asylum. Have the 2nd player lead the stray demon to a point where you can plunge attack.

[@osheroth]

Pepperjack supremacy Solid run too m8