Dark Souls - Expert's Guide to Shortcuts

[@vageta311]

2 Things about parrying. 1. Remember there is a time delay between when your eyes detect the swing, how long it takes your finger to react and then how long it takes for the game to respond. You may need to hit the button a little earlier to account for that delay. 2. Don't watch the weapon, pay attention to the enemies arm. The weapon animation can be deceiving so focusing on their arm seemed to work better for me in the beginning. Try to imagine timing it so your shield is hitting their elbow.

[@YurameshiVT]

The game should be re-titled: Dark Skills because that was some seriously awesome gameplay. Props and thanks!

[@nicholasjohnson7245]

Would be better named dank skills

[@hacnsm]

+jojo jones Your memes are shit, and you are shit.

[@lagroad]

Over 1.5k hrs and I only knew like half of these.

[@MicrosoftNestleTea]

4:42 I accidentally discovered this on my own, and I always use it. Makes me feel like I'm actually good at the game, which I'm not at all.

[@unkownguy29loser19]

You missed one in undead burg.there is a jump you can make b4 you meet the drake for the first time.Right after the guy with the firebombs and the guy who ambushes you from behind there is a very small staircase which you can jump off to land on a ledge and then lower undead burg.AMAZING VID BTW!!!

[@salmonellasam2755]

Anyone here in 2020 I completely forgot about this amazing dude 🤘🤘🤘

[@atlas2555]

Hey dude I don’t know if you read comments but I wanna say you’ve always been my favorite dark souls content creator. I was 13 when I found your channel and now I’m entering college still watching your vids.

[@eight216]

Personally i just take the master key and skip the depths all together unless i decide i want to go back for the souls from the dragon boss later

[@MatthewTheUntitled]

And the ember

[@TheBrew3]

I only do this because I'm scared of the basilisks

[@xenephorous6651]

Humanity farming is great in the depths.

[@noop9k]

@@TheBrew3 The ones before Ash Lake are even more annoying.

[@iainkilcar7463]

@@TheBrew3 if you don't fall in holes you never have to even see one in the depths

[@Freefidy]

that dukes archive one is incredible, in the 50+ playthroughs of this game i have done iv never really thought of that one

[@Sandro234]

The fact that you referenced one of the greatest games I've ever played made me smile. Thank you.

[@tomdaboss2885]

that dukes shortcut is so difficult. I tried it for hours non-stop and never ever pulled it of

[@jaheim123]

But I figure it out on duke was actually put me a smile on my face but it made me really mad and I don’t care about it anymore I don’t get speedrunners get it on first try it took me hour and I got it

[@Bearforceone]

I legit did the same thing, I spent at least an hour trying to get it after being confident with pretty much every other shortcut in the game, never pulled it off once. I paid close attention to exactly how to roll and when, and still couldn't get it, extremely difficult.

[@stabMyFaceOff]

I just learned the technique last week and did it again today. It's easier if you use a bow to line up.

[@godinthismachine]

Your ToG runs has served me the most, the straight run from Patches to Nito, without you I died over and over and over trying to get around the proper path in the NG+'s, props sir.

[@vageta311]

You're right. I've done that in so many of my own playthroughs that I basically forgot it was a shortcut and that most players will go the long way. At some point I'll have to make a part 2 to grab the ones I missed, or do some sort of boss run/speed run series that shows the fastest way to get through different levels.

[@jgmweston]

The king of DS1 content.

[@TheAudioInjection]

I have to say I'm really impressed. I'd consider myself something of a seasoned Dark Souls player considering I beat the game multiple times and I knew almost none of these shortcuts! The title "Expert's" guide really ISN'T a gimmick because apparently even "experts" can benefit from them! Thanks! :D

[@TheSeraphim17]

jesus christ! that dukes archive move was genius. some i already knew, some I didn't. excellent work.

[@vageta311]

I think Epicnamebro is working on a weapons guide as we speak so probably no reason for me to bother with a video. I'm mostly going to cover things that don't already have a good quality guide. I'm currently working on a parry video which will be next in the series.

[@FaxanaduJohn]

I am far from a Dark Souls veteran, having only just reached my first NG, and with a mage at that, but I just wanted to post to say how much I enjoy watching your Dark Souls videos. They are highly entertaining.

[@vageta311]

I have one in the works. Been busy with work this week but it's slowly coming together. I'm taking my time to do it right so I think people will be happy with it when it's released. Hoping sometime this weekend.

[@MrNoneNico]

I already beat the game once, and I´m halfway the second run, this is a cool guide for second runs! Thanks for that one, subbed!

[@TheLastPhoen1x]

Nice fashion.

[@MatthewTheUntitled]

Dude that shirt is painting's guardian robe. It's so fashionable I thought it's modded

[@Zephyrbaby1]

The first short cut with the ruins, where you rolled through the window to the first fog gate. If you take your time and clear the ghosts out and line your self up to a crack in the floor just before the two pots. Break the two pots and put your right foot on the crack. You need to do a light roll,(roll that is one up from the normal one) so take all your armour off. Hopefully you catch the window ledge and run agains't the wall. Follow the wall to the right and you fall through to the 4 kings.

[@AdeyAdey]

New Londo is my most hated place in the entire game. This video blew my mind within 3 minutes. The shortcuts there were fantastic!

[@FemboyFloret]

In the painted world, when you get to the central tower from the left side, you can run around to the right, hug the wall, and jump to land on the same level on the opposite side, letting you get to the annex early and without the key.

[@Rujewitblood]

Thanks, yeah I was confused about how the parrying worked, sometimes it would look like the shield stopped the weapon but it'd just go right through, but what you said about the arm makes sense, thanks for the help

[@mako8091]

WTF KZbin?! I finished this game twice last year but the algorithm finally decided to put this video in my feed. I seriously needed the Catacombs and Duke's Archives Skips. Better late then never I suppose. Thanks guy! ✌ Here's a sub.

[@EricLeeStepp]

That last shortcut and the one to get into Lower Undead Burg are amazing!

[@XxDirtyxXxShiznoxX]

At the part with the dragon's legs in the Painted World. If you try and drop down on the broken pillar to the right, you will actually land above it, floating in the air and then you can drop down again and take less damage.

[@Marcus_Halberstram]

Thief Mask Painted Guardian Robe Black Tights Target Shield Ricard's Rapier Cloranthy Ring Dark Wood Grain Ring

[@neilcuaresma5656]

+ANONYMOUS GRANDASS He's got a fetish, dont mind it

[@FryingBerries]

+Neil Cuaresma So having a sexy character so basically fashion souls is a fetish ? sigh...

[@normanwei529]

+Jester Muffin think he is talking about the name

[@FryingBerries]

Nomnom Nomnom Nope, the initial comment was about the clothing he used, the second commenter called that a fetish. So no it was not referring to the name.

[@MrRovvel]

What gloves is he using?

[@NDenizen]

The first and last shortcuts just blew my mind.

[@yourhoodratfriend]

I like that you posted that Catacombs run. Even though it wasn't necessary, I was thinking, "Wow, this guy kicks ass."

[@vageta311]

Yes I plan on getting it as soon as it's available and will be putting up videos of my first expedition into the new areas. It's really the only chance for me to do any sort of blind playthrough.

[@TheCsukar]

In 600 hours of playtime i have never noticed the shortcut at 4:09 lol, it's cool that DkS still surprises me when i think i have seen everything, great video man =)

[@vageta311]

Fall damage only does a % of your total health so all characters can survive the same fall assuming they're at full health. The one that does the most damage is the upper to lower burg jump so you just have to be at full health when you do it.

[@KartoffelKonig]

Okay so i actually knew like 3 or 4 but the dukes archives one alone earned you one big like man :D

[@xDRAGONSHAGGERx]

Love the new content format, please more of this!

[@furkanozbek8157]

It would be much easier going through the archives than trying this shit. I have been rolling for hours now... Great video btw, this and your parry tutorial basically taught me the game.

[@byDISMAL]

the last painted world one; I was already doing that and thought it was needed, I wasn't aware it was a shortcut!

[@d33f4ult5]

The first jump in New Londo is so useful yet I've only done it one. I envy you man.

[@GreyDawgh]

Great video, as usual. Several of these shortcuts, I had no idea they even existed. I love finding out stuff like this. Thank you.

[@5150JamesA]

Wow man..really awesome stuff! Have about 500 hrs in PVE and didnt know alot of these! This is simply the greatest game ever. Its insane that I am still learning new things. People like you and ENB make this incredible game even better!

[@LuxsDeluxe]

This is amazingly useful for making new pvp characters using the dragon head glitch

[@styxman911]

I'm not sure how i found this video, but nice job! 200 hours in and still learning things...

[@SigmaXS1x]

I didn't know about HALF of these shortcuts..you got yourself a new sub sir!

[@CygnusExOne]

Thanks for this. I love these unintended shortcuts. Especially the one you showed on the way to the Four Kings... I think I will have much use for that one. Thanks again!

[@ReignOfAnimosity]

another shortcut would be the tomb of the giants. there are a couple of well placed rolls I can do to get further there too. I did not know about the archives one so thanks for showing that.

[@TheOptionalGuy]

Great video. At first I thought you were just going to show regular shortcuts so I was only going to watch it because I enjoy your videos but this actually helped me real good. That Duke's Archives Shortcut was great, definitely have to try that out because I hate the Prison Section.

[@oedalis]

If you equip the Tattered set or Black Gold-Hemmed set of light armor, you can avoid instant toxification. It will only slowly poison you so you have the opportunity to get away before your meter fills and even if it does you'll only be poisoned, not toxic.

[@stonechalice]

I wish you'd make a few more Dark Souls vids man, they're the best on KZbin and I know you think you've covered all there is but I'm sure we'd all love to see something more from you. There just aren't many games as entertaining to watch a Dark Souls.

[@mozartfx1]

Great looking character! Hair color, armor set, weapon and shield set...nice style. Thanks for the tips.

[@Leezer088]

Unreal haha! I've played through 3 times now and had no idea any of these existed! Sweet vid man!

[@kleber7982]

You can do that shortcut 4:00 , right in the begining of Undead Burg. Is more easy, you will fall more close of the Capra Demon corridor and probably receive less fall damage .In the place with the hollow soldier with bombs and the wall fog, run in the stairs and jump over the wood fence, you have to fall exacty in the middle of the wall,and just fall again.

[@madcow2424]

depths one is great, always get lost in there but not anymore! Awesome video dude.

[@Miriromi13]

Very nice! I usually use another method to get into the lower undead burg but the result is about the same. Before entering the building that leads to your first encounter with the hellkite drake, there is a set of stairs leading into the building. Jump to your right over the wall at the right angle and you will land on the wall and can then just walk off and into the parish... you will be near some thieves who will kick their doors open though, so estus up when you land!

[@bryanwong3545]

I cant even jump properly in my timing and im watching this. praise the sun!

[@daniels3401]

Thanks for doing these I'm really trying to get into dark souls and these are really helpful to keep from getting too frustrated

[@breezyninja]

Great video with great explanations. I will use this as my go-to guide and reference to friends who are curious to dig deeper! Seriously, some of these are ridiculous. Just makes the already impressive level design that much more fun.

[@zekky1000]

Wow that was pretty cool, I've been playing this game so much and yet i'm discovering new stuff, I love this game so much! Great vids vegeta!

[@vageta311]

It's very difficult as I mentioned. You have to get the angle and timing just right. Also make sure you aren't using the DWGR as it makes it more difficult.

[@knutaf]

This is awesome stuff. The New Londo shortcuts might have benefited the recent 59 minute speed run if he'd planned for doing it. I really like the Expert Guide idea. Picking specific topics and exploring them with really quality content is more interesting to me than just PvP duels or invasions, which are in abundance.

[@71ruinsigil]

The Duke's Archives one is fuqing awesom3.

[@vageta311]

Practice my friend, practice. That and the magic of video editing to show a successful try.

[@crapenter]

The last shortcut is incredible. Basically this makes a hardcore playthrough in diablo style possible.

[@StiffAftermath]

Man, I love this stuff! Thank you! Oh, and 11 years later. 😅

[@jaheim123]

Bruh this made me wanna play this game again even more dang you’re good some skill you got

[@LucyPero]

sen's fortress shortcut is so hard to pull off yet the most useful one.

[@EDIshames]

WTF oh my god, i wish i saw this video a LONG TIME AGO!!! Great job! I will rewatch this in awe a few more times

[@mr._kevster]

I actually came across the Anor Londo staircase by accident the first time, it was quite the shock.

[@oedalis]

Yes, I see what you're saying and I have noticed this, which is why I'm more willing to take certain falls now that would have killed me when I had less vitality---the same damage doesn't do much damage to me anymore. That's why I wondered what the OP suggested as a minimum vit level for the falls he's taking in his shortcuts. They don't appear to damage his character much (if at all) but some of them look like they would damage my character very much.

[@Ivolance]

Really nice video! Some of the shortcuts I already knew but about half of them were new to me

[@KaaReccommends]

Wow, I have to say you're possibly the greatest parry-er I've seen in dark souls lol, kudos to you :P

[@millionseas]

I read the title clicked it and was wondering on how many dislike.. saw none.. and now I know why.. well done sir

[@Seladoor]

Love this guide, I saw your 'everything done before gargoyles' video and then found this. The Ariamis shortcuts are great, it's a shame that the level is optional because you could breeze through in under 1 minute.

[@KeatonX92]

There's also another shortcut in New Londo Ruins if you want to farm for titanite and dark hands. If you lowered the water, you can run right of the stairs at ~ 1:00. Drop down carefully and slightly to the left at an angle (try and stay as close to the wall as you can) and you should land on a ledge which is low enough to drop down to the pool where the darkwraiths are. Sorry if it's not 100% accurate. It's been a while since I've used it (used it on xbox, then sold it and got it for ps3)

[@vageta311]

If you're referring to killing Ingward then I can assure you that it does, just watch the first episode of my "Calamity Ring Challenge" series. It is however bugged in NG+ and beyond and sometimes the key won't drop. In regular NG it's fine however.

[@twosnakse]

One of the best souls vids I've ever seen. Awesome man!

[@vageta311]

Correct. I used both a +15 and a +5 lightning in different clips.

[@theunder015]

Very informative vid. I was just about to ask for the lava walk trough the Demon ruins without killing Ceaseless Discharge, but it's probably really annoying to do.... Also, it is super short but the Blightown fall that lets you skip the ladders is something most don't know about/don't know the timing of. Anyway, thanks for the great video.

[@MrSpidermanisgay]

Shortcuts! They make the world go round!

[@TheRequiemLord]

Painting guardian top. I believe the bottoms are the Shadow leggins but they have been modified so they are jet black. I think Vageta says that in the first part of his assassins run through. Mask is the Thief mask and I'm not sure on the gloves

[@Zombey]

This is broken in the PC version, the ring does not drop every time.

[@torpid]

Hello there

[@thebeeghoont7888]

Tf how is a dude w 2mik subs randomly here

[@RandomGameClips27]

Was geht ab Digga

[@redflags420]

never thought I'd be reading about the philosophy of an avatar, this is great

[@guisasse]

Well, anyone here saw Peeve trying to do the Duke's Archives shortcut? Well, it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! It was like seeing a Hipo trying to fly using his tail.

[@Necrocide1336]

the shortut in sens fortress is deveoper intended, you can also break the wall with the bolders that the giand trows down there

[@psychomantis89]

you make the archives shortcut look so easy.

[@Rujewitblood]

This is awesome, the game seemed so much harder at the start, to think you can get through the depths in 30 seconds... A suggestion from me would be some explanation on parrying and dodging, with parrying its hit and miss, what i try to to is time it so the animation of the shield intercepts the enemy's swing, but i dont even know if thats the right way, with dodging there seems to be a split second of invincibility, but i cant seem to consistently get it

[@vageta311]

That's a hefty challenge since there are so many more areas to screw up compared to a standard speedrun :). It'd be cool no doubt, but I think if I were to do anything it'd be a simple non-glitch run. I'd definitely burn myself out attempting the long version.

[@vageta311]

Fall damage is based on % of max health, not a fixed number. Meaning every fall in game can be survived with any vitality, even using dusk ring and being cursed, as it only does a set %. What's important is that you have full health because if it does something like 70% damage and you're below that threshold, then you will die.

[@Kitsunevania]

One of the most useful videos I've seen. Good job! :)

[@fruitcake232]

I miss this man

[@SSj3Ninja]

u missed the latter shortcut in the undead burg. u can jump from the stares (where where the dragon lands then flys off) and land close to the ladder where u jumped to the lower undead burg. that was cool how u jumped out of dark root didnt no u could do that n that last jump was nuts great vid

[@RedViviStreams]

Awesome shortcuts!! I never have even heard of quite a few of those... in particular the one at Seath's Manse is amazing! I thought I was done playing this game but damn.. you've just inspired me to go find some shortcuts! XD

[@oedalis]

Cool, I will consider this factor in my fall experiments. Thanks for the info.

[@Psycho-Complex]

I Love That One On The Staircase In Anor Londo One.

[@Ratt611]

Enb sent my. Great vid, very informative. Second burg shortcut and final dukes short cut were amazing. You have another subscriber good sir.

[@VictorMDArt.Design]

Que grande atalho nos Arquivos do Duke! Me impressionou!

[@Vini-zv3lr]

Acho que tiraram na ultima patch porque nao funciona mais =^(

[@VictorMDArt.Design]

;^(

[@yiazmat9656]

funciona sim eu consigo faze isso de boas

[@Vini-zv3lr]

Breno Gonçalves de Almeida Quando foi a ultima fez q tu conseguiu?

[@oedalis]

Okay, that's what I thought you were saying initially...I think my confusion stems from this not reconciling with my experience. I am definitely more willing to take certain falls I know I would not have been earlier in the game based on the damage they did. I guess I will have to experiment dropping my character to verify this for myself. Thanks for the input.

[@xdoo675]

You can also break the wall in sens fortress with a boulder, which is hilarious since it also kills the snake man.

[@temnost2]

it is inside the painting, the item in the giant room with the painting is the black iron set.

[@le4ndroh1]

dude, this is awesome...so we actually have a way to finish the game with zero deaths, great job... +1 subscriber ^^