Exit Vandham, Enter Mythra . Cutscene . Xenoblade Chronicles 2 .

[@Grampalamps]

The way he said "Live! Live for her!" always hits me hard.

[@freshlymemed5680]

Nearly and when he said "Fight your war!" i teared up.

[@MrLee64]

But I laughed when Malos said "Hmph. Hitting girls isn't as much fun." But those two lines made me cry inside

[@requiemgrandproductions9624]

You've got to make it to Elysium!

[@user-pj3nc1sm7b]

*I like your attitude!*

[@jrpludacrous]

Malos' voice actor really knows how to pull off the "unrelenting douchebag" voice

[@dredgefall]

This scene is perfect. You can hear desperation in both Malos and Akhos. And Obrona's voice is so good.

[@alakazamlover4908]

"hitting girls isn't as much fun" this line agrees with you, just from his tone to the line itself

[@RunicBlade98]

This is the scene that escalated Xenoblade 2 from a good game to a great game for me. Everything about it is masterfully put together. The music, the choreography, the foreshadowing, the tension, the death of Vandham and the awakening of Mythra. Easily my favorite scene from the entire game. This scene to me is similar to Prison Island from Xenoblade 1, in terms of importance to the plot.

[@thekeyandthegate4093]

Kyle Davis I agree with that sentiment. This scene was wonderful and I think it's among the best this game has to offer. Though, I think that if only they gave the VA for Rex some better direction in regards to his yelling and screaming, it would've made this scene Mechon attacking colony 9 tier good.

[@evanatorextreme1065]

That Last Part about Prison Island is true to me as well. Think about it.(I’ll keep this as literal spoiler free as possible.) Both main protagonists had to suffer a major loss. Regardless of either a lesser or more personal connection to the protagonist,a major loss,and then an awakening. The exact same sorta thing. Even Malos and “Black” Face are the same in role as first main antagonist.

[@MineNAdventurer]

Kyle Davis I personally liked the fall of Indol better. But this is one of my favorite scenes.

[@emblemblade9245]

This scene is basically what I refer to as the hook for people hesitant on getting the game. As in “this is where serious things happen, spectacles occur, and where the game really hooked me”

[@akoCmudshake]

Then rex's voice happen to ruin it all.

[@Rexcalibar]

It’s brief, but right before he dies, you can hear Vandham’s voice getting shaky. As valiant/brave a person he may have been, he didn’t want to die. He didn’t want to leave Yew, Zuo, and everyone in Garfont behind. He wanted to live, and see where his friends headed in life. Vandham’s voice actor did a perfect job here, the best (and probably saddest) cutscene I’ve seen in a video game, with the perfect song to accompany it.

[@josharuu]

100%. Specifically the line "Just go, Rex!" That line just hit the desperation of the situation perfectly.

[@Thurmanator]

Hey excall whats up?

[@drghostly1756]

Not going to lie, I actually got so distressed when Vandham died. No miracles, nothing. When I first played I was wondering why I couldn't bond Blades with him.

[@tl1326]

they should’ve allowed us to bond with him to make it even harder to move on when we didn’t do everything we possibly could

[@zionnemakoma1398]

I figured that he was going to leave the party from that. I didn't realize he was going to straight-up die

[@lilchromie]

​@@tl1326 would have been pretty easy lore wise to just let you re-bond his blades to the other drivers after he died, you do it with roc anyway.

[@pedrobeckup456]

Yeah.... It is amazing how Xenoblade 2 could make we bond with Vandhan in a so short time

[@Slembi]

"Another lesson for ya! Something else you can do with a Blade!" Then this never happens again lmao

[@demosthenes995]

Trash game

[@Mauoomba]

@@demosthenes995 gtfo

[@valderath7433]

I think its only because it seems to result in death when it is done, as it drains the ether from a person. It seems like a good last stand idea, but from a practical standpoint it isnt really a good idea

[@MrBii03]

I mean he thought Rex might have to fight them again. He didn't think he could defeat them. He only thought he'd be able to buy them enough time to escape. He told them this in case they had to go through a situation like this again.

[@randomguyontheinternet1901]

@@Mauoomba it was a joke try and grasp the concept of irony

[@Now4]

My favorite scene in the whole thing, but one of the most beautiful things in the entire game is when the song says “I need to find myself” (5:00) with Nia holding her chest... what an amazing foreshadow

[@TheAceofMystery]

I literally teared up at Vandham's death, he was my favorite character and I actually cried when Rex reawakened Roc and Roc didn't even remember Vandham

[@lildonut3135]

TheAceofMystery same here, press F to pay respects

[@EXTA_THICC]

Same F

[@thegreatwarrior7673]

F

[@yaboy1414]

F

[@tonyknighton4019]

@@lildonut3135 F

[@nanisuryani657]

Akhos kill Roc Akhos:"Oh please,what a cliche" Rex & Mythra kill obrona Akhos:"NOOOOOOOOOOO" Rex:"What a cliche"

[@Chillwave6]

I was so shocked suddenly when Vandham died. It was so heroic and he explained a lot of techniques.

[@Lanoman123]

Chill T like the OP Anchor Shot Topple

[@kahzu04]

Vandham was a badass. The whole game is badass. Cant wait until fall for the new story.

[@S_F_S]

did you buy enjoy the third??? AMAZING concept for the story. pure genius . also, what did u think of torna and the 1 remake?? i gotten myself into Xenoblade after the majestic 3 and living it. i have all the games in switch. 1, 2, torna and 3, finished 3 with 150 hours an started 1 (10 hrs ) but currently playing the 2 (am now at around 50 hours, start of chapter 5....ps: I WANNA KOS MOS SO BAAAD). tl me your votes and tier list of the franchise! i love it

[@skydragoonslifer5798]

Vandham , is one of th best characters, especially in terms of voice acting, the theme is great, the death is sad, this scene is perfect!

[@MalGK24]

He literally died for nothing since mythra was supposed to come out when rex was in danger. Also he was the only one who knew about sticking the blades weapon into his body for extra power. No one ever did this after him. Also he was never mentioned again in the story cutscenes outside of quick little flashback towards the end. I like vandham but they did him dirty.

[@rghennig1]

@@MalGK24 Technically He was preparing them for When the situation Comes You see if use this in battle It's last chance scenario Because if you do it you die

[@MalGK24]

@@rghennig1 My problem is that as I stated no one ever did this again. Nor is it mentioned again to do. For example times when he was pushed by jin he never considered sticking the Blades into himself( granted Mythra/Pyra could talk Rex out of it) but damn do something. Vandham again died for nothing.

[@Inf3rnaI]

@@MalGK24 Vandam's death is what drove rex to be the best driver he could be. He regrets letting Vandam die because he knows it's his fault and this is what makes him strive to be a better driver.

[@tonyknighton4019]

@@MalGK24 Mainly the reason I hate this game.

[@thegheredin5700]

I just noticed how Nia tries to get up and help, but stutters and does nothing. And it now hit me why. (it's spoilers, for those who care, won't disclose it!)

[@tuunafish5951]

She even put her hand near her chest, I realized it after the scene with the Emperor

[@ricardorodriguez6300]

I wonder what would've happened if Nia did reveal her secret

[@CircuitReborn]

@@ricardorodriguez6300 I'm surprised no one has made of fanfic of it yet...ive even read some where Nia meets Rex before she ever met Torna, but never this specific scenario.

[@Nautious]

I didn't trust Vandham at all. I saw how few options he had and could tell he would be leaving me eventually. I had trust issues after the first Xenoblade games. I didn't trust him until this scene. I cried many tears of shock and regret.

[@areallymeanperson]

Very remeniscent of the prison island cutscene Someone dies and sword gets upgraded *cough cough*

[@Lanoman123]

A really mean person this happens twice lol

[@freshlymemed5680]

I guess you can say... Somewhere in the universe worlds that are very similar exist.

[@MalGK24]

Yeah prison island was better.

[@sharpsCASF]

And in both games the boss track that plays in the following battle is You Will Know/Recall Our Names

[@alakazamlover4908]

ha ha ha difference being you were barley connected to that giant, while you were VERY connected to vandham

[@n00bplayer72]

5:00 Nia _almost_ reveals herself, but the fear and shame hold her back

[@boon7966]

That moment hits the hardest once you realize what Nia actually is, and the song lyrics perfectly describe Nia at this point of the story

[@Nibelhein]

@@boon7966 *** SPOILER ALERT *** yeah, even more when you take into account that Nya in the late game when she finally reveals herself can negate the power of Malos with his core fully restored. She definitely had the power to avoid Vandham’s death.

[@MakenaForest]

@@boon7966 drifting souls is nia's theme after all

[@kirbywithaknifeisawesome6028]

@@MakenaForest that’s debatable.

[@CircuitReborn]

@@Nibelhein not to mention if she was healing Vandham of his fatigue from having his own blade in his hips,then he would be utterly pounding Malos face in.

[@squiddycheese7399]

mad respect to Vandham. Amazing character, amazing voice acting and an outstanding ending to his story

[@YungTimeWeaver]

Still by far my favorite scene in the game. I’m always going back to watch it. The fight, the music, the foreshadowing of future events...everything’s done right. When I first got to this part I honestly had no idea how they were going to win until mythra showed up. For whatever reason I didn’t expect her even though I knew about her.

[@evanatorextreme1065]

Sure this boss took me some time to figure out,but when I saw this cutscene,no tear was shed,but I was both shocked and sad. I wanted to cry,but my eyes were dry,with pure righteous fury. But,one thing fueled my adrenaline more than anything. The fact that by a trailer I saw,I theorized that the event of Mythra’s Awakening was in this spot,at this specific time. Vandham truly was one of the unsung heroes of this story. Akhos’ lack of remorse,Malos’ malice(no pun intended),and the fact that I called something,defined this moment as something else. This was when my hype turned to love. For me,this was when this game’s story turned from Great,to Outstanding. There truly are no words.

[@maximmillennia]

The fatherly figures often die a sad death in games. Got me really emotional >

[@josedeleon9273]

A lot of Nintendo games kill off the parent figures from my experience

[@maximmillennia]

@@josedeleon9273 Fire Emblem ;3

[@josedeleon9273]

@@maximmillenniaMetroid, stat fox, astral chain

[@benthemother3fan884]

No one mentioned Mother/Earthbound and I don't know how to feel

[@bensell982]

Okay I like how the developers had the foresight to put six pouch expansion kits in the game in case you used one on Vandham

[@jackleveille9319]

I got the same reaction to Vandham's death as I did for Sergeant Johnson's death in Halo 3. Soeaking of which, I could totally see Vandham and Johnson going out for beers.

[@CHURCHISAWESUM]

I feel like Akhos titled this video. Tbh this was the best part of the game solely because it's the last scene that Akhos uses his obnoxious play metaphors.

[@niallmallon7282]

I think he stopped the play metaphors because he loses Obrona and that hurt him so much that he lost a part of himself

[@shinypikagaming]

I wasn’t even playing the game, but when that glasses-wearing nerd started spouting theatre metaphors, I could wait until his boss fight to watch his final curtain call.

[@zan239]

He makes a couple more, but they're a little more subtle than before.

[@InternetMonster1]

This scene is what changed this game from a bad one to a good one for me, something about this scene really hit me hard. As time went one it went from a good one to one of my favorites.

[@hadeschild4069]

We're supposed to pay attention to the power of the Aegis. But we all know that this is a scene of loss, the loss of Vandham

[@tonyknighton4019]

Yeah..

[@MarxasThomas]

FOR VANDHHAAAAAAAAMMM!!!

[@prinny2150]

0:45 I love the tone on ''Funny''

[@thatnerdinthecomments4678]

Probably a little bug.

[@bradybourgeois9819]

"Hitting girls isn't as much fun"

[@Calvin.440]

Hamish Reid M-Malos

[@morgana2265]

Stop. Get some help.

[@ferusskywalker9167]

"You're not getting her!"

[@heropontorchic1979]

3:25 Monado ***B U S T E R***

[@thomassinger5629]

You've seen the capital. You've seen all the ships, weapons, soldiers all poised to invade Mor Ardain Love that line

[@jacobrico7136]

One of the best lines in the game

[@anthonyrios2311]

I've always had respect towards mercenaries and Vandam is definitely one of my favorites in any form of media.

[@romacalor]

That shot of the core crystal hitting the ground broke me, man. Of course it had to be my favorite character

[@dozonater562]

Vandham's voice actor is SO good

[@KamuiMiracle]

Five years later and this is still one of the best cutscenes I have ever seen in a game

[@azurestarseliph5926]

I just noticed Poppi didn't cllse her eyes when she was knocked out

[@CursedGioGio]

Youngster from the Unknown That is because she is a robot.

[@mellowlego488]

This would have had a bigger impact if Rex did the same thing later on in the game and lived. But, we have Mythra so I guess Rex doesn't need to worry about that 😂

[@Sol-ct9oe]

ugh I felt so horrible when he died for two reasons. When he told Rex to fight his own war, I hoped that someone would've saved him but there was no way for that. The second was that a friend was watching and right as Vandahm died he said "was I supposed to care about that." I asked why he said that, and he responded with, "how am I supposed to care about him if he was only there for like 20 min." Honestly I didn't know how to feel because he said it felt rushed with no buildup.

[@kamenrideraquarius]

Hear after the xc3 release

[@HollowPurple-if2co]

I don't even have the game and I am crying to this.

[@sdk194]

9:18 mythra is king crimson confirmed

[@heropontorchic1979]

I showed you your future self... as a parting gift

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

_See you later.. PARTNER_ This gives this a scene a completely different meaning

[@amatoyoichi8468]

Currently playing. Vandham death shocked me. I never see him as a main character. But his death just put him in my first rate main sacrifice character

[@abstrakt5336]

This is the first video game to make me shed a tear over a character’s death

[@eee-man9545]

When someone says music elevates a scene I think to this moment as soon as Mythra starts to beam everybody and the music comes in it is so well put together

[@pebbles214]

I really expected the way Vandham sacrifices himself to come back in the end... That would have been neat

[@lozard2204]

Wellllllll

[@alakazamlover4908]

2:53 this is one of my favorite moments I guarantee you, Tora knew that was hopeless But he knew he had to do something or rex-rex (or Rex for you simpletons) would die

[@seppemeulemans1755]

This cutscene alway makes me teary. The struggle that happens is already sad enough but than drifting souls hits just that bit harder.

[@MarceloPereirax3]

Ayer cuando llegué a esta parte llore como no lo hacía hace mucho

[@LordEgilYGO]

Just realized that Vandham attacking from the outside was buying time and storing ether into the scythes so he could use his final attack

[@hunterstjean119]

I honestly still to this day have no idea why people hated on the voice actors, sure they can be annoying at times but cutscenes like this sound completely amazing with their talent

[@benbarnett5743]

Such a cool character. Sad that his character doesn’t get more of a mention in the later games

[@MarceloPereirax3]

Aquí es donde los verdaderos guerreros empiezan a llorar y no paran hasta dos meses de terapia después de terminar el juego

[@drakelynel3573]

After rewatching this, I still cried for vandahm's death. I want to replay the game again!

[@MrSkillns]

The embodiment of the human soul, in one man.

[@misspurdy27288]

I really want to find that theme from the first half.

[@CaptainFrezhor]

+Truestm this was the first scenem.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIbNaIernLGJors

[@CaptainFrezhor]

+Truestm m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIbNaIernLGJors

[@misspurdy27288]

-Captain Frezhor- not what I was looking for. I'm talking about the music.

[@ultimateshedinja2049]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYq7p4ileKmim7M

[@seppemeulemans1755]

If you're still looking its called drifting souls

[@codytoeung5089]

Vandham’s line just as the lyrics come up are the perfect portrayal of the player at that moment

[@ppowersteef]

4:53 Nia considering her choices to help

[@NoNameAtAll11]

@@loganthevillager9176 Nope. That's the tragedy. If it weren't for her fear, she could have saved him.

[@noponarchsage]

@@loganthevillager9176 ye im pretty sure she didnt do that man

[@frog8779]

Best scene in the game

[@nightmarev0]

This is the one part in a game where I out loud said "Oh NO" and then it played out :(

[@tunasub2398]

Legitimately just played this part and couldn't believe what was happening I didn't expect this from xenoblade teared up like a mf

[@jackepicproyt]

Mythra basically has a orbital cannon.

[@Justforvisit]

Clever naming of the video regarding it all plays out in a theatre

[@xdervin6114]

Mythra Master of the orbital strike

[@MrKittyhead]

I LOVE XENOBLADE!!! I so did not expect this. People always say 2 is lighthearted-which it is in comparison-but this was just gut-wrenching. This song, the fighting, everything. I loved 1 and 3, and this is exceeding my expectations.🤩

[@theblackgamester8776]

FOR VAHNDAM!!!

[@bloodluster7086]

When a character like Vandham dies and the viewer feels nothing then the script writer really failed. I can take any pain, if my family and friends really allow me to die then there's no point living anyways. That was always the logic.

[@Implosion-Gaming]

Vandhams semi fusion with his blade makes me think of the pairings of the Orobourous in xc3.

[@blakegrady3214]

out of all video game deaths that I have seen, this is the one that genuinely made me depressed.

[@KaiAlter]

The OST would go great when Cell killed 16 and Gohan went SSJ2

[@SupremeKaioshin]

I will cry every time I watch this. When I need inspiration I hear Vandham tell me to fight my war.

[@MrKittyhead]

0:47 This Line delivery by Poppi’s VA started me crying for some reason. I love Poppi and Tora so much.❤

[@randomguyontheinternet1901]

I wish in new game+ you get him back in post game it wouldve been cool

[@alakazamlover4908]

but he's dead...the dead cant return to life

[@phantomsanic3604]

I am not ashamed to say that I cried when Vandham sacrificed himself

[@thethunderspirt87]

7:02 wait, Pyra's scream is different. It's shorter. I watched Chuggaconroy play this part and the scream was a bit longer. Is this something that was changed in an update to the game?

[@hunterstjean119]

I can’t show in words how much I want the xenoblade chronicles series to get an anime adaptation solely because of this scene

[@dumbdenki3164]

Vandahm is the only person in this cutscene who sounds like he's in the middle of a fight, and I love it. Like, Nia's little "eh" when her head was about to get sliced was hilarious

[@juanthehorse420]

Doubly so because it’s supposed to be emotionally shocking for her

[@alejandroramirez1051]

Just got the game not to long ago already on chapter 8 i love the dub so much and it will always have a place in my heart

[@xenopizza10509]

Best scene in the whole game imo.

[@omegamiri9479]

Vanham lives that and probably out lived some characters while he was at it now after seeing xenoblade 3

[@ToxicBlur1337]

Dude this scene always makes me tear up

[@kamenrideraquarius]

ypu can see Nia contemplating doing her thing

[@plaguecoree]

*_IT HUUUURTS_*

[@ルーラー-f3w]

どうせにてないんだろうなって思ったら意外とレックスの声が日本のとちょっと似てるの好きよ。 ただホムラちゃんの呻き声笑った。

[@ruxis8179]

This scene really shows the lack of direction the VAs got They made it work though so props to them

[@kamenrideraquarius]

It doesn't matter if you can't use either the aegis is a big blunt metal object it's gonna hirt

[@melvinat0r]

i missed that voice

[@MrLee64]

"Hmph. Hitting girls isn't as much fun" Does it make me bad because I laughed at that.

[@Justforvisit]

Having the name "Vandham" in Xenoblade games is like having the name Sean Bean as an actor I suppose

[@rollistone4016]

Gaaaaandalf!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@KaroxNightshade]

I just finished Metal Gear Rising. Senator Armstrong, the final boss of the game, tells Raiden that men will keep fighting for reasons they don't understand, and causes they don't believe in. He tells Raiden that he should fight his own war. Don't let legal BS stop you, and if it costs a few lives, so be it. And then I remembered this. This cutscene. Vandham, in his last moments, imparts some of the greatest wisdom of life upon Rex. "Remember to fight your war!" If there's one thing games have taught me, it's this. This message here. I want to take it to heart, and I think everyone else should, too. Fight your war. Struggle through, suffer for a time, but in the end, you'll make it out into a happier world. Fight for what you believe in. Fight for yourself.

[@loganthevillager9176]

I could only imagine what the story would be like if Vandham never died. He would’ve been the best in the team right next to Zeke.

[@brycehudson6135]

Everybody's all sad over Vandham's death while i'm all hyped over Mythra's awakening

[@theentiretyofisis912]

6:23 Jesus christ, this completely killed the mood for me. What a flaccid scream, how did they go from Shulk;s "I'LL KILL YOU" to this impotent sound?

[@thegheredin5700]

Yeah, rex's English VA puts... Zero emotion into his voice lines. Just listen to when he does his burning sword with pyra, she screams and he just... Talks?

[@SonicMaster211]

It's lack of directing. Adam (Shulk's VA) had a bunch of prop. A better director and the scene in Japanese to go off of. Plus, surely you seen other scenes from not this game but also Future Connected. Future Connected starts off rough with Melia's "Alright, I'm on my way". It wasn't because Jenna was a poor actress, it is because it's been close to 10 years AND the director for FC is from this game. Plus... Have you seen that cutscene when Shulk and Rex met each other? Adam severely screwed up one of the lines. This isn't me putting down Jenna Coleman and Adam Howden, this is me putting up the obvious fact that instead of blaming the actors you should go after the director.

[@theentiretyofisis912]

@@SonicMaster211 Even if they weren't told what to do, you'd think they'd get context clues from what little they're given. It's a shitshow through-and-through.

[@SonicMaster211]

@@theentiretyofisis912 A directors job is to guide the actors through and through. It especially doesn't helps when they don't redo lines and just go at everything in one go. Which is all on the director for falling to guide them.

[@theentiretyofisis912]

@@SonicMaster211 Touche in that regard.

[@alakazamlover4908]

I wonder...if Rex had left Would....would Roc's core crystal just had been used for Jin's scheme...?

[@mitsuki7212]

This song is really sad

[@joshuablack95]

I don't know what im missing but what vandam did to get his power doesn't make sense to me. I thought ahkos stopped ether flow to the blade weapons dromarch specifically said "I can't channel power to my weapons" so vandam would just have 2 scythes in his stomach rather than an ether flow too him. Can someone tell me what I'm missing here

[@dragonzeroxiii2501]

He basically cut out the middle man and ditched the Ether tie. Instead, injecting the ether in himself directly. It gave him direct ether control. While severly cutting his lifespan down to a mere few minutes, letting him even take Malos for a split moment. You cant cut off the flow if its directly in your blood

[@gamefanaticjish9456]

I loved vandham a lot I loved roc too they were my favourite besides pyramid/myth rays ascended state which I call ultryrthra

[@venobladebionicles6228]

Spoilers 6:07 me when xenoblade 3 vandham dies

[@TheTerrorofDeath1215]

Same

[@TheJaredPunch]

I felt the same

[@gamerdude4316]

He didn’t even live as long as XBC 2 Vandham 😢

[@TheAceofMystery]

2:10 YAH

[@Cloudstrifehy3]

just as i read this comment it hit 2:10 LMAO

[@ElJackFrostMamadisimo]

2:09 Y A H 3:16 *D A M N* 6:23 YaaAaAAaAAAAAAAH 6:34 FOr VAnDhaaaM! Sorry, but I can't take the scene serious because of this

[@lazerpants3293]

ever notice how stiff the facial models are? take malos or vandham for example. they just cant show emotions that well. like when malos says "GIVE IT UP!" his mouth just moves a little.

[@Chillwave6]

Lip syncing.

[@jonathanzamora4201]

This is a trick you can only do once... Why Vandham? 😭 we love you.

[@CircuitReborn]

....starting to think he's the Leomon of Xenoblade.