How I Beat Kingdom Hearts 3 at Level One

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - What is a Level One Run?
5:20 - Olympus
12:30 - Starlight Way
26:24 - Misty Stream
52:04 - The Eclipse
1:04:46 - Organization XIII
1:20:16 - Scala ad Caelum
1:29:30 - Outro
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[@cloudunbound8910]

Ironically enough I learned that Phil’s Japanese voice actor had passed away so out of respect they kept him mute in the English dub of the game

[@chrysshawkey3158]

It's sad because you can tell it was probably sudden since they already had his character model with animations, so whatever dialogue he had planned likely has to be cut in development. It also means we'll probably never see Phil in a KH game again since they won't re cast

[@cloudunbound8910]

Indeed

[@sethleonard9158]

I never see people talking about Skull. And after going through it in my run, I think it is just an unspoken rule from people who don't want to trigger each other's PTSD.

[@Extilium]

Berserk charge made it so easier even with pro codes

[@sethleonard9158]

I agree that it was helpful but I wouldn't say it helped out as much as people give it credit for. The fight was hard and when I got out of his second DM was really when I took advantage. He summoned more wolves and I was scared shitless. So naturally I dove bored him with every attack I could before he had a chance. I was so proud of my victory I even uploaded it here on KZbin to send to friends lol. And rewatching my run, I definitely used it as more of a movement tech to get in and out quickly when fighting the wolf pack.

[@Framesbyfrisby]

Yooooo facts!!! I did it on the hardest mode and I was like what is this boss!!!!

[@_fudgepop01]

Kingdom Hearts is art, absolutely - but the pirates world in this game felt like being enveloped into a wonderful dream lasting days on end.. there’s SO much discovery, so much exploration, satisfaction, “Easter eggs”, a fantastic atmosphere, beautiful graphics and art direction… I don’t think I could think of a way to make it better without it overstaying its welcome They perfected it - and it was obvious they did so even before Re:Mind

[@kaitommy]

watched a lot of behind the scenes regarding this video and I couldn’t be more proud of ur progress man!! cheers

[@majoratwili7312]

"With some added restrictions" Oh god... I already know what you're talking about... I went through Proud Mode with all Pro Codes except 0 def, 30 ap limit, and no healing activated... It was absolutely hellish

[@dexholderred2469]

I don’t think it’s a hot take to say KH3 is your favorite because it truly is a beautiful gem of a game. There’s a lot of love and thought that went into this game that some people discard because it wasn’t they imagined it to be. But for the fans that was able to see what the game was, it’s one of the best conclusions to a over-arching story and a return to that action combat system that was established in KH1&KH2. Also you’re a mad lad for playing the game at level 1 with all 13 pro codes on too.

[@LucasSantana-ws8po]

I was going to like your comment but I realized that it is with 13 likes, sorry, but I won't give you a like to not break the number xD

[@Kirby-nz7ck]

You can't say its one of the best conclusions to an overarching story when its riddled with millions of inconsistencies and things not accounted for over the course of the series. It may not have been possible to be perfect but the sheer amount not answered and mystery boxed for the sequel, combined with the zero catharsis of the ending which arbitrarily forces us to accept xehanort is merely misguided, is blatantly disrespectful to all the love the fans delivered to the previous games. Saying its only because its not what we wanted is absurd. It was badly done. You can like it in spite of that, but storywise it is objectively terrible

[@GeremyJT]

I found your channel a few months ago and binge watch your KH lvl 1 series and I am always entertained from start to finish, especially with all the information you give about the games that I didn’t know when I played. Safe to say you have a new fan in me.

[@TotoroDust]

I just got into your level 1 series yesterday. So surreal to see this upload today. Your videos are well edited and a joy to watch.

[@evenneptune]

The streets needed this one bad. Can't wait for the KH4 Level 1 Run

[@Xeelizuq]

Ngl I did the same lvl 1 run all codes and I lost my sanity against skoll as well, I am suprised that you didn't mention this as well (I am at 50:27) but there is a way to heal yourself with all codes on mid battle, you need to wear the wisdom ring the ability lets you heal as you spend magic but it is kind of a gamble since it is not guarranteed AND it is based as the proportion of the spell you cast. IT DID help me survive but on the other hand battles takes way longer. Massive respect for you!

[@myriadbIades]

I had no idea that was a thing but I lowkey wouldn't have done it anyway since I hate myself that much

[@No-yn3jo]

39:00 turned into kermit with the "PLS, HELP ME!"

[@CrimsonReapress]

Your level 1 series inspired me to take the initiative to finally play all the KH games. I just beat Re:CoM and I have a whole lot more respect for your run in that game. Can't wait to watch more and see where the series goes. ♥

[@myriadbIades]

Kingdom Hearts is the type of art you really don't see that often, also helps you're getting on right as the next saga starts (I pray to God KH4 is real and wasn't my imagination). HAVE FUN!!!

[@joeguimond3092]

The timing of this video is perfect. I started playing KH3 on ps4 but couldnt finish it due to life-stuff. With it coming out on steam in a week or so (At the time of this comment) its pushed me to be excited for finally playing it again! Thanks for all the hellish work that proud mode put you through!

[@dtencho1]

The glitchy 13 at the start of the end game gave me goosebumps. Great editing. ❤😅

[@InkSoul0509yt]

i loved watching all of your lv 1 runs keep up the good work :)

[@ogskraxx6678]

Congrats! Been excited for this one. Just did this challenge recently as well so I feel the pain lol. Pretty sure a small amount of people have attempted this so you are absolutley GOATED!

[@tyronmatthews81]

But I'm proud of you Josh! I watched your whole level 1 series and it's been a blast seeing your whole journey 🙌🏽

[@reasonablekirb]

I think i found your channel thanks to your first level 1 run and have been lurking about ever since It's been a blast watching you tackle these challenges and they have even given me a new appreciation for a game series i have loved dearly for a very long time Props to you for not going insane during this and best of luck with the data fights lol Can't wait to see what else you'll do once this series is over

[@kittykatttabby]

OH MY GOD YOURE LITTERALLY INSANE this is amazing

[@spacevelocityx3650]

Great job on completing the run! This one was VERY difficult to do a couple of years back, and honestly I commend anyone who even gave this a try. Keep up the great work!!

[@Asakedia]

I have loved watching your series of level one playthroughs a lot! Especially funny how I finish it here after this video has been uploaded 13d ago

[@Mori-ej9lr]

Bro honestly I just going your page from the dream drop distance video and your content quality is insane bro. Keep delivering content like this and you’ll blow up in no time for sure. Looking forward to future uploads!

[@danochu]

LETS GOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VID!!!

[@KissShotCris]

T-t-t-timeeeeee for another Josh videoooooooo

[@lazilycloud]

thank you gang i needed something good to watch while i ate🙏🏾

[@zanewinter777]

Took 3 sit downs to watch this but such an amazing video. Earned a sub 😊

[@randonBtuna]

Brother im glad i subscribed when you wrre in double digits. You are KILLLLLLING it

[@JoordyDreaming]

Respect doh ! I hated doing this , I did not want to exist in this realm with this challenge GG DUDE!

[@DADA-yt1pt]

It's always nice to see people express genuine love and enjoyment for a game. No matter how flawed it may be. I've always loved 3 as well despite it's problems, and it makes me happy to see others enjoy it as well.

[@girlytriston]

Love the Video! Love seeing kh3 appreciation as well. Very interesting to see how your own run differed from my own! and the startegies you took. A very user-friendly tip, especially if you continue to the dlc or anyone else reading wishing to attempt this run. the minigames (i believe spicifically arendelle sleding and verum rex?) have accessories you can earn that give second chance once more when equipped. That combined with the chefs keyblade, having wizards ruse allows you to snatch hp back from using magic! since hp drain never continues draining past critical health. Swap to it to have a chance to heal with magic than back to ultima for damage. That was of my own strategy, hoping that may help your future endeavors with the dlc or anyone else interested. cant wait to see you tackle that!

[@ZEHAHAHA9697]

I was just about to start KH3, Perfect timing.

[@sambosung350]

Jesus jus now getting to this bc of work but you mad man. No shot lock killed me lol can’t wait to see how this plays out

[@yaeger9466]

Love this game, and congrats on making it through this game at level 1, I know I wouldn’t be able to do it haha

[@PedroButCooler]

I really loved this level one series. it has single handily gotten me through my most recent semester of college. 💀

[@LingeringLight]

I've done the same thing, BUT also using only the Kingdom Key keyblades and some other restrictions. I have to admit that I learned a lot of things that a few years ago I didn't even know, so THANK YOU so much! When you'll do Re:Mind, keep in mind the Thunder strategy against the Pink Shadow (which I randomly discovered before the official discovery, lul), so that you'll have a better time since that fight is ATROCIOUS! GGs man, good job

[@c3rberus04]

Let's Go Chief you actually did it

[@joshuasinferno9443]

I respect it.

[@tigza.j777]

Yo I thought I was dope at KH till I saw your series. You are cold bro 👊🏽

[@Crynn]

its about time i foudn someone who says their favorite kh game is 3. theres something about this game that brings me so much emotion that very VERY few games have been able to

[@daedrascrolls]

Awesome video, doing Lv 1 with all pro codes on is wild. I've done lv 1 and Skoll is such a pain and reminded me again how much I don't like that fight.

[@That1Elliot]

Already look forward you doing the limit cut Organization XIII at level 1

[@ChrisTM]

Thank god kh is finally coming to steam

[@Blackpyre10]

I'm at 37:50 right now and I commend you for having the patience to take the strategy you did (no spoilers for those who haven't gotten that far 😜) but I did not during my attempt of this same run. I just threw myself at a wall for like a week and hoped for some good RNG and my heart being my guiding key 😂😭 Wait edit literally like 10 seconds after I commented this and restarted the video my heart dropped for you 😂😂😂

[@busk-e963]

BABE WAKE UP JOSH UPLOADED

[@Battlefoxx98]

Only ever played KH 1 and 2, while being aware there's other games that tie in into the story of KH as a whole. But seeing you play them all at Lv 1 makes me change my mind about leaving it at that. I do NOT have the (in)sanity required to do it all at Lv 1 though, but I absolutely salute you for having gone on that journey and sharing your experiences with those videos! Might not be a bad idea to mentally rest up before you tackle the last stretch, as much as I anticipate those Superboss fights now.

[@myriadbIades]

You don't have play at level 1 but in general definitely play re com, bbs, ddd, before playing kh3. I'm always an advocate for experiencing long running stories like kh in their entirety, and if you find yourself not having enough time, just play a little bit everyday!

[@BaFultz1990]

@@myriadbIades It couldn't be better said. Trails is the same way.

[@thatoneguy4034]

now its time for remind

[@SimCon02]

I'm currently fighting kh3 data fights on critical + all pro codes on (including the status standard code that brings you back at lv1). Those guys are beyond insane but at the same time they convinced me even more that kh3 combat surpassed kh2's and I defeated kh2 data fights + lingering will on lv1 critical as well. Only xemnas, master xehanort and yozora are left to no damage.

[@renamamiya2279]

47:10 Duuuude I didn't even know either! 😱

[@Shirgene]

Did you guys know that the sole of Sora's shoes in KH2 is different in KH2FM? Nothing weird. Just for the people in the back who also thought Sora's shoes were slightly different in KH3 Olympus. EDIT: For reference, Vanilla KH2 has white soles (which where used in KH3) and KH2FM has grey-ish soles

[@ungodlyaura]

nice level 1 Rur

[@bigbirdkid14]

Sora has always worn a tank top

[@lordmongos]

alot of people hate kh3 and i never understand why they did it i loved the gameplay and the story

[@SimCon02]

Kh3 gameplay surpassed kh2's for me.

[@blitzinark6337]

Just want you to know my wife is not happy with you haha. I just found your channel like last week and have watched all the lvl 1 run videos and because of you I have now started my yearly KH playthrough sooner than usual. Keep up the great work !!!

[@myriadbIades]

Tell your wife I'm really sorry about that, but also that the grind is the grind, and that we are completely addicted to it

[@blitzinark6337]

@@myriadbIades if that ain’t the truth. I’m actually going to do it on proud as well since through out all the games it’s the achievements I don’t have

[@popcudson4820]

12:22 THANK YOU

[@forcelightningcable9639]

Ngl KH3 reinvigorated my desire for the series, and made me actually want to play the non-PS games.

[@RenKium]

You did amazing there and pray that you aren’t fully stressed when dealing with the Data Battles. Any chance of doing the DS games at Level 1? Granted they are the only games that you can be LV1 on any difficulty and Re:Coded doesn’t have much on what counts as Level 1 with the stat chips so.. if your ever itching for more after Re:Mind, give them a try.

[@that_dude7268]

Im doing a playthrough of critical all pro codes level 1 kingdom key unupgraded only and my controller now has perfect indents for my fingers

[@IssaVibe223]

Bro doesn’t enjoy pain he thrives off it

[@ryanmann5497]

Ooh, I did this the first time I played with all pro codes… I wasn’t aware that they were only needed for boss fights and played through the entire game at level 1 with all pro codes 😂😂😂 It was hell but it wasn’t actually all that bad

[@philliprosewood7049]

Omg love these KH level 1 vids MNIJ truly but I do have a question are u gonna do the remind and organization 13 data battles like u did with KH2 im curious bc I'd love to see that one day.

[@myriadbIades]

I absolutely will the end of the vid teases it basically

[@philliprosewood7049]

@@myriadbIades yeah I wrote this before I finished the video and u teased it there so I'm hyped for that. Sidenote do u believe we'll get any KH 4 news this year bc everyone's talking about it?.

[@rayseodium]

You can actually get Once More and Second Chance in a Level 1 Run. Some minigames have these bronze pendants as consolation prizes and they come with random abilities including SC anD OM. I know you can get them from the Arandelle Slide, but I am pretty sure you can also get them before that. You kinda lose stats, but food should always make up for that.

[@myriadbIades]

Too easy, give me pain or I retire

[@cloudunbound8910]

ALSO another thing I learned was if you have your ps5 controller speaker on when you have to bring sora back to life during that last ray you can hear Donald and goofy calling out to him through the speaker

[@Donkeykonghaha]

gaming

[@Kgthemanno]

Yeah, Skoll is an atrocious fight to do Crit Lvl 1 All Pro Codes. Especially if you're like me and didn't use NG+ to have access to Ultima. I was running Happy Gear for my equipment and airstepping into Buzzsaw to deal with the DM. With on and off attempts, this fight took me about a month before I threw my controller on the ground with excitement.

[@gyutp8476]

25:09 Pro tip- if you jump backwards, then Super jump then air slide; you can bypass the walls of the DM.

[@Ruvaakjun]

GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK!

[@ShinyUmbreon106]

Fun (not so really fun) fact is that Phil wasn’t voiced in this game to respect his Japanese voice actor who passed away at the time

[@ManuelSanchez-xp8tj]

I’m doing it right now

[@roiitzkovich4545]

What I do against Skoll is killing the clones first and keeping distance from skoll. Thundara is great to deal with all of them as it's an AoE spell. If you time Thundara well enough when Skoll summons the clones, you'll kill many of them immidiately. After they are gone, Skoll ain't too hard to deal with. I guess the DM can be a bit annoying with the timer to kill a lot of clones, but what I do is wait before reaching the HP at which Skoll initiates the DM. I let my MP be restored before the DM so I can use Thundara on the clones in the DM. Airstep is also great for getting closer to the clones and killing them faster. I remember hating this fight at first. But after I learned a few strategies and tricks, I don't mind it too much now.

[@Ser_17]

You can actually get the normal ribbon in toy box by getting all twilight town, olympus and toy box lucky emblem.

[@deathstinger13]

watching this reminded this one just how much it actually enjoyed KH3 after forgetting and its opinion turning a bit sour(namely due to some levels feeling like flat rehashes of the source-movie's plots or the Toystory world just...not feeling that much like it actually had much to do with Toystory itself.) Also reminded this one that it never did beat Re:Mind. iirc, it thinks it went straight from the final boss to the Data-Org and figured that's all there was to the DLC and dropped it

[@deathstinger13]

Also just wasn't fond of Xehanort's new voice

[@christophersurico5726]

I know that you replied to my comment about if it’s 1 or 2 videos (also awesome love it when creators care about talking to the audience) but the one problem that I do have with this (and it’s a small one) is that you didn’t fight dark infurno (the first one in the base game in battle gate 14)

[@meevil24]

Time to see how my boi Josh cooked

[@that_dude7268]

16:57 after 3 weeks this is where I'm stuck

[@xela12345]

I attempted my first run at level 1 Critical and got walled at Amber (should have called her Calcabrina Square Enix, missed opportunity!) Never thought to kite her to the top of the shelf, good thinking!!

[@myriadbIades]

It's one of those things that requires a bit of outside thinking but is definitely very rewarding (it also helps Sora runs really fast in this game lol)

[@flexforthetube]

One of these days, Darkside is going to get a fiendish level get-back on you 💀

[@StaraviaXIII]

12:22 finally, someone who speaks the truth

[@chaossabermoo9697]

Doti retweeted this so I will watch and subscribe!

[@fuZZysoCKs5]

DO A LEVEL 1 RUN OF BIRTH BY SLEEP

[@myriadbIades]

What if I told you that I already did

[@fuZZysoCKs5]

Oh sorry I just saw it lol

[@Just-Ventras]

I love ur series been watching all of em but and i believe this was hard to accomplish and i am very astonished at u managing all of it very impressive U missed a secret boss But ngl that boss aint that hard to be honest i think the wolf is WAY worse just lettn you know theres still something waiting in the Graveyard 1000 heartless area ;P I wish you a lot of fun may it wont be as painful as it was for me And nonim talking remind ;P

[@tyronmatthews81]

I did this run on May 2020. It was rough bro 😂😭

[@starfalcon2220]

Using the ultima blade is kind of cheap but serious respect for this

[@joneatsbagels7239]

I feel like this title is selling you crazy short… ALL PRO CODES?!?!?

[@hiroxmachina]

I accidentally tried to do a lvl 1 run before. I kinda brainlessly (and not sober) switched on exp 0. I was trying to figure out why was this hard until I found it when I was sober. I went pretty far but being under leveled made me reset the game lmao

[@tykarulobano7060]

Eerily enough every point that you struggled with in critical 1 i struggled with in my base critical run. I just wanted oblivion tbh, but dear FUCK, why do these bosses have so many health bars?!

[@ManuelSanchez-xp8tj]

U should try to beat Yozora at level one

[@Goobergal8705]

I've always found it odd how you play as Sora in the classic game and watch style games. I have no idea how to make sense of that.

[@ZacharyShow]

What does DM mean in the context you're using it?

[@myriadbIades]

A Desperation Move (or DM for short) is a special move that a boss does when they reach a low amount of/certain amount of hp. I used Xemnas' laser dome from kh2 in the video because that is one of the primary examples of that

[@teal-5]

I need to try this, idk how to record it but I’m probably just gonna post on Instagram with someone like that

[@myriadbIades]

Get an elgato capture card (if you can afford one) and learn how to use obs

[@warriorofbloodx9001]

Yazora

[@umbreonmaster8921]

Now......lvl 1 run Recoded amd 358/2 Days.

[@demonwolf8024]

Teranort's tackle is the most annoying..... My man's has never met OG Shao Khan....

[@TheBunny_Hopper]

No recoded level 1?

[@Lapis_Pylosiphorum]

Wen ReMind

[@bendy514]

critical mode level 1 no items no armor no accessory no stat up no kupo coins you can only use the first 3 keyblades you obtain+no keyblade upgrades and all procodes now that i typed this out this sounds like either so fun because of how hard it will be or so annoying and unfun because of how much it removes from the game

[@charlesman8722]

I think you forgot a boss fight

[@LazyVanny]

As Abridged Goku says ' We can hit him harder. ' ( Before anyone responds, I know the rest of the quote is together. But Sora is carrying most of the damage here so instead write underneath this comment your favorite stupid Kingdom Hearts Line. ' I am me he says '. )

[@Summer-us5ql]

How

[@The_13th_Voyager]

You plan on doing ReMind too?

[@myriadbIades]

In the middle of doing all the data fights actually

[@The_13th_Voyager]

@@myriadbIades best of luck to you man.

[@jonathanorduno5843]

Wait, doesn’t using food mean your stats aren’t at level 1 anymore?

[@myriadbIades]

Not really, outside of food it's possible to offset the lack of stats through the use items like strength or magic boosts, it does give you a lot more health and magic to work with and given the constant hp and mp slip it helps, but in terms of stats I only saw a +1 or 2 increase to *ACTUAL* stats here and there