How Speedrunners Mastered Elden Ring (SPEEDRUN EXPLAINED - Any% Glitchless)

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Today, we take a look at blanxz' impressive Any% Glitchless World Record from April 2023. A slightly different format of my typical Speedrun Explained video! Elden Ring speedruns can drag quite a bit at the start due to the sheer size of the world. What I have tried to do here is to condense it and showcase only the most important parts of the run's setup, while explaining exactly what the thought process behind the run. Let me know if this worked for you!
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[@catalystz]

If you fancy feeling like an Elden Lord, check out the Noblechairs HERO Elden Ring edition and directly support the channel: bit.ly/CatalystNoble

[@montgomeryfitzpatrick473]

Is this category run on current patch? Last I watched lilAggy most runners were still running on old patches of the game

[@eelm2079]

y you soo shouttty?

[@JushinX]

I love these complete breakdowns of speedruns, the editing is excellent as always and I really appreciate listening to your voice and comments. Thank you for this excellent piece !

[@ramrodbldm9876]

🌽🏀

[@elderscrollslad3062]

​@@ramrodbldm9876average gen z when someone is nice to another human being:

[@ggtooez]

"make enemies fall asleep by forcing them to listen to Gideon" - nice one, dude xD

[@Blanxz]

Thank you for making this cata ❤

[@JojenReed]

Amazing run!! G fuckin G

[@catalystz]

Thank you for letting use your excellent run again!

[@boco6969]

dudeee that gideon fight was something I never seen before. Nothing but applause

[@dragonviper7925]

Insane, was here for this when it happened and was so insane in the moment. It was great to see blanxz get wr after how hard he was grinding it, and how much grief he was having with the run for a while. This video is also insane, Cata's production value is insane as always and explains everything in great detail, so everyone can appreciate the insane effort that goes into runs like these.

[@catalystz]

I always enjoy covering runs like these because I have been there and know how much it can mean to the runner at hand to have their efforts recognized. Blanxz worked really hard and this run was truly special.

[@user-hf2zi8bk6r]

@@catalystz may god bless u and ur family brother ♥ ur a kind soul and what this awesome community deserves

[@izmayaya7693]

The quality of the video is absolutely insane. You have such a perfect way to tell stories and explaining what is happening on the screen and gooosh the video editing is out of this world. Shout outs to whoever is editing your videos! Its just perfect!

[@catalystz]

Thanks for the kind words! I was a bit nervous going with this format but this makes me want to cover more runs in a similar style.

[@ilgamingdellaterzaeta7154]

the quality of this vid is insane, but most of all what's insane is blank's skills, i've been rooting for the dude for a while now, as he's really skilled, polite, humble and nice to everyone, a well deserved [former] wr

[@CrownlessStudios]

Great production, editing, and commentary Cata! Also "put to sleep by making them listen to Gideon" had me actually chuckle out loud.

[@ramrodbldm9876]

Are you that much of a beta really? Cata? Did that man ever tell you to call him cata? I bet not 😼

[@CrownlessStudios]

@ramrodbldm9876 unironically calling someone a beta, completely unprovoked, tells me everything I need to know about you. And that's without even getting into you White Knighting on behalf of the streamer over a topic he clearly doesn't care about, which is more than a little sad.

[@ketz_165]

@@ramrodbldm9876 fatherless behavior

[@ramrodbldm9876]

@@ketz_165 I'm not even gonna read anymore replies from someone that has a cartoon pfp lmao.

[@corwinanderson9239]

damn people who speedrun these games are just built different

[@rlstine4982]

I ended Elden Ring in 10 minutes only. I mean, Elden Ring ended me in 10 minutes, sorry.

[@charlesgarand]

It’s so funny looking back how BHF carried me on my first play-through and I didn’t even know about the ash of war’s followup attack until I started PVPing once finished. Seriously goated weapon.

[@EdMoffatt]

Every one of your videos is so good - definitely enjoyed this format for a game with so much set up running around, kept the pacing of the explanation perfect!

[@Yesnomu]

That was outstanding! What a sweet run and great explanations. I am so jealous of that smooth Godskin fight, wow.

[@mynameiswalterhartwellwhite420]

Great video man. Great commentary and edits, you explained the little speedrun tips well

[@hbanci]

You are so good describing it! The amount of information in the video is perfection

[@alvaryoru5441]

9:07 got a good giggle out of me I love your speedrun explained videos Cata.

[@JChappii]

Absolutely love this style of video. I always watch speed runs and have to rewind or slow it down to figure out what they are doing. Having an explanation is amazing. I appreciate it.

[@dankmatter3068]

Anyone else find that bobbing dinosaur thing on his face cam incredibly distracting?

[@louhimus]

Now when u said it

[@dizzyhungry]

The editing is excellent, I really appreciated the graphs in particular

[@gdmkmrlxix632]

23:18 "throws a cookie at the boss to stop it's poise from depleting"

[@TheGamingCamel22]

Thank you for taking the time to break this down! Lovely video

[@irukandji___]

I really love your speedrun explanation videos. Also congratulations on you WR BTW

[@NateSurvivor]

This video is fantastic! It popped up in my recommended after binging Elden Ring videos, and I'm really glad I clicked!

[@ichessekinder]

Your videos truly have the best production and editing out there.

[@MajorMokoto]

Really love how you break down these speedruns. Keep it up Cata!

[@catalystz]

Happy you enjoyed this format, thank you!

[@Omar-rt1hy]

Wonderfully analyzed, you have a great way of keeping the viewers engaged through your wording, making relatable references, and the arrangement of the events. Keep it up!

[@catalystz]

I really appreciate the kind feedback! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Aephyn.]

These videos are so well made, great work and thanks for what you do Cata

[@kblade08]

Your content is woefully underrated. The editing is crisp and you have an entertaining aspect to your speech. Thanks for the work Cata.

[@catalystz]

Thanks for the kind feedback! I am happy you enjoyed this format.

[@DontGetFooled01]

Really good editing and explaining through the entire Video! Thank you alot, subbed and liked ❤️

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Community: Any% Glitchless Also community: Well yes but really no. I feel like we need a different name for this category 😂

[@prajwalpawar3103]

Cata, the production is top-notch and well-detailed. Keep going man.

[@mr.fraitz3241]

Saw this vid randomly. Unbelievably entertaining. Great job!

[@mewmerchant]

Great explanation, and an obvious massive shoutout to Blanx!

[@TSfish94]

Those boss fights were hella clean. You can definitely tell he put the work in

[@decasp]

thanks for making this video, ive always wanted to speedrun the game, but didnt want to watch runs 100 times to learn the route myself. these breakdowns make that a lot easier 👍

[@chucklebutt4470]

Your explanations are always so thorough which is great for newer players and still interesting for vets to watch. 👍 You're the best in the biz! Holy crap, Fire Giant has been crazily well optimized since I've last watched a speedrun of him 😮😮

[@catalystz]

Thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@Uprush.]

great video as always cata

[@Aldragon]

Great breakdown. Found you from Dark Souls gdq speedrun and I have loved watching your streams/videos since then my brother.

[@proudherouser4069]

I used to watch your DSR speedruns years ago on twitch. excellent video, man.

[@Ceruendiir]

These videos are so well made. Well done

[@amirmehr151]

Dude, this shit is really impressive! And also amazing explanation for the strategies used in the run.

[@zukuu]

Finally something I always wanted. A fully explained speedrun video. Bummer you only cover Elden Ring / Soulsborne. This is super interesting for many other games as well.

[@kulimandar]

Great explanation! Thank you.

[@justinhowe3878]

great video as always, thanks so much.

[@Delmworks]

I tried this myself, and let me tell you it gave me a whole new applications for speedrunners in these games. Got walked on malkeith HARD and had to run to grind to win

[@sugarmask]

Incredible video explaining this feat

[@marcblack960]

Gotta say, the production value is through the roof cata. Really enjoyable

[@catalystz]

Super happy you enjoyed this format!

[@TheDevil69270]

Great video, your editing is so clean. I know your community is mostly interested by souls content, I love it too, but I'd absolutely watch a video breaking down the speedrun of another game you feel competent and comfortable talking about.

[@catalystz]

Thank you for the kind words! There are some other games I have decent knowledge about but it would definitely be an undertaking to try and give them justice. Maybe at some point, though!

[@RedYellowBird6889]

Nicely done as always catalystz.

[@YaBoiiiiNick]

Really well made video, nice job!

[@catalystz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kirillfrolov3384]

Enough comments were posted regarding this video's extremely high overall quality, so I would also like to point out Cata's based choice of background music- Deus Ex and Valhalla OST caught my ear by a pleasant surprise.

[@catalystz]

Very happy to hear you enjoyed the tunes! Very based indeed. And thank you!

[@CallMeMimi27]

at first i heard "first we need to reach majula and the forest of the fallen giants" had to relisten twice

[@catalystz]

DS2 brain rot 💀

[@pnut0073]

Great editing ❤

[@Violaphobia]

Your editing has truly ascended

[@Breeelax]

Amazing breakdown.

[@boco6969]

nice breakdown cata

[@BigPapiDanimal]

Great editing brother

[@adambonini3129]

I love that the WR video has sub notifications for SpicyW1ener running the whole time

[@Voidclowns]

Great informative video as always

[@catalystz]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gobilamb6085]

was watching distortions speedrun and was questioning why he popped rune arcs when he didnt even have a great rune equipped. u have enlightened me good sir. also, crazy how they pull this shit off and make it look easy lol

[@YannMetalhead]

That run was beautiful!

[@PeterKudelin]

your editing is top notch

[@mismisimognomo101]

Yooooo, that straight out of UT '99 sponsor music got me pumped. Insta suscribed for such a good taste in game-bangers 🖤

[@cuna117]

This channel is amazing, greetings from Spain! Keep doing this incredible content

[@catalystz]

Gracias for the kind words!

[@MarlowPreston]

16:50 I'm pretty sure the climbing earlier on Torrent to bypass the seals was also patched out by removing the roots and stuff.

[@catalystz]

That was a different climb way closer to the Sellia Tunnel (that was also slower than this method). It was removed in 1.03 but what you see in the run works even on current patch!

[@pangelsaya]

I can never be an Elden Ring speed runner because I literally CAN NOT stomach murdering Alexander that early.

[@mp-kq5pk]

what a video. thanks cata

[@jallybwan3767]

9:51 It's insane how straight that path he's following is. And the L2 at 30:23 was crisp!

[@mucha7301]

Great video

[@rockbandandghmaster]

I've had a noble chair for years. I really like it. My doesn't look like his though. Mine is more of a high end office chair. Good brand

[@KrazyEngima]

Would taking the teleporter chest, in the Tower of Return, and using the fall glitch to get down the lift be faster than bothering with the lift of dectus, tree sentinel, and all of the traveling?

[@SolMrBadGuy]

27:25 Gideon gets Gwynn'd , that turn rate

[@seastilton7912]

25:53, I am having trouble with Maliketh, he only sometimes runs at me and rarely ever does the follow up in the video. Instead he retreats backwards after the trade and starts spamming throws

[@grimreefer213]

Another fantastic video! Congrats on the brand deal, it’s nice to see a sponsorship for a product that is actually unique as opposed to the cookie cutter sponsors like manscaped and raid shadow legends which most people probably skip over.

[@arhamsaa]

It's funny that you made the North South joke because the grace is literally called "South Agheel Lake" 😅

[@moeron13]

I have a hard time understand most of what you're saying but thank you for trying to explain

[@SolMrBadGuy]

Not being able to stunlock Rykard anymore was a huge part Id imagine.

[@thisistheescapeplan]

Out of curiosity, is doing the tree sent faster than getting a dagger, and the AOW near stormhill?storm hill? And also, why do people wait for godrick to monolog? The grace usually pops up for me almost right away

[@Sternertime]

This guide is GREAT and entertaining in its own right, but it would have been perfect if you included the stats youre supposed to be at for each boss. In blanxz guide youre supposed to have 30 str and 37 dex w soreseal vs morgott for example

[@youcantkilltwice5596]

There was incredible competition among Distortion, Blanx and Forsa.

[@catalystz]

For sure, maybe something worth covering in a history video eventually!

[@TheHogfatherInvades]

The run of all time!

[@hastrid_swag]

Cata I know this is a 6 month old video but the shirt you're wearing in the sponsor segment is so sick where do I get it?

[@inpy]

Heyy i wonder why the hell i wasnt subbed already... Great video and awesome edition

[@FernandesTiago]

I tried, got to radahn imediately gave up

[@YoosfEsmayl-jp9hz]

Speed runners make games look super easy. I'm not here to speedrun but to learn something to make my casual playthrough alot easier.

[@ZZ-bi3kt]

This guy is SENSATIONALLLLL

[@ZZ-bi3kt]

This blankz guy whoever he is he’s the true elden lord

[@dziosdzynes7663]

the absolute madness of perfecting animation/phase transition cancels by manipulating poise and damage is incredible

[@catalystz]

Yes! The community has put in so much effort to develop and perfect the strats, it's amazing.

[@paultapping9510]

In most games I like any% all glitches, but the zips in ER make that run pretty boring to watch (unless they've been patches out?). glitchless is much more interesting, and this run was masterful. Craxy good execution!

[@prismaticc_abyss]

Zips are only used in any% unrestricted, they are banned in all other categories even the "glitched" ones. So you can watch those too, there are no zips in them

[@paultapping9510]

@@prismaticc_abyss oh awesome, that's good to hear, ty!

[@sylvainm1232]

Damn son. Leaving a dot for future reference

[@o0kv9]

Whats the background song you play at the end? right around 31:15 onwards?

[@RobinLSL]

Does anyone know the music which starts around 15:38?

[@prismaticc_abyss]

I thought I had an EzScape video in my feed there for a second

[@catalystz]

LMAO, he's definitely one of the creators who have used this thumbnail format a lot so I might have gotten inspired...

[@varyosc]

Another great video by catalyst. Tho I am surprised of how fast he grew his hair and beard since the last time

[@catalystz]

Yeah I went on a challenge where I wasn't going to shave until I got a new world record. Well, I did get it now so I can enjoy a fresh look for the summer :D

[@douglas2437]

Bro i just clocked that you were playing the unatco theme Holy shit. Patrician music choice ❤

[@enviosinterdimencionales8612]

that is a beautiful chair.

[@Rexiez]

Whats the order of bosses for this run?

[@Scenery-1976]

Incredible❤❤❤

[@DonHaci]

It used to take me 5 hours to do a single Any% run in Elden Ring, I was considered less than a pleb, failure was common in my playthroughs until I stumbled upon the Noblechair Hero Elden Ring collection by Catalystz, not only did I just do my first sub 2 hours run I'm also on pace to break the world record, thank you Catalystz.

[@catalystz]

You have to be careful or you will start experiencing god-mode side effects in CS as well. No refunds.

[@mooney3350]

About the sponsored Noblechairs... I've had one for several years now, great chair except for a MAJOR flaw. You see those bits on the sides of the seat? Well those are stitched extremely tight. So basically I've warrantied the seat bit like 6 times until I just gave up. It tears in couple months no matter how you sit and stars spreading, so both of the sides are just burst open for a seventh time... and it's fugly like that. Gaming seat should be able to take normal sitting, even if extensive.

[@massawassa115]

Wow, what a run. Such amazing strategies for edging out staggers and kills, truly masterfully done. Especially Gideon and Morgott, they looked daunting to pull off. Can't wait for the first 55:xx run. Might even have a crack at it myself, I think, though I doubt I'll ever get a sub 1:30:xx :)

[@catalystz]

Haha, sub 90 minutes is definitely achievable! But yeah, amazing effort put in by the community to figure out all these strategies.

[@massawassa115]

@catalystz Ooh, thanks for the motivation man. I'll start running as soon as I have some free time to really sink my teeth into the basics and the route. I ran this category for DS3, and it's just the most fun for me.