Shadow of the Erdtree Full Playthrough ⚔️ #7: HAVING A BAD TIME

[@FloridaMann123]

Steps for fighting the armored furnace golems: 1. Don't.

[@trankia1224]

It really isn’t worth it, since your only reward is a resource to make more of the things to fight armored furnace golems.

[@thelethian]

@@trankia1224 Not true. They have ingredients for your mixed potion.

[@dominicellis86]

yea, i never touched those ones, couldn't be bothered. Did all the others though.

[@jayjayson9613]

​@@dominicellis86 new items you get for your physik from them is worth it

[@Dollightful]

Can we talk about what an incredible writer Luke is, though? That soliloquy was incredible.

[@Gigawolf1]

What Hornsent (NPC) meant: - Marika is hinted at having been created by the Hornsent (culture) as part of their practice of making Jar-Saints - She rebelled against them, gained divinity, and created the Erdtree & Scadutree - Marika sent her son Messmer (hinted to be Melina's brother) to massacre the Hornsent (culture) - Hornsent (culture and NPC) are hoping for vengeance, and believe Miquella will help overthrow Marika's order to make a world closer to what they want

[@chitt77]

that's putting it mildly. The Hornsent took everyone in the Shaman village including the children cut them apart shoved them into jars in the hopes to make a god and it worked. However in hindsight this was not a good idea as the god they created was reasonably pissed and sent her son to burn their people to ash and for some reason the Hornsent still claim to be the victims and Miquella being based off Griffith from Berserk is confirmation that he is pure evil, completely selfish and, power hungry

[@mar_speedman]

So actually you're saying they're the bad guys and the entire time they were complaining that a paladin passed through their land and purged all their screwed up villages and cults and they want revenge on the paladin and his army for not letting them do their horrible deeds?

[@mar_speedman]

@@chitt77 Those damn mesmer's lot! We were a peaceful and love seeking cult murdering and corpse defiling peacefully before they came around and took offense at our whole peaceful and love seeking ways!

[@MJ-kc8iz]

The soliloquy. Oh sweet drama, the soliloquy! (standing ovation, thows flowers at Luke and weeps for so pure a demonstration of art!)

[@TwoLeftThumbs]

That elevated this stream for me. I've recommended it to everyone I know but I fear, unless they've been in the whole journey, they won't appreciate it as much as I have.

[@Soulja98]

Right! The journey is amazing. The moments of emotional ups and downs. The struggles in-between that also bring moments of comedy and levity. All that's missing a love story that isn't between the fans and Ray Shunshine themselves.

[@vacuumdiagram]

So good!

[@PNWShores]

The monologue, possibly the best part of this whole channel. I enjoyed the dark souls more, but dang, I don’t know if he can ever top that 2 minutes

[@nickross1982]

Me, yelling at my tv: hefty FURNACE pots. FURNACE POTS! Not Hefty Fire Pots!

[@trankia1224]

Furnace visages are a limited resource, so naturally I didn’t use any of them. I killed all the armored golems with heft fire pots! Did I make things harder for myself? Absolutely! But I still got it done!

[@ralphthestick]

Truly one of the most hauntingly beautiful monologues in gaming history. Bleak. Devastating. 10/10.

[@thejason755]

If you’ve been there with a hard boss or enemy, it hits like a kick in the teeth. It’s a monologue that evokes strong memories.

[@diegolopezpresa9719]

The mix of laughing and crying after defeating the golem really summarizes the Soulsborne experience

[@aidanvandeveer2926]

Whereas others appear to be frustrated with your approach, I appreciate your persistence in these games. Reminds me of when Dark souls was just coming out, and me and my friends were clueless as to how you tackle certain bosses. We would deliberately not look anything up, because we wanted to figure it out ourselves, but we were dumb teenagers so we just kept running in full tilt until we won. It's a very nostalgic feeling to me.

[@edwardling9614]

Watching luke go mad fighting a big on fire golem is a great way to spend my birthday

[@normaladultluke]

Happy birthday!

[@edwardling9614]

@@normaladultluke thank you

[@koatomasbezdek4860]

This is coming out on my birthday next week!

[@edwardling9614]

@@koatomasbezdek4860 happy birthday in advance

[@diegolopezpresa9719]

Happy birthday!!!!

[@EuanFoulis]

You have my complete sympathies Luke, fought both the furnace golems with metal legs but eventually I just gave up- kudos to you for your determination

[@travisspaulding5835]

Ahh yes, THAT particular Furnace Golem…it remains alive in my game to this day lol

[@TheScienceBoy]

It is the single worst idea anyone had and stuck into this game. A real low point in game design.

[@druman890]

@@TheScienceBoy I disagree. It's optional for one so there isn't really any justification for being upset about the fight or mechanics. I like that it forces the player to engage with the crafting system but not in an overwhelming way. The fact that the boss only has 2 attacks it can do while you are on the ledge (fireball volley and jump + swing) and it only takes 5 great fire pots to beat also means it's one of the easiest bosses in the DLC. We saw that when Luke finally figured out the mechanics he managed to dunk 4 pots on the boss in between 1 attack.

[@justanotherloreaddict]

Very unhappy as the tooth whip was encountered and read delightfully as I tried to finish the last of my breakfast. Lovely reading of it, I just wish I hadn't been eating :D

[@TknoelTellsStories]

Same 😢

[@puffpuffadder]

The crop top bird armour with the bear hat really caught me off guard...it's so stupid, I love it!

[@silversalamence10]

51:23 Whenever I hear the words "10 Arrows" all I can think of is the item jingle from A Link to the Past. iykyk

[@jeffersontheskull9687]

Something I learned in my time of Elden ring (which I loved) Any way you defeat an enemy is a good way. Often I told myself that when spending hours chipping away while hiding. As long as it is fun that is what matters. (If not fun then spite works too).

[@lisaghost91]

Ashina style😂

[@nutsymcgregor]

I’m fully here for Luke’s voiceover prose. 26:39

[@ffwng3992]

I really enjoyed the progression from finding the "silly bear hat" to getting the rest of the set, then fighting the bear that inspired it all. 🎉 I'm hoping in the next video or two you'll put the entire set on and mess around with 'bear communion' (hopefully AoE roars).

[@daedsider]

"We're into the ruins! Let's start looting and pillaging," may be the most British thing Luke's ever said.

[@richardclegg8027]

So unfair. They were not ruins when we looted and pillaged them.

[@thejason755]

@@richardclegg8027yeah, it’s robbery at best.

[@fendrel]

Just figured I'd chime in and say I've really been enjoying these longer episodes focused on exploration! My favourite part of these games is poking my head into different areas that catch my interest and seeing what's around, so I'm very glad you're sharing that with us as well and not just following the story path (to the degree that there is one) :)

[@xenogil180]

I nearly passed out from laughing from the soliloquy. Masterful use of words and irony.

[@theomnitorium7476]

16:20 that sound effect absolutely send me :D Exactly my reaction when I find out about essential consumables ^^

[@quelanathecrow]

some of the funniest editing ever this week, had me cracking up from start to finish ^.^ loving this series, thanks for all the great videos!!

[@honestmonk2564]

12:20 Appreciate the die hard reference

[@knowlessman]

Stopped video after the golem fell; had to, needed to, transcribe the soliloquy for myself before watching further. "I would wager, they think: "He needs more redflesh mushrooms." 10,000/10.

[@madisonmcclure8243]

That Sekiro music is paying dividends! 😂

[@miffeddog]

That's one of the hardest I've laughed at a KZbin video. All that time with arrows then he dies. 😂😂😂

[@mar_speedman]

I really feel bad for Luke when he struggles in these sections of the souls games. Not because he's struggling. Not because he's on the verge of actual insanity the whole way through. Because this is something he clearly loves, and like a Westaway to a Farrant after watching the 2003 Haunted Mansion movie I could only watch and say... "So this is what you like, is it?"

[@johnmassengill5893]

This may have been the best episode of anything you have done on this channel so far. Bravo sir. Bravo.

[@mediarare2386]

Luke once said: "Elden Rings takes everything the Soulsborne games are famous for and cranks it up to a million." Including the storytelling which is beyond bananas and doesn't make sense no matter how many eyeballs in bolt paper you chow down.

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

“Consumables noooooooo!” *visons of bolt paper in chat Edit: holy crap my guy, that was a herculean effort of patience beating the golem. War cry 100% justified 😂

[@SmerkyRandomised]

what an incredible show of patience, and the editing and production value is top-notch!!

[@interdude93]

Luke with the smithing stones is becoming like ProJared with 10 arrows

[@jcsmiley1255]

The moment of existential crisis was priceless 😂😂😂😂

[@vikihalliwell]

Luke, your spirit of perseverance is an inspiration ✨️ good job pal, you showed that golem who's boss!

[@psyraven76]

If the day ever dawns on which I understand what a Fromsoft NPC is banging on about, I shall know I have gone quite, quite mad...

[@Maseman90]

The self inflicted struggle is real. He is going to scream at the sky when its winter lantern time. Also use the mogh/margit shackels to unblock spirirt springs

[@RidireOiche]

This week on NormalAdultLuke, Luke gets fired up and bears down.

[@Gigawolf1]

"Messmer and his folk turned everybody into jars" - Luke's got no idea how wrong he is 😮

[@NemoTheShark]

Thank YOU for sticking with it, Luke! A greatly entertaining vid as always despite the lowpoint, especially with the return of the introspective sololoquy. I just thought "the hopeful young man" had already been turned into "the wise older man" back in the days of the Orphan of Kos 😆

[@clairet-rex]

The non-spoiler version of what the Hornsent said (based upon what you know so far) - he doesn't care that Miquella was psychically roofieing them, he's hoping the Miquella will become a god, overthrow Marika and stop the persecution of his people by Messmer.

[@sloppy8149]

really love these longer-form videos luke, hysterical as always

[@WizzyMcWizzyton]

Poor Luke. He just keeps torturing himself. Alas, it’s entertaining.

[@mow1980ish]

Thank you for all the amazing content. We always look forward to it

[@jmgriffee]

Ah, Arugula the Bear. A fresh and leafy topping for your favorite sandwich, just with a surprising amount of bite. ...possibly I was eating lunch while I was watching this.

[@SpoonOfDoom]

Luke, your videos are always great, but today, you have outdone yourself. Incredible scenes, the piano/monologue section was pure gold!

[@charlierobinson9411]

Thanks, Luke, that was a great episode, I laughed out loud more times than I care to remember. The soliloquy was especially moving.

[@arandomelle484]

your commitment to making yourself miserable to entertain us reprobates is inspiring, Luke!

[@crouchingmarker]

"I am Ymir. I look after the place while the master is away. I am Ymir." "What are you doing, Ymir?" "Just appealing to the Manos Meta."

[@kevinmulcahey7578]

31:10 euphoria 31:17 concern that Luke would never be the same

[@bekkipickett]

I'm laughing so hard, this is amazing. Also, i love that you used the Ashina song 😂

[@nikkianzalone2914]

such a treat to put this on in the background of my workday and just occasionally look over to see luke getting owned by some elden beast

[@Madtaz2028]

One of the best yet. You're the best part of my week.

[@clockworkcrow8590]

5:15 I have made a mistake by saving this video to watch with dinner

[@Beaver98]

important tip for unlocking those spirit springs: if you use morgot or mohg's shackle it will unlock them without having to find the pile of rocks

[@Beaver98]

Hefty furnance pots are the secret sauce! Also, there is a bell bearing for red flesh mushrooms that you may or may not have found already.

[@gothmissstress]

I do not know how you defeat these golems. You're amazing

[@samuxan]

21:15 similar experience with this golem. I just gave up on him and the other 2 that can only be defeated with the pots. The only enemies that kept roaming my save when I was done with the dlc

[@DragonSword001]

With all those ground pounds, I can see why they call it Rug-layer the Bear. You'll never have a bump in your carpet with them installing it.

[@Parialated]

18:04 "time to use my powerful pot" Me too ✌️💨

[@nathanielpoppycock9827]

I love the thumbnail. Lukes long black hair makes him look like he's going through a Type O Negative-phase.

[@Pencliff]

I don't know Elden Ring or whatto expect but that was a surprisingly large amount of bear on bear action

[@McNamarathatghost]

Luke took the long way round for that Furnace Golem, like the twelfth doctor.

[@SusurrusBlue]

Just spend a full minute staring at the thumbnail, wondering if I have really not watched Luke in long enough for him to grow shoulder length hair. Only to realise it's the seat's headdress. 😂🙈

[@goldfishblues]

I cracked up so much at the soliloquy 😂. I know you suffered, Luke, but thank you so much. That was brilliant.

[@nutherefurlong]

I wound up avoiding those golems. You faced them head-on and created ART

[@jaxon_the_nerd]

Love the monologue Lol

[@AngelBeatYunara]

To be fair, looking like a crow worked for Eileen!

[@gwts1171]

At 20:35 my girlfriend asked, "Couldn't he just whizz on its head?" It's one of the reasons I like her so much.

[@judahforshey1865]

There's actually a weapon in the dlc designed specifically for guard counters

[@IanMcCartney-d4q]

Beast Blood and Crow-based armour? Who got some Bloodbourne in your Elden Ring?

[@stuartbrann9699]

Greatest moment in gaming - The nonchalant golem kick!

[@AidanRatnage]

24:26, actually no, the normal ones also did damage, 111 each time, mostly. I guess I'm lucky that I had the means to make furnace pots at this point, and more than 4 at a time.

[@fishiwan]

You don't need to apologise for how good or bad you feel that you have performed, you make it fun with the edits regardless. I am slightly concerned by the video lengths creeping up and past an hour each, but I do still enjoy them even if it takes more of my Monday evening to watch than I'd expected.

[@NMN]

37:21 Memories of Cliff Racers 😠

[@tomgymer7719]

Literally saw Luke lose his mind during that laughter.

[@TiredTurner]

Instantly smashing the like button upon the howl of FREEDOM, as God intended.

[@jamesmolloy6924]

I cannot WAIT for the jagged peak episode, I think Luke'll love it. He almost went there as well...

[@FooMantis]

Fun tip; those stone-sealed spirit springs can almost universally be opened with Mohg or Margitt's Shackles if ya got em. Same with many of the chariot-killing mechanisms in the OG game catacombs. The long and boring of it is they have a spherical area of effect that can trigger traps, fire-breathing stone pole lift dealies, etc.

[@FooMantis]

Congrats for killing that Furnace Golem. I noped out after a few attempts. I tragically do have enough self-regard to put that a-hole in my rear view mirror and never looked back.

[@GoldenKubera]

Long Ray the Sunshine!!!! ☀️🙌💯

[@clockworkcrow8590]

"Arugula the bear" I genuinely can't tell if this is another case of Luke being terrible at remembering names (see: every oxventure) or if he's being facetious. It's probably both, both is good XD

[@ewyeth7713]

whenever i got to national parks i fear for my safety : t-rexes everywhere

[@AlanSmithee-r3t]

You don't have to get off Torrent to throw the hefty pots, so you can stay mobile to avoid the fireballs and take them out pretty quickly. You can also throw hefty pots into the heads of normal ones you've downed as they're getting back up! You have to be quick, but if you do it right you can take them out in like half the time. Also, unrelated but you can use Mohg/Morgott's shackle to unseal spirit springs and lower/raise flamethrower towers in catacombs. The range is pretty huge too.

[@SodPassionGaming]

It's not my fault they never gave us a poison spell. I need those thin beast bones to proc poison before I start throwing rotten breath at them. Seriously, some real aggressive bosses have been done in by that damage whilst they were owning me. You can take a guess at who, mainly so I don't spoil anything.

[@slimdim1]

FYI (for other people as I assume Luke as already finished the game), you can unlock the Spirit springs by hitting the actual spring with Margit's Shackle.

[@Twenty_Third_Nerd2347]

Luke if you do Count Ymir’s quest you can get a cool spirit summon by reuniting Jolan (the Sauron knight lady) with other knight Anna, somewhere. Don’t know exact details. She can also help with Messmer.

[@thejason755]

I love how luke just ignores the second abductor virgin at the start. Felt like they ignored him a bit too

[@sheepmonster]

I fought and beat one furnace golem....after that slog of a fight I never fought another one again. Myself and torrent just leg it past them. Hats off to you for your determination.

[@Soldeathscythe]

So fun fact if you use the glint stone spiral the simple corkscrew spell it will drill thought the armored legs letting you stagger him and beat him without the need of the pesky pots. I hope this helps you out cheers

[@daniellockley-smith9766]

5:30 I was just about to eat my yoghurt 😢

[@tomgymer7719]

The bear being so late at the end made me begin to doubt that I'd ever seen it in the upcoming part and was maybe misremembering a sneak preview of Red Bear.

[@VexerZero]

I think the furnace golems make much better obstacles than enemies.

[@Ashley80005]

Luke was so happy that he finally killed that Furnace Golem. But, the reward made him fume in fury! Poor Luke!🥺

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

Imagine the power of being a furnace golem to make Luke act this way

[@Joe90h]

1:02:30 Yes we have feathers, but the muscles of men. 'Cuz we're birds of war now, but we're also men! Birds of war! I refuse to believe this armour isn't an Always Sunny reference.

[@SlyRatchet4]

"I'M FREE!" 😂

[@mrbrainly]

It's the one with leg armor, isn't it? EDIT: Yep

[@Icam_here]

that furnace golem was my 2nd least favorite to fight and i commend Luke for sticking it out

[@Uggibuggimuggi]

You see, that Fire Golem fight is exactly the reason I've never gotten into any Souls games, because I know I'm stubborn enough to do anything it takes to win a fight and I really don't want to be

[@sonjaquan5775]

I truly did not know that you could get away far enough to craft without enemy health resetting. I would have looked up where I could get two more hefty pots, and the mushroom bell bearing, but that worked.

[@NMN]

01:02:26 The Bird/Bear Man 😆