MANTIS LORDS & Horrible Sounds in Royal Waterways - Hollow Knight - Part 6

[@justnachoday5811]

“For a second, I thought it was going to be all three at once!” Oh my God, can you IMAGINE?!😅

[@Noah-g2n]

Yeah bro, Imaaaagine

[@yes_hello_hi]

Imagine all three at once

[@me__ggabriel218]

Imaaaaaaaaaaaaaagine

[@Emmalition]

These comments are sus and now I’m scared

[@tisme1105]

@@Emmalition I'm sure they have no bearing on actual game play. Well, mostly sure.....

[@azaleawa]

this episode perfectly encapsulates why the mantis lords are one of my favourite bosses in the game, even after having come close to completely beating the game!! from being frustrated by the run back to them after dying, the improvement in getting back, from being overwhelmed by the obviously telegraphed attacks of the one mantis to slowly getting into the rhythm enough to realise you could maybe get through it without getting hit. the way this battle teaches you to get better at the game, getting the rhythm of dodging and attacking, to understanding what windows you should actually be looking for if you want to heal, getting accustomed to tempo changes when you have to 1v2 them! it’s so rewarding too, getting the charm and riches in that one room, but especially realising the mantises won’t attack you anymore- just watching that part made me tear up :3 such a good episode so far, sm to enjoy!!

[@Emmalition]

You described my experience perfectly! ❤

[@j1gs]

As other people have said, going back to explore Greenpath at some point is not a bad idea ;) Btw when exploring make sure you're looking out for broken walls/ceilings/floors. There are a lot of hidden rooms or paths, showed by different ways (wall looks broken, different lighting, floor to be broken with the ability, ...), you missed a few in this episode (which is fine, dont worry about missing stuff its absolutely normal 😉)

[@Neil_Hanson]

Great job with the Mantis Lords Emma! I was the same as you with trying to heal too much at first, but once you forget about that and just get into the flow of the fight it becomes much easier I found. Thanks for another awesome video, and I hope you have a great weekend.

[@Emmalition]

Thank you Neil! Yeah I think it seems like you have to just… not get hit in fights like that 😂 because healing is so off the cards. Just focusing on timing and beats seems to be more effective! Thanks for coming along for the ride 🩷

[@barmy8219]

That double throw where they meet in the middle is such a game of chicken. You can just stand in the middle and heal but it feels so wrong.

[@velinion1]

Slightly to the left of the middle. But yeah, safe time to heal.

[@patakid95]

​@@lookalike4805There's no rng in any of the moves in that fight. You can even tell if their disks will start at the top or the bottom of the screen by checking the Mantis Lords' placement on the wall. It's the reason why I love the mantis fight, while I hate a certain Terrifying, Beautiful, Powerful enemy later on with all my heart and soul.

[@essneyallen6777]

@@lookalike4805 it's two different attacks, one fast one slow, with a different telegraph. Which one comes out might be rng, deciding how to dodge or whether to heal is not, it's not difficult to tell them apart

[@essneyallen6777]

@@lookalike4805 the positioning is precise, but there is a safe spot in the slow attack

[@essneyallen6777]

@@lookalike4805 how is "there is a precise spot that is always safe" rng?

[@isaacczerny8170]

Just so you know, you can actually rescue that bug you saw in the mantis village already! And there’s a lot more to the royal waterways, especially after defeating the dung defender

[@nromdotcom]

"You'll regret the day you crossed Emmalition" can be your new sign-off for videos.

[@Emmalition]

HAHAHAhahaha😭😭😭

[@velinion1]

Seriously one of the most fun and fair fights in the game. Tough, but every move is clearly and distinctly telegraphed making it one of the easiest bosses to do no-hit. It's a beautiful dance once it really clicks. That said, they kicked me around the stadium a lot my first run too. 😂

[@velinion1]

Also: the first part with one does a great job of training you for the second part. Second part, same as the first, now with tighter timings!

[@zaustus1500]

You're absolutely right about getting focused on healing. So many players get greedy with their heals and take additional damage, when they could have focused on not getting hit and dealing damage and won. Glad you're playing this gem of a game!

[@storageheater]

Ooh, you spotted the tell for the air disc Mantis thing, I NEVER spotted it in my playthrough, it would've helped so much lmao. You did incredibly well, even when you were discouraged - the first time dodging was excellent, it's incredibly easy to be overwhelmed by that fight if you try and chase the Mantis. You spotted straight away it was about hanging back and catching them after they attacked, it was really cool!

[@Jouzou87]

I think the Dung Defender is collecting the entire City's poo, not just his own.

[@mustlovebooknerd]

I don't think Emma realizes that every time she runs from a scary enemy, she's just drawing those enemies to a place where there's another enemy so now she's trapped between enemies. It's happened several times (I paused right after she died to the flukemons in Waterways) and I find myself screaming at the screen like a sports fan, "don't run! Don't panic! Turn around and fight! You have a sword and magic! Use them!" I may need therapy but this is how I'm entertained. 😅

[@mustlovebooknerd]

Did anyone else cringe watching her heal while standing right next to a bench, or was it just me? 😂 I was like, "Emmaaaaaaaa!"

[@Youtubeisgoodforwarchinggames]

So excited for you to have met the dung defender, I absolutely love that this game lets you slash at most large projectiles in the air if you're quick enough, it's such a cool mechanic

[@josehigor3672]

Mantis Lords was when the gameplay really clicked with me, once u understand it, it's so satisfying

[@chanjoliie]

The power of yoga breathing!!! Mantis Lords has to be one of my favourite fights in this game. Beating them was the moment the game REALLY clicked for me and I really felt cool af being able to win against them. The mantis lore is really cool too. If it is indeed something you want to know more about, I'm sure you could find tons of info about it (but that's probably best saved until you're done with the game).

[@Emmalition]

Yeah I won’t look yet but I can’t wait to find out!!!

[@mumboexeyeye4240]

It's impossible to have a bad time with the Dung Defender around. Congrats on the Mantis Lords btw. They're one of my favorite fights.

[@Emmalition]

He’s so frickin cute!!!

[@guitearist]

Combat tip: Desolate Dive, the ground pound, is *extremely* useful in any fight. It does more damage than your fireball and gives a ton of s. It also knocks Dung Defender out of the ground. Oh, and you can juggle him in his ball phase with upward nail strikes for as long as he's in the air, until you stagger or kill him.

[@guitearist]

Glad you are doing Mantis Village. I was hoping you'd notice in editing the last one you were so close to Cornifer in the Crystal Peaks. His location is hinted at by loose pages on the ground before you hear him humming.

[@howdyfriends7950]

you can save the large ant girl who is trapped in that room at the bottom of fungal wastes, without any new abilities, if you just explore that room a bit more thoroughly, you might find another way to get to her, hint hint. (it doesn't require a loading zone btw, it's all in the same room as her)

[@howdyfriends7950]

i want her saved ASAP because i really wanna see your reaction to her dialogue. if you need another hint on your way in: . . . . . just down below by the dashmaster statue, that sub-room has no ceiling, try seeing what's up there. also, yes, i am sure, you do not need any new abilities to get to her.

[@mustlovebooknerd]

@@howdyfriends7950Don't you need Monarch Wings or Crystal Heart to get to her?

[@guitearist]

I've been a big Symbalily fan since her playthrough of HK. Amber is great! I watched an episode of her playing Bloodborne coop with you a while back and meant to follow you then, but I must've gotten distracted. Then this playthrough showed up in my suggested and I subbed immediately. This playthrough has been awesome so far. You're doing great!

[@Dani0x1B]

I am SO looking forward to you reaching Deepnest, honestly. I won't say why.

[@Spoooshi]

Emma! Great playthrough so far. It's great to see how other people react to this wonderful game. Also, you may have seen others say it, but you can hold circle to heal. Like at 1:29:25, you press it three times to heal but you can just hold it down until you're full. Just a little quality of life thing. Keep up the good work!

[@pclouds]

1:00 "When you save it takes you back to the nearest rest point" It's actually the last bench you sat. And this is important in speedrun. 43:58 that was beautiful (from mantis pov). One, two, three, ded. 53:53 "pain, pain" yes that's the spirit :D 57:25 "You got a lot to answer for, Team Cherry" Team Cherry: oh yeah? evil grin.

[@eXponentia]

Best thing to do with the collectables (Seals, Journals and more to come) is to hold onto them until you need geo for something you can't afford. Think of them as a second bank, because if you die twice in a row without recovering your first shade you lose all your held geo, but not your collectables or stuff in your bank.

[@janekfilipowski9119]

You can find Cornifer by following ieces of parchemnt he leaves behind

[@wystearya4347]

Oh, you are back! This upload makes my day. I am thoroughly enjoying your playthrough! Hollow Knight is a big, beautiful game and I love your reactions to the new areas. It's like experiencing it all over again for me. :)

[@Emmalition]

That’s so lovely 🥹🩷

[@wystearya4347]

@@Emmalition Aww, it's true! And PS - A lot of the fun of Hollow Knight is getting 'lost' and then making new discoveries! It's ok that your game isn't 'perfect', that really isn't the point. It's the experience as a whole!

[@culade]

Emma - "I'm really feeling the absence of.." Me - "the long nail" Emma - "the long nail.." 😅 It or mark of pride were mainstays in my playthroughs as they have offensive and defensive benefits. Funnily enough, the two charms do stack but the results were kinda ridiculous. I recommend checking out missing areas of your greenpath map when possible.

[@Emmalition]

HHaha glad you feel me!

[@AdmiralJota]

Wandering around, exploring, getting lost and trying to figure out what you're doing are exactly the kinds of things that the people who are excited about Hollow Knight came here to see. So don't feel bad about any of that! It's just what we wanted.

[@CHRoNo-ky6yz]

Hollow Knight is the first game I've ever played where I wish I could go back and forget everything and reexperience it all for the first time. Emma awesome series, watching you play is the next best thing. Keep exploring, your doing great!

[@kyote]

21:25 Denied! He doesnt want you in his secret club.

[@Emmalition]

Devastating tbh

[@RealCutieMutie]

The Mantis Lords is still one of my fave fights on the game. I really like the respect they show to us when we win, while everything else is trying to eat our soul.

[@kittymarie_33]

I recently finished Hollow Knight and have been watching people’s play through content to relive the experience of exploring everything for the first time, and so far you have been my absolute favorite creator to watch play this game. You are so incredibly funny, I giggle almost nonstop while watching you 😂 thank you for taking the time to not only play but edit this amazing content for us to enjoy. Can’t wait to watch more!

[@Lochtain]

Mantis Lords and Dung Defender in one episode, epic! 2 of my 3 favourite fights in this game. Such excellent music, fight mecanics that teach you more about the game, wonderful lore tidbits, and just good fun! Excellent work, also, I totally agree that the sounds in the Royal Waterways are grooooooss.

[@realdavestrider]

you can keep holding down the button to focus and heal instead of letting go after one heal

[@matthewscott596]

Thrilled to see another Hollow Knight video today! Just what I needed to get me through the last day of the work week. Thanks again for this series and I can't wait to watch this while I work!

[@matthewscott596]

Also, don't feel bad about knowing where to go or being skilled enough for a boss or area. One of the best parts of Hollow Knight is figuring things out and growing your skills as you play. I struggled so much with the first boss battle when I first played. Now I have beaten almost every difficult challenge in the game. You can do it!

[@CheddahSlammer]

Some advice, when you die and leave behind a ghost, you soul container is also cracked and stores less soul until you destroy your ghost. So Its good to get your ghost, before any major boss fights.

[@PeachWeird]

I'm so happy I started watching your playthrough, I love the way you take things in and absorb the ambiance ❤

[@Emmalition]

I'm so glad!

[@KayinAngel]

Mantis Lords was where I "stopped playing", because I didn't realize it was optional at this point. I could have just come back when I was stronger. Instead you just sort of powered through it. Awesome.

[@Emmalition]

Awww

[@laioren]

No spoilers here, just some comments on your comments, and a couple of quick tips about some minor things: 9:05 - About a "perfect playthrough;" Yeah, I know this can be hard, but don't worry about that. Hollow Knight isn't about a "perfect playthrough." It about watching how people discover things and how they "git gud." 1:26:46 - Lol. Your songs are super cute! Please continue regaling us. 1:31:53 - Check out this part of your video and give it a listen real quick. Maybe you'll hear something... 1:37:38 - I wonder what's to all those "lefts" as you ride that elevator down... 1:39:08 - Correct! It's a bad idea to sell stuff unless you're making a "direct run" as you call it. Geo is attached to your "shade" when you die, but items like Hallownest Seals and Wanderer's Journals are not, so it's a good way to "store" money on yourself. 1:47:30 - We've all made that face when hearing Cornifer. He is the light in the darkness. 1:51:10 - The area where you're worried about saving the bug... maybe try going LEFT of the Dashmaster statue now that you have the Mantis Claws? 1:58:30 - Wait until you go into Deepnest... 2:02:26 - Swimming in poo is a flex? Okay... No judgement. Lol. 2:05:00 - Don't forget that "Desolate Dive" is a super useful attack. It's that thing you got for "ground pounding" from the Soul Master. Maybe give it a try while using the Shaman Stone charm. Side note: it gives you a couple of frames of invincibility after you use it. Honestly, it's probably the best attack in the game. 2:06:04 - Long nail, mark of pride, and steady body are all easy to get too used to. That's what they're there for, though. Play the game the way you want to. People will chime in at times if you're having a hard time with a particular boss and give advice on charm builds that are good against that particular boss, but follow or ignore as you like. Loving your playthrough!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!

[@le_gus001]

Very good comment :)

[@trilzinug]

You beating the mantis lords has got to be a top 5 moment for me watching this game. I rooted for you the way I rooted for myself when I played this. You clutched that up so well, love watching newer players have a go at this game :)

[@marinadavies1917]

one of the great things about hollow knight is that there isn’t really a “right” way to go, when i first played it i managed to skip two very important progression items and gave up for 1-2 years before coming back to finish it

[@DoAGoldeneye]

For Mantis Lords circles: Look at their feet. If their lowest foot is at ground level they're throwing low circles -> jump, then duck. Otherwise duck, then jump.

[@rbxq]

you can tell whether the mantis lords will be throwing their "discs" high or low by how high they are positioned on the wall.

[@kionashi]

Is adorable to see new players getting lost and failing in combat/parkour sections.... I was one of them once, and I know by the end of the game you gonna become an expert

[@TheGarynDaSilva]

''So we fight them one by one?" - the famous last words of literally everyone I've ever seen fight Mantis Lords.

[@Emmalition]

Humbled

[@TheGarynDaSilva]

@@Emmalition for your first playthrough you did damn well, I rage quit Mantis Lords twice! When I eventually defeated them I went for a 20 min walk in a nearby park just to decompress🤣

[@Tasorius]

So close to saving Bretta... Nearly walked into the room, and then turned around...

[@kobarsos82]

Always follow pages on the ground, they always lead to Cornifer. This is true for all areas, in case you never noticed.

[@koen5727]

Mantis Lords is a masterpiece and my favorite fight in HK. The attacks are simple to understand, but very fast and just when you think you beat them, it ramps up the fight in a very simple but effective way. You figuring out when to heal in this fight was a marvel to watch

[@hubijohn7451]

Dung Defender is my fav charcter - the fight is so fun! Alsobackstory and everything is really fascinating

[@showd6229]

You can keep healing by holding the button down longer, so you don’t have to let go

[@kovexplay]

Nice job with the Mantis Lords! They are such a well-designed boss that expertly tests the player's abilities. Plus I love the surprise with having to fight 2 at once during the second phase Yeah, I love Dung Defender too, he's just such a goofball I'm having a blast with this playthrough, keep it up! ❤

[@matoiyomi_0104]

Hollow knight is such an amazing game, definately in my top 10 of all time, NFL I hope after you beat HK that you'd watch some of the lore videos explaining the story of it and or theories :D

[@Nate9-9]

The other day on additional playthrough of mine, I think the Mantis lords glitched on me. When the 2nd and 3rd attacked, they had the exact same pattern. They would each pound the ground from above, both cling onto the wall, followed by slow blade attack, then fast blade attack. Then repeat. Made it incredibly easy. I’ve faced them in runs and have never seen this happen.

[@lzrshark617]

Fun cursed fact: I heard somewhere that Hornet's VA was the one responsible for the horrible gurgling noises those worm enemies make

[@Emmalition]

NOOOOOOOOO

[@bluenana165]

Emma: Yoga breathing My weeb ass self : TOTAL CONCENTRATION BREATHING!

[@TSpoon823]

Amazing episode! Gotta love the Mantis Lords, one of the best boss fights in the game. And i cracked up a bit when Emma heard the first noises of Deepnest and just NOPED out of there 😂.

[@Emmalition]

Absolutely not for me hhahhahaa

[@TSpoon823]

@@Emmalition and yet the next episode 🤣

[@victorburghi]

just a tip: long nail = long nail (duh) mark of pride = longer nail both = longest nail. one of the most common "swordsman" build uses both and an undiscovered one that makes you hit faster. both the long nail charms can make you pogo better as well

[@SLCclimber]

Woo! The learning curve is in full effect. Lets gooo!

[@Emmalition]

Yay!

[@smv1990]

What a day today is. Return of the premier league football, a new E-Lish video. It’s a sunny day, blue skies and a light breeze. Life is good.

[@Emmalition]

Hahaha a beautiful day to be alive! Have a great one

[@de_la_Nae]

the loud "YES!" i yelled when you got the Mantis Lords! Great job!

[@Emmalition]

Thank you!!!!

[@Cas-Se78.97]

"Deepnest! Ooo, let me turn it up!" Nope nope nope nope nope nope

[@Abyranss]

Comparing my man Ogrim to the Dung Eater 😞 He's just a dung beetle swimming in the poop of the city denizens... Remember, when jumping over bosses you can pogo on them for some extra height and damage. This also works to make it over some projectiles like the Mantis Lords' spinning blades, and The Dung Defender has a special interaction with the ground-pound spell if you have the soul to spare; it pops him out of the ground when he's burrowing.

[@tisme1105]

Right side of greenpath - recommended to explore soon as enhances first playthrough

[@joshridings7078]

I'm so happy I found your channel through the Hollow Knight content. You make me laugh and it has been incredibly great watching your from soft content as well. 🎉

[@Emmalition]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for the lovely comment 🩷

[@kionashi]

The dung defender is the goodest boy I hope to see the rematch in the future

[@Alf90_24]

Kiilling the mantis after they became peaceful was hilarious. You did a really good job at the challenge!

[@Emmalition]

I didn’t sleep that night 😂

[@Alf90_24]

@@Emmalition oh no! Lol

[@GrammyG3]

Mantis Lords was one of my favorite fights

[@naimmahboubi89]

The lore for the Dung Defender is actually kinda interesting.

[@willymicrecker4341]

No one buttered her biscuits...that's why she so hangry 😂

[@Emmalition]

Lmao 😂

[@gabo4594]

The mantis lords are one of my favorite bosses in the game, they are very good, by the way if you ever come back to greenpath there is a part that you missed where you get a thing where you can get very good information on the bugs you defeat, It is not important but it is a very nice detail for the curious

[@samuelbarrett1082]

You may already know this, but you don't need to pause between healing multiple masks. You can just hold the button and let it fly. May help you in the future when time is of the essence. Good job in mantis village!

[@dragonhunter2343]

Probably the most visceral reaction to the waterways I've ever seen. To be fair the noises are genuinely fairly gross. Can't wait for next episode! Hopefully you'll notice a few paths you missed before. I keep seeing a few on the map every now and then and it pains my completionist heart.

[@j1gs]

Sheesh almost 2h30 episode, noice :) Been loving your playthrough, I had not watched a Lets Play in like almost 10 years but this has been great to see you enjoy Hollow Knight Hope you'll have fun, and don't stress about your play, you've been doing well ! and keep an eye out for future Silksong and Crowsworn releases 🤫

[@crumzy8]

ooh, you've also played limbo! that game is so atmospheric

[@seannorth6968]

Spreading the joy as only a Emmalition playthrough can pure perfection 🤘 new haircut is 🔥 take care & hope you have a fabulous weekend

[@Dkenhoney]

Awesome to see you conquer the Mantis Lords! Many people have a lot of trouble with that fight (I think I've even seen a video where someone didn't beat them until like their 23rd try). Getting the Mark of Pride charm was great, was slightly irritated that it took you so long to put it on, but the difference in your performance against the Dung Defender speaks for itself. Mind you, the Shaman Stone is actually one of the best charms in the game (it doesn't just make your spells stronger, it makes their hit boxes bigger), BUT! But if you don't have the soul to use the spells because you're constantly healing and/or not hitting your enemies, then the charm doesn't do you any good. Speaking of charms not doing you any good, on your runback to the Dung Defender you never dropped either the compass nor the magnet charms, so they were just taking up room that could have been used to have the Soul Catcher charm equipped. Just a basic principle to keep in mind, if the run back to a boss is short and/or easy enough to do without facing too many mobs in between and you can remember how to get there without checking the map then you should try maximizing your charm setup; it will make a big difference. Mind you, I understand if you're deliberately trying to challenge yourself, but other than that two slots being taken up for non-combat reasons isn't a small thing. I agree with your sentiment about the nasty worm like creatures. Mark of Pride would have helped you a lot against them, but their sounds, looks, and movement will always be some of the nastiest things in the game. Definitely having fun watching this playthrough, keep up the good work!

[@ShindoWonderland]

Check walls etc. often times if you attack walls which sounds different you may find secret way and passages ;) I really enjoy your play through and hollow knight has something magical and therapeutic 😊

[@AndrewLaValley]

Hey! I'll keep commenting until you see it. You can continue holding the heal button to heal multiple masks at once. you don't have to let go and re press each time, and it's faster, definitely good for boss fights. And that's what the quick focus charm you bought does too.

[@Emmalition]

Thank you!! I saw it now and appreciate the help

[@kobarsos82]

Always hunt your soul down omg... It holds the gold you lost when you died. If you abandon it and die again you lose the gold permanently... Don't forget spells, boss battles like the mantis lords are much easier with use of attack magic. Its literally hard mode with just the nail. So congratz for beating them the hard way.

[@spamus598]

42:20 I need this as a ringone or something!

[@morad.m5794]

dude I find you so funny idk why, you are just amazing, keep it up

[@Emmalition]

Aw thank you heheh

[@DuffbagYT]

Well done for rinsing the lords

[@Emmalition]

Thank you bff !

[@hinaru987]

Congrats beating the mantis lords! It's one of my favourites boss fights. Oh you were actually really close to finding the way to that npc in the fungal wastes :) Yes you can swim in water but not acid ;) Also, you figured out you could pogo on spikes! That's great. Fun fact: mark of pride and long nail stack for an even longer nail! But yeah, that's 5 slots Tip: you can keep holding circle to heal multiple times in a row

[@Daandar]

After you defeat Dung Defender you should sit on a bench and return! It'll be a nice suprise i think.

[@Andres-vc6ew]

Yay a new Emma video! Noticed that when the videos come out for me that there are already comments from a day or two ago. Must be a location thing being that Emma is in England. Anyway I'm an Emma fan now and am also working through the bloodborne videos. I can't believe how well she did on that game. I have seen way worse playthroughs

[@ebog4841]

haha! DOMA DOMA DOMA!

[@Emmalition]

So CUTEEE

[@els1f]

26:45 mmmmmm no We don't stop-aaah You can't stop-ah hey We're gonna celebrate. One more time

[@r_omnom7797]

I think royal waterways is a location, where you should go when you feel its time for it I think you might want to get fragile strength charm, from vendor near the bench in upper part of fungal wastes And small tips for crystal peaks You can kill the laser bugs using desolate dive (floor smash) spell, but you dont get souls from hitting them, so be careful with that About boss in that area, don't try to heal, fight will be easier when you focus on dealing damage And you saw fragments of paper, which means cornifer is somewhere in upper left part of that area

[@rseichter]

Ah, Dung Defender is such a great character. Given the choice, I would probably have named him “The Dungslinger”, but that’s the only improvement I can think of. 😄

[@Palitato]

Anyone else just flash forward thinking about the White Palace any time she mentions the parkour being hard? Oh Emma. Emma. You have no idea what's coming.

[@le_gus001]

😅 Her video will be fun I guess :D

[@aceofblades1677]

Seeing new players go to Deepnest is like watching a character go to the basement in a horror movie. "Don't go in there. Don't go in there! Oh god she went in there." GG on the Mantis lords! Just so you know, if you're trying to heal multiple times in a row, you can hold the button the whole time to heal slightly faster than if you release and press it again between each heal.

[@SavageRealityBeasts]

You possibly fought my two favourite bosses today!

[@PenultimatePenPen]

1:28:50 I hav been waiting for this moment. Pogoing is so fun and improtant!

[@exogenesis4273]

A few spoiler-free comments: 1. Sad grub friend can be saved without unlocking anything further 2. Do try to keep your eyes peeled for odd-looking walls to break, you even hit one accidentally at one point in this video

[@Shad0wmoses]

i love this boss fight. it makes u better at least provided u keep the lessons learned from the fight haha.

[@Kumoii]

I remember the very first time I fought the Mantis Lords. I had NEVER played any other Metroidvania Platformer game before. So no kind of experience, I died SOO many damn times to them despite understanding their moves are REALLY telegraphed. So don't feel too bad gettin' flustered about it 🤣 Although after playing/beating Elden Ring, my current playthrough I've just been blowing past everything. So with the Elden Ring experience + beating it 2 times already. Feels nice to just play it without struggling Lol

[@Kumoii]

@@lookalike4805 For me I got hit because I had shitttt timing & I was trying to zoom especially after getting the dash 🤣 So having a zoom mindset & just being bad at timing, made for a really bad/tough fight for me Lol

[@crows2808]

What a rollercoaster "This is horrible!" "I love this!" "This is the worst!" "Amazing!" "I can't take this!" "I love him!" Looking at the length of the vid you might think these are evenly spread. They are not. Some of them are right after each other.

[@kieker9428]

You might have realised this in the meantime, but you have more hit impact than you think. Try hitting everything in combat, you might be surprised

[@Mackthecatdad17]

Always so happy to have a new upload from you! Thanks for doing what you do!

[@jackharrington697]

Emmalition love being a part of your channel!! 💜💜