The Mystery of the Breach of Demise (Zelda Theory)

[@BanditGames]

What area(s) do you want to see revisited in Breath of the Wild 2?

[@idksomerandomguyontheinter2875]

The three temples that you get the barbarian outfit from and the water temple from oot

[@hayleystubbs591]

The forgotten temple for sure that's my favorite by far🗡️

[@myprofilepicturesaysitall2821]

How about satori mountain?

[@Viktoria_Selene]

Faron mountain ranges, I want a city somewhere in there

[@GalenSpooner]

Thundra plateau

[@antiope-d9780]

Looks like he had fun with his green screen

[@BanditGames]

[@shrekharvey6316]

Yes he does...very

[@Link-to-the-Smash]

@@BanditGames Hello Bandit. How is the green screen?

[@treypabody5697]

Yeah who needs wide putin, we have wide bandit 5:10

[@flukeman1409]

You literally said exactly what I was thinking

[@rayzozayrong279]

I just called it cheese valley because of the small holes

[@Jkslay686]

cool

[@Jkslay686]

look at my name

[@elitegamer9310]

Just like the Moon...

[@lever7893]

Same lol

[@braydenleaderofthetirkins1143]

All I said was, "That's weird...anyway." when I first went through it.

[@timberlago]

Quick correction: The rock found in the breach of demise is also found in the tempest gulch, near SKULL LAKE, and near malanya spring, home of a diety who can RESURECT THE DECEASED. In any case, these places all seem to have something to do with death...

[@RyuuKageDesu]

I forgot about some of those places, as far as the stones. Death correlation increasing.

[@kelsiemak]

Literally came to the comments to mention this but seeing as I'm a couple weeks too late, I figured someone else had mentioned this.

[@jamiethedinosaur869]

Limestone is often made of organic material, mainly debris from plankton settling to the bottom of a body of water. So it’s actually full of death itself.

[@ShadowSkyX]

The strange thing is the collisium has similar puckered look in the rock but it seems to be a different kind of stone compared to anywhere else in hyrule. Not even the castle looks like it. There's only one place under several names that shares the use of masks and rituals, change of appearance, cracks in the ground - multiple instances preceded by earthquakes, and upside down triforce: dark world, termina, lorule, and quite possibly twilight realm. There's usually a portal to to each of these places, whether you fall into a chasm or walk through the mirror of twilight. All of them mirror characters or take similar paths even if how they end up getting there isnt exactly the same.

[@owenbridgers]

Yeah also the Skull lake and the malayna spring have these flowers under water that are not seen anywhere else in the game

[@phenom5164]

You had fun editing am I right ?

[@BanditGames]

That would be a yes, yes I did

[@leventzegrek4604]

@@BanditGames I have a theory which may seem far fetched but its sick as u guys know every champion including zelda have a power Except link Now what if i tell u he does have a power He has the power of time Think about it He can slow down time when pulling out his bow in air Or when changing weapons or modules shields etc. Also we know that link slept a hundred years and he was kept alive by the fluid on the "bed" he slept on But as we know by the timeline and his old clothes He grew in height Meaning his body aged during that sleep Now why isnt he old af and has a beard etc. Bcus time was slowed for his body Or maybe his power slowed down his ageining Also he does have a divine beast Which is the one miz kashia was guardian Or maybe the bike is his divine beast I know this seems far fetched but i am sure he has the power of time

[@jaeshook]

@@leventzegrek4604 that's been theorized already

[@benipfun]

Skull Lake also had those rocks, not just the Breach and Bottomless Swamp

[@PalladiumCube]

I’m pretty sure that in the botw code the rock is listed as bone rock or something.

[@fredmcmuffin253]

I was about to say this

[@1990boy8]

And the horse god's fountain

[@generalbutterscotch4887]

Well, it's quite possible that "Breach of Demise" is the spot where Demise himself rose from the earth along with his most elite minions while the other places were just where more of his soldiers followed suit

[@luckymark571]

%101 percent better editing format congrats

[@markgaming919]

True that

[@josephcommentguy2788]

His face cam the whole time: “HAHA BANDIT GO ZOOOOOM”

[@BanditGames]

“How much zoom do you want?” “Yes.”

[@Prominent96]

Lol

[@noutgeelhoed7419]

His greenscreen is making him too powerfull

[@ns0557212]

Dude is just sliding in everywhere with his new green screen

[@HyruleGamer]

Personally I think it is solely a little reference but I could definitely see there being some thought behind the design 👀

[@redbokoblin1937]

It's Hyrule Gamer

[@hatboi124]

@@redbokoblin1937 yup, it sure is

[@rhettmitchell]

@@redbokoblin1937 I can’t believe it

[@treypabody5697]

I like to think that tal tal mountain is the original, and when Link went on his journey at the beginning of "Link's awakening" he dreamed about it because his mind knew it existed in real life, which made the dream all the more real.

[@lexyinspace]

This new editing style is great. Really helps you stand out from other theorists. Lots of theory channels feel like MatPat clones, and this really helps you stand out by allowing your audience to see you "real-time" (ish). Overall great work!

[@BanditGames]

Thank you so much for the insightful feedback! Truth be told, standing out was like 95% of the inspiration behind the new style. It was my first video doing it so I can already see some rough edges; but with people like you in the audience, I am compelled to get better.

[@lexyinspace]

@@BanditGames I am glad to be able to help! You were right to address in the video your expressions and gestures. I feel that an element of communication was gained through this editing style! I would like to point out specifically that it really adds to the sense of humor on this channel. Your vids are very entertaining already, but this elevated it to the next level. As a matter of fact, your videos are so entertaining that I binged just about all of them through quarantine! It really helped! keep up the great work!

[@WeyounSix]

Love this video! A little editing tip/criticism in a friendly way! Maybe when you do those far away shots, don't lessen the volume too much, just turn on the echo or reverb effect. That way people who are heard of hearing don't have to strain, and you get the same effect of distance. just a tip for accessibility!

[@Thedestroyer2031]

i second this. it was kinda hard to hear at times, and i don’t have hearing problems :>

[@WeyounSix]

@@Thedestroyer2031 agreed, its literally my only constructive criticism for this video, I love the new style and the content is fantastic.

[@360entertainment2]

Literally couldn’t hear him at all during those far away shots and my phone volume is all the way up!

[@ACasualCustomer]

I thought it was my headphones

[@periodicgaming5159]

There are actually 4 locations that have this limestone (which is actually also referred to as honeycomb limestone). They are, as you mentioned, Breach of demise and the bottomless swamp, but also Malanya’s spring and skull lake. I’m actually working on a script for a theory that links together Skull lake, Malanya’s spring, and the breach of demise. There are other similarities between them as well.

[@midnights2631]

Now I want to hear it.

[@periodicgaming5159]

@@midnights2631 Well, hopefully I can finish the script soon. It has to do with flowers, trees, the limestone, and the basis of the Legend of Zelda.

[@rhettmitchell]

Is honeycomb limestone said in the game somewhere?

[@periodicgaming5159]

@@rhettmitchell No, that's what the real life counterpart is called.

[@NikkiTheViolist]

I'm just imagining, like... Okay, so buried under there is a way to the underworld. And the ancient sheikah dug down and built an underground shrine there. And the modern hylians were excavating and digging there. What if they actually reached something eventually?

[@masterspongebat2387]

I thought he broke through the earth after a Lanaryu mining accident. The Ancient Robots accidentally dug too deep or something and he broke through. That’s just my theory tho

[@hylianchampion8867]

but in the beginning cut scene of SS, you see the ground break open on its own.

[@RyuuKageDesu]

Are you saying that Demise is a balrog? I can get onboard with that.

[@Monkey-081hs]

So if you think about it, the entire reason the legend of zelda and the curse of demise was caused by some smol robots.

[@RyuuKageDesu]

@@aerenofgondor Not to mention, he was taken down by someone in a pointy hat.

[@enforcerridley158]

@@RyuuKageDesu Nah Demise is clearly a GoW Locust.

[@chaoticwarrior12]

I have been waiting for someone to cover this area! Thank you lol

[@yaboilink2359]

My gf, from the kitchen: He having a little too much fun with that damn green screen! 🤣 Me: *tearfully and proudly* Yes. Yes he is.

[@bear06260]

I love how we're looking at Link walking in Hyrule and out of the blue we just see MNB making his way out of the corner. Like, he just put his face onto the sky... I've been blessed!

[@schkoob]

what if we kissed under the breach of demise 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@coyotedomino]

😳😳 haha Jk... U less.s.?

[@bear06260]

Is that an Avatar: The Last Airbender reference I see here???

[@DogsRNice]

@@bear06260 it’s a meme

[@nottrustworthy6361]

And we were both 100 years old 😳😳😳 (and reincarnated) 🤭🤭

[@arlenedistel1108]

@@DogsRNice he is asking if it’s an avatar meme.

[@annieward6404]

Oh homeboy had FUN with the editing on this one

[@BirdieSenpai]

Nine whole minutes of getting to see Little Mac's dazzling face? Sacred Realm Yeah.

[@BanditGames]

I didn't think you'd recognize me outside of my boxing gear!

[@novastar3990]

@@BanditGames Oh god he DOES look like Little Mac! (Handsome too~)

[@jinji9735]

@@novastar3990 i know right

[@jeyminie6796]

It would explain why we find Kilton here. I always wondered why he was in this exact specific place of the gigantic map and it finally makes sense, knowing he likes monsters and "bad" things

[@kafeiaj1449]

Totally in to having you in screen!! You're amazing! MNB!

[@revine9243]

the thumbnail made me think that this was an nbc video, so i got excited, but then i saw that this was an mnb video, and i got more excited.

[@rebeccaevans51]

The editing on this was an absolute joy to watch. It made my heart so happy, really. I love the humor.

[@generalbandicoot3762]

Ok,these edits are getting amazing

[@AFlyingCoconut]

I really hope you keep on using the greenscreen, your content was always really good before but this adds so much more personality to the videos, massive improvement in my eyes! ^-^

[@coryfice1881]

Isn't limestone considered a conduit for spiritual energy in mythology?

[@rhettmitchell]

Oh shit really

[@GothamGirl67]

Have to be honest....having you in t he video really brightens up the video, as you said you talk with your hands and your expressions, and it really adds that extra layer. I do hope you continue this format in the future MNB ❤💚💙

[@DaLukka]

Love the editing dude, makes your video very lively and like we're actually interacting with you somehow. Hope you'll keep this format in the future, it makes you stand out from other theorists !

[@ecota8150]

I love the new editing format.

[@NieroshaiTheSable]

I, too, love the random steep drops in volume...

[@hunterhexin7587]

this was one of your best videos yet i loved it

[@thenewherooftime815]

This completely unrelated, but here is what Van Ruto should have been. It would be a shark, and Hyrule could have deep underwater areas that the Divine beast would traverse. This would also make it more mobile, which is my biggest problem with divine beasts outside of Mehdo. It would also represent the Zoe’s species better, and It would give us multiple layers of Hyrule.

[@WittyPractitioner]

I actually have had my own theory about what that rock is for a little while now. It's not super researched or anything, just an idea I had, but it's based off of my observation of the Coliseum which I believe also has the same rock around it. I never thought much of it until I was frequently visiting the Colosseum and scaling the walls (it's my favorite place to farm shooting stars) and I realized how odd it was that it was surrounded by this rock, almost like it was partially excavated and they stopped for some reason before uncovering the bottom all the way... or like it was partially covered after the Coliseum was built. Basically I think that the rock is calcified Malice, if you look at still active malice it has pits and bubbles similar to the "bone rock" and also tends to arc out in partial circles at the edges. I believe the breach could have been calcified by Hylia herself and the Coliseum calcification may have happened when Zelda awoke her sealing power, which would also explain the odd patterns that they're frozen in. Like I said it's pretty much just an observation based theory and I haven't done any deep digging or anything, but I'd love to hear what you think of it. Hope you enjoy the idea, and thanks for posting these videos! I always love to discuss and listen to anything Zelda related.

[@dachking6657]

In the end card he’s desperately looking around the map to find another good video concept no one had really done before now that this one is over No worries, he always does :D

[@slayr4170]

I love the new style since I’ve wanted you to do more facecam things. Keep up the good work MNB

[@cadefallon9854]

I love how you're so calm. You say "Hi. I'm Masked Nintendo Bandit and I'm inside Breath of The Wild, because I have a greenscreen." (Which I'm totally on board with the new greenscreen) And Nintendo Black Crisis is all like "OH MY GOSH! IS THAT A ZONAI SWIRL?" Which NBC if you're watching this, You're awesome and I love your vids! Also does bandit kinda remind anyone else of Brendon Urie and Moose the youtuber?

[@rhettmitchell]

Hmmm makes sense. I also saw another comment saying he looks like Little Mac haha

[@cadefallon9854]

@@rhettmitchell Lol I can see that

[@horatio8208]

These edits are pretty (Breath of The) Wild.

[@SunnyMin_]

No

[@shrekharvey6316]

Yes

[@BanditGames]

Maybe

[@422katieleigh]

Love the new format. Audio was cut very quiet a few times though.

[@422katieleigh]

@Eternal Cowboy Ohhh. Idk I was watching it while I was cooking so all I heard was him cutting out

[@sid1838]

The editing format of this just makes the video 10,000 times more funnier! Loved the video!

[@tylerwhite2819]

Not gonna lie I just listen to your videos while I drive so whatever’s on the screen doesn’t matter but do whatever you enjoy yo

[@itsuki6016]

I love the new format, you beast.

[@ace131484]

Yo, i love this new format! It works really well for you.

[@kaitoudark1]

Much, much better format and presentation! This lends itself far better to dictation and subtitling! This is a huge improvement, MNB! Keep going in this direction!

[@chrispork1443]

I like to think Demise emerged from Hyrule’s version of Hell.

[@halyoalex8942]

I mean, he is the "Demon King" so it's a sound assumption in that regard. :U

[@dai7372]

Let's just appreciate the editing for one moment. You did a hilariously good job. :)

[@Chiamy]

It threw me off a bit seeing you appear so much in a video but I loved it!! The editing was funny but in a good way and I payed more attention cuz I didn't wanted to miss anything ngl. So yeah! I really liked this new format! :)

[@thomaspereira1545]

the editing is all over the place this video....i love it.

[@malachichampion]

Love your camera work, amigo! Really adds to your humor, as well as all the lovely nonverbal information you mentioned

[@eyald.8252]

5:19 these rocks also appear in skull lake (extending slightly south) Edit: and guess what? The valley connecting skull lake and the rest of akkala, while less dramatic, has exactly the same style as the breach of demise

[@eyald.8252]

Also, speaking of skull lake, what's the deal with it? It's a really wired place I didn't see anyone cover I mean, submerged flowers? Overground stalagmites? Why is there a shrine there? Why do we meet kilton there?

[@KiteKami]

The rocks also appear in the spring of the horse god

[@Annaliseization]

These rocks are also around the skull lake and Malanyas spring!

[@dylanwoods5944]

Really love the new editing, very unique especially when you pop up in pretty gravity defying places 😅

[@Matthordika]

Really enjoyed the use of yourself on camera in this, it really added some nice personality to help stand out from the several other brilliant Zelda theory channels. Pro tip, if I may suggest, is that reverb and echo on the vocal track would've helped sell being in the valley, along with the volume dip you had. Great job, keep it up!

[@kingdiamond9618]

😆I love how much we get to see your face dude. The editing was top notch. Like some other comments say, it really does make you stand out from other theorists. And I agree, the Breach of Demise does seem like a suitable place for the historical site. Have a nice day man!

[@Miko-kl7dd]

Loved the editing! Great job!

[@hugojardmo4746]

The production value of this video is through the roof! Great video as always MNB :)

[@unbuiltfungus4191]

Omg I can tell how much editing went into this damn man this is amazing, props to you!

[@jasminewashington4594]

Absolutely love the new editing style with the green screen and such! It's definitely different than most Zelda theory vids in a good way

[@timelinked_]

My man your editing and writing are constantly getting better and better. Each video you put out tops the last one. I love this new editing style. Makes me so happy to see you do nothing but go up. You’ll always have me around as a supporter. Keep it up big dog. You’re amazing 🙏🙏🙏

[@BanditGames]

I don't have the words to express my gratitude to you... Just know that you've inspired me with this one single comment more than I've been inspired in months. Thank you so much for not only your support by being here but by actually funding my content. YOU'RE amazing

[@jacintacapelety9600]

Love all the visual and audio gags with the green screen edits! Definitely adds to the video in a positive way.

[@MrsDizarky]

The editing of this video is such Chaotic Good energy and I'm here for it. And Zelda content. That, too.

[@aurorabora1821]

:D a new video! Today must be my lucky day🥳

[@Ylurple]

5:08 loving the thick sedimentary bandit going on here

[@hatboi124]

I am halfway through the video and I think I can already safely say this video has my favourite editing of all your videos by far. I love it. Keep up the great work!

[@lonqu333]

Love the new format, and one of the reasons is 5:10 WIDE Nintendo Bandit

[@lagiacrush3882]

I like the idea and personality the new editing adds and experimenting is definitely welcome. Also it is probably a huge effort to make it like this, glad if you're having fun. Slight thing: My personal preference would be to leave a bit more shots with content sprinkled in there to have a good balance and help the greenscreen parts stand out more. The effort is greatly appreciated though.

[@HylianLuke]

I love the new editing format. The green screen and whole talking to us in person rather than another voice behind the video kind of deal to me is pretty unique for the Zelda YT community. Also the editing in general for this video was top notch it got some laughs out of me. Great work, as always!

[@fourd8438]

"I made a video explaining it, you're watching it right now." Well played Mr. Bandit

[@lasercraft32]

Realistically, in canon, whoever named the location was probably just like "woah, this area is creepy and looks like its made of bones... Lets call it something cool like... Like 'the Breach of Demise,' yeah that sounds cool!" Or (more likely) someone died there (or there was some kind of battle), so they named it that as a memorial. That's how Death Valley was named after all...

[@joellelaura1452]

I think it's really cool that you're putting yourself into your videos. I feel like I get to see a lot more of your personality and perspective on the topics you talk about. I even found myself mimicking along. Also a lot more comedy came through, which I did not expect cause you're already so funny as it is. I'm glad to have been one of your earlier subscribers and see the progression in your videos. I really liked this. Keep up the great work!!

[@itsjustme885]

I love that you popped up literally everywhere in sometimes random spots with your green screen. 😂

[@trustyrussy2168]

Bro you are so funny I love your content but you yourself make the videos (which are already amazing by themselves, your analyzing theories, and every thing in between), just a whole other level of enjoyment, keep doing what you’re doing bro💪🏼 God bless

[@hunterslegoroom]

Gotta say real quick, I love the sound design in this. Just how your voice sounds far away when you’re in the background and other things like that just sounds awesome and is real cool ❤️

[@docAvid314]

"What is underneath the Breach of Demise?" Somehow, I missed this video originally, and just came across it now, by wild accident. And now, with Tears out, it is an answerable question, and I can't wait to find out.

[@gingeridot]

I don't know if there's already videos about this special type of rock... But as others have pointed out, it can be found at the tempest gulch, skull lake, and the horse god spring. And I am so curious about these PURPLE EFFING FLOWERS in skull lake and around malanya spring

[@marcoramirez-vega4737]

I very much enjoyed the new format. You made a great point with the lost communication when you only do voice, and I feel like this is a lot more engaging with your viewers!

[@tcironbear21]

They also have this type of stone in Skull Lake

[@andrewchapman2039]

Someone's been having fun with the effects tab. I like it!

[@ahhhh6791]

That's Just a Theory an MNB Theory...

[@coc034]

Yesssssss

[@qthesorrow7899]

What if all the Zelda games after Skyward sword are just dreams BotW Link had in his 100 year sleep.

[@ultimate9056]

I am now seriously concerned about Link's mental state if he had one consistent dream spanning over 3 alternate timeliness.

[@qthesorrow7899]

@@ultimate9056 have you every have a super crazy dream because you ate something or watched a movie right before bed? Try seeing all your friends and loved ones die, towns destroyed and sacrificing your life to protect the princess. Link had seen some shit before his 100 year deep sleep so I can only imagine what kind of dreams he would have with all that going on with no down time to process before hand. Poor guy isn't going to want to rest after all those nightmares.

[@lololunacy2338]

Link's Awakening is the dream he had right before waking up.

[@lololunacy2338]

@@ultimate9056 ever read Zelda's journal?

[@tamedlyneldog8210]

Your theory made my mind go *insert remote bomb explosion*

[@Cammino3]

It would be interesting if BotW 2 explores the underground, which is actually Demise's home region

[@jbradleymusic]

This is well done. The only quibble I'd have is to be mindful of audio levels--there are points where your voice all but disappears. It does seem like this matches up with when your image is very small on-screen, so maybe it's supposed to imply distance, but it ends up just being inaudible. Changing the sound and adding reverb could achieve a similar effect.

[@ryantreadway9971]

havent tuned in in in a while but the editing in this one is god tier, and your charisma is on the ball.

[@kollinmurphy7357]

Absolutely love this editing. Definitely a treat to watch

[@littlezork]

I took geology which was fun... we were told that limestone often forms where freshwater and saltwater meet. Where remains from life forms living in those environments pile up over time. What's neat is that marine fossils are often found in limestone...and that's called fossiliferous limestone. You can test if the 'rock' is limestone by using a certain acid or... just use vinegar. If it dissolves/fizzes, it's limestone. You can find quite a bit of limestone where land was once covered by water billions of years ago. Also keeping track of the layers of sediment and different 'rocks' helps to find fossils because you could calculate the different eras. Pleistocene, Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic etc. Tldr: that fissure old af.

[@polarice1376]

I loved this new format with the green screen and getting to see your face! So much of your natural comedy comes across much better this way, I have lots of fun while I’m learning lore from you!

[@Patg2644]

You’re one of my favorite Zelda theorists. Keep up the good work. When the new game comes out you’ll be one of the top guys

[@SaddestSocks]

I’m loving you showing yourself in the video and just popping up from the top of the screen it’s so fun

[@alyxxpratt678]

sir your humor is unrivaled. Absolutely marvelous 👏

[@linkbox135]

New format is great!! I did notice though that some audio that didn't go with the video feed (probably recorded separately too), and it sounded super quiet

[@Demanufactur3r]

Mate, LOVE the new presentation and editing, it's like you've done it for years. Well done and keep going 😁

[@sketchfluff5471]

I gotta say, I was thoroughly entertained by your mad editing skills

[@TheRedremover]

The green screen work was epic, honestly I have mad respect for that editing work. Cool seeing you on camera more! Good content all around. Cheers!

[@PxlDev]

5:07 Bandit talking about rock types and how they were formed gave me more information about rocks than my geology classes did.

[@jzombie66]

Your new format is a decided improvement in my book. Always nice to see you ;)

[@Cheer75leader]

I love this new format! I love seeing the people who are talking!

[@cristianrivera6719]

If you think about it, in age of calamity the breach was filled with guardians and such sheikah technology, meaning that the Sheikah themselves buried their technology there. Maybe they did it with the explicit purpose of Ganon taking over the technology. But why would the Sheikah do this? Simple, the specific Sheikah that were forced to bury their technology on the ground by the Royal Family were actually predecessors to the Yiga Clan. They buried the technology at the place closest to the place where The Curse of Demise started, in order for Ganon (someone connected the curse) be able to more easily corrupt the technology with malice.

[@pleiades4519]

I really liked the new format. Super fun. :)