Can You Beat FE7 Without Attacking?

Hector, Oswin and Marcus go on a journey to defeat Nergal...without using the attack command. Can the boys win?
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[@HoshiHero]

For the record, this is the least amount of fun I have ever had playing a Fire Emblem game. Maybe even any game ever. It was awesome and I would gladly do it again.

[@thenailsageofgeo4975]

You could try it on a more player phase focused game if you ever start craving some extra pain

[@irishpenguin2047]

In games that have abilities I feel vantage would become alot more valuable

[@jorgeluissol6615]

It is fe7 after all

[@TheEcoolarg]

thanks for being a tropper man

[@sharpeylogic2907]

@@irishpenguin2047 Lunatic Reverse NM pretty much already has this challenge by default

[@NinjaAO42]

Never would I expect to find the saying "Marcus speedruns a war" to be even funnier than I thought it would be

[@oscelios2703]

Why hand axes and javelins are good, the playthrough

[@jaxpot7775]

"I'm selling range weapons no-" "I'LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK!!!!!!!!"

[@neovenus8320]

"I want you to injure me enough so I can use self-defense as an excuse." -Hector's army, probably.

[@davialmeida4442]

That's literally Sigurd

[@Bunnymafia8150]

Hearing Mekkah use Hoshi’s language is the funniest shit I’ve ever heard

[@yes1667]

"Marcus whips and nae nae's and Erik"

[@guydude439]

Hoshido is also :)

[@MetaDash]

The challenge was interesting in itself, but I REALLY loved the superb editing and excellent Mario music to back the narration. :)

[@henryreturns1397]

Mekkah on Chapter 20 : "I JUST WALK UP SLOWLY AND DOWN SMASH"

[@grantca8204]

He did. He really did though

[@FIFAmusicMAN]

Ahhh Hoshi, Mekkah’s split personality. But in all seriousness, love the vid & idea! It was amazing

[@alexread6767]

That wasn't me, it was hoshi

[@conradcooper2710]

Hearing Mekkah say "NEVER call me a fake gamer again" is a wonderful experience

[@randomtree0770]

I love this kind of video format as a way of reaching out to non fire emblem fans

[@3XHS]

Archer solos are basically the opposite of this: you can only attack on player phase, and can rarely enemy phase a single enemy. I did one w/ Wil in FE7 (lyn hard eliwood normal, because I’m bad) and it was so damn cursed

[@tonymack]

"Peg" knights are a pain in the ass.. literally!

[@alexread6767]

Don't be gross

[@tonymack]

@@alexread6767 set up was too perfect

[@heroicwolves]

@@tonymack unfathomably based.

[@bubblebeampiplup8132]

Was lowkey waiting to see how insane clearing Genesis would be for you… Wasn’t expecting Four-Fanged Offense to drive you crazy

[@Arkholt2]

"Can you beat FE7 without attacking?" "Yes, but at what cost?"

[@mr.hanzano1844]

R.I.P that Druid at the start.

[@casualjacob776]

Super cool video idea. I'm sure there's no chapter that'll be a problem from here on. Unless it's a fog of war map where you have to rely on green units to hold off enemies from attacking another green unit. That would be bad.

[@karlrudd8914]

"Throw the javelins!" "Sir we could just rush..." "That's a wierd way of saying JAVELINS!"

[@randomderp8457]

Great video, I'm super excited for part 2!

[@junnochang6372]

Your content keeps getting better man! Keep it up!

[@hikaritsumi2123]

I really like this format of video, entertaining and interesting.

[@mik6459]

the way mekkah said "minecraft let's plays" made my day

[@lotrdude13]

"Oswin is single-handedly destroying the entire army while Hector is being escorted to the throne." That is so funny, and I don't know why lol

[@solomonpnq]

"He attacked me first" the video

[@elsenorsnow5888]

The good ol' mekkkkah we all know and love, and you can put on 360p for a full experience

[@Sawcybui]

"Marcus whips and nae naes on Erik" Im fucking dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@griever77777]

"we're getting into some gang shit" -mekkah 2021

[@CarbonMalite]

I was thinking of something similar with 3H the other day. I can't imagine not being able to attack and surviving in maddening but some madman would totally do it. This is a fun concept for a video series 👀

[@GobaGNon]

Time to boost the algorithm for the main man Mekkkah

[@half-faust]

I do love a weird challenge run. Great video

[@heysmilebomb]

so excited for part 2!!

[@marioalejandrocamp]

Looking forward to part 2

[@tim0boy891]

I see you like using Reigen's patented "Self-defense Rush". I understand, it is pretty OP.

[@legendofsonic3979]

I wanna know how many times you had to reset because you forgot that you can't attack lol

[@HoshiHero]

Honestly not that many. In fact I would occasionally panic after selecting attack when playing other FE games because of this challenge.

[@legendofsonic3979]

@@HoshiHero I think you got PTSD from this challenge bro...

[@aprinnyonbreak1290]

@@HoshiHero I think you have unlocked the patience and concentration to play a really mean grappler in a fighting game at this point.

[@legendofsonic3979]

@@aprinnyonbreak1290 fr someone get this man Strive

[@aprinnyonbreak1290]

@@legendofsonic3979 Ah, yes, the birth of a new Potemkin. Potemkin attacking: Potemkin on his last 10% when the opponent misinputs jump: So, you have chosen death?

[@xPrecisionx]

The meme overload is a little much in these types of vids, mekkah

[@jackhinson7904]

Good vid, keep it up!

[@radiant_darunia]

Can You Beat FE7 Without Attacking but you only use bows

[@joneatsbagels7239]

No 😀 video over 😭

[@lanceareadbhar]

You can't beat the game only using bows period as you fail in the first chapter.

[@AlejandroRodolfoMendez]

Maybe if hack every unit playable on using only bows

[@aprinnyonbreak1290]

No. Chapter 1 is flat impossible since you have no bows, and several early game bosses have no 2-range, so you can't attack them.

[@ziegfeld4131]

@@lanceareadbhar obv the challenge doesnt start until you get a bow unit

[@valeriedure2341]

the professor bopper style is spreading and i love it

[@lanceareadbhar]

That was an awesome intro.

[@poisonx9113]

4:44 I don’t think I was ready for that 😂

[@shayanmanteghi5662]

AKA playing on Lunatic Reverse!

[@mc.type_guy]

Props to mr. editor :)

[@lanceareadbhar]

Can you beat FE7 Hector Hard mode only using axes? Training Raven to level 10 disarmed would be "fun".

[@chrismercedes4]

When Marcus enters center gang zone: Center gang:"Marcus get out, we got this! Wait what are you doing?! Our perfectly placed formation!! Why Marcus why!?!"

[@yes1667]

I don't know Mekkah, let me watch the video and find out

[@blusham4629]

Maybe the best video you made

[@runaway74]

The effort put into this video is absurd I especially like the subtle eliwood portrait change at 4:30 Masterfully done

[@adams_chong9450]

Give this editor a raised.

[@ribs5993]

Having to see Rebecca brutally murdered is just another day on the Mekkah YT channel. RIP Queen

[@DarrienGlasser]

FORM UP SURROUND THEM ALL DONT LET A SINGLE ONE ESCAPE

[@ninjacell2999]

Wow Hoshi, this "Mekkah" guy you got in to do the voiceover is pretty good.

[@forte4450]

Entirely normal gbafe gameplay

[@Baker7153]

I know im late but now that I think about it when using the mine, it would had been nice to trade Linus's Light Brand with an Iron sword to make the whole thing easier to play around (maybe that way you can use Oswin to perma tank 0 damage for example)

[@HoshiHero]

I didn't realize you could select enemies behind the fog at the time because I messed up while trying, but that's a good idea. Things only worked out smoothly here because of FE7 enemy healing shenanigans that I don't understand and because Marcus leveled str between battles, so that sounds like a reliable strat.

[@captainfactoid3867]

At least the choice to use the vulnerary or attack is easy in this challenge.

[@just-mees]

Quality video. This is why I stay subbed despite the streams and such

[@PhotonSieve]

What do you mean by "despite the streams"? Lol.

[@Pink.andahalf]

@@PhotonSieve Streams he doesn't want to watch clutter up his feed and unsubbing would fix that. I've considered it too.

[@just-mees]

Yeah that.

[@OrigamiAhsoka]

I’d heard about the mine glitch, mostly on your channel, but wtf I didn’t realize it was that stupidly broken

[@JetblackJay]

Oh hey I did this with Fe 8 but I don't think Hector Hard mode will be beatable the other modes maybe but I gotta watch first also Hoshi is a patient man

[@ourdivinemouseoverlord3308]

I wondered a while ago if this was possible in FE8. I wasn't sure because I didn't know if the Gorgon map can spawn Gorgons that only have long range attacks (Shadowshot). So I guess that means all Gorgons have at least one of the other two attacks?

[@JetblackJay]

@@ourdivinemouseoverlord3308 that's what I do have to figure out

[@gabrielhelmuth5457]

I lol'd at the intro.

[@billclintonsmagicbeefarm5799]

What's the music starting at 16:00? Sounds like Kirby maybe?

[@layachaz7318]

Damn. I feel the pain in this run

[@samz8691]

Honestly seeing Light Runes actually get used is nice. Really wish Light Runes and Mines returned.

[@christophercheck1590]

Talk about being an "enemy-phased focused" FE.

[@jqness4461]

5:46 I got that reference Nice video btw

[@mrzeloswilder]

Dang what is the super jazzy music you put in when you talk about Lloyd? Cause I want that music I love it!

[@murderedx8018]

This really says something about our society

[@BunnyOnASnuman]

Noone can blame you of murder, because all the enemies you killed were in self defense

[@isuckatgaming1873]

Yo I love challenge videos

[@FloatingFireworks]

&12:37 is that the first half second of Dreamscape by 009 sound system when merlinus promotes?

[@HoshiHero]

Yep.

[@blusham4629]

Good mike 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@charleslathrop8309]

Da Boyz are here :)

[@bluewilliam7203]

When you get accused of killing so many people but you had a ace up your sleeves. You then show evidences of both you and all those people showing that they attack you first and how they were after your life, which means you can claim that it was all in self defense. The Judge is in your favor and you get the "Not Guilty" verdict

[@thefrubblewarrior4678]

3:19 Hey, little buddy, I like that axe in your face.

[@markburleson6492]

5:54 you click attack command on the snag...

[@lagg1e]

Merlinus isn't people, Merlinus is a tent.

[@user-vd3pw6yf7b]

Detective conan music got me nostalgic though

[@HorangiPowah]

This is basically "hector hard mode reverse" lol

[@niceguykai8612]

Bionis Shoulder

[@antiradiationsnowy1536]

True Civ ghandi shit right here

[@haveagoodday7021]

Can't commit war crimes if you never attack *headtap*

[@samuellamoureux977]

Kinda curious of trying out Fire Emblem but... I think I'm not THAT great in strategy games though I've played Advance Wars games and was... decent at least, what would you reccomend to start from for Fire Emblem (game wise)?

[@TrueTrickster2016]

Pretty funny to hear Mario music in Fire Emblem.

[@nemimineko]

I wonder if this would be easier or harder in other “enemy-phase focused” games…

[@BunnyOnASnuman]

Or maybe if it's possible in some player phase focused games? Maybe three houses is so customizable that you can do it in maddening

[@cartooncritic7045]

@@BunnyOnASnuman 3H is one of the easiest games to turn units into Vantage/Wrath crit machines so I don't doubt it's possible.

[@BunnyOnASnuman]

@@cartooncritic7045 oh yeah i totallly forgot about wrath vantage.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

Fire Emblem 7 Pacifist Route is gonna be great!

[@cocomunga]

4:44.

[@Noahs_Chair]

I think Oswin deserve a Waifu after this. One thing, you cound have use the arena command to prevent this 20:44 (know you would count that as cheating, I was joking)

[@Stachelbeeerchen]

No aggression emblem.

[@jeans4460]

Not much to say besides good shit, have some algorithm :)

[@eirh]

I wonder how you'll do cog of destiny, considering it's a route map with healers that can't attack.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

We may need to revise something.

[@aaaaaa-bd2uj]

Probably Berserk staff, hoping the troubadours will get attacked.

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

@@aaaaaa-bd2uj Berserk Staff is only luck-based, man.

[@aaaaaa-bd2uj]

@@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx I mean... you got any idea to kill them?

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

@@aaaaaa-bd2uj No.

[@e-tean-son4146]

I get why you didn't play 19x, it's because you needed to face Aion's bolting and wait 12 turns, Aion can be a pain, btw 19x pt.2 would need the mine glitch, even if you get it, the boss it's nastier than Aion since carries a long range tome and facing him it's nerve wrecking

[@bryanwu6973]

When we getting negative growths ironman??!

[@lacreatura4737]

I wonder if you can do the same thing with Advance wars. *Can you beat Advance Wars 1/2 hard campaign with only HQ Capturing?*

[@mr.hanzano1844]

Oh shit.

[@michael_betts]

I mean, a lot of missions HAVE no enemy HQ.

[@lacreatura4737]

@@michael_betts Fair enough. But let's say for the sake of the argument that those don't count. I think it's doable. But the ranks you get... Yeah. Or just use Advance Wars 1 instead lol

[@Austin_B626]

Pre video prediction: Not possible, rout map will have a healer or something. Edit: Kishuna will ruin the run. Final prediction.

[@Kanbei11]

He can just skip all the Kishuna chapters though

[@Nitosa]

Yea there's no recruitment in those chapters so he can skip it.

[@JP54704]

All Kishuna maps are optional. You can just skip them and the only valuable thing lost is the Silver Card.

[@willboese980]

did you just.. walk up slowly and downsmash?

[@dedesans121]

what's the music at 20:46 when talking about Lloyd?

[@velvetbutterfly]

It sounds like a Sonic casino level

[@HoshiHero]

World Bowser from Mario 3D World.

[@FellMaria]

Does anyone know the music used during 19:26-20:40

[@FellMaria]

Never mind i found out it's Conkdor Canyon from Super Mario 3d World.

[@bobosmith101]

Mine glitch not being banned saddens me.

[@yes1667]

8:29 Hector = Jaffar

[@cherrytree3400]

what's the song used for chapter 20?

[@HoshiHero]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32WaZyBjq1qpNU

[@cherrytree3400]

@@HoshiHero thx

[@projectember728]

Well archers are useless:( But hey this is still something I would try as a challenge.

[@BBallfn-sv6uu]

Do it again but with 0% growths. A masochists' dream.