Playing Dark Souls 2 makes Elden Ring look easy

[@firebat36]

ADP also gives you bonus for poison chance and some poise, resist. Its resistance from DS1 but actually worth having.

[@igweikechukwu7940]

Your reaction to the gargoyles is perfectly understandable bro😂

[@NotPolarEX]

Bro they traumatized me in dark souls 1😭

[@francissebastiansamson8561]

There are bad habits that DS2 punishes, it's reckless exploration, panic rolling, and careless use of stamina and estus. The ADP stat temporarily nerfed rolling for all classes so players will learn to use shields and to optimize their rolling and estus uses. In return, DS2 combat is slower to emphasize turn-based timing. Take your time an hone your moves. In every difficult area, there are ways to use the environment to make things easier, such as explosive barrels, summons, and traps. There is even an item that makes enemies attack invaders. In the dlc, there are phantoms that run behind the enemies, forcing you to a difficult pursuit, but using the item makes the enemies attack the phantom, turning the tables on it - these are amazing moments of "using the environment".

[@zzodysseuszz]

It didn’t nerf rolling. Rolling in ds2 with 3 adp is perfectly functional throughout the entire game including the DLC’s. Adp just makes the rolling really easy. It’s just an option for Uber noobs

[@theaccursed6300]

Huge tip that most people sleep on : Torches actually matter in this game. To light dark areas and make progression easier, scare specific enemies off and discovering some hidden secrets. Keep it up love your Ds2 playthrough man.

[@cj7011]

He missed so many secret doors in the sentinel room.

[@HardDiff]

Tbf never thought there would be a secret door in a boss room, Personally only found em cause messages

[@NotPolarEX]

Secret doors in a boss room??? Unheard of for me

[@fromhardware]

No worry those items are nearly useless​@@NotPolarEX

[@cj7011]

@NotPolarEX yeah, it's pretty unusual

[@modestfanatic2247]

Quick tip if you ever come across a item called a fragrance branch of yore you can use them on stone statues of people or enemies to cure them. Also carry a bow to pick off enemies from a distance. You aren't safe when using fog walls in this game unlike the others. There's a covenant you can join up the hill to the right in majula that can help out with enemy despawn.

[@NotPolarEX]

I used one of the branches I need more

[@Not_black_imposter]

reminding you that you died to the flexile sentry

[@SteveFard]

lol

[@julesbrown4319]

Heide's Tower has a ring that reduces Hollowing's HP loss. To upgrade your Estus Flask, you'll need to find both Shards and Bone Dust. I won't spoil anything, but Bone Dust is usually guarded by knights. If you see a chest guarded by one, it likely contains Bone Dust. I'm not sure what build you're using, but if you're going for Strength, there's a club sold by the Hag in Majula. It has low durability, so I'd recommend buying two to switch between when one starts to wear down. Also, past where you fought the very first Pursuer, there's a drop down to a pretty good shield.

[@NotPolarEX]

Which one was heide's tower again was it the beginning area I went to?

[@sadamvivo3635]

​@@NotPolarEX yes. You hit heide knigt

[@sadamvivo3635]

​@@NotPolarEX yes. In this video area.

[@zoro_89]

@@NotPolarEX remember that chest u said u will get after u beat the dragon rider boss, the ring is in that chest

[@amirmohammadabdollahi6973]

some tips you can dual wield in this game you need 2 weapons with same type and you should have 150% req stats for them. for hidden walls unlike ds1 and 3 where you hit them you should press interact button in order to go in them most enemies in this game are armored guys with big shields so a big ass mace/club makes it fun also poison is a lot different in this game

[@AntwaineHorton]

Power stance is the best part of DS 2.

[@zzodysseuszz]

@@AntwaineHorton many things are the best part of ds2.

[@AntwaineHorton]

@@zzodysseuszz debatable considering favorite is be definition subjective that being said, what is your favorite part of DS2?

[@scarletripper9342]

I advise keeping a bow in your inventory and utilizing consumables more. If you had fire arrows you couldve shot the black barrels around the area you were getting ganked by dogs and they wouldve blown up without even having to go down there (also when you get through the gate in that area and an enemy throws a barrel down stairs it can be used to destroy the wall next to the door to get a blacksmith, ember, and bonfire. This is not the only wall like this). Having a ranged option in general available to you and using items strategically is rewarded alot in this game. The torch is also very useful in this game, areas that are dark generally have things you can light, some enemies and secrets are invisible without it, and some bosses have a gimmick that can be removed by using the torch on something outside of the boss area (exp: the boss at the bottom of sinners rise has 2 doors on either side of the fog wall that if you light the fires in them will turn the lights on in the boss arena and if you dont do this you cant lock on to the boss) Theres an npc by the area you fought the persuer before his actually boss fight (look for the roots you walk on) that will give you the key to the mansion in majula which has a skeleton that drops infinite human effigies so you can just stay at full health the whole time

[@NotPolarEX]

Imma actually try to apply most of that, but one thing I don't get is how to use torches cuz I picked up 2 but I don't see them anywhere

[@scarletripper9342]

@@NotPolarEX you light it at a fire source, the bonfire counts you just have to hit the button to change the interaction option, each torch adds to the time that it will burn for. You can check the time in the equip menu and it automatically lights in your left hand. There is also consumables that lets you light it on use. Also to answer your question about dual wielding you can, but it requires more stats. Multiply the minimum stats of a weapon by 1.5 and you’ll see what number you need to have. When you equip them hold the two hand button like when you two hand your left hand weapon and youll see the stance change slightly

[@opossumfella]

A few tips from someone that platinum'd the game. You don't need to be stingy about human effigies, they get more plentiful after the first few hours. There is a ring in the area with the giant knights that reduces max hp loss from hollowing to 75% instead of 50%. Its on that small island thing with a chest. ADP is the stat that controls how many invincibility frames you get when you roll, and 40 is the soft cap (diminishing returns after that level). Each damage type is good against certain types of enemies. Blunt is decent against armor and best for enemies made of stone or other hard material. Slashing is best against lightly or unarmored enemies. Piercing is best against armored enemies, and decent against unarmored enemies. I hope this helps, and have fun playing my favorite dark souls : )

[@thenerderrant4293]

BTW, I just realized there is a bonus to tying dodging to a stat. You can equip heavier armor and weapons and still get full invincibility. Sure you'd have to put levels into equip loads for the really heavy stuff, but that applies to the other From games like this.

[@NotPolarEX]

That's actually a good point tho I can wear whatever I want

[@mattschulz-w3z]

Bro so glad you are starting a new playthrough of a game you haven’t done before. I’ll be following. Keep it coming bro. 🏆 🔥

[@FakeCatEars]

Favorite ds2 video you’re making me want to play it

[@Marci-167-]

There's nothing better than getting a notification that you've uploaded a new video, keep it up bro

[@NotPolarEX]

Of course bro, I appreciate you for commenting as always❤

[@AmirRifle]

lot of people agree that Elden Ring is Tutorial for Dark Souls

[@-Yttrium]

Real

[@NotPolarEX]

I think elden ring has the harder bosses but outside of bosses it's easy to get around, at least to me

[@bagheads1259]

Only applicable for ds2, but not the other two since they're easier

[@lowintelligencespecimen1482]

Actually I thought the souls games were easier after playing Elden ring since they are much less mechanically complex than Elden ring

[@-Yttrium]

@@lowintelligencespecimen1482 they literally have the same mechanics, just that eldenring has op jumping where you have now hitbox except your head

[@ehmolekkkkk]

the Pursuer is optional, but killing him is one of the best routes(there is a bird nest after the boss arena that send you to lost bastille in a different spot), since it have a key item for the lost bastille blacksmith, so killing him is always a good move also don't let anyone know about it, but the Pursuer can't pursue you, if you leave the area, he will just despawn, that don't work in the boss arena since you're trapped, but the other pursuers can be avoided by just walking away from them when they spawn

[@sandrolarocca3113]

So its not optional if you want to upgrade your stuff for real, right😮‍💨

[@ehmolekkkkk]

@@sandrolarocca3113 you can upgrade in weapons in the other blacksmiths, the lost bastille blacksmith can do infusions with stones, that isn't really necessary to beat the game, especially if you going for pure str/dex without ailments, but if you are doing a magic oriented build, or want poison/bleed, the stone infusions are a good way to make weapons fit your build, and there is also mundane that can make some fun stuff with joke weapons.

[@047-j2y]

this game a fuck ton of bosses and most of them have the same moveset lmfao

[@lordlamontF]

It’s easy just annoying cuz of the mobs

[@Lilylilsbutlily]

You had the exact reaction I had when The peruser showed back up lmao

[@NotPolarEX]

That's the 2nd time he's popped up unannounced

[@Lilylilsbutlily]

@@NotPolarEX man get used to it his name ain’t no joke

[@crackcobaine]

in vanilla dark souls 2 (my goat) he only shows up a couple times and it hits different like its actually scary, the spam in scholar makes u realize he rly a weak mf

[@zzodysseuszz]

@@crackcobaine it’s not spam and vanilla in ds2 was objectively worse than scholar in every way

[@crackcobaine]

@@zzodysseuszz 5 more pursuer fights than vanilla, 4 of which in one area isnt spam to you?

[@Kingkongbongdong4716]

Bro trust me you wanna do questlines in this one they unlock the best gear and even the hardest boss but ds2 locks u outta shit so quick.

[@NotPolarEX]

I'll find some next vid maybe if I beat those gargoyles in time

[@rikukiviharju7537]

real high quality peak gaming experience with the classic game dark souls 2

[@meadowsama5109]

commentary was high tier in the video

[@ChowSensei]

Keep up the Work. New sub from Germany ✊🏽

[@NotPolarEX]

AYYYYYY WELCOME BROTHER WELCOME

[@Kingkongbongdong4716]

Bro I’m Ngl to you I actually like ds2 more than ds3 😅, quality life, accessibility and story is actually tough asf. This game has a life of its own don’t talk shit about it, it will get its revenge. You gonna get to a certain point and be like “ohhhh this is why it won game of year” . 😂😂

[@NotPolarEX]

Imma have to finish the game and get back to you on that

[@RemingtonSteel]

I like DS2 more than DS1 and on par with 3

[@Kingkongbongdong4716]

@@RemingtonSteel a man of culture I see

[@RealAwesomeAce]

5K on the way with this heat you dropping 🗣️🔥

[@NotPolarEX]

5k and beyond bro🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@bkzero409]

to find a secret door u have to enteract with it unlike the other games

[@NotPolarEX]

I mean I usually roll into all of em anyways

[@Jh-kc7ol]

I’m finally back from basic training ready to watch some peak polar again

[@elijahboyd8523]

Adp helps more in pvp. I don’t use in any play through. I usually do hybrid builds, melee magic, and if you lvl attunment you get what you from adp which is agl. Obviously knowing the game helps

[@NotPolarEX]

It does feel like my dodging got better tho

[@SpiderBru]

bringing the NPC's to life frame one 🤣 W video gangy

[@NotPolarEX]

Getting freaky with the AI

[@jesseray8597]

Can’t wait for part 3 ☀️

[@NotPolarEX]

Part 3 either gon be easy or imma kms

[@majesticop]

11:01 that is not going to age well..........

[@NotPolarEX]

Im already seeing it with those gargoyles

[@majesticop]

@@NotPolarEX but they are optional

[@fakechloe207]

The gargoyles and the ruin Bois are optional lol

[@NotPolarEX]

NOT ANYMORE THEY AREN'T

[@Whiteboy781ify]

Some secret doors are the classic hit illusion walls. However most doors in dark souls 2 you have to push the Action button or X in order for them to open. D:

[@DracoSlayer]

I'd forgotten how much this game loooooves flooding rooms with enemies. Gank Souls is not a fun time.

[@NotPolarEX]

Dawg I promised you that I died way more times to those dogs than I showed...

[@DracoSlayer]

@@NotPolarEX My condolences. Those dogs... Dogs in Souls are menaces...

[@Jetiko27]

The water going up also ruined your speed and stamina, that's why you had more trouble later in the fight. It's a neat little gimmick.

[@bruh-zone234]

btw if u want a cool armor set go talk to that guy that sells armor, if u spend around 5-15k souls on him u can unlock buying the Elite Knight set from ds1 and ds3, it looks sick in ds2

[@adachiadachi-d6h]

use a human effigy and you get your hp also love the vids i love watching people suffer

[@NotPolarEX]

Honestly my whole community does I don't blame you💀😭

[@electronictries8553]

At this point, just see 1, just 1 Yazmania video, and that's it

[@RemingtonSteel]

He's a beast

[@NotPolarEX]

Is he a pro?

[@electronictries8553]

@@NotPolarEX hes not just a pro, is probably one of the bests, a lover of ds2

[@rama-n-i]

Ayo! Bro gotta fight for his life from start to finish and he’s already hitting on an Npc 0:05 lol

[@NotPolarEX]

Bro do you see her bro she want me🙏👀

[@rama-n-i]

@@NotPolarEX focus man!

[@rudro5784]

You livestream this on KZbin?

[@slypanther8422]

Yo bro who does your thumbnails those are fire

[@hrushikeshchavan4016]

Peak Soulss!!!!!!!!

[@NotPolarEX]

DECENT SOULS!!!!!!!

[@adachiadachi-d6h]

also the rapier is one of the best weapons get it at blacksmith in majula

[@NotPolarEX]

A rapier is good?

[@maxwortel8986]

I really wish they'd remove the health penalty not lighting the braziers hurt the prodigy In me..twisted firestarter

[@NotPolarEX]

I really wish this game didn't do a lot of things honestly

[@adachiadachi-d6h]

i also know im writings tons of comments but dont use the flexile sentry boss soul it has one of the best boss weapons also nice persona music

[@NotPolarEX]

Would it happen to be a scythe??👀

[@adachiadachi-d6h]

@@NotPolarEX it’s a scimitar is it close enough?

[@irpanfauzi1160]

Why you Need To Upgrade ADP in order to Dodge? Because you can Strafe to get away From Enemy move around Enemy like Kings Field Series, They Nerf Dodge at DS2 At Elden Ring you can Strafe and Jump to get away from Enemy, And Enemy its Fast to Compensate Player Dodge Roll and The Spirit ashes to Nerf the Boss Speed

[@Kingkongbongdong4716]

And man when I saw them gargoyles…they literally a DPS boss your suppose to at least be able to 2 shot each gargoyles if not you under leveled… but I did it under lv so u good

[@NotPolarEX]

2 SHOT???!!!!! 2 SHOT WHOOOOOO????????!!!!!!!!

[@skirbee]

W intro

[@NotPolarEX]

Was spitting game bro you seen it

[@crackcobaine]

he just missed the ring of binding didnt he 😭

[@noobberrypie2389]

Burn at Bonfire. Reset boss. Free adaptability with their souls

[@NotPolarEX]

Doesn't that make the game harder as well?

[@noobberrypie2389]

@@NotPolarEX If u burn it only makes a bonfire area harder. As well as resetting the boss. Enemies will also grant more souls.

[@elijahboyd8523]

Does he go back to that chest in heide?? Ring that would help but he bursting past

[@NotPolarEX]

I absolutely did not I'm sorry

[@lasagna665]

You’re playing ds2 like Kai cenat played bloodborne man. That chest you said you would get but skipped stops you from losing half HP when max hollow and reduces it drastically. There were also a lot of flask upgrade locations you skipped and just useful items that are in plain site in general. I feel a lot of your complaints would be reduced if you just explored more and engaged with the game mechanics a little more. Messages will also often lead to useful hidden doors (as they also won’t lol)Either way the video was incredibly funny and enjoyable to watch, just hoping to help you out.

[@smokeyyb2000]

Luv the vid, would’ve hop off the game after learning I have to upgrade to fucking dodge 😂😂

[@NotPolarEX]

Bro I'm just holding out till black myth wukong

[@adachiadachi-d6h]

also only lvl adp up to 25 becuase over 25 your i frames dont increase

[@NotPolarEX]

Oh wow I saw a vid on my recommended about someone trying to do 99 I guess it was a waste

[@syedkaneki91]

Ds2 has alot of hidden wall doors

[@Saddnnd]

There are two types of gamers, those who dislike Dark Souls 2 and liars.

[@elijahboyd8523]

He’s not optional. Well if you want miss a few things then i guess he is

[@NotPolarEX]

I don't think I got anything extra honestly

[@majesticop]

19:56 they are optional

[@NotPolarEX]

Nuh uh they have to die now

[@majesticop]

@@NotPolarEX respect.

[@buckiemohawk3643]

ds 2 is the easiset game

[@NotPolarEX]

Honestly the bosses aren't THAT bad I need to progress first

[@RemingtonSteel]

Use your shield bro!!!!

[@NotPolarEX]

IM SORRY I KEEP FORGETTING

[@TheCreepercrusader]

Eh, I got bored with Elden Ring. Beat Morgat of whatever his face is, and just dipped out. DS2 is where it's at!!!🎉

[@metalopoly2569]

DS2 isn't my favorite but it's still great. You just need to learn patience and be strategic with stamina usage.

[@meadowsama5109]

this game seems much slower on the players end and boss end in this game compared to ER

[@DraftyMood]

"makes Elden Ring look easy" You don't need to "make it looks like". ER is extremely easy game, if you use everything in your disposal.

[@lordlamontF]

The game is easy it’s artificially challenging due to bs mobs and bad level design. Along with gimmicks.