The return of the Black Powder Merchant | Critical Role

[@samstone1445]

I love how at 4:54 Percy very subtly dumps out the coffee so that he doesn't have to drink it.

[@scttydsntknw]

"It's Percival do you remember me?" "No!" I died, I am dead, RIP me.

[@SnarkyRogue]

I love how immediately the line is delivered. Doesn't even try to recall Percy. LOL

[@marcus4046]

rest in peace my friend

[@thecorndogshow256]

The line was so good the Mic died to!

[@balbonits]

Why would I rip apart a dead man?

[@theunknownmax6571]

@@balbonits I mean, it was his dying wish.

[@thehelmethead4883]

I like that matt was making it clear that Victor's living situation was getting worse. Like he was trying to encourage percy to hire victor and take him back to whitestone.

[@AlexQuill63]

That would actually have been really interesting to see but to be honest I think Whitestone's had enough problems without a crazy old man filling up a house with enough high explosives to give Thordak a very severe tummy ache, pleus I think Percy might have a bit of trouble explaining to Cassandra why he's a good addition to the town.

[@justadummy8076]

It’s definitely funnier to see Viktor descend further into the depths of madness though

[@sethgalbraith93]

Liam's reaction to "NO" makes me so happy

[@WhyDoesMyCodeNotCompile]

1:28 I didn't notice his reaction at first

[@thetntraider]

I just realized you can see his face go from white to red

[@wildfirevivi1226]

Liam is so precious!

[@josephmort4039]

So Viktor is Percy from the future, right? We can all agree on that.

[@GZilla311]

Joseph Mort Seems legit.

[@mothwizard3095]

“Vex?” “Yes?” “250 gold if you’d be so kind” “That much?” “I’m going to make you something lovely” “I love you” God they’re so good at this. Victor steals the show here but this interaction is fabulous

[@Grey_Shard]

"I'm going to stand over here and fail to stay in character." i really want Victor to appear in the animation, as a narrator if nothing else.

[@hvilluminati]

I keep forgetting that it's actually Matt playing a character, it just seems so natural for him.

[@AllanSitte]

The Victor character could easily be one of the most memorable NPCs of this entire show so far. They should make a t-shirt just for Victor's black powder store. A brown t-shirt with black powder stains all over it would be about right. Add a black hand print with 3 fingers to add character. :-D

[@davidm1926]

LEARN FROM MY MISTAKES

[@tannerarmstrong1496]

I want a mug with "heh heh heh, it's coffee"

[@andreguia1731]

Viktor is one of the most memorable NPC of all time

[@WinterFaery84]

Vex? Yes? 250 gold, if you be so kind. That much?! I'm going to make you something lovely. I love yoooooou.

[@kadishevdox]

It is almost scary how different and original Matt’s voice is when he says “No!”. I would never have put him to that voice if I hadn’t seen it.

[@OffbeatWorlds]

I love how delighted Liam is throughout this entire exchange.

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

It always lows my mind that Matt voices literally hundreds of characters in this campaign...and you can always tell within three syllables which character he's playing. Astounding actor

[@Nyrufa]

Well, if I'm not mistaken, all these players are professional voice actors. So it would be kind of concerning if they weren't good at playing a wide range of characters.

[@ddcarpenter1790]

I love the slight eyebrow raise of mercer when percy asked "do you remember me?" as if Victor for a second was thinking "who are you....?"

[@blakemonway]

I was so ecstatic that they went to see ol' Victor... Matt is a fantastic actor, as he always is.

[@cjvs1604]

Just watch Liam throughout the video.

[@h0lly_blue]

4:44

[@witchleona2041]

2:15

[@Craftypeat]

Thank you so much

[@bkstaxman]

That kind of unbridled joy gives me life, i swear :D

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

"You can learn three more times!" "I can?! Three... more... YES!" *bolts off to his clutter*

[@dragonknight8020]

As soon as Victor said it's coffee, I don't know if that was Talisin or Percy, but all of the processing power of his brain was being used at once

[@GeldarionTFS]

How is it possible that this is even better than the first time?!?

[@Obi1Classic]

The art of running gags.

[@acolytetojippity]

1:33 Sam takes a picture of Matt's expression...have we seen this in shirt form yet?

[@immortallegacy100]

I have watched this so many times and I just now noticed Sam taking a picture of Matt during the "NO!" moment. OMG! It just now dawned on me what Ripley used all the black powder for! It's been awhile since I watched campaign 1 so perhaps I knew it at the time but I completely forgot!

[@ghostofthenorth]

When Victor gets flustered he sounds like King Kai

[@magiv4205]

Apart from making me cry from laughter, how genious was reference to Ripley!? You could see the group's whole demeanor suddenly change, and despite the hilarity of the scene, you could feel the plot train going CHOO CHOO in the distance.

[@frostreaper1607]

And yet they missed the hint about her 'paying well', but it was incredibly subtitle too tho. Apparently so subtle they removed it from the animated show.

[@555smo]

"NO!"

[@Ashwgun]

I need a victor shirt, with "learn from my mistakes!"

[@mikelimon8701]

Just realized thats where Ripley got all the black powder to cause that big ass explosion on glintshore

[@mikeburkholder9153]

"It's coffee". LMAO

[@Tairongo]

Wow you can actually see Sam setting up for the shirt at 1:31

[@juliasutter6996]

Omigod that's hysterical

[@sh11death]

You know you're good when other professionals from the same field give you a standing ovation. Seriously, man. Matthew fucking Mercer.

[@last2nkow]

its a great character and a great performance but what kills me is liam just losing his shit in the corner at the top there. his joy is so pure... :)

[@mothwizard3095]

Just realizing that this is from episode 43. And Matt had planned out the trap that Ripley sets off in episode 68. Does this man ever sleep?

[@MrBairiko]

Anyone else notice Percy dumping out his coffee while talking about Ripley?

[@ReyaitheShadowWolf]

I don't know why but "Have to unseal the metal" made me lose my shit.

[@WiseSageBum]

I think because it implies that he welded it shut in the first place... probably just to fuck with guests

[@Spasoklaban]

Matt is THE BEST!!!

[@johnthaxton9235]

I keep watching this every time I need a laugh. Can't wait for the animated series.

[@chrisvalentine3122]

Zahra's laugh is golden! I love everyone's reaction!

[@RijaMo]

4:56 make a sleight of hand check

[@wickedpissa25]

1. Senokir. 2. Viktor. 3. Pumat Sol.

[@soniciris]

4. Sun Tree

[@wickedpissa25]

The Jerk Tree!!!

[@KCMMFB]

Gilmore?

[@tetchedink7980]

Zorth the moorbounder trainer

[@TheManKnownAsAi]

No Gilmore? HERESY!

[@MegaPIC1]

this is classic Critical Role too funny for 3 in the morning. The only problem is now the D&D group I DM want me to create an equal memorable Black powder merchant for our games

[@Jamie-lx1hi]

My dnd group has very unrealistic expectations of me thanks to Matt Mercer

[@MegaPIC1]

Yes that is a side effect of being compared to a god. just be glad none of your group want to play as a half Banshee Paladin (Which of course means i had to home brew a half banshee playable race). only time will tell if i've made the race too powerful.

[@baconbastrd4940]

Thank you for this.

[@ThisRandomWord]

This is one of my favorite things. :D

[@maddie.bolland.7]

I am wheezing!! Matt mercer is incredible.

[@Feylock_Art]

Matt is an actual genius

[@Porkchump23]

So he’s actually describing junkrat

[@altharrion]

It's only been 3 years, but matt looks so much younger. Middleaging is scary xD

[@belindaluna2067]

Their video quality just got better.

[@DaKuteCate]

Besides Matt's amazing personification of this character, I loved watching Liam just lose it

[@MoaxLycan]

1:27 enjoy

[@mokuteki33]

Powder merchant is equal to or greater then the cabbage merchant.....

[@SeerOfTime577]

One of the best scenes!!!

[@trodat07]

Sometimes Mccree goes full Junkrat.

[@JesperAndersen]

Victor - best NPC ever!

[@butrflyangel02]

I have never cried harder, I just couldn't when he came back.

[@lizs2546]

2:36 Liam nearly chokes. I don't even know why he would try to drink in a moment like this. Lol

[@Calthir]

This had better be in the animation!

[@optimusprime2008]

I'm picturing Engywook from the Neverending Story...lol oh my God, I'm howling right now

[@ho1m]

Laura looks sooo beautiful this episode!

[@miam9989]

ho1m no wonder Victor had the hots for her XD

[@finialwing007]

as much as i love victor and Matt is a FUCKING GENIUS when it comes to NPCs. A question to the Fandom. Im missing a few episodes in the middle (a good chunk of the 20s) of this series that I'm trying to catch back up on.... But who did Victor see? Who was the lady that bought the black powder? Lady Kima?

[@Shortlan]

+finialwing007 that's the mystery! we don't know yet. i'm sure people have been speculating but i for one haven't heard anything. perhaps it'll end up being a new arc!

[@robino290]

+finialwing007 Probably Dr. Ripley

[@_luke795_]

It was Dr. Ripley. She made the gun and got away.

[@screamingopossum7809]

Ripley

[@FacelessJester351]

Likely Ripley as she's possibly the only other person known in the world aside from Victor and Percy who has any use for black powder.

[@giraffedragon6110]

6:01 his top lip is next to go

[@victorweiss2833]

I like this man's name

[@kaleidoslug7777]

My cheeks hurt! Too funny!

[@firstblood400]

Matt scares me lmao

[@andreguia1731]

It's coffee

[@bachri7721]

*N O !!*

[@Baeur]

SEASON 2 SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T.T he didn't survive Vecna fight.

[@myabella7104]

Episode?

[@kaeleastlord]

@@myabella7104 it wasn't detailed on the stream. Matt said it after the campaign ended that one of the explosions the group hears during the fight with Vecna is Victor blowing himself and some cultists up after he trapped his shop.

[@myabella7104]

@@kaeleastlord oh... Wow

[@athenapatrick5447]

I'm laughing then crying. I'm so much like Victor it's imbarising😶

[@lanestone1]

sounds a lot like gnarl from overlord

[@bryanfloyd1152]

F

[@kmerritt09]

PIKKKKEEEEEEEE!!!!!

[@MrUmakemelaff]

What?