Super Smash Raiders! - Eden 9 (Savage) NEST Raid Highlights

Today we face the Cloud of Darkness in E9S and my inner murder hobo may have fully awakened at last.
Special thanks to @Otaku_Otayama (twitter) for helping us with the new MNK Drak art! You saved us a lot of time and it looks great :)
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[@woops]

I like this new guy

[@FiendDrow]

This new guy seems pretty cool

[@Dreadnought_XIII]

Gotta agree, seems fun, who is he?

[@Evilman_520]

That's no new person, that's just Drak as a Monk again.

[@steweygrrr]

I did note that a certain RDM was short of white mana at one point, that leads me to believe they were asking for _white power._ /em runs away *_very_* fast.

[@bonetower]

Didn't know who you were before that, now you have a new sub

[@JonHerzogArtist]

Haven't finished yet, but huge respect to Drak for committing to the series and upping the production quality even through the group challenges. Now let's get to some cleaving!

[@lunausagi8495]

Cough

[@hinamichshnognickya1]

This couldn't've been easy to edit, both from an emotional side and from a technical side. Mad props!

[@urustai]

As I would like to click the like button on your comment, it is currently at 69 likes & I don't want to be the one to mess with that.

[@hinamichshnognickya1]

@@urustai Fair. I can respect that.

[@Thentavius]

"Spofie, no!" "It's--no, it's--" "NO!" Not even a few minutes in.

[@777CrimsonChaos]

They say even now Sofie’s timeline still hasn’t fully synced back with ours.

[@Dragonix25]

Some say she has left the group behind to raid with the parallel group and has already cleared E12s

[@alexanderkosten7611]

I wonder what the parallel universe version of NEST is called? BURROW? TSEN? BIRB?

[@amiablereaper]

@@alexanderkosten7611 it's WARREN. They're hyper competent but they aren't actually friends.

[@alanepithet2931]

@@amiablereaper Except with the nega-Drak; they would all literally sacrifice themselves in a heartbeat to save him. Sofie, of course, being from NEST, is the odd man out and has taken over the Drak-murdering duties.

[@caster25000]

In that dark timeline, the unthinkable has happened. Jesse's Hallowed Ground has come off of cooldown.

[@Ariou016]

9:15 Corey: "Will that last long enough" Hans out of no where: "Well, if it lasts lasts for more than 4 hours, invite Rhaya over" It was at this point my sides were slain. Drak was not kidding when he said Hans was on fire!

[@vivian-alexandrarivers897]

Casual reminder that Hans is one of the few regular raiders that was doing this all the way back to the start. He flies under the radar a lot of the time, but his occasional comments never fail to live up to their scarcity.

[@ChocoPepero]

Nice new MNK art, would be a shame if you played a different job

[@otarooyama8409]

Plz don’t I work hard on that!! QwQ

[@AtsukaOnikage]

I was wondering why Drak's new picture looked so CHONKY, turns out he's holding his helmet lol

[@SSJ4Bass]

Oh shit he is, nice

[@bonetower]

My first reaction was : "oh my eyes what colour is that!?" XD

[@Sora623898]

I thought he was just swol. I see it now.

[@aolagismith]

I love how the new character art makes Drak kinda look like Zinogre lol

[@Gameshunter92]

Now that you point that out, maybe that's what he was aiming for.

[@VideoGamefreak737]

drak became best pupper? pog :D

[@Ry91415]

I knew it looked somewhat familiar

[@IceAokiji303]

Had the same thought, very Zinogre-y

[@Hildragon]

I'm so happy Woops got to join in! He's such a good boy!

[@alabasterTempest]

I REALLY love Drak's new portrait. It's a 10/10 glam, and a 11/10 portrait.

[@otarooyama8409]

Thanks you!

[@Knuckx117]

"I wish I could get a white proc, I guess I'll fuck off" As a red mage player myself, I feel ya there.

[@Oiamh_TheWolf18]

yup. As a RDM main, I felt that pain as well! XD

[@AngeliqueNade]

Saaaame

[@Altearithe]

Yeeep felt that pain XD

[@Kayla-xt9hx]

Yuuuup

[@jijonbreaker]

That full-room cleave on second art of darkness by Corey was *chef kiss*

[@Buttstonutts]

Truly a work of art

[@KazBarVT]

Drak a week ago: "I may have been a bit of a murder hobo" A BIT?!

[@acehealer4212]

I love how Drak holds his helmet in his new portrait. Otaro Oyama did a great job!

[@otarooyama8409]

Thanks you! And FYI my name is currently this one

[@Evilman_520]

NOW I understand why you Googled that suicide question about Smash Bros.

[@merurinhopely3519]

loving how woops here being the collateral damage between corey and drak

[@KianaWolf]

"I played for 15 hours yesterday to get my character ready. I was level 74 yesterday." Dang, only the pre-instance banter and I'm already feeling that feel.

[@jewmaican133]

This new guy is kinda cringe And he plays Monk too smdh

[@lunausagi8495]

Sam for nest when

[@Kaismer]

​@@lunausagi8495 Sam would be good for NEST. Though I don't think they'd be good for Sam's mental health.

[@undream7897]

I mean he’s played with nest on multiple occasions before hasn’t he? Dude chaotic enough to vibe I think

[@davidmortimer9764]

Woops is fantastic. What a great addition. ...also fresh meat for the cleave.

[@DandyXIII]

Heyo, Drak! This is Mollymauk from a few days ago, the red mage. Loved the video and the crew this time around. Keep up the solid work and amazing content! :D

[@DrakGamestein]

Hey, thanks! :)

[@Werewulver]

The miniature confused me, I thought this would actually be Super Smash Bros content xD That new Drak portrait though :O

[@ChubbyIceCube]

You did a really good job with this one, especially considering the circumstsances about trying to limit certain things. These really bring laughs to my day, though also jealousy because I wish I had a group like this to do content with.

[@agranosclem]

"If it lasts more than four hours, invite Rhaya over." OMG HANS!

[@DrakVKati]

I would just like to point out because it wasn’t mentioned but at 11:05 - 11:10 while Drak and Rhaya were fighting over a tile so they could kill the cloud, Hans decided to Jump to the cloud and died because he touched the middle LOL.

[@ronnymahendra9035]

Oooh now that i replayed it thrice i finally see it. I was wondering why did Hans body suddenly spawned there?

[@josepadron335]

I think i really want to see is an ACT that yells "SUPER" when corey uses superbolide

[@BH5432]

It just needs to be a gunbreaker thing. Any time any gunbreaker uses super bolide and its extra loud if used after a bene

[@kyerose03]

Wow the character art looks amazing!

[@dazzlemasseur]

Welcome aboard!

[@Ry91415]

It does I always loved their art style

[@ChaoticBluebird]

Light Rampant has changed Drak...

[@kishinhunter8821]

“If it lasts longer than 4 hours, invite Rhaya over.” I lost it XD

[@WineRedEchos]

it's amazing how sophie solo healed this.

[@cerisedaemon]

The slip sound ALWAYS gets me. xD

[@MemoryOfDarkSky]

Corey: "The dark is SCARY! Bad things happen in the dark." Me: "Oh, so that's the reason Corey never plays DRK..."

[@PinkuPeachy]

Watching NEST inspired me to make my own static! Watching these videos while actually knowing the fight mechanics makes them even better. Highly recommend ppl wanting to raid try it out! So much fun and I promise you can find a group that fits your style and schedule!

[@arachineatzeer7478]

For anyone that's curious, Drak won the Smash game

[@Harrowing999]

Best of Hans just got another check lol.

[@AFKei]

"I hope I don't die now" >Woops proceeds to die now

[@dist0rt3dhum0r]

Those tiles are just the mechanic that Drak needed to get out all those years of pent up revenge. XD

[@pandymandy]

Hans is slaughtering his 2021-phase character arc.

[@kingdansk642]

Sofie created a wandavision moment 💀 with her alternate reality

[@marianakarolinaquindedomin5703]

It's amazing how creative you are to turn group tampering into something so fun, as always Nest into a great video.

[@barioth6969]

That character art giving me all the Zinogre vibes.

[@Sunari]

Woops so quickly inducted by being assassinated, he's already accepted XD

[@deanoconnor123]

"I wanna talk about the teathers real quick" "No :)"

[@startracings]

Oh, I'm LOVING this dynamic. This was excellent. Love the updated assets too - your artist does a fantastic job!!

[@Zilong17]

That Smash intro was great; I like Woops already!

[@NubCaKeS19]

Just waiting on the reclear video of Eden 9 when Drak made Choco flip his chair on stream xD

[@OhNoTheFace]

Gamer "rage" is overrated

[@kuronanestimare]

Drak dude, that armor is siiick! Looking forward to more of you wearing it in E10-12.

[@jakobkossman]

Ok the smash-esque bit for Death tallying is amazing

[@---rm8do]

A streamer gave some words of encouragement after a bad day on this fight (my FC's raid team is full, so I'm stuck in PF). I'd gotten to 50%, juuuust past tiles, and he told me that if I'd gotten that far, it shouldn't be too bad. Months later, I still haven't beaten it.

[@ezraek2043]

Found a static that decided to blind prog this tier, easily the most fun I have ever had. Now I get how the good times can just constantly roll with this group. Keep doing y'all mate!

[@KazumiKiguma]

I see Drak has gone back to the way of the fist, it seems swords and sorcery were not for him.

[@macfryling8421]

This was awesome! Mad props to you and Liz and Artchie. Looking forward to the insanithy that is E10 so much!

[@rioku678]

I want Choco to know that he is my boi and I love seeing him in these

[@Gummiisnacks]

Woops’ character is so darn cute 🥰 Also loving your new portrait/glam!

[@RealSaiden]

love the Smash menu thumbnail, really excited to watch this one.

[@sebastiendubois7935]

I think Drak's been hanging out with Corey for too long... I love it.

[@Bydnelg]

So I can tell Whoops is going to be a fun addition, can't wait to see more. Also Drak now that i've seen it in the thumbnail I really hope that smash menu returns for the best of videos at the end of shadowbringers.

[@onadaTotihotiH]

Tiles be like “Well well well, how the tables have turned”

[@urustai]

No -elp I commend Drak's efforts in editing to respect the audience while also maintaining the quality of the video's entertainment. Thank you, Drak, for your efforts.

[@raidenromo13]

So glad I learned happy's strat for brambles because it's so easy for later on in the fight as well as the first

[@hprodge]

The editing is GODLIKE I'm crying.

[@NarutoAndRVBFan]

That thumbnail is amazing. I love it, whoever came up with the idea and whoever put it together both deserve praise!

[@Fast_Iain]

11:37 I know this feelin Drak! When i started doing this on MNK I was getting 70k DH Bootshines and it felt soo good!

[@jedimasterpickle3]

I was curious why the thumbnail was Smash, but I understood later. Amazing edits there. New character portraits for Drak, Woops, and Lemur all look fantastic too.

[@SpeedoSausag]

The little box of text at 15:06 made me fuckin choke, good shit man

[@aqj2014]

that new art of whoops, lemur, sonic, and drak are freaking nice. love that helmet under the shoulder thing

[@crystalgoddess4085]

That is such a great way to psychologically mess with people, remind them that they're breathing and blinking manually now.

[@samwilkinson9309]

Fists of wind and destructible platforms... They've given Drak too much power! Though it has been a long time coming, the means for vengeance and big monk numbers. It's like a super Drak has taken Drak's place.

[@BiggestGal]

God, I LOVE the editing in this one, you've really gotten good at making good bits and gags with the audio and footage you have to work with.

[@kat-rau.]

i love the new art, and woops is very dear to me, i love that boi. i'm so excited for future videos with him!

[@KawaiiSatan]

oooh new sprites!

[@DarkFlamecreator]

Drak's maniacal cackling at the direct crit is a mood

[@AleXannon92]

i love how woops is a fox for his character art too!

[@urbncampr]

Really enjoy the new character art and the new elements that pop up during this video :D

[@justlilygrace]

I would like to say that I love your editing Sir. FFXIV with Super Smash Brothers related effects. I enjoyed watching this and I wish I had a group like this enjoyable and no saltiness. Btw, monk main here too.

[@elliondrk]

Turquoise Dye. I see you are a man of culture as well.

[@casey7918]

It's fun to watch these still and now I get mixed feelings with a certain member in the group that was present. I feel bad for Drak and the whole group as well as everyone else watching who may know about what is going on. Just happy there is more enjoyment to look forward to with whoops now involved.

[@ichibugin]

Corey is gonna love E12S. Especially lion rampage. So many cleave possibilities!

[@levi26448]

my god these tile battles are funny af XD and the smash fall edits make it better

[@shroomshakes]

new art new art! also, the amount of detail... i'm in awe of the artist's attention to detail but also i can feel the pain and strain of eyes for it XD

[@otarooyama8409]

I’m very sorry for the details that hurt your eyes and thanks you at the same time

[@jamariscollie1045]

Ah yes, the episode of Drak's ULTIMATE REVENGE.

[@Ry91415]

I feel like “wait for choco” is said in almost every video 😂

[@Churchtwinblades]

Fantastic Editing as always, and it's good to see NEST back at it again! :D

[@ProfessM]

I spent the whole vid staring at my phone like what is that Drak's new art has. One glance on my laptop oh a cool Dark Knight helmet.

[@ksadiablo]

1. Siiiiiiiick monk glam! 2. Glad to see you back on the greatest dps class! 3. Revenge is best served ice cold. 😈

[@PinkI3unny]

It's nice to see Drak finally going on a murder spree. He has too much power here.

[@Aruuri]

That was great. I laughed so much when drak went full murder 😂😂😂

[@skyelily8601]

I half expected Drak's voice to have a muffle filter on it with his helmet, but then I saw the portrait was holding it. Of course I mean that in a good way.

[@BanditTheThief09]

Editing was on point this vid. Love love love.

[@dylansample5782]

I love your content. Always happy to see another video pop up.

[@patriciamenorca6787]

Drak monk looks pretty sweet Good job artist ✨❤️

[@otarooyama8409]

Thanks you

[@Darkherojl]

Damn, that new portrait art for Drak is so cool (it kinda looks like a Zinogre coloring theming)

[@wargirl101]

I find it funny that you post this on the day my group finally managed to clear E9s XD

[@otarooyama8409]

YESSS THE ART MY DRAK ART MADE IT IN!! also, I love that hand rework! (Edit_ Sorry Archi and Drak for remaking the art a little bit. I went overboard on mine and notice it fixes little.) Edit 2 ( few peoples mentioning about new Drak art have a vibe to Zinogre ( look up the name) oh.... it the color isn’t...

[@neontenebrae1918]

Ooooh! Drak's new MNK makeover, so handsome! ;w;

[@aidanmillow566]

Corey: "The Dark is Scary, bad things happen in the dark" You do know what raid you're doing right?

[@bonetower]

Ya know...im really looking forward to seeing what the new ending animation is gonna be :D My theory: the group just slowly floating by the moon as Drak walks by.

[@zeriuswolfhart4141]

*MNK gets damage down* Ahhh~ the raid memes come full circle. NGL im loving the mutual murderous vibes between Corey and Spofie

[@TheMfactor69]

editing in this one was sooo goood keep it up!

[@MasterArpie]

Memo to self, avoid drinking water while watching NEST videos to prevent choke