The #1 Player...IN THE WORLD?! - DNF Duel Online Ranked Matches

[@MrDyl666]

I love watching max play against someone better than him. Slowly seeing him get better and better against someone is more fun than just seeing him dominate someone

[@mo533]

Not sure if he's just better or if gblade is just broken af; maybe both

[@devin5201]

Dang, the seeds of volition really do be bringing forth a new challenger.

[@amf3118]

mankind do be balming the beasts ngl

[@mixmasterX28]

The wheel of fate do be turning fr fr

[@scottjameson5358]

They do be done this before cause they from Michigan ong

[@shazbeet]

Magic circuits do be burning ong

[@amf3118]

@@scottjameson5358 i think this is my favorite

[@TheEphemeralEternity]

17:36 Max facing the number one player in DNF, one round down, with a sliver of health remaining... not sweating at all as he casual wins this round and the next 😵‍💫

[@theprotagonist2025]

He’s been playing fighting games since the arcade era nothing can make him sweat at this point.

[@brendanr4961]

@@theprotagonist2025 veteran energy

[@MultiMan1950]

AND he's got THE DNF Theme in the background while he does it????

[@DougStrouth]

Masterclass in how to take your time, learn your opponents habits, and not get mad while getting better. I consistently lose as bridget rn in strive. Max's videos when I get close to taking rounds makes me feel like yeah it's still a close fight which is why these games are fun. Thanks dude

[@ONGKEYTV]

max learned a lot from the boss rages, that's why

[@taochi100]

Yeah, I always find myself screaming Why!! How!! FML! This is some Bullshit!! Then I start to go into I give up. Always go and try again though. Finally go into focus mode. After the 12th lose and start to notice little flawless and opertunities for openings. Start to win.

[@infinitybelt]

Man, I aspire to be more like Max. I actually hate that I get so upset when I lose, Im trying to do better, and Max is an inspiration.

[@ButterscotchTHC]

Max's ability to adapt to other players playstyle on the fly will never cease to amaze me. Taking a whole match and even a couple single rounds Is pretty nutty.

[@testhekid]

@MagicMike omg that's crazy to think about, and even crazier when u see that he's still uploading 3rd strike vids on his channel

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Max: “He’s the #1 in the world!? COOL!!” If I was in such a situation, I would be SWEATING so much, I would dehydrate myself!!!

[@michaelbread5906]

Well yeah, but if u grinded yourself up to that level, then it makes sense that you're fighting such a guy??? Like, if you're a master, you have confidence to fight other masters. And when you fight #1 then that's an opportunity for a good fight.

[@amaizeing.dumbass5123]

@@michaelbread5906 semeone at that master level could be too nervous to not give to the no1 player a good match

[@janematthews9087]

The greatest trick pro players have ever learned to abuse is that their name and credibility causes players to respect them, leading them into overthinking things and putting themselves into the corner faster than they realize. And attributing random DPs to experience and not just being a disrespectful random. Just go in there, be your confident ass self and disrespect them when they're thinking they have an easy win on their hands. And don't panic once they start going aggro schmix on you. Just treat them as a slow-paced intermediate.

[@michaelbread5906]

@@janematthews9087 it's all about posture. It's human nature and a skill. We use posture to indicate something as mundane as where we are walking or how we are driving to avoid one another. How Max/other fighters react to one another almost unconsciously. To something serious like closing a business deal, or showing off strength so as to prevent war. If you've never thought about how integral posture is to your life, it's something kind of cool if you enjoy exploring how people think/operate.

[@scottjameson5358]

The fact that Max got some rounds with that number 1 Player is nuts.

[@Iwatoda_Dorm]

Ghost blade has some pretty punishable stuff, i’m surprised the top player is using him- but all the screen fireworks i think make up for it all. It’s just insane to play against when it gets going.

[@scottjameson5358]

@@Iwatoda_Dorm Yeah, that Ghost Blade's control on the corner is crazy. Still, love how Max went from being unable to jump because of the anti air to him trying to bait their teleport. Also, that jumping ambiguous attack has some potential.

[@4EVER_KlNG]

Can't sleep on Max! Haha, but for real though... He's insane @ fighting games.

[@Silentj04]

Not only that but he got VERY close a few rounds against the best player in the world. ~He almost had in the first half not going to lie~

[@scottjameson5358]

@@Silentj04 Me at the start of the video: “Damn, they kept getting Perfect KO's. I wonder what Max's thinking at the moment.” Me at the end of the video: “😮”

[@GotdayumGaming]

Goes to show that Max is a true master in fighting games bro. When you got it...you got it. No matter how old you get. This was exciting to watch. Makes me feel like I can still play these kinds of games as long as I take the time to understand them.

[@testhekid]

im amazed at how he went from getting destroyed at the start to finally beatin them, it teaches so much about improving mid game and having solid awareness of the opponent's habits and quick thinking to flip the tables around even in the most dire of situations im honestly really inspired by this, as it should

[@youguyslikekof9976]

DNF’s strongest soldier:

[@fitzwilliams4215]

Max really met the final boss for DNF 😂

[@colinmarshall7788]

I gotta say, Max's patience and attitude in regards to handling losses is inspiring. I WISH I could be that calm.

[@Ner0Rev0lver]

Helps when you realize that each loss you usually learn a lil bit more about the matchup and how the same player likes to executes mixups. No use in getting angry if youre just learning the whole time.

[@lol-iy7wv]

Also he's alredy legend. U can lose points but ur not going back to terranite

[@dantetrevino8692]

Dude. It took me several videos with the modded skin to realize it had a mini buster sword

[@RadioC7_]

It didn’t always have the buster sword. That was added not too long ago so you’re not crazy I thought I was trippin too at first😂

[@HenryDorsettCase]

The Vergil mod for Ghostblade is so damn sick. Highly recommend checking it out.

[@lazaroskarmaniolas7410]

While that mod is amazing, the Raiden mod for Ghostblade is 🔥 LOOK AT IT MY DOODS

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

I think Ranger could have a decent Dante mod.

[@Aelf1239]

@@bazzfromthebackground3696 There are colour mods for it but i dont think there is a full model mod yet

[@scum9138]

I like how max always plays the characters that look like himself

[@Wilkins325]

He mains ken in third strike lol

[@Jeffmetal42]

@@Wilkins325 fr, dude loves his long blonde hair characters.

[@Thisjustced]

It's a mod

[@Solo_Dohlo]

He loves to RP lol

[@Kuating]

@@Thisjustced The one in this video specifically isnt tho, right?

[@phengmoua2389]

You can definitely tell that player isn’t used to getting hit. Once Max started landing some blows, he had a great chance to win.

[@ConnerOzer]

Like Max said, that player seemed very flowchart-y, they have near perfect game knowledge of what’s optimal but it didn’t seem like they were thinking about the mind games of the match itself and mixing up a player adapting to the match-up

[@veracityoffense2405]

Great matches, not everyone would have posted a video showing the loses. Resilience paid off and got a dub

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

Love you're still uploading DNF. Haven't been able to play for a bit.

[@DelphinSquared]

This Ghost Blade makes going from 100% life to 0% look like taking cake from a newborn. Like, is there more than a miniscule chance of stopping his offense? That said, great ending to the video.

[@metalsnake27]

This guy's ghost blade is insane. Stealing his tech

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

Good luck stealing "Making the right decision in almost every moment of every match"

[@parzival_35f32]

@@CyberneticArgumentCreator and his reactions were insane as well. Awesome to watch.

[@vollkerball1]

Max positive attitude and the capability of adaption is so high that u can only dream of it.

[@FiendMatadorSlayerOfNoobs]

"Is THIS a dev then?" -Max, probably.

[@maripostal]

Just got this a couple days ago, I've been loving this game. Awesome matches, this dude is insane

[@len1802]

I admire you, Max, sometimes I get mad when something isn't working, then I start playing at the same way over and over. I'm really a fan of your playstyle, your patience and way to keep learning how to fight any opponent, you really know how to rock!

[@Zangetsuv2]

I remember an awesome Dragon Knight mod that made her look like Genderbent Seto Kaiba and the dragon vaguely resembled a BEWD.

[@jonteguy]

It's actually kind of crazy how fast you found the windows to attack/interrupt against that caliber of a player.

[@davidmurauski9586]

Nice max reading the match and finding some wins! I like it

[@anewchallenger2825]

With the Max skin on Troubleshooter, this looks alot like Dante vs Vergil. Awesome fight! and great mindset from max when fighting against such a strong opponent. its like watching a mini boss fight

[@tinybee7780]

Nice that Max got some rounds in but man, that pressure is brutal.

[@RoShoBo56]

Don't sleep on the fact you played out of your mind that whole set. Bravo sir, bravo!

[@Rudymarou]

that was awesome,so much pression there. Hearing Guile's theme always being shut 😆

[@urrh]

its insane how fast max learns the matchup

[@SchifferThe2nd]

That's how you know a good player is. It's not always about how deep you know about the characters, it's also about how well and fast you adapt to your opponent's playstyle and readjust. Mad respect for those type of players.

[@senormarston]

"That's a lot of points aand... that's... a lot of matches" if you pay close attention you can hear Max's inner scream while Fortunate Son is playing with some Vietnam falshback on the background

[@robertjohnson8806]

The only thing I wish DNF had is some kind of combo braking system that would use gauge of course. It would make the game more interesting.

[@MidknightFlare8413]

He started playing it safe towards the end. His whole style changed up when he realized he was about to lose to Max

[@equinoxXIII]

What I learned through the years, that there's always someone better. But this guy...

[@jinpei05]

I guess Max finally got sick of hearing himself in this game 😆

[@penismightier9278]

He said it was really distracting. I don't blame him though, it was for me too.

[@hollowedboi5937]

Oh u know that guy’s got the vergil mod on he’s livin’ the dream

[@metalsnake27]

Ghostblade is a 2 way sword. Finding your turn against them is hard, but finding your turn as ghost blade is also his biggest weakness lol.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

the match up vs TS is pretty favorable for Ghostblade

[@TheeFungUsAmongUs]

A double edged sword

[@metalgeartrusty]

that kill confirm in the 2nd round of the last match. sheeeeesh 17:45

[@saterdei]

Crazy shit right there! I hope you keep playing this game, it's too much fun. Ghostblade's weaknesses: you can hit Ghost, much like how you can hit Astra and interrupt the attack. He has no DP obviously, so he's susceptible to guard break, provided you can put him on the spot (you ran up Helm breaker 4 times, it only connected the first one, after that he'd always roll away and put you in the corner). Finally, he only has so many tools. People get flustered because he is SUPER safe for most of his moves, but when he gets exhausted, it's your time to shine. P. S: as a Crusader main, I just parry when they go for the double overhead until they need to fake it, at which point it's 50-50 for both of us.

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

Maximilian dood is the DNF #1 gunslinger. Let the hunt begin.

[@Mene0]

That jump setup with the ghost, crazy fucking good

[@Cloudcolin]

Respect to Max for being patient and never give up, eventually you win against the #1 player. Kudos, Max!

[@veliscreamic1868]

The fight against #1 demonstrates how intelligent Max is as a Fighter, he read’s his Opponent like a book. Excellent game Max. Kudos

[@bobicus]

"I just beat the #1 player in the world. Alright." nbd Love Max so much

[@Fizzix]

Legit screamed like a banshee when Max hit that super finish 🤣

[@kusanagistyle7581]

*Insert meme* throw in the damn towel!! With that ghostblade owning maximilian left and right

[@Prodighee]

Didn't know the #1 player was a Ghostblade. Figured it'd be a Berserker

[@Sol-cr1mv]

Max over here playing out of his mind rq. that teleport callout into round win was so sick then he was just like "ok."

[@pizza11536]

people didnt listen when i said this game gonna fall off

[@grayfox_23]

That reaction after the win was icecold, amazing work Max 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@jaimeyacub]

If you give Max time and the opportunity to learn your patterns, he'll decimate you.

[@BevinEG]

You ever consider.... nevermind. Enjoy your day kind sir.

[@valentds]

the opponent do the same, and it's a korean

[@jaimeyacub]

@@valentds Max won the last fight, doesn't seem that he was improving anything if Max was able to catch up.

[@jaimeyacub]

@@BevinEG Never considered that.

[@BevinEG]

@@jaimeyacub I'm glad I introduced a new prospective to you, kind sir. Have a wonderful day!

[@gengarisnotinsmash...]

12:51-13:16 Just take a moment to appreciate this immaculate gameplay.

[@djcasl]

The ability to not throw your controller through the screen is really admirable. You sir have waaaaaay more patience then me. Great vid,

[@markmorales7958]

(Defeats the #1 Player in the world...) Max: Huh... neat...

[@MythicMachina]

I love how the number 1 player's profile banner is "God of Poverty".

[@thekingnumberone2427]

Max I've been watching your channel for a long time this is the first time I ever seen somebody actually can beat you.

[@Dyce2k]

Safe Teleport to block to bait the DP is insane lmao

[@spiderill7791]

"while you were making memes and playing Rumbleverse I studied the Ghostblade...."

[@kierandavid1536]

U could just hear the fear creep in at the beginning as he began to realise how fucked he was🤣😂😂 like "COOL, Cool, cool... what?"

[@TheOldest]

Max takes a round Me: "See that! He's not a machine, he's a man!"

[@DifunctedReble]

If it bleeds, we can kill it.

[@oscargomez4970]

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are dealing with someone with absolutely no life" 💀

[@scumbagdaryl9646]

Now that EVERYONE KNOWS we can defeat Max with Ghostblade. EZW.

[@rinhatsuyuki7090]

I love the presentation of this game, the energy; the graphic's, the music to some degree but the gameplay makes it more frustrating when it comes to the gaps of entry; one wrong move it's literally two combos away from instant death. even with DBZ fighters is T.O.D which makes it scary to just casually enjoy due to getting curb stomped. escape mechanics under fair balancing really makes or breaks a game which this game has none.

[@Nyagro]

Better players beat worse players. You shouldn't introduce mechanics to artificially lower the skill gap between them. Though a Burst like mechanic would be nice in this game due to the high damage and conversion ability of the entire cast.

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

When all of us were bumbling around the beta we had to find combos mid match

[@Gordygors]

if you're new to a game, and fighting against someone who knows tod combos, a break out of jail free card is not going to save you. Tod combos are usually quite hard, so you should try to go against other begginers that will always drops their combos.

[@dextergarner1286]

Dope exchanges and well worth the final round.

[@kingroosta]

My biggest problem facing ghost blade is THE EXACT SAME THING. every time I think it is my turn, it is in fact, not my turn.

[@gfkgrgrkm]

Max's adaptability is impressive

[@RinrinFran]

This almost looks like Dante vs Vergil with the red and blue theme + Troubleshooter acting like him.

[@Wartooth91]

troubleshooter's grenade dissapearing when he gets hit is so stupid. it's a projectile not him extending a limb out.

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

I noticed this from the open beta but there’s still only one defensive option if you got stuck in the corner? And when your opponent punished you and start their longass juggle combo, there still no option to break it ala burst mechanic in GG Strive? Yeessh 😅

[@kusanagiflame]

Makes me wanna pick this game up soon

[@edubogota1]

Are we going to react to the new trailer of black myth wukong or not?

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

Hundreds of matches it's cool to see that and the results from it

[@Dizzy1407]

This looks like the very definition of the term "Carried"

[@nealsoul7516]

Max plz keep playing DNF duel this game is so hype!

[@Docotuero]

This video is the dopamine that Ghostblade players feed on.

[@BLKMEX]

Ghost blade is my most hated matchup as a Troubleshooter player

[@石昊-h9k]

Waiting for your reaction on black myth wukong. Put those rumors aside.

[@Iqzzy-KO]

Wassup Max? Good matches bro! :)

[@halfbreedindustries]

Most impressive dood, most impressive. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!

[@sethyuikora2]

Confirmed Ghostblade is ALWAYS safe.

[@TheRogueWolf]

Other players: "There's no way I can beat this guy; he's #1 in the world! I give up!" Max: "Okay, that's why I lost, so here's what I've got to do differently next round...."

[@Mikedot]

I need to get back into this game

[@SonOfFangLeeFBI]

This is why maximilian is a gangster lol. Basically gave us the Bruce Lee nose wipe after beating the #1 👌

[@SonOfFangLeeFBI]

Well his version at least 😄

[@Clavitz1]

been waiting for this video release for so long. I think this happened last month.

[@xlxDxlx]

I'm so used to Trouble Shooter having Max's voice I'm getting thrown off. I see the big wild swing and am wondering where "STOP MASHING!" is.

[@iamunphased4560]

Max straight up doing better against the best player in the world than I do against the CPU

[@BerdugongPipi]

its been a decade to see max getting bodied like that.

[@-Devy-]

Max gets bodied plenty.

[@AMnotQ]

RIP Max’s Xrd Baiken. Tilted so hard by a single Slayer than he ended stream.

[@BerdugongPipi]

@@AMnotQ Lmao 😂

[@MrWhite5150Duke]

This looks fun, and it made my thumb throb.

[@DippedInInk]

Max back at it going hard!!!!!

[@LEE-337]

*That first fight looked like you fought Levi Ackerman.*

[@Darktotaled]

seeing max playing as max without max's voice is so sad

[@sevionus80]

but warranted.

[@kraazykris-_-3535]

First time watching u play this game and I love it. I just got this game after playing guilty gear, wanna learn from the master

[@LandofBrickForests]

When you see asian letters next to or in a player's name when finding a match online, i think it's fair to assume they play like the ghostblade player. I ran into one during the first beta and the dude didn't let me do anything. I couldn't even move.

[@levelbasegaming5740]

Great way to adapt!!! Other players would have just given up.

[@templeknights]

Sucks you couldn't take any games from him but at least you took some rounds that was a mad hard match up.

[@jaimeyacub]

What do you mean? He won the last one.

[@templeknights]

@@jaimeyacub I guess I didnt watch every match he only took rounds he didn't take a single game what are you talking about? I'm talking about the ghost blade matches btw in the beginning

[@jaimeyacub]

@@templeknights Go see the final match.

[@jaimeyacub]

@@templeknights Did you see? The final match starts at minute 16. 👀 He lost the first round and won the next two.

[@templeknights]

@@jaimeyacub oh okay yeah I saw it now thx.

[@ohlookitisacat7404]

1:56 the salt is real.

[@darktigersharkmax4432]

Sad max isn't using his own mod on trouble shooter hopefully he plays ghostblade which has a Virgil mod.

[@terrianwetako9802]

hi havent been keeping up what happend to maxes voice over?