The Apex Monsters are actually easy, guys.

[@JustSomeMemes]

OK, I'm gonna work on the dark arisen video now. And then some other new stuff.

[@itz_justreese]

Neat

[@rxlf4380]

Damion punch thumbnail will literally make me cry laughing

[@gerardbudzeniusz4332]

Is Dark Souls still on your to do list? I love your vids but I can't wait for ds vid

[@foreveruseless1292]

Sick

[@maxzednicek5751]

I mean another one

[@RealShail]

This man mains every weapon, a true hunter

[@alfredoamendez4299]

I almost use every weapon, the only weapons i don't use are Sword and Shield, and the Hunting Horn, everything else i use them a good amount of times.

[@greymon1665]

For real. I see this guy using everything

[@SirFelyne]

@@alfredoamendez4299 You're missing out with not using SnS

[@fatalishuntinghorn]

@@alfredoamendez4299 why not hh it's so fun in all games before rise

[@hazelv.a.7976]

@@fatalishuntinghorn you don't find it fun in rise?

[@rxlf4380]

8:24 I felt this whole sequence too personally

[@MagicianFairy]

No tails = no poison All the Rath/Raithian family tree laughs at that misconception. Hell they were probably the ones that made the rumor.

[@BLOODKINGbro]

Flawless logic mate

[@nibwhipdragon]

For some reason in worked in world though

[@nyosantemtant1684]

Yeah unfortunately only in world like that old world and rise heh

[@lexsombersunrise]

And that's super frustrating! Rathian isn't hard, but Rathalos is just annoying. Poison even after you've cut his tail off is icing on the cake.

[@nyosantemtant1684]

@@lexsombersunrise rathalos poison is on his claw, not tails. Only rathian using tails for poison attack and yian garuga

[@rawwkkgranados6924]

The punch meme may be getting old but the fart sounds never will.

[@TheLu3]

Facts

[@nalzJ]

That fart sound got me everytime

[@bobman9155]

I stg apex miz actually makes fart noises with the bubbles

[@Phoenixfire653]

Apex monsters:"What's my purpose?" Capcom:"Your materials are required for rampage weapons."

[@gigavoltx8340]

Capcom: "Your materials are also needed for several meta-relevant decorations, so at least you have that going for you."

[@l-shadow1775]

Apex monster: do the hunters get cool looking armor from us apex's Capcom: *laughs* no

[@ShatteredGlass916]

**Team Ted finally reach BIG PP status** Arch Apex Valstrax: "Challenge accepted"

[@ultimasurge]

JJ the jet plane tier confirmed?

[@legmeg496]

you have no idea what bodily reactions you provoked in me by saying arch apex 😈

[@Cheeseisboss]

@@legmeg496 erections

[@BlurDelta]

Congratulations you're a prophet

[@SomeGeneralName]

Sorry WHAT VALSTRAX?!

[@katyesyes]

I wish the actual game had a *BONK* sound effect for every KO...

[@dre1961]

There might be a mod for that lol

[@reecedactyl]

same but after watching these vids i do it subconsciously in my head lol

[@dre1961]

Same

[@pressed_stone]

If you're playing on pc theres definitely a mod for it, if there isnt make it

[@hkdarthcadeus1555]

DLC add-on decoration for the hammer or something

[@navi8801]

7:13 i like how you just simply gaze at tigrex and then immediately cuts to you already on him destroying rathalos lmao

[@cocoa8535]

Same lol.

[@markisshano7334]

​@@cocoa8535Each time I see a rideable monster, it just cues my neuron activation to beat the shit out of the monster I'm fighting, or if the rideable monster is the target, I just smack it into a wall a few times.

[@eddi2565]

8:27 I CAN FEEL THE ANXIETY AND THE TERROR IN ALL OF THIS. I WAS STRETCHING MYSELF SO BAD OH MY GOD

[@650pm]

8:25 damn he really didn’t want you healing

[@sbastion8446]

8:26 This moment cracked me up. Also, proper usage of the "Kid Screaming" audio 😂

[@808Mark]

🤣he was so close to getting hit but barely made it with every roll and superman dive! My adrenaline was pumping watching!

[@sbastion8446]

@@808Mark I imagined that the hunter's screaming like that, & I just LOL'd 😂

[@808Mark]

🤣

[@CaptainEffort]

Those that say walking while drinking a potion is just as hard as the flex animation need to see this clip lol. He would’ve gotten flattened.

[@andrewthielmann5342]

The monsters sprinting while limping is so uncanny valley.

[@theelephantintheroom2170]

8:30 yeah that was about how my first Apex diablos hunt went. Who’s ready for black diablos?

[@davidjamesthomas]

thats how all my diablos fights go even when im with people diablos just hate me

[@inavela1267]

I haven't been able to get past Bloodbath II thanks to randos who keep carting My first apex Diablos wasn't different-

[@Aereto]

@@inavela1267 As the Bomber Cat who buffs the party with Demon Horn and puts monsters to sleep or deal elemental damage to chip away health, I know that feel.

[@SilentGlaceon94]

@@davidjamesthomas Same with me, but replace Diabolos with CG Valstrax.

[@craigfunk3453]

@XenGlaris the Nuclear Cactus powered Stove?

[@lonewolfnergiganos4000]

Hunter: Apex Diablos? This would be easy. *Bloodbath Diablos theme plays* Hunter: why do I hear boss music?

[@fatalishuntinghorn]

Just like dark souls

[@weez1585]

That one MH2 veteran: *Proof of a hero intensifies*

[@OrcaDaGuret]

Boss music yah like dis game is full of bosses

[@weez1585]

@@fatalishuntinghorn wait a minute, I have seen you before somewhere else

[@fatalishuntinghorn]

@@weez1585 no no i'm like a ghost

[@95dubstepfan]

7:58 Apex Diablos is tougher than Valstrax because of the t r a c k i n g

[@DevilJhoMama]

he basically teleports to you

[@chadlancer6107]

Their easier compared to their deviant forms, though that’s like saying rocks are easy to eat just because their softer than diamonds

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

I'm just sitting here wondering how many takes it took for him to beat the apexes solo. Because I firmly believe he could not have had that easy a time from Rathalos to Zinogre that they only took one attempt each.

[@caiusdrakegaming8087]

@Eric Lane Yeah sorry, was half asleep when typing that.

[@viktorgabriel2554]

cant wait for their final form

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

@@caiusdrakegaming8087 I know that feeling

[@DMDarren]

@@viktorgabriel2554 if the master rank Apexes don’t kick my teeth in for several hunts I will be highly disappointed (Side note, Apex Odogaron would be sweet)

[@maxangel7292]

Scientifically, a fart noise with reverb never gets old. (that aside, loved the gameplay in this one! It's a very nice level of edited and raw)

[@5_head_wonder689]

Thunder Lord Zinogre: Rajang: And I took that personal

[@Chocuphir]

Masterful editing! The flow never really stopped, especially with how you handled the Tigrex mount! I bet syncing it up with the music ending was a pain but well worth it! Ya dang right Ted is pleased and so are we!

[@OrdinaryGuy526]

I just now realized that these were recreated deviants from mh generations **Lol, autocorrect**

[@SlammaJamma989]

Surprised they didn’t give us the actual deviants they would’ve been great additions

[@OrdinaryGuy526]

@@SlammaJamma989 definitely

[@antiradiationsnowy1536]

If they came with the armour that would have been great

[@arierizkydharmawan3352]

8:26 such an intense moment for every hunter

[@crimsonblob]

4:14 "Why r u running?" I was surely not expecting it and that's when I lost it.

[@MelvinStFleur]

10:37 the Timing with him riding Rajang and the increased tension of the music made it all the better

[@dreamdog3499]

The old bonk noise will never be topped, and when you fight ted, YOUR GONNA GET DROPPED

[@rand0mlyhere]

7:14 that look and jump-cut to riding the monster was a bit funnier than it should’ve been.

[@giovannicalzone3759]

'Monster Tripper Rise' had me in tears cause 'Tripper' in German is a synonym for 'gonorrhea'. :D Awesome video as always!

[@zerochill4326]

5:52 "A samurai should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone else’s." - Stan Sakai.

[@laythalsibai9848]

Always happy to see a monster hunter KZbinr play how they want and prove that you don’t have to be 100% optimised to not only beat the monsters in this game but also have a good time

[@Jak_Grajeda]

I love that you gave the title of the deviants to their respective Apex. My headcanon is that Apex monsters (the rampage ones) are monsters in the process of becoming Deviants, but are still in a early stage. When the scars they have start to heal, some parts of the monster begin to change (the hair of Arzuros, the wings of the Rath, the eyesight of Misutzune, the horns and electric charge of Zinogre, and the horns and tail of Diablos), becoming full on Deviants. I mean, it has been stated that Deviants are monsters who survived previous encounters with hunters, so maybe the rampage was the source of the first deviants. Just a theory.

[@masterhind2036]

Whoa that's my headcanon too. I guess we think alike 😀

[@Taiakami777]

I always figured apex's are just monsters forced into a deviant-like state due to being caught in the eye of ibushi's storms and gas, hence their darker color and being the head of a large rampage wave

[@rumotu]

Wasn't the Soulseer a Mizutsune who fought Zinogre, got it realy rough(got eyes badly damaged and thus lost sight) and now is constantly mad at everyone?

[@rosebrigade]

I actually always thought the Apex monsters were tied in with Deviants AND MH4U Apexes. The lore of the Rampage is that Narwa and Ibushi has an influence on the monsters that make them run wild. The Apexes are the result of these monsters surviving the rampages and getting stronger, like the Deviants. There's another monster that does something similar, Gore Magala. It infects monsters with it's Frenzy Virus, and makes them go on rampages. If they survive and overcome it, they become Apexes. I feel like these are tied. Gore Magala is a baby Elder Dragon that can make monsters stronger with its influence, not unlike Ibushi and Narwa. So maybe both instances are the same, and all Apexes eventually become Deviants.

[@Taiakami777]

@@rosebrigade uh, no? I don't remember any deviants infused with frenzy and spreading it wherever they go. The circumstances hold similarity, but they're two completely seperate things

[@chrissomnitz6123]

The music kicking in at 7:14 as you spotted the Tigrex was absolutely perfect!

[@svenbernhagen6320]

Your editing skills are as amazing as your skills with all the weapons so much respect man 👏

[@Killerzain1106]

Ahhh... Some good quality content graces my feed yet again. Outstanding, Ted

[@wumbjumb1341]

Jokes aside, I really liked the variety of weapons here. A few were pretty off meta sets which made it interesting. They all seemed to fit the monster in a way. (LS with mizutsune, DB with diablos, etc) I’d like to see some insect glaive or bow gun too, though that’s obviously up to JSM.

[@whateverusername5735]

8:28 is the exact reason I always try to run speed eating, monsters never give me any breaks lol

[@cashewpopcorn7837]

7:14 That look you gave Tigrex lmfao

[@gabrielswope6952]

YES both of my favorite youtubers uploaded! Lucky Toes and Just Some Memes

[@bottomtext3460]

“Those crowned apex is actually easy guys” when?

[@dyrellius]

Proof of Power first, I'd love to see Ted demonstrate 10% of his true ability

[@Kronath_87]

It is actually ez

[@R3LOADlikesgames]

I cant wait for Rise Ult. Then the Apexes will throw us about like a rice sack. Hopefully we will get some armor sets from them, that are only obtainable in G rank. I feel that the impending challenge deserves a good reward. Or, alternatively, we get what I call a Rampage Armor set. Where each armor piece uses materials from 1 apex, then they use rampage tickets and then standard monster parts. So then, instead of all the apexes getting an armor set, we get an Apex Armor set. TLDR: I want, either an armor set for each Apex in Rise Ultimate, OR, one armor set that uses materials from all the apexes.

[@thorscape3879]

So what you're saying is Deviants. Just do Deviants again instead of giving it a name that came from 4U that gives worse rewards than what came from that game.

[@Aereto]

@@thorscape3879 4U Apex monsters are... *shudders*

[@Taiakami777]

@@thorscape3879 apex is a mistranslation. Not to mention a customizable weapon who's every characteristic can be changed to ones taste is far better than glowy bits with small extra oomph.

[@disu317]

It's coming soon babyyyyyy

[@HunDev_PL]

@@disu317 not so soon still around 7 months from now

[@t3nngu]

Incredible vid! Love the fact that you use a different build for each apex monster, it makes it look really good

[@therealestchad4731]

“Ted is pleased” Crisis averTED

[@NaveenTheBean]

The immaculate dodging and screaming with the apex diablos 🤣🤣

[@thedocumentsofanjanathtame6531]

The series continues. I'll also stand by. I don't have an apex form yet

[@lonewolfnergiganos4000]

Imagine if you have a rare species though.

[@thedocumentsofanjanathtame6531]

@@lonewolfnergiganos4000 Even better, I'll make a sketch on it

[@joebobjon1127]

Apex Anjanath sounds like it could be fun. I’m imagining something to do with how Anja spread mucus on all the walls in World. Maybe it sneezes flaming globs that explode like Gogmazios’s tar or Hellblade Glavenus’s magma.

[@antiradiationsnowy1536]

@@joebobjon1127 Or it covers itself with it like a barroth does with mud

[@joebobjon1127]

@@antiradiationsnowy1536 I’m not sure I like the idea of anything smothering itself in its own nose drippings like some wannabe frog

[@cv7368]

6:26 Ok so it's not just me who can never hit a weak point with the bow

[@hariman7727]

It doesn't help that most monsters have different weak points for shot/ranged weapons than melee weapons.

[@Zerethos]

I remember the time I did “Those crowned Apex” it was surprisingly easy. Granted I was hunting horn with the best healing horn load out (Rampage agitato S with white sharpness, health [L], health regen, and earplugs [L], melodic slap, resonance bead) and three other hunters that I could tell were experts. We absolutely dominated the three apex monsters and none of us carted, I felt like a true badass having aced that quest.

[@jay4879]

I like how every apex monster has a death mechanism where they excrete farts (especially apex rathian where she poops as well)

[@kobold_sushi_executive_chef]

The madlad did it. He actually made Charge Switch Courage work.

[@MexicanRmz]

That Weeb Sword gameplay was dope

[@yourboi5492]

The Advance Quests and Infernal Springs are easy guys… Famous last words

[@Aurablade296]

I appreciate the use of Mizus OG theme. I personally prefer that one. Good vid mate

[@Abizmalbeast]

The only one who uses LS respectfully. Also, love the deviant referances.

[@thunderstar7682]

As someone who's favorite monster is Zinogre I can love the meme thumbnail

[@marceljackson9314]

Every monster higher than Ted Ted: We must correct this blasphemy

[@Eli-422]

Where would this channel be without Ted And the hunter, I guess, they're a bundle pack

[@TrinixDMorrison]

Watching that Zinogre fight had me like Patrick... "Ahaha! He got hit on the head with a coconut!"

[@Neytiri94]

8:26 - 8:38 scream meme was genuinely me when I first encountered black Diablos. That woman be all kinds of crazy.

[@kyo3290]

Farewell thumbnail style. It had a good run

[@Nercylius]

That was the definition of a perfect video, We can see step by step his progression and his gameplay is different each time. And fights aren’t too long so you keep interest it’s perfect. Well done dude! :)

[@TakiTheKnight]

"No tail - no poison" Me: *he's going to die.*

[@drbiohazmat]

8:27 - 8:37 I felt that. I really felt that.

[@MBtooth]

You, Ted, and Greg, are truly the most dangerous Apex Predators out there

[@dadadachi_]

Congrats Ted on becoming the true apex predator! Oh and good job JSM for assisting him!

[@PewnyPL]

8:28 out of the 10 hunts for the scroll I did of this thing, that exact situation happened WAY too many times

[@Edmonto9]

I don't know how to feel about the Deviant crew just hopping into Rise and saying "We're back! And we're still gonna fuck you!" but I don't entirely mind their existence.

[@blackwillow482]

Ted is like the Alex the lion of monster hunter. He's the top Apex, and he sure as hell gets and deserves the spotlight.

[@doogman850]

That last ditch gamble with the superman jump to avoid all attacks, i think every hunter can relate so well to that.

[@slimeburger7644]

The LS REALLY takes the "Blind swordsman" to a whole level

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel2295]

Today I did an Apex Diablos quest and it was the most fun I've ever had in Rise. Had to wyvern ride 4 times (2 times on Rajang, 1 time on Tigrex and 1 time on Rakna). A lot of adrenaline as I had to be running and doing the leap of faith every 10 seconds so I won't cart. On top of that, after I mounted Tigrex, he was still trying to attack me and even followed me when Diablos was running away. At the end we had an epic triple confrontation with Tigrex, Diablos and Rakna, and then I mounted Rakna and killed Blos.

[@GoldenLeafsMovies]

8:42 those are some powerful magnets on that diablos' head.

[@LoadingScreen9]

Finally playing Rise on Steam and your videos are a delight. I do not mind the spoilers. Thanks for sharing.

[@sirdab93]

8:26 uncontrollably laughing

[@GoldenAngelo01]

10:17 Apex Zinogre: *scratches the helmet* JSM: Lmao *bonk*

[@captlee3k]

I see you have Ted in MHR. Hand over the schematics and give me the perfect palico.

[@harvinthran1999]

yooo that diablos fight was fucking hilarious. nice video man, made my night.

[@renno2679]

"No tail = no poison" Talons: im about to ruin this man's whole career

[@hinachan70]

Upon watching this a second time, I realized you used the original Mizutsune theme. Kudos man, 👏 that's my jam right there

[@lorddarkheart1716]

This has inspired me to master the weapons I know so I can rival the true Hunters of Team Ted

[@xenorayy]

Your editing never disappoints, this was hilarious

[@yuku683]

Bloodbath Diablos before Monster Hunter Rise: I am, and I will be your biggest nightmare >:D Bloodbath Diablos After Monster Hunter Rise: ohhh no, hunters, this is not good for me :( .... Bloodbath Diablos had a Heavy Nerf after appearing in Monster Rise, this is really bad ,_,

[@lordcuddlebuttz3336]

daaamn!! you absolutely killed it in this!! i’m pretty sure i’ve seen you main every weapon in your videos at this point and i’m impressed! also that Apex Diablos wanted you dead so badly 😂 the tracking is insane! i solo most of my hunts but even i prefer to do Apex Diablos in a group just so he’s not constantly trying to demolish me all the time lmao

[@CrossifiXD]

The apex mizutsune is the hardest in my opinion, especially the one in the event quest literally second last quest. It took so many tries to beat it because you can't get hit or you'll die one shot no matter your defense if you survive forget about living cause you'll be left with a spec of health and it'll just wombo combo you to oblivion.

[@spooperj]

Can we appreciate that he used the themes for all the Apexs?

[@alexg9723]

Not sure if this is true but from my knowledge and experience, Apex Rathian’s poison is the same one used by chameleos, which drains your hp quick but goes away fast. Once the tail is cut, it will turn into the normal poison found in most monsters.

[@USZDF]

Also I know some people were hating on the thumbnails but Lowkey it’s satisfying and kinda exciting to see the new ones and how they’re different and how uniform they thumbnails all look

[@bitterbutter3220]

This was fun to watch! Would you be willing to give a rundown of the sets you used for these hunts? I’m pretty sure I see some evade extender shenanigans on the dodgebolt for bow set lol

[@JustSomeMemes]

Unfortunately I rarely save my sets and cant remember much. But I can say I used the actual full sets, no layered armor, with a 2 level 2 deco slots charm. I usually pick the armor which skills already benefit a specific weapon and then add to it with decorations.

[@upsidedownmachiatto2670]

@@JustSomeMemes Are all of your armor upgraded? Apex monsters have one shot attacks for me. The tail whip of Rathian definitely is one of them. Then there's the poison so even with Moxie I die instantly.

[@nicolasaguilar8659]

3:36 I can't with the fart sound effect. XD

[@trixtheheretic975]

Rise now seems to have faster strafe movement than world now

[@chrissomnitz6123]

I just noticed the references to the deviants in the transitions, nice touch!

[@808pitfallseed]

The reverb fart will never be old

[@singyist]

Everytime I watch your vids I come for 3 things: the memes, the gameplay and the echo boosted fart sound effects. I'm never let down.

[@Amatsu_storm_approach]

0:32 You have to show how do you do those inpecable zoom with the camera lol

[@Sol_Calibre]

I think it's about time we had a TED talk about your videos.

[@leobaek2513]

4:43 did you throw in melee fox??? That’s some next level dedicated editing

[@loraunjaehammit6930]

8:57 me running to the tv when a sequel of my favourite show is out

[@renutus1580]

Huh. I've fought azurous over 50 times now and I didn't know he could steal honey

[@owennelson5814]

It only happens if you have Honey in your inventory during the Hunt

[@gerthebear1232123]

This was very entertaining to watch, you sir made my day.

[@authorofgriz]

I saw Pepe Zinogre and clicked

[@emprahtherocket8175]

9:10 Bonk! Wonderful. Really Wonderful.

[@emprahtherocket8175]

11:02 We need Valstrax next.

[@anthonyrebuffo9509]

I personally went and compared variants and apexes, and i can confirm that apex monsters have an improved movestet compared to variants, especially diablos and arzuros

[@jasonarreguin1047]

They may have more moves but most are easier than the deviants. Also diablos is missing the legendary roar into insta kill 😢

[@anthonyrebuffo9509]

@@jasonarreguin1047 wait until grank

[@Aereto]

@@anthonyrebuffo9509 I will buy Rise once G-Rank is available. Until then, I am in Generations Ultimate studying my prey.

[@anthonyrebuffo9509]

@@Aereto got that recntly, lots of fun, use mewnter to collect minerals and bugs

[@thunderstar7682]

So btw boosting specific types of shots is important with bow as you end up getting a lot of low numbers if you don't Like peircer ammo boost spread boost etc