The Elden Ring DLC Deflect Greathammer Experience is Perfectly Balanced

I'm alive guys (again)! So the Elden Ring DLC - Shadow of the Erdtree introduced a new crystal tear adding Sekiro-like deflects, which can entirely change players approach to the gameplay. Paired with a strong guard counter oriented build like the Blacksteel Greathammer and the right items, this trivializes the entire DLC despite its infamous reputation of difficulty... in a way that's completely Miyazaki approved. Now imagine unleashing it in the base game... :)
P-S: This video was done in the 1.13 patch. Consort Radahn is pre-nerf
Build: Strength/Faith/Endurance (exact stats spread shown in the intro sequence)
Weapon: Black-Steel Greathammer + Cragblade
Support gear: Fingers Seal to cast Golden Vow
Talismans: Blade of Mercy, Two-Handing Talisman, Curved Sword Talisman, Dagger Talisman
Bonus items: Deflecting Hardtear, Stonebarb-Cracked Tear, Oathseeker/Black Knight armor sets
Background music used:
The Elder Scrolls IV - Oblivion Soundtrack - 04 Harvest Dawn
Jet Set Radio Soundtrack - Sneakman
Elden Ring SOTE OST - Divine Beast Dancing Lion
Sonic - Lights, Camera, Action! - Studiopolis Zone Act 1
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Bloody Tears/Monster Dance
Elden Ring SOTE OST - Promised Consort Radahn
Undertale Ost: 089 - SAVE the World
#eldenringgameplay #balance #bossfight #fromsoftware #eldenringdlc #eldenringdlcgameplay #shadowoftheerdtree #strength

[@felipeguedescampos851]

It's funny how you can deflect anything that isn't a grab. The boss throws a nuclear bomb at you, and you deflect it like it's nothing

[@DooDoo-f4v]

Best part is reaching max deflect stacks and launching that nuke back at them

[@F1shyBab1shy]

And then you get grabbed and everything goes wrong

[@IamtheSubSandwich]

I noticed in my run using endure prevents messmer from grabbing you during the grab. It's not a deflect but it's good to have options.

[@felipeguedescampos851]

@@IamtheSubSandwich that's actually pretty useful for the endure users

[@somersaultinggiraffe1901]

​@@F1shyBab1shy if the player is trash like you ig

[@rhysofsneezingdragon1758]

9/10 times, the hammer is actually a lot better sacred infused than heavy. It makes the AoE stronger, and I believe makes it deal more stance damage.

[@Jordien]

That’s strange, I recall heavy with cragblade netting more AR overall - I didn’t know sacred had passive bonuses on the guard counter!

[@Krakain]

​@@Jordienit's probably because the counter shockwave that it does, does holy damage and the weapon originally scales with faith so it would make sense.

[@zeppie_]

I think it's because of how damage types and scaling works in Elden Ring. If your weapon deals any holy damage, it'll scale with your faith stat by default. Since it doesn't have any faith scaling on its own, adding the scaling gives a huge boost to the holy damage

[@onebakedwalrus]

Yea infusing the blade with holy over heavy is a ton more damage . You could also buff it with holy grease for even more damage. Edit: the way i worded it originally made it look like i said to holy grease a sacred hammer but you cant do that you have to do it to heavy or normal as it already has double holy from the infusion. Just to clarify i do realize you cant do that lol

[@ates423]

Actually heavy infused with sacred order blade incantion nets the highest ar, if I remember you need to use the gods layer seal. Basically the weapon buff scales heavily into your faith scaling, and you can keep the heavy scaling as well. By dipping into strength and faith you also buff the golden aoe of the guard counter. I remember the ar being close to 1400 outside the dlc Overall against most bosses I get 2.6k dmg on guard counters

[@fartrulz4854]

My left index finger kept twitching when the sekiro deflect sound played

[@sethmonstrosity402]

This type of video has potential to be like French tomahawks fallout 4 runs or Slasher342 don’t starve op guides, the editing brings me back.

[@JonathanNormandy]

Reminds me so much of Just Some Memes

[@Old_Scott]

8:40 "You can't parry a nuke" "Watch this"

[@shivernaut8607]

a documentary of my playthrough. this hammer was so addicting. I wish there were more weapons with this gimmick, like the cleanrot spear doing the aow effect on guard counter, or just more black knight weapons in general. I literally deflected every single hit of consort its so funny 😩 and the little "dink!" noise from perfect blocking.

[@qarabo4355]

the jojo music during the lion intro was well appreciated

[@mjhernandez984]

*Watches first 20 seconds Yup, new favorite channel just dropped.

[@muhammed_musamir]

i really like these elden ring videos, the setups and builds showcased are actually unique, creative and powerful, thank you for making them and for being a good youtuber

[@Jordien]

Thank you very much!

[@Themissleawaysknowswhereitis]

Bro think he Radagon😭

[@Zithorius]

I would too.

[@turbotegs2102]

This weapon is also perfect for dragon cult incantations as you can attune it for bleed while it retains some faith scaling, which aligns perfectly for the incants. Lovely.

[@georgeowen5903]

This run is a masterpiece. I just bought the dlc and will be doing this soon

[@Jordien]

Good luck and have fun!

[@Knytewish]

Idk if it’s still bugged in Xbox. But the knight that drops this doesn’t….

[@SlowingM3dusa]

if u had infused this hammer with sacred, your guard counter dmg would be way higher

[@DevramAbyss]

I absolutely loved the music choices. Keep up the great work!

[@bubududugaming8336]

bro thats like cheating, my favourite youtube yapper essayist said its all just about rolling 10 billion times

[@protonjones54]

Who, youwy?

[@mattwcook9127]

Theo?

[@leadfaun]

Who lmao

[@sublimechimp]

11

[@ichnichdu123yuki6]

And windows goes like "beep beep dodo liep"

[@Natsukiyuu_]

Awesome video man!! This hammer is so cool, i'll probably be testing out later

[@UraBless]

Wow, Monster Dance fits Shadow Keep to a T. Impressive editing, thanks for sharing!

[@Jordien]

Thanks!

[@LoganLoux]

I enjoyed watching this. Great video!

[@Jordien]

Thank you!

[@TREVORVADER]

I started a Black Knight Cosplay Run and this thing is great. Lots of fun using this weapon

[@kroaat]

the first song and editing style feels like im back in 2016 well done

[@Jordien]

It is nostalgic for sure ikr

[@GenerallyTyler]

I'm 99% certain they sometimes intentionally have the bosses whiff to throw you off and leave you wide open.

[@your_father19]

Just stumbled upon this channel already in love

[@raven1227]

amazing editing and music selection, really reminds me of ymfah

[@aly3392]

wow this guy uploaded KEKEW

[@纪浩辰]

Bro got really good editing skills, just like those big KZbinrs, I believe u will get famous soon🎉

[@Jordien]

Thanks!

[@renaudantoine6274]

Super job sur ta vidéo, excellent !!!! Continues comme ça ✌️

[@PowerhouseKlaus]

I was just thinking, wow we need another perfectly balanced Jordien experience!

[@Jordien]

Happy to deliver!

[@greenstat1c]

I did a similar thing but instead of mainly Str I used mainly Faith with a Sacred infusion. You've got 70 Str and 30 Faith, but that means when you two hand it you've got 885 Total damage, with 772 from Phys and 112 coming from Holy. But if you swap it and do a sacred infusion you can do 304 Phys and 541 from Holy, for a total of 845 damage, which outpaces the standard damage using the Scorpion Charm without even two-handing the weapon, meaning you can use an actual shield and both take less damage and use less stamina. Not to mention that you can just buff yourself with Sacred Blade and do even more damage on top of that.

[@Kanaleah]

When twohanding, you should really only go up to 54 Strength anyway, unless you're continuing to level over whatever RL completes your build. You hit the softcap for Strength at 54, so every point after that is severely diminishing returns. This only applies to twohanding, the softcap is still 80 otherwise.

[@kalyarn]

@@Kanaleah COunterpoint: 80 in Faith AND Strength

[@porkwhisperer3050]

I honestly find this deflect tear play style makes the game harder or at least less intuitive as you just have to guess how much knock back certain attacks do and stamina becomes an actually serious concern. Not to mention it requires you to learn a different timing as it occurs on press. Still useful for some frame traps and really fast attacks though.

[@Jordien]

I like how this is essentially a whole new combat mechanic, it's going to be awesome seeing what's possible to do vs main game bosses now

[@felipeguedescampos851]

It's definitely worth it

[@sharif47]

Idk, I found deflect much more manageable than dodging DLC bosses (I did use Golden Greatshield for the Sekiro 100% block tho). Yeah, some attacks have multiple speeds which fk up the guard counter. Although this made guard counter actually viable. Anyways, what I'm trying to say is, I'm watching people dodge DLC Radahn and constantly asking myself how tf they figured out which way to dodge and how can they do then so consistently? Meanwhile, I'm just waiting for the right time to press block. Second phase with holy bombs fk up the deflects tho (since you can't guess for sure if you're in radius or not).

[@TheAlienPoison]

You can block insta kill attacks and take less damage when you hadn't yet figured out how to dodge, that alone is enough to make it a super card comparable to rolling. Plus the boosted stunning counterattack, it becomes even better than rolling.

[@ModernMan12]

interesting, so what you’re telling us is that learning a new way of playing is harder than continuing with a way of playing you’re already skilled at

[@borntopwnyou]

It's nuts. I had an old str/fth character lying around that I hadn't touched in a while, not sure what I wanted to do with him, so I specced him out into a guard counter build and this was one of the first weapons I found when I went into the DLC. It's like it was meant to be.

[@JoseViktor4099]

First video I've seen from you. Good editing.

[@xghostassassin1111]

This was amazing to watch.. made my day😂😂

[@skipjacks85]

Good call going w/ Deenh - best summon in the game especially for this build because he boosts ur poise damage.

[@andrevilaca6469]

the persona music in the background hits HARD

[@KrayzieeGaming]

Loved the music, great video!

[@WillWantsWealth]

I love how many times you die to this action music.

[@FakitaMcCain]

really nice video dude! trying it now. subbed!

[@WUZLE]

I love guard counters. With some weapons the guard boost and damage reduction is so high you can get by famously just using the weapon to block. For everything else there's the brass shield or a greatshield. Great epee and great mace are my favorites for use with a shield.

[@YoannBB]

only 607 views??? The editing is so good (the pacing too), and little details like the parry sounds are everywhere!

[@Jordien]

Glad you appreciate it! I stayed up way too late at night editing in all those sekiro deflect sounds haha

[@SaxSlaveGael]

​@@Jordien 100% worth it!

[@mansgotplans]

@@Jordienah, but the message edit was worth it for sure

[@YoannBB]

@@Jordien well I even thought that it was a mod at one point!

[@seiki4519]

Great vid! Kinda gave some Ymfah vibes

[@fugamugaman]

You sir… have earned a subscriber

[@mabec]

Well edited. I should bonk more

[@Jordien]

Thanks!

[@franzlizzane57]

Jesus! These edit is immaculate 🫡

[@King_Aquarius96]

This shit is too funny to me. Man going around G-Checking some of the biggest bads of Elden Ring with that hammer. I definitely just found the perfect weapon for my holy knight build 😂😂😂

[@GawainW]

This was how I beat the Dancing Lion boss first try, it was also thanks to Stormhawk Denh and Lion's Claw 😅

[@TheBigRaisi]

That's actually pretty cool , i got the item mid dlc but i didn't read it well so i thought it's just a boost to guarding

[@Maregiest]

Does anyone have the name of the ost that starts playing around 2:17 ? I recognize it, but I can not place it.

[@symbolicjohnson7]

Persona 4 I'll face myself

[@AsdAsderson]

This is peak gaming

[@Jordien]

BAYLE

[@AsdAsderson]

@@Jordien CURSE YOU, BAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I HEREBY WOW, YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY. BEHOLD, A TRUE DRAKE WARRIOR, AND I, IGONNNNNNN. YOUR FEARS MADE FLESH. SOLID OF SCALE YOU MIGHT BE, FOUL DRAGONNNNN. BUT I WILL RIDDLE WITH HOLES YOUR ROTTEN HIDE. WITH A HAIL OF HARPOOOOONS WITH EVERY LAST DROP OF MY BEEEING UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@reepusdelmeepus2341]

Peak fashion, peak music, 10/10

[@DizzyEyes94]

Killer editing on this~

[@Sternertime]

i had a feeling they were going to make holy damage viable, and they did. Praise the fingers

[@Jordien]

The fact most DLC enemies/bosses are weak to holy in this occult Land of Shadows helps a lot!

[@Bigkumasarmwrestling]

Got that digital devil saga soundtrack/ Persona 💯

[@AmazingChest]

lmao this was hilarious, great vid (pls send me all the music you used)

[@Jordien]

I put the music in description my friend

[@СергейДерябин-о9у]

Welcome to Hammer Indusries...

[@officerlemons4983]

Whatta badass build and great fashion

[@csquared4538]

Good video, Jordien!

[@sorenkaip2314]

If anyone is wondering, the song they used at 2:42 is Can You Feel My Heart by Bring Me The Horizon

[@jaredmulconry]

10/10. Quality bonk material.

[@Coffee_Sucker]

Just started using this hammer, and oh my god it's incredible. I normaly use heavy infusion with Sacred Blade ash of war

[@timelineenjoyer]

just made a new wretch that i want to continue using bonk for the entirety (probably will use golden halberd to rush mohg and radahn before lvl 50). had trouble deciding what bonk to use for dlc and end game. now i am decided. having a great hammer this big but the speed in not being colossal is awesome. using the warcry charged r2 is also really fun, could be a great build to follow up counters with if use both axe and curved sword talisman

[@xLr810z.._]

i love the sekiro deflect sound 😂

[@ILikeFinalFantasy63]

As a Sekiro player, i go haha at funny video, new sub 👍

[@protonjones54]

Ending made me LOL

[@LinSanity27]

Sneakman is PEAK

[@hahahahahah-oj3to]

super underrated

[@kalyarn]

ANNIHILATION at 9:50 Perfect

[@kalyarn]

I guess I owe you a subscribe since I just switched to this build

[@nightlyboot4888]

This was fucking amazing 💥🪨

[@Armagilord123]

3:12 i never knew there was a hole in the wall. I've always just used a nearby broken wall to jump into the ruins with torrent any time I want the two handed talisman

[@mischiviousteefmonster3900]

How do you get that camera mode where you can just pause and look around? Is it a mod? Where can I find it?

[@integeraV9]

Clicked on for the JSRF soundtrack

[@nothanks1711]

That tear should've been a default mechaninc in the game change my mind.

[@Jm-ki4su]

7:39 hahaha galaxy brain move!!

[@malachaiparker6733]

Duuuude I've been running my great katana build wrong xD I didn't know that's what the hardtears did

[@drew_drawings3646]

I just beat Consort Radahn with my own build. I beat him once before with the shield cheese, but this time I actually played the game. Yes I used the mimic tear, but it didn’t end up doing very much because it got grabbed 2 times in phase two which insta killed it. I used the Dark Moon Greatsword at +9 for my weapon. Lords divine protection was great for surviving and I used KLS for when he out of reach.

[@Silver_Lloyd]

This tear becomes so much harder to use on NG+7 due to the massive stamina damage, you aught to try it lmao. I gotta use brass shield or better with it to make it so I don’t get instantly guard broken on a deflect.

[@brenoamaral7]

Nice bonk my dude

[@Jordien]

Thank you kindly

[@BigDBrian]

Wow that was cool!

[@jibrill2060]

Love your video... can i know what's Ash of War did u use on that hammer?

[@Jordien]

Cragblade! Adds more physical damage and stance damage to the weapon

[@Ekohzero]

How in the shit do you stagger more than the giant crusher? Ive played with that thing for years and i dont stagger half as much as you do and im like level 300. Ive had 99 strength for a while now.

[@gcRoth721]

Well I wasn't planning on a 6th playthrough, but I guess I am now because I've got a new build to try.

[@randomizedtaco6565]

Damn, sick video. Now I'm excited to make a Sekiro build.

[@bigmangaming6307]

🎉🎉🎉 great video

[@a.w_.]

I love that arguably one of the best new builds is accessible from the very start of the DLC

[@AlonsoImput]

That ability must be defoult option on relize without any consumables. FS try to balance boss with status overdanage, but all what they need - working defence ability(

[@FrankieSing]

I could never get the deflect to work. Just couldn’t figure out the timing

[@Jetstream_Lighting]

Someone who actually completed dlc with deflects, so I actually interested in your opinion. Do you think it would be better if they give you an ability to deflect with a talisman rathen then with a tear? And how overall convenient it was to use this mechanic as a tear effect?

[@Jordien]

Deflects are incredibly strong, since they neutralize enemy attacks while actively building up a devastating counter, compared to regular dodging which is only defensive. So as much as it would be awesome to have the effect permanently through a talisman, FromSoft would likely nerf its effect for balance, like reducing its damage absorption or the strength of the guard counter. I wouldn’t be surprised if they went too far and removed the fun or viability out of deflects. Right now the 5 mins tear effect is great for bossfights and miniboss fights, but areas wise you can only have a good uptime if you move in a straight path between graces. So good for NG+ or a second playthrough when you know where to go, less so for exploration

[@superdaveozy7863]

Im doing almost the same thing you are, but with greatshield counters, but this looks more fun.

[@hungduongquoc4293]

from 00:0 to 00:3, is that a song and what is the name of it

[@davidclaiborne5280]

FYI - Stormhawk Deenh’s buff doesn’t stack with Golden Vow.

[@Jordien]

That's true! I decided to summon him last second for Golden Hippo, after applying my regular buffs

[@DooDoo-f4v]

Does with Cragblade and it's beautiful

[@thaddeusgigachaddeus2954]

Music at 1:20?

[@natethegamergaming4057]

The Pillarman theme from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 2 Battle Tendencies. Samuel Kim's remix sounds cooler tho in my opinion. But both are amazing.

[@spacenaves]

Someone's about to discover JoJo.

[@gone_hollow6665]

I think it's that Turn Down For What song mixed in too lol

[@leonwhitley5522]

Did you use anything specific to guard all attacks because when i try to guard i just get stunned

[@Jordien]

The Deflecting Hardtear which I acquire from the Furnace Golem early on

[@Bredor]

I feel like the colors are kind of saturated, looks amazing! Do you mind sharing the settings?

[@Jordien]

It's the Simple Reshade mod for Elden Ring, I use the Vibrant preset!

[@Bredor]

@@Jordien Thanks! Any reasoning behind using this other than nvidia thing?

[@ryuivanovich7271]

Imagine if there was a Havel set, it would’ve been perfect. like an ancient dragon stone armor or sumthin’

[@Sperber90]

That was fun to watch

[@baconshreds1772]

Not only an amazing video, but a great build idea. I've never shown this hammer some love. Just another excuse to play the game again.

[@Leviathan1000]

Wow I thought awesome but forgot I was in new game plus 7 lol 😆 but mix with the tank build and you'll still break guard stances.

[@Dickenmyas]

Its been about a month and i still cant find out how to get to midra

[@K-Chan1990]

What am I missing with this? I have this exact build, i can occasionally guard counter him, but I still take damage blocking Radahn's attacks

[@somersaultinggiraffe1901]

Sacred BONK

[@RaidenKaiser]

How the hell did you survive its insta kill grab? I had level 14 blessing which is stronger than the area and and made sure I had no scorpion talismans equipped and he still 1 taps me at 60 vigor.

[@noble7525]

Lies of the Elden Tree or Shadows of P?