Top Ten Fire Bosses

[@self-absorbed5269]

"I went into a burning list of Scorcher." "And I went down , down , DOWN , because the wait was torture." "And it burns , burns , BURNS , in the ring fire , in the ring fire."

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

I will probably be the only kid my age that gets the reference and I love it. Johnny Cash is an amazing artist.

[@kylestubbs8867]

I drink and drink but it won't stoooooop.

[@leneaqgaming2755]

Funny enough, as Josh was going through number 5, I was wondering when he was going to bring up a Kingdom Hearts Boss. Then number 3, I somehow knew what it was without him saying number 1 was Axel. Also, Ari was pretty funny impersonating Emperor Palpatine there, and Josh’s reaction to Number 1 made it even more hilarious

[@majoratwili7312]

I knew Axel was number 1 the moment I saw the video lmao. Josh makes it no secret how much he loves Axel

[@MusicFan752]

Josh: I AM SUCH A SIMP FOR AXEL!!! (Shows smut images.) Josh: Not like that!!!!

[@davidtimmer596]

@@majoratwili7312 I think we all knew Axel would take the top spot.

[@SagittariusAyy]

I didn’t even realize that was Ari, wow

[@andrewhaase1826]

Honorable Mentions: *Dark Gaia Phoenix - Sonic Unleashed -A giant dark phoenix (Not the Marvel Movie, that film is not canon) where you have to quell it's firey body by throwing water barrels at it before you can damage it. *Shiba - NEO: The World Ends With You -Similar to Morpho Knight, he also employs the flaming butterfly motif. He'll even unleash a giant meteor that you have to destroy before it smashes your party. *Flamelurker - Demons Souls -Probably the most aggressive boss in the game, adding in explosive after effects. *Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy - Elden Ring -After the God-Devouring Serpent is defeated, it will turn it's back and reveal it's true face, which is on it's back. He'll pull out a sword of writhing corpses from the snake's mouth and unleash more pyromancy. Including a rain of homing flaming skulls known as "Rykard's Rancor." *Firefly - Batman: Arkham Origins -One of Batman's lesser rogues gets a boss fight in two of the Arkham games, one in Origins, and another in Arkham Knight. I gotta go with Origins, personally. *The Fury - Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater -Fighting in a darkly lit maze underground against a guy with a jetpack and a flamethrower. *Matt Helm - No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle -He feels like a slasher villain... with a flamethrower axe.

[@Fellkun]

Don't forget captain fynt A captain with firethrower,flame ring,fire armor and vents with flames

[@theautisticintrovertedluca3634]

Also quick note, with Volvagia, Hes right, don't read the manga if you just want to destroy this dragon, it will tear your heart in two.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Isn't technically shiba not fire boss, rather he is classified as sound? His weakness is wind

[@dr.crazystein9536]

How come Fire Fist Ace from One Piece does not count?

[@mistressofdreams6031]

@@dr.crazystein9536 Do you see him being a boss?

[@lordxamwethoudeis]

"Well, at least with fire done, we can finally move on from the Elemental Boss countdowns..." Water: Check Wind: Check Fire: Check Earth: ERROR - FILE NOT FOUND ... Well...

[@MusicFan752]

Oh yeah he hasn’t done earth yet.

[@blockeontheleafeon]

On the topic of "Elemental Bosses that aren't Typical Video Game Elements", a "Top 10 Neon Bosses" List would be fun.

[@X-35173]

Off hand: Fetch from Infamous Second Son ... Thats all I can.think of.

[@GabrialParker]

Or as another idea if it hasn’t already been done. Top ten bosses with multiple ways to attack them?

[@Swagpion]

Top 10 fart bosses.

[@GabrialParker]

@@Swagpion Number 10: Wario Number 9: Wario Number8: Wario Number 7: Wario Number 6: Wario Number 5: Wario Number 4: Wario Number 3: Wario Number 2: Wario Number 1: Super Wario Man.

[@Swagpion]

@@GabrialParker i think the great mighty poo could count. farts and poop are commonly put together. and they are number 3 because they sing,.

[@michealtheevilhero2340]

The fact that you have Asgore as the thumbnail You gave me another reason to watch this list Absolutely one of my favorite bosses I've been against just character wise

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Honorable mention to Firefly from Arkham Origins. One-dimensional character but it's interesting to have a fight entirely waged through gadgets. Batman has his usual arsenal with glue grenades playing a crucial role while Lynns has flamethrower, fire grenades, fire mines, and a fire jetpack. Would've been interesting to fight him in the Batwing too, but that's how we got the most commonly-cited problem with Arkham Knight so maybe not.

[@aesiro1336]

Eh, he's a pyromaniac, there's not really any way to flesh his character out that wouldn't classify as romanticizing pyromania.

[@pizzaeater8905]

Also voiced by the same person who did Sundowner, so that's a plus.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

@@pizzaeater8905 Yep, he's ****ing invincible.

[@emberfist8347]

Firefly to me is an interesting character because he is so devoted to being a pyromaniac. In the comics, he went from being an arsonist for hire to just being an arsonist because it was his passion. He insanity rivals the Joker because he sees visions in his flames. I also prefer they didn't use the Batwing for the boss fight as the Batwing was just a fast travel mechanic whereas the Batmobile in Arkham Knight was designed for combat. I also felt the reliance on gadgets for the boss fight made him a great counterpart to Deathstroke the Terminator in the game who was a boss fight designed strictly around the hand to hand combat with little in the way of gadgets. I also enjoyed the level leading up to the fight where you rescue the hostages and defuse the bombs and the cutscene where he grabs the detonator cutting to a wide shot of the bridge where you can make a tiny mushroom cloud after he pushes the button before it cuts back to him fiddling with it.

[@isabellesundin6696]

I’m actually surprised I found out through you Josh, thanks for the awareness. I still can’t believe she’s gone. RIP Pat Carroll.

[@kylestubbs8867]

And only four days ago, to boot.

[@littlekuribohimposte]

One you missed that should have been on the list is Fujiwara no Mokou from Touhou 8 Imperishable Night. She is the Extra boss, but she's an incarnation of the immprtal phoenix, and all her spell cards and danmaku are fire-themed. You can't get too much more firey than the eternal avatar of immortal fire.

[@zeethezebra]

Thank you for bringing up Mokou! Love her fight, her motif, and her theme song.

[@Touhou20246]

I agree with you I really wish that at least a few more touhou project characters would be on more reps on his lists.👍🏻😓🥰

[@gornrox7518]

Damn straight! My 2nd fav las!

[@johanstenfelt1206]

Huh, i always ends up not expecting someone to mention a Touhou Character, i feel like that Series doesn’t get enough attention. But anyway, yeah, she feels like a natural fit for a list like this.

[@Touhou20246]

Johan Stenfelt I am really happy that you agree with me I just also want to say that I also feel like that Joshscorcher should also make a top 10 sad video game character backstory’s and have either koishi komeji, Fugiwara no Mouku or Byakuren hijjiri.🥰👍🏻😅

[@Hello_World_not_taken]

Finally, Josh is in his element

[@erichfiedler1481]

Unfortunately even his favorite element is full of puns, and as the list goes from. 10 to 1, that's when things will heat up

[@ericwijaya2119]

@@erichfiedler1481 he's gonna have one hell of a time

[@erichfiedler1481]

@@ericwijaya2119 it might warm his heart, show him the fire

[@Hello_World_not_taken]

I’m not editing the comment, that pun was fire (Dang it! I’m part of the problem!)

[@generaljimmies3429]

Just wait till water bosses come by... ...DANCE, WATER, DANCE

[@ALoversRose]

Raise your hand if you saw #1 coming! Fantastic list Josh and CO :D

[@kylestubbs8867]

Raise your hand if you _didn't_ see it coming? That's more notable in this crowd.

[@deadshields8561]

I thought Volgin had died and Psycho Mantis' powers had reanimated it with the latent hatred that still literally burned within.

[@shelbybayer200]

When the body is dead the brain doesn't work There has to be a living brain to Psychically hack the mind to awaken them

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

That is what happened

[@deathbykonami5487]

Ari doing an Emperor Palpatine impression during the Axel intro was pure gold.

[@alvaroperez2349]

Well you know what they say: “some people just want to watch the world burn.”

[@medusathedecepticon]

Yee. Also what's up dude?

[@alvaroperez2349]

@@medusathedecepticon i feel like I’ve seen you before...

[@claytonrios1]

Fire bosses... I'm predicting another appearance from Axel. Got it memorized?

[@thetalltitan2235]

Every penny I work for in my life says Axel’s in the Top 3! Edit: CALLED IT! The fact that Axel is number one - considering Josh is a Kingdom Hearts chatterbox, says nothing really.

[@Brexcon.mp4]

No doubt in my mind

[@E-102GammaMKII]

​@@thetalltitan2235 "I'm so FLATTERED!"

[@tonysonic456]

I got a couple more fire bosses for you. Tatiana from No Straight Roads. Yeah, she's more of a time boss, but she still uses fire quite a bit in her fight. Heck, she literally becomes fire by the end. Blaze from Sonic Rush. All the abilities she has when you play as her plus flame geysers. I can only think of those two out of the games I played, but I think they should've been honorable mentions.

[@matthewgillis393]

One I thought of was Hydrac from Balan Wonderworld. The personal fears of the firefighter made flesh in the form of a hydra, a fire hydrant, and fire mixed into one. Also one of two bosses that require you to use a costume not supplied in the arena.

[@kylestubbs8867]

I like Tatiana, and the fire motif _does_ leak enough into her past... but I don't think it's good enough on its own. Would've been really cool if in her last phase, she added a stream of fire to the field that slowly sweeps around like the second hand on a watch. Also... could the Wasp King qualify? Fire's plenty dangerous for us humans, but in a world of _bugs,_ it practically makes him an angel of death.

[@littlekuribohimposte]

I'm glad Blaze isn't on. Vela Nova still gives me phantom pain in my fingers.

[@desmondcoppin591]

Tatiana is the worst boss in that game though…

[@tonysonic456]

@@littlekuribohimposte Tell me about it. The best way to describe that final clash is SMG4’s Mario spamming the keys when playing Friday Night Funkin’.

[@Shantae1188]

While we have Dragon bosses next, I would not mind seeing light and darkness as their own countdowns

[@godknightomega]

Side note on Fatalis: Its the only fire based monster that is 2 out of 3 stars weak to fire. Making fire the second most optimal choice of element right behind the dragon element. I find it highly ironic that you can choose to literally fight fire with fire.

[@TheQuarterGuy]

Happy to see my robo-dragon Akuma on this list!

[@עומרשרייבר-ל4ר]

Number 1 was expacted but still a pretty good list. Also I really hope that you were serious about the next list being dragon bosses. Sound like it will be a sick list.

[@voltrus3783]

If he does a dragon boss list, I'm pretty sure Fatalis would be on the list.

[@naturalist10000]

Hoping Bahamut from the Final Fantasy Series is number 1

[@MusicFan752]

Given how he brings up the next video topic at the end of a video a bunch of times, I think he’ll hold up to that.

[@michaelnelson1127]

Ooh, dragon bosses is next. A few of my guesses are Hewdraw from Kid Icarus, Bahamut from Final Fantasy, either Eternatus or Ultra Necrozma from Pokémon, maybe Alduin from Skyrim, and for Monster Hunter I’d say either Magala or one of the new elder dragons in Sunbreak.

[@ryanhoule4415]

How about Deathwing from Warcraft?

[@michaelnelson1127]

@@ryanhoule4415 I was thinking that, but I thought I’d leave it at 5.

[@jaketaller8567]

I predict Lord of Lightning from Super Mario Odyssey

[@RemnantElementor]

If dragons are next, may I recommend Ango Natsume boss fight from Persona 5 Strikers. It is a really fun fight and the little story behind the boss is kind of interesting.

[@thetalltitan2235]

• Lord of Lighting (Super Mario Odyssey) • Argorok (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) • Deathwing (World of Warcraft: Cataclysm) • Hraezlyr (God of War 2018) • Fatalis (Monster Hunter World: Iceborne) • Rayquaza (Pokémon) • Hewdraw (Kid Icarus: Uprising) • Landia (Kirby’s Return to Dreamland) • Divine Dragon (Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice) • Kalameet/Midir/Seath (Dark Souls Trilogy) • Ancient Dragon (Dragon’s Crown) • Fereldan Frostback (Dragon Age: Inquisition) • Grigorgi (Dragon’s Dogma) • Ancient Dragons of Destruction (Borderlands 2) • Great Dragon (Tales of Arise) • Chilli Billi/Chilli Willy (Banjo-Tooie) • Malefor (The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon) • Grim Matchstick (Cuphead) • Dogadon (Donkey Kong 64) • Fire Dragon (Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade) • Dragonlord Placidusax (Elden Ring) These are more than enough I can name… and I’ve only named those that are true/canon/default dragons only. Meaning if they only have a dragon motif (like Ridley by Nintendo’s canon of Metroid), or in other cases are only partial forms of characters like Rhea via The Immaculate One (via FE3H), I didn’t list them.

[@eqWillibrium]

“Because only when we suffer can we be great” is honestly the best way to describe how you feel playing a Souls game. And that’s coming from someone whose played all 3 Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and Elden Ring. Only game from them I haven’t gotten to is Demons Souls, but I’ll get there eventually

[@LadyLeomon]

Hi Josh, hope you are home and feeling better and thank you for the new stream, I really need a distraction today. Whoever reads this: remember to go tell your loved ones that you love them because tomorrow is never a sure thing 😔😔😔 Thanks for the new list Josh (love you Ari) 💙🐱💙

[@gamerk1058]

I’m pretty sure his writing staff is starting to feel the burn, they didn’t start the fire 🔥. The blaze jokes are so hot you can feel it ….

[@yokaihollow589]

Oh god, these puns are too much........ You've got a real HOT streak going. XD

[@gamerk1058]

@@yokaihollow589 haha thanks.

[@HanyaPanya444]

People can get very heated when puns are involved so be careful

[@yokaihollow589]

@@HanyaPanya444 Lol, BURN. Are we really gonna do this?

[@voidastralbirth]

I’m here before any mention of Morpho Knight from Forgotten Land. I hope he made it on the list! Edit: He did, and it is GLORIOUS!

[@apollorock3r244]

13:18 Flame Hyenard Jumpscare I definitely saw No. 1 coming from a mile away. XD

[@gluttonyfang6674]

Monster Hunter is the only game where I could literally hold my ground with my shield as I block a huge cone of flame or lasers while my teammate hides behind me for protection like a badass.

[@shadowlinkbds]

Was wondering when you were going to do fire bosses. This is going to be one hot list.

[@theelementalphoenix5549]

This is a list somebody will have memorized

[@darianclark3980]

Hold up?! An Elemental Pokemon Boss That's *Not* in Gen 5 or 8!?!?! *Let's Go!!!*

[@Shantae1188]

Debatable on the Gen 8 part since it is a part of that era

[@darianclark3980]

@@Shantae1188 it's part of the era yes but not specifically SwSh plus it's in a "spinoff" ish game so I'm still satisfied

[@Shantae1188]

@@darianclark3980 Ah ok

[@matthewgillis393]

ooh! for dragon bosses, you should include at least one from this list: Dragovian King (Dragon Quest 8) He changes into various forms to test your strength and gives you rewards of your choice… some better than others. General Dragon (Puppeteer) One of the last bosses in the game and has some character development for Pikarina. Seeth the Scaleless (Dark Souls) Arguably the easiest of the four Lord Souls to acquire, but getting his tail weapon will be a pain! Mecha Dragon (Rayman Legends) Closest we can get to cyber dragons, but he is certainly fun to fight! Moat Monster (Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time) Another cyber dragon, this time it’s a hydra that gets beaten by Carmelita Fox! Hewdraw (Kid Icarus Uprising) Not only funny, but a good early game boss gauntlet. First the triple heads, then the lone one, then Hewdraw Reborn!

[@kylestubbs8867]

I think the Chinese Dragon from Sly 3 would be more impressive, honestly.

[@SilverNero]

11:55 I don't know why, but I find that split second clip hilarious.

[@Zodia195]

Calling it right now that #2 will be on the next list. For Dragon Bosses, I bet the dragon from Twilight Princess will also be on the list. And if KH were to get another entry for the next list, either Maleficent's dragon fight from KH1 or that Storm one from KH2.

[@jonathanrussell8998]

"Don't read the manga unless you want your heart ripped out" YOU JUST HAD TO REMIND ME XD

[@jvts8916]

One of my favourite recent fire bosses is Zed Omega from Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. At first, he seems like he's pure evil, unleashing a series of missiles to pierce the country's barrier and assigning rows of enemies on their inside to ensure that they hit the target as his first direct course of action in the story. Before you first fight him, however, he assures the party that they're not missiles- they're transport devices reverse engineered from one because it was the fastest way to enter the country thanks to its barrier. When fighting him, he uses the power of the sun to fight. He shows it can be as versatile as Gunvolt's electric powers by teleporting, having a prevasion-like ability, unleashing barrages of crimson birds, summoning miniature suns, a ton of fiery swords and, like most bosses in the game, an extremely hard to avoid ultimate move. Even after you beat him, he successfully gets away, kicking off the second half of the game as you fight his organization, ATEMS. You won't be able to have a rematch with Zed Omega until the end of this game's equivalent of the Sigma Fortress. Speaking of which, Gunvolt 3 has my favourite set of endgame levels in the series. It helps that the rematches against the top ranking members of ATEMS aren't crammed into a stage that is nothing but rematches (or, in LAiX's case, *two* stages) Each of the rematches also helps add details on their relationship with Zed Omega. The one thing that brings this fight down is that, after all that buildup, Zed Omega's fight in the throne room after revealing he's not the true perpetrator is almost identical to the one in the midpoint stage and the one difference is that Djinn is scripted to revive him, making the last stretch of the fight slightly longer.

[@Ori_Kohav]

A few more mentions: 1. Torch Man - Megaman 11 2. Dingodile - Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped and Crash Twinsanity 3. Ripto - Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer

[@DarkSeraph95]

And as for a recommendation for the next list, the dark dragon from trails of Cold steel 3. The kin of the corrupted holy beast of earth, the monster that corrupted The vermilion knight, Testa Rosa, and one hard as nails fight if you're unprepared. You also fight it's skeleton in the first game so that's cool

[@shadic4566]

With Data-battle Axel, you have to put out the fire on the ground in order to deal the final blow on him, otherwise Axel will not go down.

[@stonetimekeeper]

I'd argue that Nightmare King Grimm is the best fire boss. An onslaught of attacks, all which incorporate the nightmare flames, a thumping beat that is such a joy to listen to, and fascinating lore if you wish. The whole fight is literally a dance between you and a veritable god in the Hollow Knight universe.

[@Vigriff]

The effect of Fatalis's armor reminds me of Incursio from Akame ga Kill. You may not simp for Axel that way but you certainly do so for Celestia.

[@danielcurren2119]

1:04 don't forget lava that you said could also be its own list

[@DeadlockDrago]

To add my 2 cents on Fatalis: In world not only are his fire attacks super devestating, his chest is super heated. It's his pin move that (lore wise) melts armor to fuse to his hide. In his complete hatred for mankind, he'll kill you with the same practice you do every game. As for Crimson, while his most recent game was Generations Ultimate, in 4U he's even brighter and hotter, even packing solar winds and solar flares racing across the field that again makes teo/lunastra look like candles. Plus, his theme for this fight alone screams EVERYTHING IS ON FIRE in such a doomsday sense.

[@VGJoker]

#1: Axel I think I'm gonna have a heart attack and die from Not Surpris-abetes.

[@71jmonkey]

A couple of my own honorable mentions: Yharon (Terraria's Calamity mod) E.G.O. Xiao (Library of Ruina)

[@voltrus3783]

Magma dragoon, Morpho knight and Axel were so obviously gonna be on this list, I knew it, I predicted it months ago.

[@DarkEinherjar]

I can't wait to fight Magma Dragoon in Megaman X Corrupted. He even gained Akuma's Raging Demon attack now.

[@Avenger85438]

In the immortal words of Solidus Snake: _"BURN BABY!!!"_

[@timelordacaelus5959]

Not even a mention of DS3's DLC Demon Prince? It's like a pair of Dragonball characters packed into a single fire demon! Two demons with their own attacks and a few shared between them, and then when you put both of them down they do the fusion technique and literally bring the heat. Fire slashes, lava, flaming tremors, fire waves, a sweeping fire death beam, and an epic flaming Spirit Bomb! He at least deserves Honorable Mention status.

[@JDWalker495]

Axel: Ah sh*t here we go again

[@Heavenlyhounds96]

"Don't read the Manga unless you want your heart ripped to shreds." Dude you are like a DECADE too late on that for me. 😭

[@DarkestElemental616]

I was wondering where the hell Axel was, then you started wailing about being too obvious, and I started cackling with glee.

[@10.ikadekanandadwipayadnya83]

Honorable mention Dingodile: crash twinsanity Imagine if the first one in crash 3 got a "edgy" remake But it works From the enviroment being in a boiler room to the ost being a weird hellish choir and a decently challenging boss and dingodile's weird yet haunting pig squeal when you hit him. Definitely a boss i would not forget

[@bryanapplegate3117]

As someone who got done with virtually all of Etrian Odyssey IV, May I recommend the Fallen One? Yes, a 5-NIghtseeker team with maxed out assassinate can cheese this pretty easy if lucky... but if not, then... prepare for a hard time. Elder Dragon from The Drowned City? Harder to cheese, and even tougher to fight legitimately, even WITH npc help. That's for the Dragos List, by the way.

[@LunaP1]

Nice ones. They gave me quite the fight.

[@shadowhunter1410]

Im imagining a count down where the bosses use all the elements.

[@DarknessIsTheTruth]

I hope Malefor gets an honorable mention in that dragon list.

[@lukasfuhrmaneck9101]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that Fury Bowser feels kinda similar in many ways to Perfect Chaos. I actually want to animate a fight between these two. (But I kinda need to learn SFM first.)

[@Realmidboss]

The Trails candidate for this list would be probably McBurn, THE ALMIGHT CONFLAGRATION. Or THE BLAZING DEMON if you manage to survive his first form. Both of his forms specializes in heavy fire damage with a chance of inflicting the Burn status (works basically like Posion but more powerful) and with his BLAZING DEMON form he can also cast a spell that if it hits will bring al your party members to very low HP and a special version of the Burn status that won't go away as time passes but needs to be manually cured. Also half of the time the main objective is survive enough to get his HP bar to half. Yeah it's one of THOSE kind of bosses.

[@davidtimmer596]

There's also his final fight in Cold Steel 4, where the only way to truly beat him is to summon Valimar.

[@davidtimmer596]

Hell, Water magic, the element that's supposed to be the opposite of fire is ineffective against him. Also, storywise, you're required to have Emma, Class VII's class president, and Witch of the Hexen Clan.

[@mechafreak7938]

My predictions for the next list: Fatalis (Monster Hunter), Alduin (Skyrim), Deathwing (World of Warcraft), Priscilla (Dark Souls).

[@Ori_Kohav]

Dragon bosses next? I couldn’t help but think about Malefor, the main antagonist of the TLOS series

[@self-absorbed5269]

I was honestly expecting him to say "Bug Bosses."

[@kylestubbs8867]

A pity we still don't have a Bug-Type Legendary. What kind of bug would it be based on, I wonder...

[@neku757]

How did I KNOW when Josh started going "oh no" for number 1 it was going to be axel from kh 2 XD

[@kylestubbs8867]

Because it’s that predictable.

[@shelbybayer200]

Axel is an amazing fire boss And people who never played Kingdom Hearts Better get it Memorized

[@ArchShades]

You forgot these other Fire type bosses Josh, Ifrit from the final fantasy series, Itachi uchiha from naruto ultimate ninja storm 4, Diablo from Primal rage, Blaze the cat from Sonic, Primal Groudon from pokemon Omega Ruby (( Who is mostly both a ground and fire type)), and Ragnaros from World of Warcraft. ^_^

[@dracotheshadowphoenix]

yeah i knew axel will be number 1...would have been surprised if not xD

[@halogamerghost97]

As SOON as I saw that your up coming vid was a fire related list I KNEW this was going to be good

[@AutisticPhantomOtaku]

I'm surprised you're not doing a list on sound bosses. Sound's an element too.

[@kylestubbs8867]

Okay, list off some potential entrants.

[@ultrawinggaming9764]

I got an Honorable mention. Jungle Dragon Yharon from the Terraria Calamity Mod. Just look up the fight yourself. The bullet hell style fire attacks, the Fireballs that Explode into a Fire Tornado, and the Instant Death fire Tornados at the end of the arena you fight him in. Plus the Vocal song in the second phase is awesome.

[@TheSpectator7]

I'd love to see Josh do a *Top Ten Ghost Bosses* countdown for Halloween!

[@artidoesthings3069]

I expected Forgo Dedede for the Kirby boss fight, but Morpho knight is a very good pick!

[@amirgarcia547]

Forgo Dedede ain’t a fire boss though.

[@timedragon5492]

You really should have at least mentioned Axel’s story fight against Roxas. Yeah, it was easy but you cannot deny how it was one of the best story significant fights in the whole series. Not to mention how it’s the first time we dual-wield keyblades!

[@PrinceApollo117]

3:03 To quote Darth Vader’s entry in the Jedi: Fallen Order journal, “Escape is the only means of survival”

[@Logan_but_not]

If Josh hasn't played Elden Ring yet, HE NEEDS TO! The dragons in that game, especially Placidisax and Fortisax, dwarf any other From Software dragon boss by a mile.

[@TheLadySilverMoon]

It's kinda strange that there are so few fire typed gym leaders in the pokemon games, around 3 gym leaders across 8 generations (and one elite four member). I think the one with the most interesting backstory would be Blaine, but he's also very tough.

[@codyhall2920]

If your doing dragon bosses you have to at the very least include the divine dragon from legend of dragoon. Not only is it the king of dragons but you can't use your dragoon forms without getting one shot

[@kylestubbs8867]

As for the inevitable Pokémon entry... I think it's a toss-up between Rayquaza, Giratina or Eternatus.

[@MusicFan752]

Yes!! Not only that but from how unique its design is, its significance lore wise and how stupidly powerful it is, I know its fight doesn’t paint a good picture but considering the cutscenes, the fact the team needed the dragon buster and the dragon blocking staff and it’s still freaking tough, and it’s dragoon power at the end of the game is just crazy.

[@swagdoll420]

Fire, what a badass element. One of my personal favorite Fire Bosses is Dingodile's fight from Crash 3 (and Twinsanity probably would be as well, I still need to play that one.) From design to execution, Dingodile and his battle alike are just plain awesome.

[@tomala244]

If Axel ain't here then i'm the Queen of britain

[@rossjones8656]

I can hear that slashing through the fire from sonic and the black knight. Memories.

[@flammablebook0737]

While this is from a mod of Terraria. An honorable mention I’d have for this list would be Yharon from the Calamity mod. It’s one of the staple late game boss fights with the best theme song of the mod and all of his attacks include fire except for his charge attack. He even sections off two sides of the screen with insta-death flame pillars. A difficult yet fun boss fight that I genuinely love.

[@dragonheart8446]

This was quite a FIERY list!!! I'll be here all week. Also Hype for Dragon Bosses! I hope the Dragon from ARK Survival Evolved gets a mention.

[@masterseal0418]

My honorable mentions: Blaze The Cat - Sonic Rush: Wrapped in black is a banger despite repeating the title over and over again(no pun intended of Spinel). For a terrible game like Sonic 06, she served as Silver's mentor and her sacrifice? Deep. Rathalos - Monster Hunter franchise/Smash Ultimate: A wyvern who's also a mother if you spot one at it's nest with an egg, but it's use of fire breath can be lethal, and the beast was the unofficial mascot of Monster Hunter of sorts until the Felyne existed. Berial - Devil May Cry 4: A towering centaur-lion hybrid with an aggressive attitude. You had to fight him thrice in DMC4, with both the encounters from Nero and Dante being very entertaining. On the other hand, Dante obtains Lucifer and makes an innuendo to BDSM. "And you're set free!" indeed... Senator Armstrong - Metal Gear Rising Revengeance: He rushes with you as embers surround him, and that's after your ass was beaten countless times before. Bladewolf shows up to give Raiden Sam's blade, and finishes off Armstrong before ripping his nanomachine heart out. It Has To Be This Way blares in the background, making the experience awesome! Pyron - Darkstalkers: An alien wishing to become a nigh invincible god. Dodge his attacks, and defeat him as soon as possible. This was before Jedah existed... Hades - Kid Icarus Uprising: My god, isn't he fricking hilarious! One of my favorite demons in gaming next to Dante, Morrigan, and Lilith. You oughta fight him with a Gundam, got knocked out until Medusa weakens him, allowing Pit to perform the Shin Hadoken laser and-"VICTORY!". Shiba - NEO: TWEWY: 🎶Ohhhhh, my life feels so unpainted.🎶 Ho-Oh - Pokémon Gold: The same Legendary responsible for the rainbow appearing after the storm in the Pokémon anime episode 1, while the Ash in a Coma theory was speculated. Heh heh heh... Final Fantasy VIII and XV - Ifrit: First GF you get after defeating it, and force behind Ardyn's corruption and the destruction of Insomnia. Need I say more? Axel and Sunstrider on the same damn list? YEAAAH MANNNNNN!

[@kylestubbs8867]

Sunstrider wasn't on this list. And my theory is that Ash's agelessness comes from a wish he made in Ho-Oh's vicinity. Makes more sense than anything else, I think.

[@masterseal0418]

@@kylestubbs8867 I was preferring to the two characters mentioned on this list, played by Mr. Burn Baby himself.

[@NeoDragonCount]

Sadly Quinton Flynn was effectively cancelled over false allegations so he's no longer voicing Kael'thas, and they went as far as removing his dialogue from Burning Crusade and redoing it with a new actor. Yea, great job Blizzard, what with your cubicle crawling.

[@pixlbelle8081]

Neat choice for this countdown, but gotta ask for the sake of artist stuff- Josh, did you ask permission for the thumbnail art? I’d know that artist from anywhere, so I just wanna make sure since I feel sometimes people don’t always double-check on this stuff especially for thumbnails. At least a lil credit for it?

[@darkminer14]

Fire-dancer from LoZ, Might be a mini-boss, but was really cool and unique and came with fire colors.

[@johnnycage112]

All these bosses: "BURN!!!!!"

[@varangiangaming7178]

Dragon bosses baby let's go!!!!!!! Here's hoping for Alduin.

[@dustincompton992]

Dragon bosses are the best bosses. And no dragon boss can out match Fou-Lu.

[@brandonlewis2861]

Why did I forget about number one? I forgot about him.

[@alangivens]

1:20 This is the song that never ends.

[@DarkSeraph95]

Also missed boss fight. McBurn from trails of Cold steel. 2, 3, and 4 anyway. A literal demon from Gehenna who has full control over fire. But that involves spoilers

[@nirast2561]

Pretty much every boss in The Pathless deserves to be on this list, at least as honourable mentions. All of them have so much fire in their fights, you’ll need a glass of water afterwards just from the spectacle.

[@shadowlinkbds]

Fantastic game overall. Needs to be more recognized by gamers. Hell I wouldn't mind Josh and Ari doing a let's play on that underrated masterpiece.

[@dloveless3585]

Well well well, the Scorcher be talking about the fire and the flames once more. 1. Yeah some elements be crazy, though I do consider some of those elements at the start just motifs connected with other elements. Freaking gravity got tied to Darkness in Final Fantasy for example (though, seeing as apart of an element called like "Cosmic" makes more sense.) And 2. Nice segway, why not go to the beasts renowned for breathing fire? (Of course dragons do seem utmost perfect to exhale any and all elements. And funny how dragon is an attribute in Pokemon and Monster Hunter. I wonder if there are any other game franchises that has a "Dragon-Element"?)

[@williamcote4208]

22:26 Yeah, I read the manga… and I was sad and had a burning hatred for Ganondorf.

[@luigiboi4244]

All hail Darth Aramau the Incinerating. May she burn all that stands in her wake.

[@cofagrigusfan24]

me seeing Forgotten Land on the list: "wait there was a fire boss in that game?" me seeing Morpho Knight: "i right i cheesed that fight, life up, max power & space ranger"

[@kylestubbs8867]

Even if you cheesed the fight, surely you remembered the fire?

[@Aurasoul.]

I knew the moment I saw the notification Axel all the way for Number 1! He and Roxas and Xion tie for my favorite organization member! Can't change my mind!

[@dantecrossroad]

Placing Axel at number one yet again had Josh all... *puts on sunglasses* ...hot and bothered. YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!!!

[@skibot9974]

Axel is number 1 calling it now

[@EmicalFire055]

Alright let's look over these hot bosses: 10. Meh I prefer the fury from 3. 9. Great for lore... not for fire 8. You're right, Asgore really is underrated. 7. What do you know, I learned something... Oscar wrote this entry didn't he? 6. To some this is the best Hisuian form, and it doesn't disappoint. This one and the others are fun and hard! 5. Expected. The one good fire boss among the lava of disappointment 4. While the game is good, I'm good with Xenoblade right now. 3. I hope Blizzard melts in this guy's fire! (Also was there a Numeral error?) 2. The Ganondorf of the legend of zelda? That's a big order for Fatalis to come up with for Monster Hunter 1. CALLED IT!!!

[@deucesommerfeld1248]

Dark or Light bosses would be fun. Dunno how many but would be neat. Also Fatalis is gonna be in Dragon bosses isn't he?

[@emberfist8347]

I think my favorite boss is Firefly from Arkham Origins mostly due to his personality. He is a rare breed of Batman villain who can easily call themselves as insane as the Joker. Alfred's line the Dark Knight about how "some men want to watch the world burn." is pretty much his personal motto. In the comics, he used to be pyrotechnics expert before he lost his job to a bad economy so he built himself a jetpack and a flamethrower and became a pyromanic for hire until he decided to drop the for hire and now he burns things because it is his passion. He is so insane (as in so insane he sees visions in the fires he creates) even some other Batman villains don't want to mess with him. And for those reasons, he is favorite of the underrated Batman villains as he doesn't appear too often compared to bigger names. f His Arkham Origins fight is a great fight and I also like his design, hammy dialogue and the lead-up to the fight where you have rescue and defuse bombs only for the last bomb to be out of your reach so you need to stop from using his detonator for the first phase of the fight. When it gets it, it turns the bomb was thankfully defused by the GCPD off-screen which leads to a hilarious moment when he notices there is not big kaboom which is made by the fact the cutscene where he grabs the detonator and tries to use cuts to a wide shot of the bridge and you can see a tiny mushroom cloud in the corner as if that was the detonation. Another subtle detail I enjoy about the fight is that he is a boss that mostly stays out of your reach thanks to his jetpack and thus the fight is more based on Batman's skill with his gadgets than his skills in hand to hand combat which makes him an interesting counterpart to Deathstroke the Terminator from earlier in the game who was boss that almost exclusively tested Batman's hand to hand combat skills or the other bosses in the game that strike a balance between gadgets and hand to hand.