Top Ten Video Game Swarm Masters

[@greenscorpion64]

I see a lot of people mourning the exclusion of Kerrigan. Well, cards on the table folks... ... I've never actually played Starcraft... sorry...

[@2000ZachAttack]

*sad Dwight noises*

[@SampoPaalanen]

Honestly I'm not sure Kerrigan would count either way, I dunno about her Hots incarnation but IIRC she doesn't really use minions in her personal attacks so much as command the Zerg as a whole. Sure she's the queen of the zerg swarm but she's more of a general/warlord with bug themed troops then a true swarm master.

[@theavatarofinsanity]

@@SampoPaalanen Isn't the Idea of a swarm master that their minions work as their primary "weapon". Because if so then to me being able to control a lot of minions and being able to use those minions to cause damage would be the main points to keep in mind when judging the quality of a swarm master.

[@SampoPaalanen]

@@theavatarofinsanity Well in the video a difference was made between those who control swarms like military troops and those who wield them as personal weapons. While I admit it's been a while since I last played "heart of the swarm" IIRC Kerrigan never actually uses Zerg as a waepon in personal combat, only her claws and psychic abilities. She's more of a "general" type swarm master with the swarm being as much her primary weapon as the Raynor's raiders are Jim Raynor's primary weapon.

[@TheEcoolarg]

omfg somebody else knows stratos, love how this channel has culture

[@SSBBPOKEFAN]

I just find it funny how Guzma commands both metaphoric AND literal pests; his Bug-type Pokémon and the Team Skull Grunts. That's genius!

[@SentaiYamaneko]

Fun fact; each of the Seven Deadly Sins is represented by a different demon. Gluttony is represented by Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies.

[@wolfhurricane897]

Out of curiosity. What demon represents my favorite sin lust?

[@wolfhurricane897]

@@SSSnivy70 thanks.

[@JaelinBezel]

I thought the lord of the flies was a severed pig’s head on a deserted island.

[@SentaiYamaneko]

@@JaelinBezel I see what you did there.

[@motherfuckingenterprises7436]

@@wolfhurricane897 Asmodeus or Lilith, pick your killer.

[@TheQuarterGuy]

Bees. My God.

[@WhiteDarkness3113]

Oh no not bee's

[@jamesbutlerx64]

NOT THE BEES! AAAAAARRRRGH!

[@yaminero4858]

Reference to the Road to Mega Man 11.

[@zimattack9994]

A deadly Bee weapon

[@zimattack9994]

Amazon attack for 400

[@jaketaller8567]

25:37 “Hey I said my job was weird, I never said I didn’t like it” Many KZbinrs in a nutshell

[@soulslvr9562]

Job interviewer: "Alright Mr....Pain.... What do you consider your specialty?" Pain: "I can strike Jojo poses and control hornets!" Job interviewer: "Youre hired"

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

Isn't there 2 swarm stand users in jojo's bizarre adventure: diamond is unbreakable?

[@bru9383]

OK, now D'Vorah has evolved from nausea-inducing to complete nightmare. Also, surprised for Olimar being #1, but 100% agree.

[@deathbykonami5487]

at least her friendship has her turning into a butterfly

[@gametimenoah5902]

Finally, all of the cobra unit is finished

[@perihelion1225]

Calling it now, the pain is on here

[@fictionfan0]

Next week on "Is it That Obvious?"

[@supremeseregios6810]

It's the only reason he made this list.

[@JaelinBezel]

Calling it now, your cat is on here! ...I’m calling your cat a fleabag

[@sparksaturn9036]

Is its pain still far greater then yours?

[@benjaminfeld6388]

I admire that Castlevania drew its monsters from multiple sources as well. From mythology and folklore, to classic literature and movies, to totally original ideas created specifically for the game itself. I guess I enjoy a game with a variety.

[@openinginawe5518]

The calm before the swarm. Also Gunvolt needs love.

[@ShikiRen]

I still need to finish gunvolt. Someone spoiled the "bad" end and I just stopped playing it after that.

[@thesmashor4396]

​@@ShikiRen Don't let spoilers slow you down.

[@npc9344]

So did anyone else think of Nick Cage and the "Not the Bees" scene when they saw this title?

[@skullythekidd0175]

I did

[@ericolsen3193]

I thought of the patrick spider joke

[@sonicstar917]

Absolutely.

[@freetoplayking7362]

it's in the description

[@DeathGodRiku]

YES

[@X-35173]

I momentarily forgot Hyrule warriors Existed and was confused by how high Agitha was ranked at first.

[@BuzzRighteous]

LOL Everyone in the Cobra Unit is now accounted for. As a certain Sith Lord would say: "The circle is now complete." Great list! Well done!

[@hyliandoctor]

The circle of PAIN.

[@snakeeater9813]

Darth Vader was never a full sith. He studied the dark side, yes, but he never fully mastered it. I prefer to call him lord vader, not darth vader

[@adventarchivist5789]

Looks like Mr. Scorpion was a busy bee on this list. 😉

[@JangoFox]

"All three Bug-Type Gym Leaders are jokes" Me: (Has Flashbacks of Bugsy killing my Pokemon in nuzlockes)

[@brianlewolfhunt]

I agree. I remember being scared of Bugsy's scyther.

[@fictionfan0]

Honestly, I'm just surprised he showed so many shots of Vespiquen but no instances of Attack/Defend Order.

[@seanmcfadden3712]

I feel for you. I lost two thirds of my team to Totem Lurantis in my Nuzlocke run of Moon.

[@shadowdragun]

Lurantis ain't a bug type. It just looks like one

[@seanmcfadden3712]

@@shadowdragun True, but any big loss early in a Nuzlocke hits hard. It hurts a lot later on, but you usually have plenty of potential substitutes.

[@bryceknowles1380]

Number 1 spot Chuggaconroy: Steve!

[@richardwilliams2779]

ProtonJon: Pokeys! QG: Terumi!!!! BlazingKnight: #BlameTakumi

[@jamesbutlerx64]

Wanna see what destruction looks like? Here it is in human form, IT'S YOUR BOY GUZMA!

[@briancorvello3620]

18:10 Yeah, I always try to avoid fighting D'Vorah if at all possible.... I mean, decapitations and disemboweling I can handle, but that....

[@card9247]

You will never find a more diverse Hive of Swarm masters. And here are my thoughts on Each! Also dang Shino got benched. 10: It's our Boi and my favorite Team Leader. 9: The Voodo that he do is impressive 8: Elise eat your heart out. 7: A rather Dapper Demon. 6: How do you make a Gluttony enemy interesting? Make them skinny. 5: So much nope with this Bug Queen. 4: He's Killer Croc mixed with Batman... dang. 3: The Bug Princess here and the Hyrule Warriors version's cool. 2: And the Last Cobra Unit Member makes a list! 1: The half Plant King is here.

[@matthewgillis6366]

That last comment can only mean one thing... CYBORGS!

[@X-35173]

He showed the thumbnail for top 10 cyborgs on twitter.

[@matthewgillis6366]

@@X-35173 Yeah, and I don't use twitter. So there

[@zeldasmetaknight]

My thoughts: maybe Megaman Voulnut from Legends. Another would be one of the cyborgs from Mortal Kombat, if I were to pick one it would be Cyrax.

[@matthewgillis6366]

@@zeldasmetaknight I know of a couple others. Raiden from Metal Gear Rising, Neyla/Clockla from Sly 2, and either N Gin or Nina Cortex from the Crash series... both have cyborg parts about them with N Gin's missile brain and Nina's extendable arms.

[@derrickhaggard]

I'm personally hope Aile from the Megaman ZX games is on it for two reasons one she's an awesome character, and two Aile is a Humanoid which according to the lore of the Megaman ZX games is a human who has had his/her body mechanically augmented with Reploid parts basically a cyborg.

[@Aster_Iris]

"I love you. I love all of you. I love all of you!" Cookie to those who get the reference, but it's appropriate concerning the subject material.

[@treedude4246]

This is my favourite niche youtuber and im so glad he is still making content

[@o.r2308]

I'll just do the joke since I don't see this joke yet. *NOT THE BEES! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!*

[@matthewglover4434]

Great list! Started with one of the best characters in Sun and Moon and ended with one of my favorite fighters in Smash!

[@mackenziewoloschuk7375]

Raum: Strong,badass,and could kill with ease. Agitha: Smol,vulnerable,and could kill *many* with ease. Raum,you better watch out and pray Agitha doesn't think you're hiding golden bugs from her,or else you are screwed!

[@jonathanceledon9941]

Finally time to talk about The Pain form MGS3

[@danaeunrine3316]

*sees D’vorah’s fatality* Urp... I think I’m gonna be sick...

[@realathenightmaren4393]

Danae Unrine I will kill D’Vorah for killing Mileena in Mortal Kombat x

[@JaelinBezel]

Random pokemon Bug Catcher: “why don’t girls like bugs?” Agatha: “Filthy casual”

[@emiliaantti6669]

Welcome to the Forbidden Forest, kids! *Come* *meet* *the* *family* .... Huehuehuehuuuuueeeee, now those were some nice chills down my spine.

[@googamp32]

Scorpions are arachnids, not insects. (Sorry. I had to.)

[@Biscuit_Goblin]

NEEEEERRRRRDDDDDDD

[@UnseelieFaelass]

Was about to comment that. Glad someone beat me to it. And also, everyone is a nerd at something. Even a businessman or businesswoman can be a business nerd if you wanna be technical about it. So yeah nobody is safe from such a title, not even you. I myself grew up around tarantulas and scorpions in my household because my Dad used to breed them. Now he only just sells them. Hell I've even had wild scorpions and wild tarantulas come into my house. I've had an Oklahoma Brown(I live there hence the name I'm using for the tarantula) female in my room and several bark scorpions come into the house during the summer. You always gotta wear shoes around the house at that time of year. My Dad even got stung on the eyelid! His f****** eyelid man! He was just sleeping and then the scorpion fell from the ceiling, onto his face, and when my Dad moved to swat it off, it stung his eyelid.

[@theskullboy8700]

Wait they are?

[@UnseelieFaelass]

Yes. Yes they are. Look it up.

[@straburyred]

Yeah, you're right, but they're still creepy crawlies no matter how you look at it.

[@yoboinebby7841]

I gotta say, I did NOT see that number 1 coming. A great suprise to be sure and awesome list. I am a huge fan of bugs even tho half of all bugs is some of the scariest things on this planet.

[@yaminero4858]

Imagine GV getting a glaive. THAT SHIT WOULD BE GODLIKE! Which makes sense because the first Septima found in nature was GV's electrokinesis

[@Shritistrang]

The Numer One pick really caught me off guard. I was almost 100% sure that the top pick would be either Kerrigan or the Overmind with the Zerg swarm. I would have NEVER thought of Pikmin.

[@fanfictiondreamer7836]

I'm really glad that you like Pikmin. I've been into that game since I first watched Chuggaaconroy's LPs of those games.

[@DemonMankeyMan]

Not going to lie. I truly expected the Queen of Blades to make an appearance on this list, even as an honourable mention.

[@boga-tier6609]

By the words of a wise man, named Fawful's Minion: OH GOD THE BEES!!! YES THE BEES!!!!

[@TapperPlushMom]

Someday I wanna create a character who has a swarm of rabbits.

[@marche800]

Abaddon was such a pain in the ass in Julius mode.

[@legospritesanddb]

You should see Guzma in the Sun and Moon anime. His Scizzor took down Ilma's Mega Kangaskahn and humiliated Lana's Primarena in the league arc.

[@blitz4779]

I'd say guzma is the series main bug type trainer

[@amethysteshroud6082]

I can only say one thing to that hint... Booyah.

[@Lux_the_Lost]

On Stratos, it's also worth noting that he's the only member of the Sumeragi Seven other than Nova to have an instant kill move up his sleeve. His big super attack Nemesis Fang has him firing off shots from above while the gaping jaws at his sides take in an alarming amount of fruit flies and steadily grow bigger; the idea is that you have to tag the jaws and shock them both enough to stop it. Fail to do so before they reach full size and Stratos disappears, then the jaws sweep off screen for a moment before coming in and grinding Gunvolt up like freaking egg salad. Best part - it's unavoidable, and Lumen can't help you either.

[@Wolf_Appledore]

Green Scorpion, if the Anime version of Guzma was included, then you can see the love and loyalty that Team Skull has for him. As for Stratos, Demon of Gluttony is Beelzebub. Aka: Lord of the Flies.

[@gogoyugirl9713]

Number 1 just made me so unreasonably happy. Like yay! I was smiling the whole entry

[@the13throse]

"50%" "Gear up" CYBORGS?!

[@CoffeeFruits-World]

I think that Marguerite Baker from Resident Evil 7 should have made the list. At least an honorable mention for grossness.

[@nirast2561]

GS: "...to the single minded offensive of a swarm..." Me: "of Zerg" GS: "of Pickmen" Me: "wait, wut?" I also like how you managed to technically add a KI character on the list despite bug lady not making it (you can tell I like her since I remembered her name :p) Now, since we're talking about parasites: don't know if I said it on the original video, but it's a shame you don't play more WoW. The Old Gods from that game could've easily taken number 2 (still would've probably been beaten by WhatsHisName from Chrono Trigger)

[@drakon6878]

I saw this video got posted, instantly thought "Welp, finally the pain can be featured." and wouldn't you know it.

[@wolfhurricane897]

10 bucks says that if a Top 10 Cyborgs list happens Cyrax or Sektor will be there.

[@loyalyakul]

I would have had Hugo from a Plague Tale: Innocence on here. Those rats just freaked me out

[@BJGvideos]

I just started watching BowlingOtter play that and damn that's gonna be fun to watch. I've heard much about that ability, and having raised mice myself, seeing someone with the ability to command rodents sounds amazing. ...would have made cleaning their cages a lot easier.

[@asmodeus58XX]

I think you should do a "forgotten weapons month" Top 10 bo/quarterstaff wielders (I know she kinda sucks in battle, but I hope Leia gets in there) Top 10 dagger wielders Top 10 nunchuck wielders Top 10 chronomancers (hoping again for a Tales reference in Dhaos) Top 10 light/darkness casters

[@azureheart2846]

Chronomancer is a Time manipulator right?

[@asmodeus58XX]

@@azureheart2846 Yes.

[@azureheart2846]

Jonathan BarSela how many do you know of? I only know a few in gaming, and those are simply people can affect time. Not control it to leisure.

[@nuii700]

and a reason why i choose eather some flame thrower or some powerful magic like electric cause if a swarms coming at me I ZAP EM not just for defence but...... I LIKE IT

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

Ok but what if, A flamethrower lightning weapon.

[@williampuckett8227]

they are called entomancers btw

[@NightmareLuffyRulez]

24:26 Well Dark is weak to Fairy.

[@jaketaller8567]

Ha, nice.

[@kraigshall]

"break out the flamer Brothers... the HEAVY flamers."

[@troperhghar9898]

No.6 Oscar it's worth it to note the demon who is supposed to be in charge of gluttony is beelzebub "the Lord of flies"

[@richardwilliams2779]

4:31 Well, I've seen Toby react to Golisopod and now Oscar.

[@kingofmonsters14]

i had a nightmare about a spider ripping someone apart from the inside. a couple weeks later... D'Vorah's fatality was shown. i need therapy.

[@burninggames9587]

20:38 I am heavy weapons Raam, *pulls out turret* and this is my weapon.

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Cyborgs? Well, someone call up Jax and Big Band!

[@jackofallclaws6672]

Joshua Frias Sorry Bub, Oscar only does characters from video games specifically.

[@TheRoomforImprovement]

Might I make a suggestion or two for future countdowns? Top 10 Video Game Psychics Top 10 Video Game Hackers

[@ajanis95]

YES. YES!!! IT'S YOUR BOY GUZMA MAKING IT INTO A TOP TEN!!!

[@samanthaslane3784]

I do enjoy a good bug type as well since the moves have also gotten an upgrade through the generations.

[@cicirosehannigan]

I knew Guzma would've made it!

[@Cure_Hana]

Maybe not the most intimidating Pokémon villain, but he’s definitely the most entertaining.

[@gamemasteranthony2756]

He deserves to be on this list. He is the gold standard when it comes to Bug type masters.

[@cicirosehannigan]

I'm not the best at Pokémon because I've only gotten into the series back at Spring

[@khodexus4963]

How is Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, and supreme master of THE SWARM not on this list?

[@jeromelancashire3278]

22:55 No, no I take it back, I TAKE IT BACK.

[@aidansmith5346]

I've recently noticed Green Scorpion hasn't done a top 10 fairies in video games yet. I think that's gonna be next (we've used up everything else).

[@derrickhaggard]

Next list is Top 10 Video Game Cyborgs. Calling it now Raiden is getting on that list. And I'm personally hoping the female cyborg successor to X and Zero Aile from the Megaman: ZX games is on that list.

[@JoePlinkelton]

The Ghost List is already 3 years old?! Jeez... :D

[@jeromelancashire3278]

19:10 The Krill, I thought they were aligned with The Federation? (where my Orville fans at?)

[@zeldasmetaknight]

And now the cobra unit is complete. Very nice countdown, now to wait for the cyborgs.

[@Apolleh]

ya know when I saw pokemon and swarm masters my immediate thought was Vespiquen given she can command a swarm of bees to heal, defend, or attack. But trainers works too

[@ShinDSER]

I'm SO HAPPY you included Stratos.

[@squeethemog213]

Loved this list man. It was fascinating to learn about all these swarm masters as I hadn't heard of most of them. Fantastic work man and can't wait for the next one. If it doesn't come out till next year then happy holidays man :D

[@tanookiplayer]

Dang that fatality. I'm cool with insects but seeing that fatality was really uncomfortable. Interesting list.

[@jeromelancashire3278]

22:29 Oh hey look it's Elven Fluttershy.

[@Savagewolver]

That thing about witch doctors kind of reminds me of those wolf whisperers you talked about in top ten werewolves. Also, there another list you could do. Top ten Demi-humans. Basically, people that can transform into more than merely werewolves.

[@dacknostrum]

I PUT THE EFFORT IN FOR WIMPOD!

[@leojaksic8372]

In case you're running out of ideas, there's always the Top 10 Lizardmen. Why am I the only one that likes lizardmen? (no, not the David Icke variety, those are Reptiloids, there's a difference)

[@nifinland]

Expected to see Q-Bee somewhere on the list but then again, she doesn't use her people in combat as much as any of these characters in here. And I most definetelly didn't expect Olimar to be here even though he makes PERFECT sense.

[@thesilentedge2123]

I feel like a good contender for this list is the evolved Zerg Overmind. While on it's own it's not much, but it has a galaxy wide army. You can also say the same about Sarah Kerrigan

[@Volcanoran3]

I'm... shocked that Kerrigan from StarCraft wasn't put on this, or at least the Overmind. Literally they lead an army of xenomorphic aliens literally known as The Zerg Swarm, and they both command numbers far exceeding what could any of these other Swarm Masters can do.

[@JohnnyFerno]

Next time is Cyborgs?! CLOCKWERK! CLOCKWERK!! Also awesome list GS! Lovely class and selection.

[@bencrooker720]

18:11, "Hi COPPA!!!" It goes by fast so slow down the vid. P.S. Have fun getting too sleep tonight.

[@wolfhurricane897]

Coppa? What does that mean?

[@CrazyCartoonCat12]

Agatha is so freaking cute despite her unhealthy obsession and I love those gold butterfly wings she uses.

[@mrfrog3876]

"You thought it would be Kerrigan but it was I Olimale!" No seriusly I expecting the Queen of Blades to somehow take the top but I'm pleasantly surprised especially since she would probably fit better on a larger scale swarm list. Heh even Olimars none pimin move is based around the pikmin since you'd never use it unless the alternative was loosing pikmin.

[@MaoriGamerDood]

17:57 Thank u for doing that to frost. I don't like her. 21:26 But I Do Love this ULTRA! 👍🔥

[@darthlazurus4382]

I kind of wish the Overlord was on here, even as an honourable mention. The Goblin like Minions are quite the swarm army.

[@CMGThePerson]

Little thing about Guzma. The mid to late 2000s the UK blamed Young people for everything and denied apprenticeships and where making ‘hoodie horror’ films. Young people had nowhere to go so they went to join gangs, giving them a place to belong

[@dejaypage1575]

Top 10 Cyborgs! Boooyah!

[@derrickhaggard]

Love the Teen Titans reference.

[@dejaypage1575]

Derrick Haggard x3

[@stoneknight1012]

If I have to pick, it’s going to be puppet masters, cause anime’s like naruto shows that they are really strong in their own way

[@seanmcfadden3712]

Cyborgs are next?! (DBZA Goku voice) Androids!

[@benjaminbocast8577]

I actually love bugs there actually my sixth favorite of Pokémon

[@Gohauld]

another thing about #3. Their attacks are also Light elemental which would allow them to beat #4 evenmore^^

[@SilverClode]

Bee where of this swarm masters, hey green scorpion you finally got all the cobra unit members on some your list

[@coltenbrown]

Oh yeah I remember when I played the gears of war remix level with the kyerill. Me and my buddy we fighting the locust when I had an idea and remembered they hated the light. So I shot the lights the locusts were under and shot it. The kyerill were chewing the enemy in seconds and my buddy called me evil. But hey use what you have in a battle field or video game in that case.

[@DevilMasterLukj]

Did he do puppet masters? Cause from this list it makes me think about golms, robots, and puppets.

[@a-bomb777]

Additions Bumble Blast from Skylanders Vespiquen from Pokémon

[@gemmahilton1271]

As soon as o clicked on I knew it was going to BUG ME Lol

[@xiaomusmash1494]

All I can think of from this is Gonta Gokuhara

[@jogill2568]

I legit fanboyed when you mentioned Stratos. Gunvolt is one of my favorite game franchises, and I have the Striker Pack to boot. Shame That I don't have Luminous Avenger IX.