The Cleanrot Knight is Elden Ring's Secret Dexterity / Faith Starting Class

[@mrziiz6893]

My argument for spells: they look cool and it makes me feel like a cool wizard

[@LateKnightUploads]

What about thorn spells

[@ShinuboruViktor]

SHADOW WIZARD MONEY GANG

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Wouldn't you feel cooler if they were good though?

[@hippieskye8794]

@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 Nah, spells are still better

[@rob22475]

It’s wizard time, bitches! Fireball!

[@MorizonPlays]

I think you should always be allowed use the serpent-hunter for rykard if you do all remembrances. It's got no stat requirements so even if we're roleplaying, the members of each faction would use it on him, because, you know, its called a SERPENT hunter

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

There is even a weird phantom guy that says he put it there and that it’s his weakness So honestly unless the thing being played as has like, two or less working braincells, use it Honestly the only time I have ever not used the serpent hunter was playing with the carian combo warriors mod Just because rykard feels like a proper hack-n-slash boss with carian combo warriors

[@KiwiSenseiYT]

@@MamaTrixxieAsmr So we only use it if the thing being played as has exactly 0, 1 or 2 working braincells correct? Just making sure for my next RP character so I don't have to suffer the serpent's wrath by having too many!

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

@@KiwiSenseiYT I didn’t even realize I goofed what I meant to say lol Time to fix it

[@dontmisunderstand6041]

Counterpoint: Rykard is the most interesting fight for any challenge run if you're not using the serpent hunter.

[@MamaTrixxieAsmr]

@@dontmisunderstand6041 I’m going to have to completely disagree. His health pool is absolutely ridiculous, and doing next to no damage to him while pissing away all your fp just… Nah chief. I’m not kidding when I say rykard can survive getting stomped on by a wandering mausoleum

[@magnuswannabe4374]

The next secret starting class run you should do is the banished knight.

[@bplatinumpaladin]

Then I suggest, Depraved Perfumer

[@duncanm9818]

i would like to suggest Moongrumyou can get everything he uses, minus the shield before you even meet him, so id consider it a "secret starting class, only takes thirty minutes"

[@magnuswannabe4374]

@@duncanm9818 "secret starting classes" are builds that cosplay as enemies in game so it isn't really a secret starting class.

[@astercat49]

@magnuswannabe4374 You’re literally cosplaying as Moongrum. Plus I don’t think the rules for a “secret starting class” say it has to be a cosplay.

[@magnuswannabe4374]

@@duncanm9818 I just realized you made a grammar mistake and forgot to space out moongrum and you.

[@grfrjiglstan]

Fun story about the Runebear: it actually has a hidden stat which gives it an 80% resistance to you running away. You need to run forward and strafe around him, he's not well prepared for that.

[@Arrakiz666]

Makes sense, have you ever tried running from a bear up a hill vs. down a hill? Makes a universe of difference. That body shape is great for chases on flat or sloping land, not so much for turning.

[@Superabound2]

People have complained about the Runebears from the beginning and i never had a problem with them because accidentally figured out how to deal with them during my first fight with one: constantly push/roll into the spot right in front of their back left leg, between the leg and their side

[@TheBfutgreg]

@@Arrakiz666 What does your example of up a hill vs. down a hill have to do with turning?

[@TheBfutgreg]

@@Superabound2 Basic XBitches never played Bloodborne (Disclaimer I'm not a Sony fanboy, I play PC primarily)

[@tysonjdevereaux]

Like how the Halo Scythe's skill is so efficient at defeating Malenia, while said skill is literally named after her brother. I guess Miquella really is the only one who can truly stop his sister from destroying people.

[@stormlordeternal7663]

I mean, kinda? One of Miqulla's main goals in life was curing Malenia of the Scarlet Rot, a immense task even for the gifted demi-god given Scarlet Rot is a cosmic disease that infects even the soul and non-organic material. Miquella's most famous creation was unalloyed gold, a substance that wards off outer gods and therefore the Scarlet Rot. Not mention before this Miquella was learning to create and likely cast spells due to looking up to his father and Golden Order Fundamentalism. So in a werid way I guess it makes sense that all the spells and equipment Miquella created to defeat Scarlet Rot would be effective against his sister using it.

[@Blacklungs-Sanji]

@@stormlordeternal7663 go play a different game

[@barmacidic2257]

@@Blacklungs-Sanjiget a life, rather than judging people for being interested in something. God forbid someone find something interesting to them.

[@stormlordeternal7663]

@@Blacklungs-Sanji I am so confused. How do you take offense to lore discussion? In a series well known for theory crafting?

[@SubspaceTripmine66.6]

@@stormlordeternal7663He prob is angry cause he got eradicated from the face of the earth by Malenia.

[@Fortesoulzero]

Sanjo is my FAVORITE Juan Peace character. I can't believe you referenced him!

[@Duhmichy]

Here for the Sanjo from Juan peace in 2024 lets gooo

[@Chalepastel]

​@@Duhmichyi thought he was called "Sancho" aw, i must have looked like an idiot

[@ralonnetaph6450]

ok but joke aside, Finlay legit seemed like she was coming in clutch a LOT this run

[@KassFireborn]

She was insanely effective, it was boggling.

[@SevenRedSuns1296]

Fr, Finlay is so underrated, btw happens to be my favorite spirit ash so I’m really glad she got the spotlight

[@KassFireborn]

@@SevenRedSuns1296 The whole stream chat was going nuts yelling "She really can carry you the whole way!" And we have a lot of Spirit Ash experience around here.

[@ralonnetaph6450]

@@SevenRedSuns1296 and here I was only using “we have Crucible Knight spirit ash at home” and the headless knight, gotta add Finlay to the rotation too

[@SpookyBC09]

​@@SevenRedSuns1296 she's my favorite too but at some point in the DLC (around Messmer) she's just not viable anymore and cant do any damage

[@SGT_Squid_Dog]

4 pairs of pants. 4 chest plates. no weapons, no helmets, no gauntlets, just pants and shirts. My item discovery is at 167 and I farmed for 30 minutes straight with the silver fowl constantly active.

[@TheBfutgreg]

I've heard the spear is somehow harder to get than the rest even if the "official" data is even with the other drops

[@DM-zh2kt]

I would love to see a secret class video with the Black-Knife Assassin set for the sole reason to see you trying to get the armor set early.

[@yaksher]

I mean, isn't it literally impossible to get it without fighting at least two Rune Bearers, Draconic Tree Sentinel or Gargoyles, and Morgott? I'm sure there are still skips for Naill, but unless you like... zip to the Mountain Tops, you can't get to Consecrated Snowfield until pretty late game lol

[@s8theninjawarrior916]

Imagine a Melina or Millicent run? You literally gotta get to Malenia as fast as possible and your weapon is right after Morgott lol i tried it and it was... kinda not worth it lol

[@Slender_Man_186]

@@s8theninjawarrior916 actually, the Shamshir can be gotten before you even fight Margit, as for the traveler’s set though, yeah you’ll need to go all the way to Malenia to get that.

[@s8theninjawarrior916]

@@Slender_Man_186 I know about the shamshir, I was talking about the blade of calling (which is found on the way to the forbidden lands) and both their clothes.

[@MrPatchy248]

My cleanrot run was insanely fun, I have a new respect for the Halo Scythe

[@aloeera]

23:58 unironically based af and the best "Google that on your work computer" joke you've made. i do always enjoy these sorts of cosplay runs, they're always fun to see, keep up the fun!

[@Deneb626]

I tried the Cleanrot spear recently. I love spears, but don't like their movement in ER. The cleanrot's heavy and charged heavy though, I found fun. Combined with the Phalanx AoW to cover my charged attacks in Pve and for spacing in Pvp, genuinely my favorite spear in the game. I gotta load that character up again Edit: oh, you never used the spear... well you used my favorite weapon last week so I'm still happy :3

[@Zenitchik_130]

Finlay is an absolute gigachad: >Survives Battle of Aeonia >Finds Malenia literally in a middle of local version of Chernobyl disaster >Goes to the other side of continent all alone while carring disabled Malenia >Defeats anyone who is willing to attack weak shardbearer >Only dies after her final mission is complete

[@Scorchlette]

"But then, we can imagine being sapphic, in Fort Haight." Finally, a valid excuse to visit Fort Haight.

[@PenguinWithInternetAccess]

When i first saw cleanrot knight I litterally wanted their entire drip, both weapons and armor are peak fashion

[@theemerdareloth]

My most recent character uses Clean Rot Armor and Weapons and the look alone is worth the grind.

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Oh it is a hell of a drip

[@zenebean]

Miquella making the Halo Scythes: I'm glad Malenia is making so many new friends! When they come back from that big group sparring session down at the Roots, I'll give these weapons out to show my appreciation. Though I know Malenia already shows hers! Haligtree Knights: *glance at each other* Loretta: "don't you dare tell him"

[@h3lpimbord258]

I don't understand pls help

[@Pomlithe]

@@h3lpimbord258*they were roommates*

[@walkingglasses6264]

@@h3lpimbord258 Malenia has multiple...roommates at her place

[@dogfellow3848]

Whenever I see jokes like this I'm split between laughing because they're funny and going full lore nerd and pointing out how her sever case of Hyper death would turn any girl she touches into the game over screen from Dragon's Lair

[@Hexagonaldonut]

@@dogfellow3848 I mean, how do you think the Cleanrot Knights got the rot in the first place?

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

This is click bait. Like when I ordered the Megan Thee Stallion meal from McDonalds and they gave me a burger. I wanted to eat a rapping horse.

[@kaproskarleto5136]

"This is clickbait, like when I ordered the Megan Thee Stalion meal from McDonalds" *Family Guy Moment*

[@Mnya136]

I love when these challenge run videos have a thoughtful voice over/script rather than just the raw stream. Shows way more effort. I know sometimes both have to be put out for content but I love when they are like this and wish every KZbinr did it like this (looking at scum and aggy lol) This vid got me to subscribe :)

[@RosieAnims]

For anyone doing this run at home: don’t use Catch Flame. Flame Sling is dirt cheap from RT Hold and has range. Plus you can cast it from horseback so Torrent can deal with the poopoo water for you. Let’s you also dash around to avoid their ring spam.

[@koboldreaver2517]

Despite many of these videos having similar structure, you always keep it fresh and entertaining. Great video as always 😊

[@Vankodek]

My first run was Cleanrot-based, was an absolute slog to get the scythe and only got the spear after I made it into the Snowfield. Later changed into full dex for my 'Scarlet Valkyrie' build

[@LatheOfChaos]

Love the secret starter builds! I’ve been playing as my dnd characters recently and I’m really enjoying it.

[@3XC4L1B3R]

Wow, I didn't know the cleanrot stuff was so rare. I killed each spawn in Aeonia once and got 3 different armor pieces and 2 different weapons. Maybe I do have the luck of a god.

[@Zaouik]

I already know this will rank high because Halo Scythe carried me through my first playthrough. the bleed with the OP AoW with the holy cracked tear is nuts

[@johndipietro9301]

Loved the video, as always! It's kind of silly that FromSoft doesn't give us a better casting seal, though. Like, even one that's Miquella-themed would work. Or have Gowry offer a Servant of Rot seal.

[@StanleyG23]

Tulok would probably feel bad for bad mouthing spells if he knew how good Burn, O Flame! is against Malenia and honestly every enemy that isn't very fire resistant. P.S. Another great run, I'm definitely excited for a potential "The Carian Knight (Moongrum) is Elden Ring's Secret Strength / Intelligence Starting Class" run since his Carian Knight gear/equipment is pretty good and quite easy to get.

[@zauvimoo]

A real mage doesn't need strength he can just use his magic to make him a better knight 😤 int max all the way

[@zauvimoo]

(80 but you know what I meant)

[@darthrevin8230]

I dunno if you read the comments or accept ideas for other runs but another secret starting class you could do is Soldier of God, Rick Another idea I had was a Black Knife assassin but their gear is all the way in Altus and the Consecrated Snowfield and as far as I know so that wouldn't work unless you used glitches

[@billgogi8108]

It really speaks to Krillin's skill when everyone else effectively uses destructo discs and he forgets it exists most times.

[@XaleManix]

This build finally made me get Elden Ring. I went for Confessor to start, and after a bit of early exploration and following this guide, I farmed up at the crossroads in Limgrave to get 14 str and the Halberd, which I used to fight the knights on horseback using the rest of this guide (the charged attack is a guaranteed knock down, and Torrent lets you ignore the scarlet rot). It may have been partially due to the fact that I was fighting all of them I could, but I got all the pieces (and a few duplicates) besides the spear in pretty quick succession. Now I'm rounding myself out a bit before I start playing the game for real for the first time. The scythe is 1000% as fun as it looked in the video.

[@icetide9411]

Alright, the thing about most spells is that their damage gets really good in the late game. I don't entirely get it, but something about sorc/inc scaling gets really powerful once your stats are really high. This is also why a lot of spellcasters are glass cannons. Unfortunately, this is also when a lot of bosses get moves designed to tell ranged builds to stop playing the game. Maliketh is pretty fast and can close the distance or use a beam attack. Godfrey is designed to charge into you and stomp whenever you try to cast out of his range, dodging if you're REALLY far away. And Radagon... Radagon has his parry. The move that single-handedly is designed specifically to bully spell casters. The problem isn't necessarily the spells themselves, it's that the game has things in place designed to make spells harder to use. If I remember right they were too easy to use in DS3, so this was probably Miyazaki trying to fix that but going a little bit too far.

[@Chameleonradio]

I played a spellcaster (on a co-op mod that I believe broke :[ ) and while I definitely felt squishy it really helped having Lhutel the headless when I didn't have my friends to back me up. She draws aggro, but not enough that bossfights feel free and she lives forever because of her shield. Also, night comet. Enemies don't dodge night spells--I defeated the Godskin Apostle in the Caelid Tower basement and the Draconkin Soldier of Nokstella with well-timed spells and dodges and a little help from Lhutel and those felt like great, well-earned fights for me personally.

[@tropicturtle9021]

Honestly “spells perform badly against late game bosses” isn’t a super solid argument for “spells are bad” when literally every build that isn’t a bleed build performs badly against late game bosses. Late game bosses are just dicks

[@connorburris4846]

@@tropicturtle9021 It's that tens of thousands of HP, man. If you aren't dealing status, you're not beating the game at a reasonable difficulty. They even made it so that stance is a secret status to build.

[@sambibeau5629]

Love the lore segments, who needs Vaati when I got tulok reading me incredibly informative descriptions. Been subbed for a while, keep up the great work!

[@minespatch]

Your reaction to Rya's barrier was the same as mine. I just wanted to get behind her and Roderika for some snapshots so they could face the camera but the npcs assumed I was hurting them. 😅

[@jokig]

"Imagine being sapphic in Fort Haight" I'm so cool I don't need to imagine 😎 amirite ladies?

[@Difficult-Divide]

For other players, I don’t suggest killing the Black Guard Boggart in Liurnia. He gives you prawn. He’s your buddy!

[@dormrifle6174]

@@btarczy5067 ok shit I was wrong but I did the fuckers quest twice and didnt get it and searched up boggarts Bell bearing so many times

[@KassFireborn]

I am still endlessly delighted by the Looney Toons look of just the helmet. It was also grand comedy from the side. I definitely have to do it in a playthrough at some point myself.

[@xenasaur520]

I tried to grind for the cleanrot spear a while ago and I literally got dozens of every other cleanrot drop without a single spear

[@BlandoGaming]

It took me hooooours to get the spear to drop when I tried farming for it.

[@zlwilson21]

I had to stop the video almost immediately to shout out the great choice in background music! I love Fire emblem Radiant Dawn and the music is always so crisp!

[@julesdebul1094]

i don't know how but by just narating the video you can be so funny at times i love it

[@thedemouralizer8140]

Bro could have saved a lot of time if he just made his character bald and called this the Krillin run

[@AwesomeWookiee]

Love this Simple and Clean(rot) build.

[@ryanmclaughlin773]

Great build! I always enjoy watching your videos!

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

I enjoy making them so that's good!

[@climbtrees1045]

The griddy knights go crazy.

[@sashaesb]

your videos are something I look forward to every week

[@CDLCinder]

Loving these secret starting class vids, I just started a bloodhound knight build gonna try this one next !

[@daylilyanimation8939]

I love Vinnanoa Sanjo, Cook Hunter. Subscribed!

[@zachariahbremer5667]

The Mimic to Anastasia transition 👌🏼👌🏼

[@MoreLoreThenThereSeems]

I’m loving these cosplay runs! By the way, when you inevitably do the crucible knight cosplay you better use the crucible talismans!

[@HiemalUncia]

ive been subcribed with the bell for a long time but when u say it i still check every time

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Bless you

[@mentalwig420]

20:23 that was a damn clean transition.

[@LaufeysLoki]

I unironically use this build on my main character, and I’m so glad I found this video so I know I’m not alone.

[@aliceplanque]

Finlay's build ! *Happy Malenia noises*

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Malenia would be so gay to see this video! You know, happy or elated?

[@aliceplanque]

@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 proud of her wifey for sure 😌 Finlenia forever !

[@BoydLittle]

Clean looking bass in the background

[@themrcrow2901]

Fun fact: the cleanrot sword scales with strength, despite being a thrusting sword

[@undefined7172]

Woah he’s like a knight of tidying up decay, a clean rot knight if you will.

[@sleepymoth3261]

Did you know? The Placidusax omega laser is actually just Darkeater Midir's laser from DS3 but yellow and theres two of them. Compare the two, and you'll see its pretty much the same thing. So, if you can dodge Midir's laser, you can probably dodge Placidusax with a bit of practice

[@JessieShadowhold]

It always makes me feel good when KZbinrs remind me to subscribe and I'm already subscribed. Makes me feel like I'm ahead of the game.

[@Narrative_Ink]

I almost choked on my food when the "HAS THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU!?" Clip showed up. Such good timing.

[@TeamPerilous]

This is actually one of my favorite things to do. I'm even doing this in my current run.

[@TeamPerilous]

Also if you get enough str to 2 hand the large club, you can just infinite stun these guys, real easy way to beat em

[@CH4R10T_TV]

How am I just finding this channel now? This is *exactly* my sense of humor and my type of content. Also, on a completely unrelated and deranged note, I googled "Malenia pegs" and was disappointed by a lack of roommate-related content.

[@antx_soulsborne_meat_rider]

3:14 you have an item that sends phantoms back its like one of the first things you get

[@tropicturtle9021]

What item are you referring to? The finger severer? That only works on co-op players.

[@masskin3743]

I wish the clean rot knights weapons we're just one weapons that work like the farron greatsword from DS3 I wish they would bring some of those back because could you imagine having the move set of clean rot night with the sword and the Halo scythe that would just be really cool

[@trapjack8440]

Always love whenever u upload thank u for the content bigmen

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

I am rather large

[@darthironhand4353]

ACKSHUALLY the correct term is 'historical best friends' For real though fantastic video. One of my fave runs in a while. I have FAITH that the next one will be just as fantastic 💕

[@mintimusing]

man what an incredible video AND incredibly based opinions? May be the best elden ring content ever

[@TheSeptet]

You deserve the quadruple boots for that "sanjo" bit, lolz~ Loved the vid!

[@wolfie5890]

I can’t wait for the Black Knife Assassin starting class. That should be entertaining to watcg

[@sharkfighter3365]

You should put the build stats required and final stats in the description. I really wanna do these runs and I'm clueless as to what I need

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Dex/faith is in the thumbnail

[@sharkfighter3365]

@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 but what about other stats. Ik what the thumbnail says but like. It'd still be nice in case I do something different from him and I need a reference

[@skilletborne]

@@sharkfighter3365 Go on the wiki and look up the stats required for the main weapon - chances are that's the only stat-block you need to know Every other stat is a point of taste and preference.The endgame stats he finds comfortable with the weapon choice will likely be very different to yours. I don't think he optimizes often either, since the point is that these challenge runs can be completed by casual players.

[@johnnymyjohndon6805]

Smouldering Church has Silver Pickle Recipe btw. Video was very fun to watch still.

[@magnuswannabe4374]

Can't wait to see all the comments saying this is clickbait

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

The last one definitely hurt some feelings... somehow

[@magnuswannabe4374]

@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 I wonder what the like to dislike ratio was

[@yujirohanma9580]

That reminder at the beginning earned u a sub😭

[@ashleykidd9737]

Since i first used Finlay i have 'argued' with my friends about how STUPIDLY good finlay is compared to the rest of them. Like you said at the godskin fight, She seems to have much better AI IQ than the others. Very underrated ss

[@tropicturtle9021]

She’s definitely one of the top spirit ashes. Still has nothing on omen killer and black knife (and nothing will ever beat mimic tear) but she’s far from a bad choice.

[@ForenzaAudio]

ITs so cool seeing you again! ITs crazy Im just now being reccomended you from a video a year ago but good regardless :)

[@capri5246]

Honestly thank you for making me double check. I usually don’t actually go to sub unless I like you, but ur right I hadn’t actually pressed the sub button yet. Your vids earned my sub months ago! And I just introduced a friend to you who couldn’t watch asmond anymore. My friend and I really appreciate how you make your videos so thank you for being nice.

[@basiljanestevens]

Absolutely stoked for the incoming sapphic jokes in this episode

[@BlasphemousTrickery]

I love that you are using radiant dawn music

[@Arrakiz666]

"We can try with Anna, true to her name she's poly and good for her" is truly a DIVINE line. Am in pure awe. Subscribing just for that.

[@GroundbreakGames]

Dont kill Gostock, he sells you an ancient dragon smithing stone later on

[@Funky_Ghost]

Seeing your guitar leaning against the wall like that hurts my soul.

[@djsquelch8125]

24:00 I sometimes forget how unfathomably based tulok is

[@DC-yx8qt]

"We lead with michellan tires against the michellan man"😂😂😂😂 great video and build

[@TheGamerguy35]

Whew never been this early! Keep up the awesome content!

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Will do!

[@therealludwigtheholyblade]

Says “master hacker” as you do air quotes in the live. That’s a detail I love.

[@nateneill2271]

Halo Scythe- halo music Halo Scythe- let’s fucking gooooo 3:53 You know which one we wanted

[@Jesthers]

This was the first run that I got to watch live, seeing how well day 2 went in real time I'm surprised this is only in A-tier

[@sylv5377]

Halo Scythe has been my main weapon for faith build. I enjoy it alot.

[@jasterthewolf6392]

This video actually inspired me to do my own Cleanrot Knight build, where I'm currently using the Spear while my girl Finlay uses her Scythe. All im all, very fun thus far :3

[@theSeverGate]

I coincidentally decided to go for the Cleanrot armour set but with a different helm, before I saw this video. Now I’m determined to level up the scythe.

[@stephenthompson8840]

I love this new video series is dooooope!

[@tulokthebarbrarian2033]

Hell yeah, most people seem to like them!

[@stephenthompson8840]

@@tulokthebarbrarian2033 thank you for responding KZbinrs never do that keep up the awesome content!🎉

[@derekbush5894]

I bet I’m one of the few that know this background music of fire emblem ✌🏻👍🏻

[@awesomewolf7197]

i appreciate the Portal 2 clip. you've earned a sub

[@benhramiak8781]

Thanks for inspiring me with this build. Gonna try this next

[@flamingmoomba5608]

Wooo shoutout to Sanjo reference from One Piece. Love that show

[@monkeydetonation]

runescape cleanrot knight hits the griddy

[@ericw1049]

This comment won't be read, but great video. The Radiant Dawn music gave me nice nostalgia.

[@TheLastVoodooMan]

On my current character I farmed cleanrot knights for 1 or 2 hours, got a ****load of armor pieces and swords, but not one scife. You lucked out on this one, mate.

[@Unyaum]

Subbed cuz this dude made me spray out my drink at “Michellan Man”

[@Forkontheleft]

Dex faith was my first playthrough build and the most fun i had in elden ring. Funnily enough the halo scythe was one of my main weapons

[@GamerBoi099]

You should do a Michelin Man build, Godskin Noble armour, Discuss of Light, Halo Scythe, and Triple Rings of Light, it will definitely rank above Zuko on your tierlist

[@GamerBoi099]

@Giveaway-TulokMango what?!?

[@newconthehusky]

Mad respect for a waynes world reference! Love that movie!