Why I Almost QUIT Elden Ring

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Meanwhile we got speedrunners doing damageless Malenia runs in 1 minute

[@pandie_6]

or them parry gods parrying LITERALLY EVERYTHING

[@wildbard4112]

Motherf'ers doing level 1 wretch, no damage

[@starfuryduck3446]

@Snail Monarch She has a relatively small parry window with each attack except for: thrust (the big lunge forward), kick, waterfowl dance, grab attack, spells (so her scarlet aeonia, summoned spirits and smash attack with rot explosion). However besides these everything can be parried, yes even the quick 4 hit chain can be parried right in the beginning. You'll know when you have parried her once you hear a swordclash sound (a tching) and you'll need to parry her 3 times to get a riposte in. Best parry shield is the buckler currently and I found that sideways slash you need to almost instantly press once she initiates an attack, while with her spin slash you need to wait until halfway done with the spin to press (on the buckler that is, other shield parries you need to act faster)

[@dripmonke5569]

@Snail Monarch for me I just spam and hope and eventually it worked

[@knusperkeks2748]

@@pandie_6 They don't parry literally everything. They learn which moves can be parried, and which moves can not be parried, often times the difference is negligible. This design exists solely to make people waste their time learning the moveset.

[@AdNC99]

Skooch: What her name is. But don't worry she will remind so many times Also Skooch: Pronounces Miquella wrong

[@deadlyapple8333]

Also skooch again: says queen instead of blade

[@lorenzolombardi3369]

I absolutely love malenia, but don't worry I feel your pain. I choosed not to use spirits because I loved the fight, and after 5 hours something happened, something like ultra instinct kicked in and I beat the shit out of her. And man the feeling of overcoming something that seems impossible is why we love this game, is why I loved malenia and why I keep playing. Also great lesson my man, always do what you enjoy.

[@leonsandcastle2305]

Am i the only one that found her easy i beat her in like 7mins i didnt use spirits but i was lvl 157

[@bau9894]

@@leonsandcastle2305 nope, beat her second try at almost half your level

[@leonsandcastle2305]

@@bau9894 nice

[@lorenzolombardi3369]

@@leonsandcastle2305 probably not, but great job regardless

[@ermahgerd1678]

@@bau9894 beat her first try with a quarter of your levels

[@Samsonsamurai]

This is the most dark souls boss for sure.

[@averagegangplankenjoyer8953]

It’s a Sekiro like boss. The big monsters and dragons are the Dark Souls bosses

[@stanfordfeynman2796]

@@averagegangplankenjoyer8953 I was gonna say Bloodborne, but that works too lol

[@109968shadowboy]

I want to see him beat the orphan of Kos

[@saltyninja9875]

It's the least imo bosses in dark souls are difficult but fair this wasn't the case with her

[@truv_]

bloodborne or sekiro boss tbh

[@adammarano8264]

"But why do you MAIN Singed?" This. This is exactly why.

[@dearikj90]

She was the only boss in the game to stonewall me, force me to call it a night and come back the next day. After beating Malenia I beat every single end game boss in under 10 attempts. The fight with her was so hard nothing was even comparable. Nothing following her is anywhere near as scary. I'd already been through hell. Still, it was a great feeling saying "fuck it," charging into her scarlet flower and racing to see which of us died first. Great boss.

[@gergobanfalvi2263]

I had this feeling in Sekiro with Genichiro. It seemed impossible, but that is where I learned the proper way to play the game. It was totally different afterwards.

[@grimreefer213]

When she’s in her scarlet flower it’s best to throw kukris at her or some kind of ranged damage. Kukris are best because you can proc bleed and keep up the meter. Malenia beat my ass 30-40 times, but it was incredibly rewarding learning her attacks and avoiding them, climbing what seemed like an insurmountable mountain until I eventually beat her. She’s awesome, if she wasn’t so brutally punishing with life steal, 1700 ar grab attacks, 13 hit combos and waterfowl dance then she’d be the best boss in the game. Then again if she didn’t have all that then beating her wouldn’t be a legendary achievement. I’m looking forward to fighting her again in new game plus, she definitely demands a lot from the player and will be a brick wall for most players. Finally beating her is so relieving, i’m gonna try to parry her next time and make her my bitch, probably will get destroyed many times in the process.

[@leninpm07]

8:02 man you almost made me cry. I know how hard this boss is and you acomplish to deffeting her with the build that is bad but fun for you, makes me learn a important lesson as well.

[@macowoni323]

I feel like this lesson speaks for anything, whether it's league of legends with off-meta picks, or choosing a career that may not be as profitable, it boils down to you making the most of it, and what you see in what you do

[@AceOf_Diamonds_]

Never thought I'd have a motivational speech disguised as an Elden Ring gameplay video. Skooch does it again!

[@Daemon13277]

I'm still literally using the 1st sword I found for sentimental reasons. As a lowly wretch I felt so lucky to find it. My build is horrible, I'm going to die alot but i keep exploring to get stronger and when I get to that lady I will beat my head against that wall until I get through it like always.

[@hitlord]

Here's a man I can respect. Instead of being like everyone else, who say "you can only beat Malenia using this particular strategy" (usually, Bloodhound's Step to circle strafe her into oblivion, plus katanas), you accepted that you could do it by pushing your face into the meatgrinder at your own volition and not complaining. Just about everyone complains about her, but much like you were when you changed, those complainers come from a place of going against her in their first build, and expecting it to work because it's been working so far. Malenia is the actual skill check of the game. Is your build overpowered, or are you actually doing something right? In the first group, we have Katana Bleed proccers, which can be proved by Skooch almost first trying her first phase without even knowing how to go about with katanas. In the second, we have people that actually tested stuff (like I did, when I found out a single Freezing Pot drops her to the ground when she's using Waterfowl, because the Frost proc is instant, or that using an Albinauric Pot takes away her healing [seriously people, check out the crafting menu, sheesh]), or people like Skooch, that mastered a build that is nowhere near ideal and carried it to extreme heights. My man, if only everyone was like you. But people prefer the easy path, which is to complain that she's hard until someone else (FromSoftware) fixes (nerfs) her for them. Much like our boy Radahn.

[@sunlaa7221]

The freezing pot thing is good to know thanks. Ended up summoning for her anyways but will keep in mind for future playthroughs.

[@-.-6558]

I could not agree with you more, one my favorite things in games is seeing how they bring out the creativity in people and see how they play the game uniquely in their own way and are not forced to follow what the meta is just because "its the best"

[@RaguPastaSauce]

"Maybe I was just fed up with using a low tier build that made it impossible for me to use pants" I don't think there'll ever be a quote that'll better represent my time on earth than this one.

[@Dropp_Zone]

I tought using two colossal swords was cheating as I breezed practically all the game (until fucking Niall). But you made me realize I was the one making it work. Thank you.

[@nitinnishant7783]

Powerstancing colossal weapons is easy as long as you are running faith alongside strength. Then you get to use the insane faith buffs and wear heavy armor. Add Boiled Crab, Exalted Flesh and Bloodboil perfume to the stack and you can become invincible (with your defense stat going past 70) as you crush bosses with your super-buffed damage output. Even Malenia. If you use all the buffs that the game provides you and stack them properly, you can become the hardest boss in this game. Now add Mimic to the equation and you break the game into pieces.

[@marinmarinhola]

@@nitinnishant7783. Mimic doesn't work as well with power stanced colossals anymore, not after the nerf. Mimic is now mostly for status effect builds like bleed with rot

[@Darkfailz]

No, its good. Skooch fat rolling was the main issue here.

[@CamieUtsushimi]

@Nut that's not every buff in the game and no not really

[@CamieUtsushimi]

@Nut i know what a hyperbole is but you didn't use it in that manner child

[@the_shadow_clasher]

I rebirth my char from int to dex because I could've cheese her and fighting her will left me feel empty. I'm still struggling yet to win against her but the joy of getting her to phase 2 always bring a smile and hope to encourage me to push forward and dance with her no matter how many death it will take to fight her. Good luck to everyone who is fighting her!

[@muchluck7981]

I did the Malenia fight with friends. Still one of the most favourite fights I have ever done with coop because while we can consistently get her to phase 2, it truly feels like we both had to pull our weight in the fight the whole way. Most Elden Ring bosses feel like you can just cheese them with friends/summons. Not Malenia and that I respect

[@traddcooper]

I feel this for sure. I play Ornn in league, ancient gears in yugioh, heavy weapons in elden ring, etc. I give myself the disadvantage more often than not and have to work extra hard to accomplish the same things other do relatively easily. I hate the meta and people who like to abuse what is easiest or works the best despite knowing that is the most logically correct way to do things. But the most rewarding and fun way to play is the way I love and if I have to slam my head against a wall for hours trying to figure out a way to make it work then that’s what I’ll do and when I do make it work it will blow everyone’s minds.

[@ItsN3r0o]

Wow idk how but schooch is always spot on. I’m feeling almost the same about now. My friend is using river of blood katana and watching him makes me cry. Everything seems so easy. Meanwhile I’m trying to 2 hand great swords and regret starting setting in. Then this video came out and my confidence is restored!!! I’m gonna keep going lol

[@Baratinha]

It got me emotional, tnks again for another great video Skooch, I love your work so much

[@WillowSkyes]

I played Katana throughout my first playthrough and switched to Rivers of Blood when I fought Malenia (Melania? Can never remember the spelling). It was fun, it was much easier, but I like the fact that even when you become as overpowered as possible the hardest fights in the game still aren't free.

[@Lyrian202]

My main problem with Melania, is how soul crushing it is to see you at half healing, 30 min into the fight. With the boss still at full hp. It's so painful

[@racle1573]

Honestly Skooch sitting upon the throne, pants be damned, was probably the most inspirational moment of this video.

[@OfficialVideoEnjoyer]

Yo skooch, are you planning on releasing stream highlights as Elden ring videos? It would be awesome to see your playthrough in the game as videos? For me at least its hard to catch streams, im unsure if others have the same thought but it is a question id like to ask anyway since I really enjoy your content nonetheless! Keep up the great work on both your streams and videos either way!!

[@anthonyp.4734]

I love to write, it is my biggest dream to get my book on someone's shelf. an absolute stranger who said this story effected me. I suffer from a lot of self esteem issues in my writing, i was going to quit today but like the ultimate anime move, dad skooch came in with this video. Thank you.

[@ThePiscesmMended]

as someone who has the same dream, but actually quit bc reasons/excuses, dont you dare quit.

[@anthonyp.4734]

@@ThePiscesmMended o7 thank you. I will not

[@TheyJustCallMeDom]

Malenia: Miquella Skooch: MACKAYLA!

[@bafumier]

It may sound strange and all, but i think that i needed to hear those words at the end of the video. Being good at somethin u love or like is the best thing one can do. Thx scooch

[@Benxall]

A man who understands the joy of a souls game, the joy of engaging into combat not with the strongest weapon but with the one you enjoy the most, over and over again until it works. Truly skooch, you have gotten gud

[@m.a.dmatt6689]

I think Malenia is not only the only boss fromsoft that can heal itself when attacking but also the only one that you need to parry more then once to render her open for crit. (I am not counting Sekiro as it's whole combat system is centered around parrying several times)

[@alexnoack9941]

Margit requires double parrying as well

[@Hutser1996]

Good on you, Skooch. Embrace the build you found along the path. Winning with what you have is part of the journey. As for Malenia, the fight vs her isn't bad once you learn how to dodge Waterfowl dance. It has three phases that each needs to be dodged a different way: Run from or-if you're in her face-block the first phase. Dodge into the second phase at the right time and it misses completely. Third phase she dashes in your direction but can't control the distance so you stand under her so she dashes away. Took me a lot of deaths to figure it out, but once you can see the pattern you can 100% dodge it. After that she's a very squishy boss that's weak to stagger and stance break. If she dances on your summon she restores a stupid amount of hp so it's good to dodge it yourself whenever possible.

[@lag00n54]

or learn how to parry too love too parry though I suck at it but when it works MMM

[@mofire5674]

Skooch out here encouraging the low tier / sub-optimal mains of builds/characters to keep on going. This video is great.

[@franciscopetrucci]

I agree 10000% , Skooch! To me , NOTHING beats the feeling of discovering something new and fun yourself, and proving that it works even if everyone doubts it.

[@philipbenhardb.velasco369]

Great 1st vid of your channelmayn, definitely subscribing

[@MrTwinkeysTube]

Facts, I actually beat Malenia with the grafted blade and a Greatsword. Hard as shit, but I finally did it after 47 hours of gameplay. Most satisfied win in a long time.

[@joeyjoseph3160]

Ok, so Skooch said it here first he told me not to quit playing Yone ADC... I love and appreciate you sir thank you!!!

[@leagueskinmusic1426]

Great video and what a great trail of thought... See this is what I like to say that are the true moments where videogames become bigger than themselves.. When they make you think about reality... It happens in very rare occassions but when they do... That's when Video games trully achieve something close to be considered an experience...

[@panchotz100]

I got the same experience with malenia, i got desperated i started changing my build armor etc. Until i said "this is not me" i changed back and I beat her after 5 more tries. This is the first boss in my life i have a complete mental block with and it taught me to be myself and trust that I can do anything.

[@jointpotz]

to dodge the dance 101 -see it? run away -first flurry ended? (if shes too close) roll through her as she starts the 2nd flurry (pretty far still?) continue running -second flurry ended? roll backwards. (if scared, add another roll) -dance should have concluded, and hopefully (usually) you should still be standing.

[@BrotherVoidBomber]

Weirdly enough I have my own story from COD. To paint some background I had just gotten my first laptop as i was in the service and was playing the newest games using a controller. My friend was already used to mouse and keyboard and was a god tier sniper at tarkov and hunt and he pushed me to make the switch and told me I would be better at my games for it. Fast forward 4 years later and I still love using my controller for every game no matter even if I have to use xmodder to make it work like when I played early hunt showdown. My greatest claim to fame was when I played MW4 and killed him using the 1911. Every other gun he and other mouse tryhards could kill me easily but if I had my loadout. I wouldn't need nothing but the big iron on my hip.

[@mignoneroy20]

So I'm a Dex build, and I interchange great curveswords and katanas depending on scenarios. I never checked what was the most op weapon against Miquella, after dying a bunch of time with double great curveswords I just naturally went to River of Blood and a mimic tear +10 since she was so god damn fast and vulnerable to bleed. She barely had time to place a single attack and I laughed my ass off when she died because of how ridiculous the fight became. Now the victory was sweet on the moment, but seeing everyone shit on River of Blood and saying it's a cheap weapon makes the aftertaste kinda bittersweet... I played the game blind and went for Katanas/dex weapons on Elden Ring because I cleared Dark Souls 1 for the first time with Katanas only. I'm scared to share how I killed Malenia because I know I used a super powerful weapon, but not because it's super OP, but because it falls into my playstyle and I love the look of it. I wish I could stop caring about what the community thinks but as a somewhat new Souls member (Only completed DS1 and a part of DS2), I don't want to be considered the noob who goes for the meta weapons because I suck. I use the Bloodhound's Fang because I like curves greatswords, and they scale with dex. I picked up Morgott's weapon because of the same reason. I don't know, guess I needed to vent this out.

[@Mogrir]

As someone who's been playing mostly pvp in these games since Dark Souls 1 hit PC, you're better off ignoring the community. Yes, some stuff is straight up stronger than others, but it's always been that way. Remember that there is a difference between "I used weapons that I liked that I later found out were meta" and "I am going to use these weapons because they are meta and strong." FROM not being able to balance their content on release isn't something you should feel bad about. At the end of the day, if you can make it work without cheating, then it's working as developer intended.

[@HeavensBane53]

As a diehard souls veteran (for what little that's worth) I'm here to say you are completely valid, and this is coming from someone who has been allergic to katana wielders since ds1. A lot of the souls community is super elitist and will flame you for using summons or cheese tactics or op weapons but honestly doing that goes against the spirit of the games. They've always been about playing however you want and using whatever method brings you victory (even sekiro which only allows one build). The games offer sizeable challenges and numerous ways to overcome them BECAUSE the developers want you to be able to do whatever is fun to you, so if you beat the game and had fun doing it that's all that matters.

[@Attya-y2y]

Powerstancing strong weapons and using jump attacks is actually a very strong strategy against Malenia, one of the most OP strats out there, especially when combined with Mimic

[@SebastianA.W.]

you nailed it. your answer to this conundrum is the only true answer. do things your way and have fun doing them.

[@RaphDeGrate]

The way Skooch changed the thumbnail and title like 3 times

[@nooberus9241]

You absolute legend! Respect for not giving up GGWP

[@thodtheguy4467]

jump attacking with colossal gteatswords is good, even better if you have the talisman which enhances jump attacks (claw talisman I think)

[@hi123lolz]

You can always cancel the waterfowl dance btw, I understand its an rng heavy fight but there are many tools you can use to make it trivial.

[@manolgeorgiev9664]

10:13 All the trials and errors and suffering you endured culminated in this shot. Magnificent! Perfection!

[@kage_231]

im glad i beat the game as a strength build i used radahns duel weilding colossal swords +10 and sometime the gods layer great sword, radahns swords scale very well with strength and can output alot of damage. their special ability is great too for groups and humanoid enemy and bosses because it pulls and staggers them plus the key to colossal strength builds is the talismans that increase equipment load. the great jar talisman and the erd tree favor i think its called can make it so you can use your colossal weapons and wear armor

[@AstralElite]

9:54 "Malenia, queen of Miquella" *sweet home alambama intensifies*

[@LastFantasiaWeapons]

Skooch, my guy, get yourself the Starscourge Greatsword, two hand it, and go forth in the name of Big Swings.

[@daagonthebefeler7960]

Was gonna say chat never told him it free dual wielded?

[@Mjjprodigy]

nice job on your victory and this made me want to play the game again and remember to have fun in the process thanks skooch love ya

[@Chickensea10]

Heavy weapons are super cool! The magma greatsword has so many cool animations! Gj on beating malenia the way that you wanted to do it skooch!

[@valentin4761]

I did her with a colossal sword too but used the tiche summon instead of the mimic and i also used the crouching attack of the sword because it had a lot of range and was super fast, that made her doable in about ten tries

[@vapersmith7859]

Going to be honest...this video was better than I expected because I actually did like Melania as a concept...even though I know she's probably almost as evil as Rugal. I have yet to get to this point in the game...but I know when I find her..all hell is going to break loose.. PS Skooch is probably the most courageous and high character player I've ever seen play Elden Ring since Ryukahr and may even surpass him in that regard it takes incredible strength of character and knowledge to use the method he did to slay Melania!

[@admiralbyrd7047]

What's important is the friends you made along the way.

[@626lancer]

I was lucking enough to have my prefered playstyle as a katana user, at the time I liked quick hit and run playstyles. I was able to beat her with rivers of blood without any ashes summons (I was doing a no summon playthrough). But now that I'm with my true self, a strength greatsword and greatshield user, I look forward to facing her once again. Not with the mask of who I thought I was, but with the flesh of who I am.

[@FatmanElderGod]

Mimic tear plus 10. With ruin great sword ashe worked with and dagger with blood hound step worked well with the 2nd phase.

[@iainwright2301]

This took me on a journey! I had the exact same experience. The star scourge greatswords were just a bit too slow and not staggering her enough to matter. Switched to rivers of blood and got the w but it didn't feel right. Kuddos for going back and getting it done the right way bud!

[@DarkLordFromTheSecondAge]

So, you got pegged by Malenia. We've all been there.

[@StrunDoNhor]

The _minibosses_ in Elden Ring definitely left a lot to be desired, and I'm convinced some were thrown together by interns at the last minute (Cemetary Shade in the Black Knife Catacombs, and the twin Pumpkin Heads in Caelid come to mind). The _major bosses,_ however, were among my favorite of any FromSoft game. Each one felt like it came straight out of Bloodborne's Old Hunters DLC -- they were right at home with Ludwig, Maria, and Orphan, with how much health they had and how lengthy their attack combos could be. I adored it, frustration and all.

[@WatchSchoolDays]

Was playing a big sword faith with a mix of dragon communion spells. After 3 hours of using the Black Blade I had to switch and "cheese" with Blasphemous Blade. Nevertheless gameplay wise she is up in terms of FromSoft best bosses.

[@00Clank]

My go-to build for FromSoft games is fist weapons. I beat DS3 with a caestus and got addicted, went back to DS2 to beat it with fists, beat Demon’s Souls with fists as well. I chose not to use summons, it took me fifteen hours of attempts to defeat Her with my fists but that satisfaction made it worth it.

[@blackswordsmanyuudai2361]

I used the Greatsword and the Ruins Greatsword to beat her, can win solo if you use Bloodhound Step on the Greatsword and spam jumping attacks, it took me around 20-ish tries but it felt so great after I was done

[@commandmentzero2103]

Big weapons are definitely my favorite play style. Thanks for staying strong king.

[@snakeplissken7194]

I used one big bonk stick and full heavy armor so I can still roll. Incantation buffs to bonk even harder. It's been a great build.

[@milky287]

Honestly I agree so much with the video, the boss that broke me was Margit. I tried but failed time and time again, until I eventually cheezed him with a spell called rotten breath. I later became a caster build because it’s easy and can melt bosses. But after a while I realize I was not really having fun spamming magik and fp potions. So I went immediately to rebirth my character into a dual katana melee build and bought radahn’s armor. If I could go back in time I would rather die a thousand more times then cheeze Margit. I kinda miss him :(

[@renegadereaper3205]

i feel the pain here ten fold i've respeced several times but not for the sake of bosses but simply wanting something new. but malenia. she was a ballpark I had to actively pack dual katana bleed simply so stun locks were possible without heavily slowing the pacing down. she's tough as nails but wow if the victory ain't sweet.

[@shaneholmen1679]

I loved the challenge and need to try every mechanic, I didn't want to use the wiki on my first playthrough so I cycled between every status effect, useable weapon type for my build and ashe summon till I found one that worked and won. Fucking love when a game makes it so you use many or all of its mechanics. Ended up with dual swords with fire, fire breath, mimic, and a fuck ton of consumables/throwables.(ran out of rune arcs after saving them most of the game which once again is way better than a game where you just don't need to use power ups).

[@jetpackusa2885]

Good job skooch, you’ve done it, you’ve got the darksouls experience. ;-; they grow up so fast

[@Trockenmatt]

I like how everyone who talks about Malenia inevitably does two things 1. Talks about how you're going to hear her say "I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella" and so you're going to memorize it 2. Mispronounces Miquella

[@tom3wars]

It took me like 3 tries and honestly after seeing so many people struggle with her im starting to feel like i missed out on a experience of sorts.

[@deadbymeme2311]

Accidentally cheesed radahn with my scarlet rot build and did him first try. Got the same feeling there.

[@tom3wars]

@@deadbymeme2311 Can imagine, Radhan didnt give me much issue as well because i had a bleed/frost power stance greatsword build but in the end more than the good feel of winning i had the good feel of finally learning how to fucking avoid his dumbass second phase entrance, killed me few times, good boss tho overall just the way he rides the horse makes him silly lookin.

[@Ultimate_Ace]

Hears "I am Malenia, Blade of Miquella" 1000 times and still pronounces his name wrong. That is a super power I never knew existed.

[@warboss3686]

4:22 I can actually feel that anguish

[@keithbishop4941]

The cry of "why God?!" XD

[@Dead1yProductions]

you know, i always have a hard time explaining to my friends why i hate playing meta builds other than saying "its just not fun for me" . I make my builds , i make everything my self , i just have a hate for people telling me i have to play meta and or optimal build . For example in yugioh master duel i play only dragon decks and i don't use any meta builds, i only use my knowledge and build a deck to see if it works , i find enjoyment in testing something i created i may bitch and moan about meta or outright broken mechanics , but when i do beat the meta decks and or builds this sudden hype envelops me like no other thing , seeing some thing i made succeed even just a few times is the best feeling in the world .,, this video puts it perfectly ... its just how i enjoy the game i rather cry and moan 1000 times with something i enjoy playing than winning in 4 tries and not feel as good after than if i won at that 1001 try with my build

[@suruthebeast4065]

Right here is the problem with ER - it punishes you more than any other game for using an off meta build. Heck even with meta builds the best strategies are to exploit broken mechanics like the old Hoarfrost on the godskin duo, or just using the mimic (both which have now been nerfed). It was genuinely my favorite fromsoft game till I defeated Morgott and now it's already uninstalled and I wish I could refund it because I had more fun doing a lvl 1 Bloodborne run (as a low skill tier player) than I did during EVERYTHING after that point. I'll stick to bloodborne lemme know when they make something as good as that because ER isn't it. (BIt of context I beat Orphan of Kos on that lvl 1 run... he was (debatably) the hardest soulsborne boss until Elden Ring came out and now half the bosses are bullsh*t broken mechanics or worthless 2+ v 1s)

[@The73MPL4R]

This is the first game I've played where a boss says "You will witness true horror" and fucking MEANS it.

[@MRSev_gh]

I know this was just a Elden Ring video but I needed to hear that

[@justinmiller7398]

Proud of ya skoochy

[@LukaTheGod]

1:24 the confidence 1:26 the regret

[@HandsomeSquidwrd]

not gonna lie skooch, I did the same thing bro. Hit the Melenia wall with my colossal greatsword Guts build and after a couple tries I respec'd to another build. But all while playing with the new build, I felt like I had betrayed Guts. So I asked myself" what would Guts do?", so I went back and changed to my old Guts build then proceeded to watch the episode in Berserk where guts kills 100 dudes to get my hyped up. After many tries I finally won, and it felt good persevering as Guts . It just takes guts to be like Guts

[@winterwolf211]

Yasss I finally had my dream of punching enemies realized! I couldn't get my previous fist builds in DS1 & DS2 to be as strong as I hoped so I gave them up. But with bleed + fists I am racking up damage, I love my current build so much I opened up a map to find as many bosses as I could because I wanted to keep playing it.

[@krossplays8788]

I love this video. I love demon souls, dark souls, bloodborne, code vein. Games that all have a similar dark souls mechanic when it comes down to leveling up its so nice to see someone just do something they love for their build rather than what's meta or whats op my man skooch chose fun I think alot of people need to learn from this. Yeah he walked off the deep end for a bit but it didn't make him happy though. Skooch I'm glad you came back to your pantsless bulky jumping heavy weapons playstyle highlight of my day today.

[@raphroy2088]

Switched from a uchigatana blood build to a strength, int build with radahns great sword. Now im having fun pulling and exploding half of every bosses health bar with one spell :)

[@reluctantricky3146]

I used colossal weapons too for the fight I used Maliketh’s black blade and mimic I think if u have enough strength u can flinch Malinea and time my attacks. Also using two hands for a weapon give its 50% more dmg

[@ethanstyant9704]

This video made me have a new found respect for "Let me Solo Her" what a legend

[@christianskylark]

The best part about this game is you can play whichever way you want

[@salt6787]

this inspired me to play ad yuumi top,thanks Skooch I will make my own meta!

[@daagonthebefeler7960]

I plan to try and juggle her with the crucible knight shoulder bash

[@IMrAverage]

I broke in ER too. Didn't switch up my entire build, but I swapped to the same bleed Katana you did. Never felt the same beating the game for the first time with a build that I knew was busted af. Regretted it eve since.

[@ThirdEyeAngel]

I beat Malenia for the first time today. Honestly, I really enjoyed learning this boss fight.

[@Lazerproof12]

A leveled Rivers of Blood will now forever serve as a reminder of when you felt at your weakest. But the bonk sticks will remind you of your true inner strength. Forge on fellow Tarnished.

[@treymtz]

Fun Fact: bombs such as ice bombs completely stops her water fowl attack when she's mid air.

[@stonks6926]

This video reminds me of my 4 hour fight with the Nameless King in Dark Souls 3 as a Dexterity Knight.

[@jaydork739]

Nice work Skooch! Now go back and beat her with each weapon type! I WANNA SEE THAT DAGGER WORK!

[@SenLaka]

Not just you skoochy boy. Played the entire game using the golden halberd/cosplaying tree sentinel when i could. She made me respec into using the rivers of blood.

[@peschionator7873]

Anyone knows how upgraded his weapons are? I was the same level and did more damage with a 2handed Blasphemous Blade. The only reason I can think of why he deals no damage is lack of upgrades

[@incinerativemario]

Ah, that is a leason i learned long ago, perhaps when playing a similar game like ninja gaiden, a feeling which was more pronounced when i started playing AD thresh.

[@Neduous]

I learned this lesson in Genshin Impact. I own a lot of characters and my two favorite to play are Noelle and Klee. They aren't "optimal", but damn are they fun to play.

[@wildgazer3784]

Yeah, I was legit stuck on her for 2 weeks, FOURTEEN DAYS. I was a pure dragon build, all breath attacks, dragon weapons. I switched to rivers of blood and full tank, upgraded it to +9 from 0, beat her 1st try.

[@bypen9248]

Being good at something bad, that’s exactly why I can’t get out of bronze

[@VNocturn]

It took me 3 hours to beat this boss. I was so close to throwing my controller multiple times but damn that victory felt so good. Even if it was 6-7 in the morning.

[@NearAir]

He called of called this video my first redemption arc or something like that

[@weslar7]

This video applies to League so well