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The YouTube video discusses a tier list ranking the best weapons in a DLC for Shadow of the Earth Tree. Various weapons are evaluated based on their strengths, abilities, and effectiveness in PvE scenarios. The video covers weapons in tiers from C to S+, highlighting unique attributes and potential drawbacks. Specific weapons like the Spear of the Impaler, Sword of Light, and Maternal Staff are mentioned. The video also touches on weapon builds, bugged weapons, and strategies such as the Evade Dash move and dodge mechanics. It addresses the balance, strengths, and weaknesses of weapons while suggesting potential improvements for future patches.
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In this part of the video, the creator presents a tier list ranking the best weapons from a DLC for Shadow of the Earth Tree. The weapons are categorized from tiers C to S+, with S+ being the strongest. Each weapon is evaluated based on its strengths, such as damage output and unique abilities. The speaker discusses specific weapons like the Spear of the Impaler, Starline sword, and Ral’s Twin swords, emphasizing their attributes and potential drawbacks, including lack of Poise protection and interruption issues during combat. The analysis focuses on the weapons’ effectiveness in PvE scenarios and suggestions for improvements, like faster combos and enhanced Poise protection.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various weapons in the game, starting with a five-hit combo weapon with magic arcs that leaves fire spouts on the ground. They then move on to the Sword of Light and Sword of Darkness, two holy straight swords that offer unique buffs and effects for a holy damage-based build. The segment also covers the ancient meteoric or blade, a colossal sword with unusual scaling and move set, placing it in the B tier. The poison hand, designed to trigger poison and offer buffs, and the black Steel Twin Blade, noted as one of the best twin blade options in the game, are also mentioned in this part of the video.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses several weapons in the B tier and A tier rankings. In the B tier, they mention the Blood Flame Blade, Resh’s Great Katana, and Black Steel Great Hammer. The Blood Flame Blade offers good DPS potential, while Resh’s Great Katana has a unique Ash of W Weed Cutter move for horizontal swinging. The Black Steel Great Hammer has a unique passive effect that rewards successful guard counters with additional damage. Moving on to the A tier, the Sword of Knight Katana is highlighted for its heavy combo with the Serpent Blade Katana, offering solid damage output and respectable performance with proper timing.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses several powerful weapons and builds in the game. Firstly, they mention an Ansback Longbow that is currently bugged in the game, allowing players to deal high damage output due to a bug that allows all eight arrows to hit in one use. The Longbow is noted for its damage potential and ease of use compared to other bows.
Next, the Madcing hand, a tool used for an AR boost, is introduced, alongside a new Talisman that can be used to generate more madness. This setup allows players to reach high AR values before boss fights, especially for builds focused on Faith.
The segment also covers the Maternal Staff used in a particular build that focuses on high status effect buildup. The staff enhances the status buildup in the build, making it optimal for dealing poison or bleed damage efficiently.
Lastly, the Knight’s Long Axe is discussed for its swift light attack combo and the ability to deal a mix of physical and lightning damage. The weapon showcases strong raw damage, a versatile move set, and good range and posture-breaking abilities.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses different weapons in a game and highlights their key features. They talk about the Evade Dash move, downward slam, lightning effects, and damage output of the weapons. The Fire Knight’s Great Sword is mentioned for its mix of physical and fire damage, flexibility in buffing, and unique passive ability. The Ash of War weapon is praised for its reach, damage output, versatility, and balance in terms of damage. The Wing Stance Ash of War Mady is recommended for its high dexterity, range, and move set. Lastly, the Mesma Soldier Spear is considered one of the best great spears due to its range, staggering potential, and adaptability to different ashes of war. The heavy attack of this spear is highlighted for its effectiveness in punishing foes. Overall, these weapons are portrayed as well-balanced and effective options in the game.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on discussing S tier weapon picks for a game. The Claw of Night is highlighted for its quick attacks, bleed buildup, and shotgun-like heavy combo. It excels in building up bleed damage and is recommended for boss fights. The Ashes of War is also praised for its dodge mechanic and effective combos, making it easy to play and highly effective. The Jeweling Shield is mentioned as another S tier option for its thrusting capabilities while holding a shield, especially when paired with a Rapier. These weapons are highlighted for their unique abilities and effectiveness in combat scenarios.
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In this part of the video, the speaker talks about a strategy used in the 12.3 patch where players could block and poke bosses without consuming much stamina. This strategy was considered overpowered until it was nerfed. The speaker also discusses the Blood Fiend’s Arm as a top-tier weapon, despite a minor nerf in the 12.3 patch. They highlight its effectiveness in combat with charged heavies that three-shot bosses. Overall, the speaker provides a ranking of weapons in the DLC based on their performance and discusses potential rebalancing in future patches.