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The video provides an in-depth analysis and ranking of various intelligence-based weapons in the game "Shadow of the Erdtree," focusing on their efficacy in PvE. It categorizes weapons into tiers (S, A, B, C), discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and overall performance. Key weapons mentioned include Ral’s Twin Blades, Starline Sword, Falling Star Beast Jaw in the C tier, and the Bastard Stars flail and Royal Great Sword moving towards the B tier. The analysis covers aspects like weapon poise, combo effectiveness, stat scaling, Ash of War mechanics, and debuff potential. Notable weapons such as the Moon Veil Katana, Sword of Night and Flame, and Death Ritual Spear receive attention for their versatility and unique abilities. The speaker also highlights changes to the Dark Moon Great Sword and introduces a new talisman enhancing stance damage. Viewer feedback is encouraged to refine the tier list further, particularly seeking improvements in weapon control and faster Ashes of War.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the intelligence weapon tier list for the game “Shadow of the Erdtree,” considering both the original game and the DLC options. The comparison covers 15 top-tier weapons, categorizing them into S, A, B, and C tiers, specifically for PvE play.
Starting at the C tier, they talk about Ral’s Twin Blades, a remembrance weapon offering physical magic and fire attacks, including a useful Ash of War for ranged and AOE attacks. However, its effectiveness is hampered by a long combo duration and lack of poise, making it less viable despite its cool design.
Next, they review the Starline Sword, a Katana featuring an impressive Ash of War magic combo. This weapon also sits in C tier due to its vulnerability to interruptions during the combo, lacking poise and control.
Finally, the Falling Star Beast Jaw is mentioned as another C-tier weapon. This colossal weapon has high stagger value and powerful base, jump, and heavy attacks but is let down by its awkward stat scaling and a nerfed Ash of War, which, while still offering good range and speed, is no longer as dominant as it once was.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion focuses on various weapons, their pros and cons, and their rankings. It highlights the magical colossal weapon, the Bastard Stars flail, and a dagger called the Glintstone Chis. The magical colossal weapon is noted for its less consistent poise damage in recent updates, but it’s still a good option for those who prefer magical attacks. The Bastard Stars flail has improved in reliability and stagger but is outperformed by a similar weapon with a more effective Ash of War. The Glintstone Chis dagger offers a quick, light option for spellcasters with a notable projectile Ash of War for high damage at low FP cost. There is also a mention of the new Great Sword of Redan, valued for its long combo and higher DPS potential compared to the light version. The segment concludes with a move up to B tier, starting with the Royal Great Sword, known for its versatility and effective stagger.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the merits and mechanics of various weapons and their Ashes of War in a game. The “Wolf’s Assault” Ash of War, known for its high hyper armor and frost damage, allows effective staggering and debuffing of enemies, although it leaves the player momentarily vulnerable. The Zamore Curved Swords offer potent frost buildup when spamming their Ash of War, making them strong for debuffing and high DPS. The Clayman’s Harpoon with “Ice Spear” Ash of War is highlighted for its versatility and effective ice thrust that deals significant damage and debuffs enemies. The Death Ritual Spear is notable for its long-range Ash of War, allowing players to safely cast from a distance, resulting in high stagger potential and effective area-of-effect damage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the versatility and power of certain weapons in the game, focusing on their utility in various builds. The Clayman Harpoon and Death Ritual Spear are highlighted as strong options that serve similar purposes. The Moon Veil Katana is noted for its heavy attacks and potential to poise break, making it ideal for melee spellcasters. The Sword of Night and Flame is praised for its stance mechanics, offering both a magic beam and a fire AoE attack. Additionally, the importance of a new Talisman that enhances weapon damage when holding a stance is mentioned. The Dark Moon Great Sword’s recent nerf is also covered, noting its diminished magic arc effectiveness but improved melee poise potential.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the current state and effectiveness of several weapons, focusing on their strengths, changes, and how to utilize them best. The magic Arc has been adjusted, reducing its medium-range punish ability but enhancing the shotgun aspect. The DE’s Poker, a great sword with the skill “Ghost Flame Ignition,” remains effective by spreading Frost fire for consistent DPS and a potential for heavy burst damage. Finally, the Wing Velle, a curved sword, is highly praised for its versatile moveset, incredible DPS, Poise breaking ability, and unique heavy attack combo, cementing its place as arguably the best weapon discussed. The segment concludes with the acknowledgment that the weapon tier list could improve with more control and faster Ashes of War, inviting viewer feedback.