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Dom's video delivers an in-depth analysis of the new spirit ashes featured in the "Shadow of the Erdtree" DLC for Elden Ring. The video evaluates and ranks various summons based on their performance, utility, and overall effectiveness in combat. Highlights include the high-ranking Demihuman Swordsman Yosh known for his invisibility and damage potential, and the Divine Bird Warrior Ornstein praised for versatility and poise. In contrast, Black Knight Commander Andreas and Black Knight Captain Hugh are criticized for their poor defense and survivability. The narrator also discusses Fire Knight Queline's drawbacks, such as high FP cost and lack of poise, and the Blood Fiend Hexa's low durability despite its unique summoning mechanic. Among the top-tier summons, the horned Warrior Spirit Ash stands out for its powerful attacks, durability, and cost-efficiency. Conversely, the Inquisitors are labeled as the worst due to their slow movement and low damage output. The video concludes by advising viewers on the best and worst DLCs to focus on, thanking the audience, and signing off.
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In this segment of the video, Dom discusses his experiences testing the new spirit ashes in the “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC for Elden Ring. He reveals his definitive list of the best and worst spirit ash summons, starting with the fifth worst and the fifth best. The fifth worst summon is Black Knight Commander Andreas, whom Dom initially thought highly of during a pre-preview event but found disappointing in actual gameplay due to weak poise and frequent stun locks. On the other hand, the fifth best summon is Demihuman Swordsman Yosh, a powerful yet squishy summon that excels due to his invisibility and high damage potential. Dom tested each summon in a controlled environment to ensure fairness, focusing on their utility, support, and tanking abilities.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different Spirit Ash summons in a game. The fifth best summon is noted for its potential high DPS and cute appearance, though it requires luck with its AI and can be easily stun-locked. Moving to the fourth worst summon, Black Knight Captain Hugh, the speaker criticizes his lack of defense and survivability, making him perform poorly compared to similar characters despite being fully maxed out. Conversely, the fourth best Spirit Ash, Divine Bird Warrior Orice, is praised for his power and unique background, including an anecdote about his artwork during the game’s development.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator confirms that the visual assets seen prior to the game’s launch were final. Upon launch, a patch was released that slightly altered certain elements like the artwork for Divine Bird Warrior Ornstein. The segment highlights Divine Bird Warrior as one of the top Spirit Ash summons due to his versatile move set and high poise, making him formidable against both groups of enemies and bosses.
Additionally, it introduces Fire Knight Queline as one of the worst Spirit Ash summons in the DLC. The narrator explains that red-eyed Spirit Ashes, like Fire Knight Queline, have significant drawbacks: they attack enemies on sight and do not follow the player, leading to potential unwanted combat and limited assistance. Furthermore, Queline has a high FP cost, lacks poise, and requires extensive support to be effective, making him an unfavorable choice for players.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on discussing two specific Spirit Ashes in the “Shadow of the Earth Tree” game. The first one highlighted is Taou, the Golem Smith, recognized for his exceptional combat abilities and significant health, making him an excellent tank and agro holder with various powerful attacks. Despite his high FP summoning cost, he compensates by being nearly indestructible and effective in battle. The second Spirit Ash mentioned is the Blood Fiend Hexa, which despite having a unique summoning mechanic using HP instead of FP, is considered disappointing due to its low durability and ineffective bleeding attack, making it the second worst in the game’s DLC.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses two Spirit Ashes in a game. First, the second worst Spirit Ash is described as essentially useless due to its low health, minimal damage, and vulnerability, rendering it a waste of health when summoned. Conversely, the second best Spirit Ash is detailed with significant enthusiasm. This Spirit Ash, Yolan and Anna, is characterized by its powerful bleed buildup and dual-entity nature, making it highly effective in specific situations, particularly against late-game bosses. Achieving this summon involves completing a comprehensive quest, including some sacrifices. The speaker asserts its value due to these unique traits and substantial impact in certain battles.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses two characters, Cur Blade Mirror and the Finger Creeper, who almost made it to the top five list. Cur Blade Mirror delivers high damage and is adept at dodging attacks but falls short due to her tendency to drag players into unwanted fights. The Finger Creeper, regarded as the best support summon with immense health and healing abilities, falls short because it gets stuck in a healing cycle and fails to hold aggro effectively. The segment then transitions to reveal the worst summon in the Elden Ring DLC, the Inquisitors, who are found in the final area and are ineffective due to their slow movement, low damage output, and vulnerability. The speaker also encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter criticizes the inquisitors as being extremely ineffective, describing them as slow, weak, and incapable of dealing damage or interrupting enemy attacks. Conversely, they highly praise the horned Warrior Spirit Ash, highlighting its incredible attack power, durability, and diverse, powerful moves. Notably, this Spirit Ash can stun and knock down enemies easily and perform devastating attacks with high damage output. Additionally, the horned Warrior is both highly effective and very cost-efficient to summon, requiring only 101 FP. The presenter concludes by noting the irony that both the best and worst Spirit Ashes are found near each other in the game.
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In this segment, the speaker advises viewers to prioritize obtaining the best DLCs while avoiding the worst ones. The video then concludes with the speaker thanking the audience for watching, wishing them a great day, and signing off with a farewell. The segment ends with background music.