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The video delves into the intricate mechanics of "New Game Plus" (NG+) in a specific game, highlighting what carries over and what does not when transitioning to NG+. Players can continue their journey after defeating the final boss, retaining items like the spectral steed ring, spirit calling bell, and various crafting materials, while certain quest-related items and NPC progress do not transfer. The video advises thorough preparation for the increased difficulty by stocking up on essential upgrade materials like smithing stones, ghost glove warts, and ancient dragon smithing stones, as these are limited per playthrough. Additionally, securing key items for respec-ing, such as larval tears and stone sword keys, is crucial. The speaker also underscores the importance of maximizing flask count and potency and respec-ing the character with Ranala prior to embarking on NG+. They recommend completing all tasks and acquiring all valuable items, such as talisman pouches, memorable stones, and boss armors, to ensure a smooth transition. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to share their experiences and tips in the comments.
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In this segment, the video discusses the concept of “New Game Plus” (NG+) in the game, explaining what changes occur, what carries over, and what doesn’t. After defeating the final boss and watching the credits, players can choose to start NG+ or remain in their current game. NG+ allows players to carry over their character level, items, and progress to a new game where enemies are tougher and drop more runes. This difficulty increase caps at NG+7. Important items that carry over include armor, weapons, consumables, map fragments, and more. The video recommends staying in the current game after defeating the final boss to ensure all essential tasks are completed before starting NG+.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses what items and progress will transfer to New Game Plus in a specific game, as well as what will not carry over. Key transferable items include the spectral steed ring, spirit calling bell, and the crafting kit. Non-transferable items include great runes, quest-related key items, reusable items, bell bearings (which are crucial for purchasing unique items from the twin maiden husks), NPC quest line progress, sorcery scrolls, prayer books, and cosmetic items. The speaker advises preparing for the difficulty spike in New Game Plus by leveling up the character as much as possible and gathering upgrade materials for potential new builds. They emphasize stocking up on smithing stones, ghost glove wards, and grave glove awards to ease the transition and enhance new builds.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of collecting rare and limited upgrade materials, such as ancient dragon smithing stones and great ghost glove warts, which are finite per playthrough. They also highlight the necessity of securing key items like stone sword keys, larval tears, and crafting cookbooks, as these are essential for respec-ing and creating useful items. Additionally, the speaker advises collecting all memorable stones, talisman pouches, weapons, ashes of war, sorceries, and incantations to prepare for future playthroughs. They suggest getting armor sets from bosses and using any remembrances before moving on to new game plus, as re-collecting these items could be more challenging later.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of collecting limited items, such as the sacramental bud, which is crucial for crafting preserving boluses to cure scarlet rot—a challenge unavoidable in later gameplay. They also highlight the usefulness of the bewitching branch in defeating difficult bosses like Commander Niall by turning enemies against each other. The speaker advises players to maximize their flask count and potency, suggesting upgrades to plus 12 and 14, respectively, to be better prepared for new game plus. Additionally, before starting new game plus, players should respec their character by speaking to Ranala and consider pursuing different game endings. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to share their tips and experiences in the comments and to indicate via likes if they found the video valuable.