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00:00:00 – 00:14:25
The video explores creating a pure strength build for a hero class in a game, emphasizing overpowering offensive capabilities using massive weapons like the Greatsword. Starting with basic guides to acquire key items such as the Morningstar and medallion pieces at locations like Dragon Burnt Runes, Celiac Crystal Tunnel, Fort Ferret, and Fort Haight, it navigates players through optimizing their character's strength, vigor, and endurance. The Greatsword is particularly highlighted due to its powerful, versatile moves and ability to be upgraded using Smithing Stones found in specified areas—enhancements amplified post-patch 1.04.
The guide recommends obtaining Ashes of War like "Lion's Claw" from defeating a challenging foe, balancing offense and defense with gear from places like the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, and using talismans like the Great Jar's Arsenal. For substantial damage output and survivability, the video advises upgrading the Greatsword to +15, using strength crystal tears, and managing stats to maintain high vigor and effective use of abilities like Lion’s Claw. The build aims to ensure powerful, enjoyable gameplay, with future videos promised to cover late-game optimization.
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In this segment of the video, the host discusses the attributes and advantages of a pure strength build for the hero class in a game, emphasizing its focus on brute strength and massive, hard-hitting weapons. The build eschews shields in favor of overpowering offensive capabilities, relying on high strength, vigor, and endurance. The host provides a detailed guide for starting this build, including initial tasks such as visiting specific locations to acquire key items like the Morningstar weapon. Additionally, the segment includes a sponsorship shoutout to “Raid Shadow Legends,” highlighting its third anniversary and various features, including the Doom Tower, new factions, and challenging bosses.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the host discusses acquiring a package worth $40, including various XP and champion items. He then explains how to use the Morningstar weapon to travel to the Dragon Burnt Runes and access a teleporter chest that takes you to the Celiac Crystal Tunnel. The instructions are to run outside and unlock the map for later use in locating items in Kale.
Next, the host guides viewers to Fort Ferret to retrieve an important medallion piece by climbing a ladder and looting a chest. This medallion is crucial for later in the game. Afterward, he explains how to defeat a dragon and optimize rune investments, prioritizing endurance, vigor, and strength.
The segment concludes with instructions on obtaining the Greatsword at the Galen Runes site of grace, highlighting its improved performance post-patch 1.04, increased poise damage, and effectiveness when two-handed.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on enhancing a character’s build in a game by utilizing the Greatsword, described as both powerful and aesthetically impressive. The narrator explains that the Greatsword not only outperforms many other colossal swords but can be acquired early in the game. Unique to this weapon is its versatile moveset and the ability to change its Ashes of War, unlike other swords with fixed, often less effective, skills.
To upgrade the Greatsword, the narrator guides the viewer to Fort Haight to obtain the left part of a medallion, followed by visits to specific locations such as Liurnia, the Raya Crystal Tunnel, and the Sealed Tunnel. These steps will allow the player to quickly accumulate the materials needed—Smithing Stones 1 to 5—to upgrade the sword efficiently. Alongside this process, players should farm certain enemies to gather necessary runes and additional stones, enhancing their weapon progressively.
The segment emphasizes the importance of upgrading the sword incrementally to significantly improve combat efficiency, making even challenging bosses easier to defeat. Finally, it sets the stage for acquiring a powerful Ash of War at Fort Gael, enhancing the Greatsword’s effectiveness further.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the creator provides a detailed guide on how to approach a fort from the north, navigating past enemies to climb a ladder where a tough, hyperactive opponent awaits. Using an upgraded greatsword, the creator explains how to defeat this opponent to obtain the powerful “Lion’s Claw” Ash of War, known for its high damage and hyper armor. They highlight the importance of using this ability to break enemy stances quickly, especially after a recent patch increased its effectiveness.
Next, the creator instructs viewers to kill “Margaret” using the Lion’s Claw for a second talisman slot while noting the need for better defensive gear. They recommend the Spanish Knight set obtainable from knights near the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, cautioning against heavy load territory by using the Great Jar’s Arsenal talisman. Instructions are provided for early game players on obtaining this talisman by defeating three invaders in northern Caled. The segment concludes with advice on ensuring high defensive stats through the right gear and talismans.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimizing a build for a powerful and resilient gameplay experience. Key actions include upgrading the great sword to +15 for massive damage and selecting the strength crystal tear in Limgrave for a significant strength boost. The build emphasizes increasing mind stats to use Lion’s Claw effectively without quickly depleting FP, and soft capping strength at 54 for a two-handed setup while achieving at least 40 vigor for better tanking capability. The suggested picks, such as the green burst crystal tier for improved stamina recovery, enhance overall performance. The build is noted for its high damage output, ability to stance break enemies, fast gas speed with Lion’s Claw, and substantial tankiness and survivability, ensuring a powerful and enjoyable playthrough. The speaker mentions a future video for late-game optimization.