Can You Beat Diablo 2 with ONLY the Mercenary? (PART 1)

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Diablo 2 challenges usually involve random restrictions, primarily a slew of them applied to the player. So, I figured why not take that concept as far as I could go; could you beat Diablo 2 by only relying on the Mercenary? A run in which you never attack once? All in all, it seems pretty fair to me. This isn't a charity, really make him earn that paycheck.
Thanks for watching! This is part one of this challenge run, and we'll be back as soon as Larry goes shopping at the Gap for his Mercenary. I hope you enjoyed, and if you did, I'd sincerely appreciate if you Liked, Shared, Commented, or Subscribed!
As always, I want to extend a gracious thanks to my Patrons, you all greatly improve my day! Thank you! / seergames
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  • @meteorain2940
    @meteorain29402 ай бұрын

    Whoever came up with "Mephisted in the ass" is a fucking genius

  • @seer6251

    @seer6251

    2 ай бұрын

    That would be Seer's Brain, he's a real twisted sicko

  • @ethandaley69

    @ethandaley69

    2 ай бұрын

    Comedic genius

  • @user-cp9id1mj8b

    @user-cp9id1mj8b

    2 ай бұрын

    @@seer6251 The first time I saw Andariel's titties as a kid i YOWLED

  • @cl8804

    @cl8804

    2 ай бұрын

    @@seer6251 A GENIUS; ENTREPRENEUR; POET; VISIONARY anti-semite, probably bro, do you condemn hummus??

  • @DoomUnit
    @DoomUnit2 ай бұрын

    "He's able to dish out some serious pizza but he doesn't have deep dish health, he's thin crust." They sent a poet.

  • @uppsie
    @uppsie2 ай бұрын

    13:52 goddammit you fucking got me

  • @aftergood

    @aftergood

    2 ай бұрын

    BRO........ I WASNT THE ONLY ONE

  • @borat656

    @borat656

    2 ай бұрын

    Same, which is like... who the fuck actually says "Jonathan" for a random name? Actually weirded me out.

  • @ASlimeDrawsNear
    @ASlimeDrawsNear2 ай бұрын

    Why play the game when the game can play itself?

  • @greghuffman3061

    @greghuffman3061

    2 ай бұрын

    That's why I play necromancer. I'm also the weird kid that would watch cpu vs cpu matches/fights

  • @duncanedgin9433

    @duncanedgin9433

    2 ай бұрын

    Botter detected

  • @ADHGaming1

    @ADHGaming1

    2 ай бұрын

    I enjoy scripting bots myself (this is a joke)

  • @floptart5712

    @floptart5712

    2 ай бұрын

    BotMan activated

  • @TheModdedwarfare3

    @TheModdedwarfare3

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@ADHGaming1for legal reasons

  • @retektereptest
    @retektereptest2 ай бұрын

    this ort rune bit might be your second best after the all-time classic me clever me write good

  • @Sledginius
    @Sledginius2 ай бұрын

    Few tips: Decrepify against bosses is king because it reduces the amount of nasty spellcasts significantly. Dim Vision disables everything except basic attacks on affected monsters. No Lighting from Souls, no arrows from archers, no resurrecting from resurrecting fucks. Attract is literally the best curse you can imagine for crowd-control. You curse one mob, which gets a higher threat level than you or your mercenary. A monster that is in direct contact with you or the merc will literally turn around to hit the cursed mob, if it's right next to it. It can't be overwritten which is awesome as it allows you to curse the rest with whatever you want. Instead of all the enemies bearing down on you they fight among themselves, making it much easier to deal with groups. There will be one downside for you. It does actually attract more enemies to the fight that would be out of range normally. It works great if you intend to blow everything up with corpse explosion. Not quite sure how it might work out for you.

  • @TheQuicksilver115

    @TheQuicksilver115

    2 ай бұрын

    Yeah he reallllllly missed the boat on those lol

  • @HoboGod

    @HoboGod

    Ай бұрын

    I was thinking the exact same thing, I'd just add Terror to the list of useful tools in places like the maggot lair and arcane sanctuary. Though Attract is questionable, if a monster gets killed because of that curse, it becomes a slippery slope.

  • @green669
    @green6692 ай бұрын

    ORT ORT ORT

  • @SolidButThanksForAsking
    @SolidButThanksForAsking2 ай бұрын

    loved the random dkc2 seal noise. "what runes did you get for your merc?" "ORT ORT ORT!"

  • @R3dShift
    @R3dShift2 ай бұрын

    " Larry can't even pay a woman to be near him " you destroyed me with that one 😂

  • @legendaryvicius
    @legendaryvicius2 ай бұрын

    "Kill the devil's brother so he doesn't press charges" lmao that killed me.

  • @ricksticksgaming
    @ricksticksgaming2 ай бұрын

    Merc was always one of the coolest things to me in Diablo 2 - that and how the necro skele minions look progressively more 'n' more badass with levels. Good luck in Nightmare... looks like you'll need it.

  • @lipayy9852
    @lipayy98522 ай бұрын

    Perfect timing, just packing the kief bowl to be blessed by Seer

  • @AisuMT
    @AisuMT2 ай бұрын

    My initial prediction is that only CHAD Emilio can do it, the others aren't up to snuff.

  • @zarfen

    @zarfen

    2 ай бұрын

    Emilio is still THE chad of mercenaries imo but since the rest of them got buffed in D2R I've been impressed by even the iron wolves. Ok impressed might be a strong word...

  • @aquagrunty101

    @aquagrunty101

    2 ай бұрын

    Long live Emilio, aka stabby mcpokey

  • @feored
    @feored2 ай бұрын

    This is merc abuse. Waheed needs to join a union.

  • @knrdash

    @knrdash

    2 ай бұрын

    He's already in one. The abuse is in his contract.

  • @zarfen
    @zarfen2 ай бұрын

    Looking forward to part 2! Andariel really is a merc slayer.

  • @Braxtonkai
    @Braxtonkai2 ай бұрын

    Good stuff my dude, can't ever get enough of your content. Getting ready to do some crazy D2 runs myself

  • @DiabloTommaso
    @DiabloTommaso2 ай бұрын

    Man the fact that you use the og graphic makes me nostalgic. Me and my friends use to challenge ourself on "only this spell " runs. All good until immunes 😂 a good learning tool

  • @iamscottbowdown
    @iamscottbowdownАй бұрын

    The barbarians don't have door handles on their doors because they have learned the art of jumping straight through them.

  • @jenjenparibou3995
    @jenjenparibou39952 ай бұрын

    Dude, you're like, soooo underrated it's crazy. This is like one of the very few youtube channels where I'm consistently looking for futur uploads. Keep up the amazing work cause you're currently the highlight of my taco tuesday (besides the taco)

  • @jacob4016
    @jacob40162 ай бұрын

    Just what I needed on this Saturday, thanks, Seer.

  • @seer6251

    @seer6251

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad! Thanks for watching 💪

  • @IDKLOL555
    @IDKLOL5552 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Can't wait for part 2. I have a hard time with hell WITHOUT limiting myself with only merc :P

  • @logsnein963
    @logsnein9632 ай бұрын

    I think in this predicament the most efficient way to farm gold would be Lower Kurast superchests on p8

  • @jonathanh4443
    @jonathanh44432 ай бұрын

    I'm impressed you didn't just IM normal. It's pretty easy to get through the bosses when you use IM. Don't forget the to hit ratio is the same on mercs. Your boy needs a few levels so he doesn't get worked too hard. And yes I fall asleep constantly...

  • @Saren-yc1rk
    @Saren-yc1rk2 ай бұрын

    >Threads of Cthon gives "meh" to everything Great quote, I'll remember it

  • @lefter700
    @lefter7002 ай бұрын

    The game play is really painfull, but the comentary made my day.😂 Thank you for this video! Cheers!

  • @poonami3169
    @poonami31692 ай бұрын

    i watch a LOT of d2 videos. this is by far the funniest one ive seen. GJ man. keep it up plz

  • @coopstain1728
    @coopstain17282 ай бұрын

    DUDE LOVE IT! You are so funny. PLease bring a part 2 and 3 (oh hell in part 3 is going to be EPIC!)

  • @bcalath
    @bcalath2 ай бұрын

    Loved it! Absolute legend!

  • @BlueMageWithSoulEdge
    @BlueMageWithSoulEdge2 ай бұрын

    You are one of the best. I actually wait each week for a video.

  • @TuffBaddi
    @TuffBaddi2 ай бұрын

    The algorithm brought me here. You deserve so many more subs, my friend! Keep up the great work.

  • @Kirschhoch
    @Kirschhoch2 ай бұрын

    1. Chipper skull into socket shield helps so much before first merc. (And actually carries all normal diff. if you want it to) 2. Theres a cube recipe for polearms. Any diamond + kris + staff + belt = 66%-80% magic polearm. This recipe carries hard cause it can get a second magic stat (like flat bonus damage) and also come as nm or hell version of that weapon.

  • @totallysprued752
    @totallysprued75228 күн бұрын

    The lack of quick selling to vendors is driving me umbongo as it makes me go um and hit my bongo in rage

  • @MrIStillDontCare
    @MrIStillDontCare2 ай бұрын

    Love this. Can't wait for the next part.

  • @hannibalriisschougaard9945
    @hannibalriisschougaard99452 ай бұрын

    I already know this will be a good day

  • @crabward1799
    @crabward17992 ай бұрын

    man delivers another video for me at work what a lad

  • @andrew-hf9fl
    @andrew-hf9fl2 ай бұрын

    This is a very fun idea for a video, and the commentary is hilarious. Although this is a good example of why everyone who likes diablo should play project diablo 2. The merc ai is radically improved, they can wear boots belt and gloves, and all five acts' mercs are a valid choice! Great vid

  • @oildrum3230
    @oildrum32302 ай бұрын

    Love your humor and your videos!

  • @jopied_
    @jopied_2 ай бұрын

    @13:53 Hey Jonathan stuff is really creepy dude. I was falling asleep right at that moment in the video and my name is Jonathan. I know its random but dude WTF. How bro how..

  • @jopied_

    @jopied_

    2 ай бұрын

    and then the hypocrisy talking about your predictablitly skills. Dude 4-20 huh

  • @aftergood

    @aftergood

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jopied_ DUDE........ I AM GLAD I WASNT THE ONLY ONE...

  • @seer6251

    @seer6251

    2 ай бұрын

    Here he is, like I said, falling asleep right in the arcane sanctuary, smh 😒

  • @jopied_

    @jopied_

    2 ай бұрын

    @@seer6251 I'm lost for words. Anyway grood video, great inpirational content! 8=D

  • @temnbl1
    @temnbl12 ай бұрын

    Love your stuff!

  • @WishAAAProductions
    @WishAAAProductions2 ай бұрын

    Bro this content is literal perfection to me

  • @barryschalkwijk9388
    @barryschalkwijk93882 ай бұрын

    I love your style dude. keep it rocking.

  • @EzekielGoldbergII
    @EzekielGoldbergII2 ай бұрын

    Damn that must've been a lot of work. I would lose my mind.

  • @mihata-gaming
    @mihata-gaming2 ай бұрын

    2:27 Leap is also pretty strong

  • @user-eg7uo7vx2e
    @user-eg7uo7vx2e2 ай бұрын

    If you gona use an a2 mercenary, make sure to try and give him gear that increased his attack speed and resistances. Also life steal is a must, so you can use a different curse other than life tap. I would play around trying to craft savage polearms (one diamond, one belt, one kris and a staff in the horadric cube). Cannot wait for part 2! This video was really entertaining!!

  • @silentsnooper3307
    @silentsnooper330726 күн бұрын

    WOAH WOAH WOAH! STOP THE PRESSES!! I'm seven and a half minutes in, and I was in all likelihood already going to thumbs up this video...BUT THEN I HEARD IT! The long forgotten swan song of Journey to Silius! WOW That brings back memories! Sir, You've just officially earned yourself a like AND a sub! Well played! *Mind Blown*

  • @Saren-yc1rk
    @Saren-yc1rk2 ай бұрын

    I indeed want to see part 2 of this Please keep going

  • @ivobiz2445
    @ivobiz2445Ай бұрын

    "ort ort ort" won my subscription, thanks for the content!

  • @SirWhorshoeMcGee
    @SirWhorshoeMcGee2 ай бұрын

    I have no idea why are you doing this to yourself but I'm greatly entertained

  • @jessebartlett7850
    @jessebartlett78502 ай бұрын

    Great video! I'm not sure if anyone else has said it, but I think a teleport staff would be a nice safety

  • @satanaz
    @satanaz2 ай бұрын

    my favorite channel on youtube your mind is wild my dude.

  • @diddymelone2265
    @diddymelone22652 ай бұрын

    I once played a self found melee sorc and she got carried by the Merc entirely right from hell act1. With some ethereal blue scythe with 180ed and tals face. That's all the mighter needs, crazy.

  • @antonv6213
    @antonv621328 күн бұрын

    Woah, that's crazy criteria to beat D2 at all difficulties! Hope you'll manage to do it))) Also just an idea - could you make the video full screen for the next parts? Pretty hard to watch tbh. Otherwise real fantastic video!

  • @Agon1stt
    @Agon1stt2 ай бұрын

    11/10 humor never disappoints, had a blast watching this

  • @jeffreybarker357
    @jeffreybarker3572 ай бұрын

    I need to leave a second comment. The one-liners in this video! Jeeeeezis Christ! I'm crying!

  • @Xeronoia
    @Xeronoia26 күн бұрын

    I just wanted to say I really enjoy your Can You Beat videos, largely due to your script writing and delivery, and hope you make more of them. Also make a playlist for them on your channel so I don't have to you super entertaining fuck.

  • @ScarrCheif68
    @ScarrCheif68Ай бұрын

    I've actually been able to jerk it to every class in the game 💪. Had a hard time with the barbarian so I had to make him leap so I had those 2 frames to see them cheeques bubbled out pointing at me. Mission accomplished mate ! 👌

  • @cibriss9735
    @cibriss9735Ай бұрын

    this is a really interesting challenge

  • @MrRiley1000
    @MrRiley10002 ай бұрын

    I just made a paladin called Low rune Larry the other day. Love the name.

  • @Xtimus
    @Xtimus2 ай бұрын

    I killed Ubers with just the Mercenary with the right gear you can do anything.

  • @spheise252
    @spheise2522 ай бұрын

    I would have never thought it could be done in normal difficulty. I would have never thought to do it, either. It was hilarious to watch though.

  • @mihata-gaming
    @mihata-gaming2 ай бұрын

    amazing!

  • @croteaumce
    @croteaumce2 ай бұрын

    Lazy Larry looks a lot like me. He’s just missing the beer gut.

  • @jonathanallport8346
    @jonathanallport83462 ай бұрын

    As a Jonathan I freaked out when you called me out as I was on my phone instead of fully listening. 😅

  • @WolfyGameplay
    @WolfyGameplayАй бұрын

    The commentary, oh my god the commentary, laughed through the whole video XD

  • @barryschalkwijk9388
    @barryschalkwijk938823 күн бұрын

    LEASIURE SUIT LARRY! (I hear what you did there)

  • @briggszj
    @briggszj2 ай бұрын

    Yay Seer video!!!

  • @robbzooi
    @robbzooiАй бұрын

    just came here to say ''yes, it has been done thousands of times already''

  • @0r50nnerdLOL
    @0r50nnerdLOL2 ай бұрын

    wow. the Balls man

  • @IRIP666I
    @IRIP666I2 ай бұрын

    Very good vid

  • @BananaGatorProds
    @BananaGatorProds29 күн бұрын

    Diablo 2 but you are playing as the most productive middle manager

  • @ASHFAR578
    @ASHFAR5782 ай бұрын

    Enigma is an option in a run with mercenary only lmao i would love to see the farming sessions and humanity slowly leaving your carcass

  • @alantremonti1381
    @alantremonti13812 ай бұрын

    the freestyle scat death montage i'm ready, take me

  • @Elitekross
    @Elitekross2 ай бұрын

    I had no idea mercs had an inventory thank you

  • @JoeGrizzlyLS7
    @JoeGrizzlyLS72 ай бұрын

    Love the video man but if you’re really trying to corner the d2 nerds you need to provide ample gear updates for you and the Merc!

  • @personaslates
    @personaslates2 ай бұрын

    I love you Seer!! 💕

  • @malachijohnson3437
    @malachijohnson34372 ай бұрын

    I love you buddy. Keep it up

  • @SlinkyWizard1212
    @SlinkyWizard12122 ай бұрын

    Insane challenge

  • @greghuffman3061
    @greghuffman30612 ай бұрын

    The fact you got thru normal difficulty is a win imo

  • @Bloodytyrant
    @BloodytyrantАй бұрын

    On necro you have a great option to use bone walls with A1 or A3 merc, to keep them in safety

  • @jeffreybarker357
    @jeffreybarker3572 ай бұрын

    "These classes are 'A' for 'ass'". Lmaoooooo

  • @ddraig82
    @ddraig822 ай бұрын

    9:51 I have to clarify Andariel is the Lord of Anguish and is the twin sister of Duriel the Lord of Pain aka Andariel is mental suffering and Duriel is physical. Andarield would delight in the PTSD afterwards the CBT would ultimately be Duriel's domain.

  • @Linkforlife199
    @Linkforlife1992 ай бұрын

    I was thinking about it while watching you face Mephisto, the Amazon and her passives (Dodge for melee and Avoid for ranged, Evade for dodging while moving) might have been useful for face tanking bosses, not to mention using Inner Sight to lower their defense. The Decoy skill doesn't do damage, and if so, that could be another potential damage sponge for the merc, combine that with the Avoid and Dodge passives and that is two meat shields that bosses will have to chew through to get to the hero of Sanctuary, the merc (unless the boss just decides to toast the merc anyway lol). The only worry is not being able to break physical immunities like the Necromancer on the higher difficulties.

  • @cyliemyrus
    @cyliemyrus2 ай бұрын

    It gives me validation knowing I'm not the only one who names the necro Larry. He just looks like a Larry.

  • @NuStiuFrate
    @NuStiuFrate2 ай бұрын

    I think the barb could be a better choice. You can still "curse" enemies with shouts and use grim ward to break groups of enemies AND item find.

  • @Spinevoyager
    @Spinevoyager2 ай бұрын

    Could you beat Seer using only Seer? Possibly, if Seer was freer, with less fear, riding a deer. Don't let him look in the mirror (he's a peer).

  • @rogaldorn5486
    @rogaldorn54862 ай бұрын

    Now i want to see eight players that work togather to make thair mercs complete the game.

  • @Jvstm
    @Jvstm2 ай бұрын

    The answer before watching it is yes. Especially as a Paladin with Holy Bolt. Assassin has Cloak of Shadows which breaks the game.

  • @jeffreyness355
    @jeffreyness3552 ай бұрын

    Great idea for a challenge

  • @seer6251

    @seer6251

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I'm having fun doing this challenge because it keeps getting exponentially more terrible as I go on lol

  • @HoboGod
    @HoboGodАй бұрын

    For Nightmare+ You should think about switching Mercenaries as the situation calls for it. For Andy, I wonder if a ranged merc with bone wall abuse would be more viable (like you did in normal.) And for Ancients, I wonder if Prayer + Insight + Decrep would be be the trick.

  • @zackmeyers2635
    @zackmeyers26352 ай бұрын

    "ort ort ort" true words of wisdom

  • @TheBronf
    @TheBronfАй бұрын

    i recken barb is the best for this type of run. taunt acutely deals with a lot of problems in the game the merc struggles with. it stops ressurecting mobs from acutely ressurecting there allys since they focus on attacking, reduces the amount of casts casters do to try to attack. and as you said lets you be a meat shield. also i am pretty sure battle command does work on the skills with the merc so it will increase there damage output.

  • @ethy9186
    @ethy91862 ай бұрын

    This is great. I’m seeing a LOT of lower kurast in your future

  • @maxfreeman1366
    @maxfreeman13662 ай бұрын

    Logging for a new seer upload, lets get this bread gentlemen.

  • @cloudwalker649
    @cloudwalker6492 ай бұрын

    cloak of shadows on assassin would be awesome, blinds all monsters and lowers defense

  • @Vohtwomax
    @Vohtwomax2 ай бұрын

    Oh so satisfying to take the likes to an even 1000. 😊 Another great video!

  • @Kingslay3r
    @Kingslay3rАй бұрын

    Grinding levels before nightmare, goes a lonnnnnggg way. You can do that till lvl 40 and it would make your merc way stronger by a lot

  • @phillipbrunhj9418
    @phillipbrunhj94182 ай бұрын

    On the assanation note, did u chose to bann mind blast, due to the chance to "fight for you" when used? cause that sounds kinda good for this

  • @Pishcott85
    @Pishcott85Ай бұрын

    Tbh. In all my diablo playthrough the mercenary from act 2 is the real hero and I'm always his support :D

  • @memeem99
    @memeem992 ай бұрын

    being named jonathan and spacing out at night i got a fuckiing spook mate ngl

  • @kosmosfan01
    @kosmosfan012 ай бұрын

    What kind of glutton for punishment challenge run did I just watch?

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