Fr that drip with the sword and the stance makes a menacing aura

@incendiarypoprocks8700

20 күн бұрын

Found that sword on my playthrough as a Carian Knight and went “huh, I’ll try it out, but I don’t think I’ll replace my main weapons.” I almost immediately replaced my main weapons.

@WretchedRedoran

20 күн бұрын

@@incendiarypoprocks8700 I'm still early on in the DLC, and I really want the light greatsword, but I don't know where to find it. However, I also don't want to search where to find it online like through a guide or something similar, as I know that would negatively impact my experience with the DLC. So I was wondering, could you give me some hints on where to find it? Nothing direct - I'm thinking more like a pointer to the weapon's general vicinity.

@boi5375

20 күн бұрын

​@@WretchedRedoranit may or may not be in the general direction of the bridge what bridge? Who knows

@WretchedRedoran

20 күн бұрын

@@boi5375 Keep my eyes peeled for bridges - got it

@KM05_

20 күн бұрын

@@WretchedRedoran it may or may not be on a tower you can use a ladder to get up with a magical giant nearby.

The other day some dude I got summoned with used the wing stance as a way to non-verbally tell me to wait. Shit was so cold, real shame he got flattened by the first enemy he came across.

@jty9631

20 күн бұрын

Aw man, now I wanna do that lmao

@youllneverbeglamour6483

20 күн бұрын

💀😭🤣

@gabriel7037

20 күн бұрын

shits got tactical uses too damn

@bbittercoffee

20 күн бұрын

WHAT Who does such a cool stance and then DIE to the first fucking enemy that's so disgraceful (to the stance)

@887Bingo

20 күн бұрын

​@@bbittercoffee it's all fun and games until a horned guy with 1000 poise kicks you in the face 😂

I love these historical breakdowns of everything in game 🙏 always keen to see more

@tobbiusness6204

20 күн бұрын

Neat seeing you here mate

@asschomp

20 күн бұрын

Vaati could you make a lore video on why my dad left

@TheGirlInFandomWorld

20 күн бұрын

The crossover no one was expecting

@nickgrout2502

20 күн бұрын

VAATIVIDYA?!?!

@adhdnd2605

20 күн бұрын

Sup vaati

I love when somebody does that right before a a fight. That move is one of the reasons I like Count Dooku so much

@Whitecroc

20 күн бұрын

I find it interesting how everyone is constantly arguing about whether the prequels are good or not, but everyone still seems to love the individual elements of each movie!

@sleepycritical6950

20 күн бұрын

@@Whitecroctbh the arguments revolve mostly around midichlorians which doesn’t exist, and the dialogue which is corny, and finally Hayden’s interpretation of Anakin which is theoretically accurate, but is rather dry because of it. Other than that it’s pretty good.

@nickgrout2502

20 күн бұрын

​@@sleepycritical6950 its one of those movies that, if you watch with the sound off for a couple minutes, you can see the actors really putting their all into it despite the script.

@shigekisun3922

20 күн бұрын

​@@nickgrout2502 George Lucas always described his films as silent movies

@lastsong7159

20 күн бұрын

​@@shigekisun3922 that's really weird considering he considers the audio/radio dramatization to be more Canon than the movies. For context the radio dramas for each movie is like 3-6 hours long and have way more scenes and details. So very strange for him to say that.

I'm reminded of something my Tai Chi instructure taught us. "Only two people leave themselves open in a fight. Pekple who know nothing, and people who know exactly what they are doing."

@bobthegamingtaco6073

19 күн бұрын

Way of the drunken master energy lol

@DragonKnightJin

19 күн бұрын

Yeah, and I'm not gonna chance that the person coming at me with that big an opening is someone that doesn't know what they're doing...

@clothar23

17 күн бұрын

There's a reason all the old masters said novices are the hardest to fight against. Or to quote Forrest Gump ...You never know what you're going to get.

@wadespencer3623

16 күн бұрын

@@clothar23 "If I don't know what I'm doing, THEY sure can't figure it out!"

@HadalStreetlights

9 күн бұрын

Giving me Mugen from Samurai Champloo

Imagine a man, dual wielding with this, just t-swording chasing you

@leocheung8860

20 күн бұрын

ah yes, the fabled wings stance

@anondabomb

20 күн бұрын

Oh shit, then you run.

@Ambreil

20 күн бұрын

Golden order superiority

@gengarisnotinsmash...

20 күн бұрын

If he spins fast enough he may even take flight.

@ClockworkBees

20 күн бұрын

@@gengarisnotinsmash...If my opponent started doing Spinjitsu, I’d just run.

Count dooku build

@Calvin_Coolage

20 күн бұрын

That's what I was thinking lol. Might be my next character honestlt.

@Hevvvyyy

20 күн бұрын

I used this stance against a certain dragon along with my mimic tear and it did soo much damage

@TheVocalTune

15 күн бұрын

I was thinking that too. Looks exactly like Form 2 Makashi.

@zoid_on_youtube

14 күн бұрын

I was using this with Bloodflame Blade to make it glow red, and its amazing how much it looks like youre fighting with a lightsaber

The "come at me bro" fight stance.

@sayLeotardbutsayitChinese

20 күн бұрын

Sorcerers: "no."

@jaym5880

18 күн бұрын

You heard that my cute little heat seeking magic missiles? Go hug him. 😇

@captaintophat6815

5 күн бұрын

I faced a person using this and because I watched this short I was able to die knowing how it happened.

it's the same principle of never getting in a fight with someone who's barefoot that mf got nothing to lose

@RabidPancakeDisorder

18 күн бұрын

Step on their toes. A key part of fighting is being able to stand correctly.

@godhand291

18 күн бұрын

lol Sister Friede

@chandlerkahn

13 күн бұрын

Can't die if your shoes can't fly off.

Whoops, posted this early by mistake. Oh well!

@Appytato

20 күн бұрын

It’s awesome! Happy mistake :)

@CadPlaysMC

20 күн бұрын

I dont mind getting front row seats as im scrolling lol

@opus5770

20 күн бұрын

A second intention! Or maybe a flèche? ("The rear leg is brought in front of the front leg and the fencer sprints past the opponent.") I searched for "fencing term for moving before you meant to" or in both of these cases, confusing your opponent by _appearing_ to do things in an unusual way or out of step.

@Ashireiko_Tatsumi

20 күн бұрын

There are no coincidences. It's fate. Someone out there needs to see this sooner than usual.

@angryeliteultragree6329

Күн бұрын

Do you mind telling me where you got that armor, im going to need the helmet

"signature look of superiority" has to be a reference to that one count dooku meme

@SpacePizza2006

20 күн бұрын

I came to the comments as soon as I heard that.

"he's just half t-posing...MENACINGLY"

@jonasu5596

15 күн бұрын

L-Posting

@k0valus585

14 күн бұрын

Г

Today I had my first HEMA lesson and loved it, and I wanted to thank you for getting me interested in this stuff and teaching me tons about swords and weapons in general

@Aetius_of_Astora

20 күн бұрын

Congrats on your first lesson! Always good to see more people getting interested and taking that first step

-5 defence but +100 aura

"Oh? You're approaching me?"

The best thing about it is that it actually has that “fools guard” useage where if you use the heavy input at the right time, you usually end up jumping completely over an enemy’s attack and you can hit them with a really high damage counter attack.

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

Wing Stance is REALLY GOOD against Rellana and Mesmer

“Fool around, and become enlightened heathen!”

"Although my body is exposed, my point remains presented" same man

@MagikalKrabical

12 күн бұрын

HE'S JUST LIKE ME FRRR

Fr. I was in a mock fight with my nephew once, and I did a simple figure eight twirl with my "sword" while smirking in his face. His eyes got real wide, he turned and ran while saying "hell no!" 😂

@grimascendancy5546

17 күн бұрын

"Defeat in battle begins with the eyes." -- Tacitus

The thin line on if they dum or know they extremely better.

@DragonKnightJin

19 күн бұрын

They're telling you that you may test that theory at your convenience. Or, put less eloquently: "Fuck around and find out."

Yeah I wouldnt want to fight a Carian knight thats just casually approaching me like that

“Although my body is exposed, my point remains presented ready to return with a thrust a moment’s notice” 😏

@hrishikeshaggrawal

19 күн бұрын

Ayo

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

sounds like a Master Ken skit

Also helps that fromsoft characters tend to tip toe over that super human line

This, is a gauge of how much I'm not afraid of you. Or how much I am underestimating you.

As LMSH has said "The naked man is the most intimidating. Because why would you wear armor if you don't plan on getting hit?"

@k0valus585

14 күн бұрын

cheers mate, next time i do HEMA i'll pull up butt naked

I gasm every time you talk about the Fools Guard 😫 Such a beautiful but underutilized guard in videogames, really wish it was a mainstreamed "increase Agro" Guard; yet I can only vaguely recall of 2 instances of seeing it.

@gwynbleidd1917

20 күн бұрын

Hellish Quart doesn't have it??

@ultimomos5918

19 күн бұрын

Honestly devs should really look at historical manuals to inspire their animation. Ghost of Tsushima had a cool take on this by incorporating the various styles/stances that I think would be awesome in other games!

@gwynbleidd1917

19 күн бұрын

@ultimomos5918 ill say it again. Hellish Quart.

@ehhorve857

19 күн бұрын

wait, marth has been standing like a fool this entire time?

@gwynbleidd1917

19 күн бұрын

@@ehhorve857 wdym? Marth rests in alber (fools guard)?

I think melenia did this pose during her intro

@bbittercoffee

20 күн бұрын

She rests her's down by her side Even MORE menacing because she has literally NO gravity to empower her swing down

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

@@bbittercoffee also, her whole weapon is basically a super fucking heavy prosthetic arm made out of fucking gold. She's basically doing the equivalent of walking into a serious warzone with a gold plated pistol and winning with no losses

@LincolnDWard

6 күн бұрын

I don't know the reference and was picturing former USA first lady Melania Trump, which was a very funny mental image

This is why I love your videos: educational and you don't try to tear down the material. Sensible content. Keep up the great work.

You need to understand that this fabulous tinman isn't exactly fighting ordinary human, so side stance with a big swing opening is for more monstrous kind of opponents

"You wouldn't bluff in a sword fight." Di Grassi: "Watch me."

Equippable for light greatsword* Theres only one that can have its aow changed to that Sucks, i was hopin for alot more

@The_spyTF2

20 күн бұрын

What sword is it tho

@lvcrimosv

20 күн бұрын

@@The_spyTF2milady, it’s on top of a tower at the start of castle ensis

@OniGanon

20 күн бұрын

@@The_spyTF2 They're not calling you a woman btw. The sword is named Milady.

@The_spyTF2

19 күн бұрын

@@OniGanon i know

@The_spyTF2

19 күн бұрын

@@OniGanon and i also know its from the dlc so me cant have

I would like to inform you that you have become known as 'The Sword Himbo' amongst my peers in my little self-publishing circle. It is said with utmost respect.

Reminds me of Count Dooku from Star Wars….That stance is amazing 🤩

The "Oh? You're approaching me?" stance.

Bro that’s my EXACT build. Carian knight armor set with rellanas greaves. Shame he didn’t show off the animations for that sword. So goddamn elegant.

Reminds me a little bit of a paragraph story I had written in high school, About how the character's form presented itself as flawed, only to be flawless when the time came, to have so many gaps and yet have no openings. Good memories.

Wing stance resembles one of a cavalryman on horse during passing-by attack.

"Go on, strike me with all your might" Ahh stance.

Loving these Elden Ring breakdown vids. I hope you do more of them!

bro think he Sephiroth

I feel like a lot of Elden ring stuff is impractical in a way that’s more explained by tarnished being stronger than average humans than them just trying to look cool. I cannot rule out that showboating is the primary reason for this though, I’m sure the black knife beam is just as effective with a quick swipe as that ridiculous flip move.

@Resonantscythe

19 күн бұрын

I always mentally excuse that stuff by telling myself it's a doctor strange style "the movement is part of the spellcasting" thing.

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

all dark souls protagonists are ridiculously powerful. Some people tried to figure how strong the DS3 protag is. That is ROUGHLY as strong as some incarnations of superman.

@Necro-xy5ej

16 күн бұрын

Listen, what's the point of being ridiculously strong if you aren't stylish The showboating is absolutely essential lol

@sigmamaverick9215

16 күн бұрын

@@Necro-xy5ej Truly words that the Whacky woohoo pizza man lives by

You forgot the fact where the person doing this stance can easily jump 10 feet in the air and can swing a 30lb sword likes it’s a pool noodle😂

@k0valus585

14 күн бұрын

and also wields the Somersault of Invincibility

I’ve done something similar in rapier sparring, it can work if you manage to time the counter correctly. Very hard to read as well as it doesn’t target a specific line.

I'm so happy I found you, bud. This stuff is so cool

Suigintou vibes with that stance. Too bad i cant get the dlc because im too damn MONEYLESS

The equivalent of a sparrow puffing its feathers

If he can hold his arm out comfortably while being weighed down by a greatsword of all things, he's probably got the muscle to deliver a mean blow without needing to swing overhead.

I guess thats why malenia is so fucking cool. That intro cut scene always give me chills. No fancy fancy particles. Just voicelines and her menacing aura and the similar way holding her swords

Thats the count dooku "Imma bout ta whoop dat ass" stance.

It's like fighting a naked guy in dark souls lol

I am in love with your knowledge of stuff like this. It makes the game even more enjoyable knowing stuff like this was done in medieval days

I feel like it's capable of executing well-timed parries in general, which presents more potential advantages over parrying with the tip, though distance control could become a bit of a problem. On the flip side, an open centerline like this could make the opponent feel the need to heavily commit to strikes, especially if they're not a very reactive fencer. I'd need some sparring with this to know for sure, though. It also reminds me of some Italian rapier guards I've seen in the past.

‘Signature look of superior’ Gotta be my favorite book

Thank you for covering the psychological aspect. Something that a lot of people often forget about.

That is awesome I like the picture drawing that was shown and explained in detail👍🏽👍🏽💻

Juggling medical dealios lately, but good to see you're still demonstrating sword techniques so clearly and wonderfully! 😃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎉 I can't wait till I'm better and can catch up to all the stuff I've missed 🖖🏾✨

you should make full vids on the weapon classes of the game or a few swords with this same format, i love learning about this for some reason so having it in bulk would be entertaining af

That's one way of losing your arm in a real fight 💀

Hold the wing stance and spin around now we have a helicopter

That stance is absolute confidence

This was wonderful, I love seeing breakdowns like this ❤

I love this kind of content! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

considering the size of the bears in the land of shadows, i think this stance might be to increase your visual profile and scare away potential predators

This feels like the sword equivalent of saying "Oh no, go ahead. Swing at me. I *DARR YOU."*

That stance shows confidence in one's ability in combat. It provides the opponent with the length, as well as the identity of the weapon. Only a villain would do that!

Can't stress how much I love these videos

I love the guard of the fool, it works wonders in épée, it just takes everyone off guard and gives you a massive advantage.

Mi'Lady with Wing stance has been my go to since the dlc came out. really happy to see you mention it. knew ya would someday

It just goes so well on the Milady light great sword.

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

it's the only sword that can use it anyways lmfao

Exposing yourself while approaching your opponent is a goddamn power move.

I didn't know I needed this kind of content till now.

Soo…basically “come at me bro 👁️🫦👁️”

The stance works even better with the full armored character depicted. That much armor with that stance is a silent invitation saying, "F around and find out".

The guard of a person that either doesn't know what they're doing, or of one that has the entire exchange planned on their mind.

I love this guys break down, respects the material and critiques it honestly

“Any man above this height, dies.”

He's just standing there, menacingly.

Katana beauty in a light greatsword aesthethic, chef kiss

Reminds me of a a martial arts technique. From a guarded stance if someone comes at you, you open your arms up, take a step back so they whiff, then slap/grab their arms out of the way as you go in to strike back. With a sword you can get a pokey pokey.

The stand alone will intimidate my dog 💀

It looks cold as hell with one hand. But imagine both hands holding swords outwards.

Reminds me of that old black and white samurai movie where instead of going into the usual guard he just opens his arms wide and stares at his opponent like "Go on I'm not afraid of death"

This was very satisfying to watch. And the history that comes with it was very interesting as well!

I am actually very interested in this type of stuff it is super intriguing to see you hit us with a full breakdown on how this type of stuff can and could actually work in mid battle its super cool to me at least 😂😅

That last point is so true I am not fighting a guy that confident lmao

He literally holds it to purposely leave himself looking as vulnerable as possible, but his own style is built to take advantage of that fact and create openings for himself, what a lad 😂❤

This is like starting a fight with someone that has cauliflower ears. Just save yourself the trouble and don't 😂

the light greatsword with the wing stance is SO fun. it might be one of my favorite weapons and playstyles in the game. I am also a big fan of the AoW: Square off. But I'm not a huge fan of straight swords, I'm more of a greatsword kinda guy. I really wish there was a greatsword equivelent to square off, or wing stance as they are really cool and fun

@sigmamaverick9215

19 күн бұрын

doesn't the claymore have Square Off? Or am I confusing it with how it had the equivalent in DS3

I love how this stance looks with a shield in your left hand. That way you get all the swagger while still keeping your body protected.

loving these vids

Ngl the stances you just presented would be pretty neat to see

that last line was sick

Ahh yes, Wingstance. +2000 Aura for 30 seconds. Just long enough to make the first move.

I am simple man. I see an immaculate messer, and one must simply like.

The medieval version of pointing your gun sideways to look badass

@k0valus585

14 күн бұрын

"Tarnished? Nah brotha, I'm from Atlanta."

he's just walking here so openly, menacingly...

Apparently I have been doing the broad ward in blade and sorcery vr and didn't know it was a historical move. It's worked for me for years in fights in that game with short swords and long swords particularly and that's kinda hype.

The left arm remaining in a semi-guard position is also important, given that armor would easily withstand most slash attacks

"signature look of superiority" " insert that one count douku image"

It looks like something Christopher Lee would do to approach you with a lightsaber