The fewer words a magic sword’s name has the more dangerous it is. You don’t want to be in the wrong end of Dark King Grutmore’s Edge of Annihilation don’t get me wrong. But you FOR SURE don’t want to be on the wrong end of something called IRAKLIS.
I don't think it's quantity of words, but quality. When you hear "Dark King Grutmore’s Edge of Annihilation", you know who it used to belong to, and what it's gonna do; Dark King Grutmore, and annihilate. But "Iraklis" tells you nothing. It sounds like the name of a person, but the lack of titles implies mystery. It could be a someone you "have" heard of, a complete stranger, or even an unknowable entity. Only more questions arise when you figure out it's just a weird-ass sword.
@@seabass5892 Even worse when you get hit by Iraklis- most of the time it deals peanuts damage giving you false confidence, and then out of nowhere "WHAM" and you're dead.
My pawn is game breaking . shield only build that does x4 times more damage then ANY gold forged weapon in the game . secured is arm gear+ 2 rings that x2-4 damage done with bare hands (works if one hand have shield) authoregeneration and more
Then you would never use this sword. 25% chance to multiply your damage by 9 translates to 2.25 damage multiplier on average. 885*2,25 = 1991, which is still lower then BE's 2055 STR, but makes you take 50% more damage and increases stamina comsuption. Sadly, Iraklis is just BE at home. On average. That is on top of very weird scaling: it starts with whopping 105 damage (lul), forging it to 3 star triples it for no reason, dragonforging adds another 40% and purification doubles it. It scales like a rusted sword in normal game and then like low rarity weapon in post game. Which means it probably will be on par with any weapon you can use at any given moment of your playthrough. On average. TL;DR: This sword is for believers only. Go big or go cry in pillow, because you just spent all your upgrade mats on this... thing.
@@deathripperx1 ah, yes, you are correct (almost). But it will be (885*0.25*9)+(885*0.75*0.1), since Iraklis deals 10% weapon damage 75% of the time. In the end it deals the same damage on average as BE. Also, crits are calculated before character's stats are added to the total damage value.
Iraklis is a lot better than it seems on the stats, it actually has very comparable DPS to Bitter End assuming every fourth hit is a crit. Just getting lucky enough to crit on every third hit bumps the DPS well above every other longsword, though of course that doesn't happen consistently. Unless you like using lash/arc I think it's definitely the best longsword in the game if you can put up with a few unlucky strings of hitting enemies with a wet noodle.
Amazing, I was just thinking about giving Irakis a chance. I'm currently playing with the Force Hatchet and It is so much fun to try to do all that damage while trying not to get hit
there is no greater joy in the game that buffing your strength to maximum, equipping Iraklis, and landing a critical arc of obliteration. it's the closest thing to planet cracking we got.
Love to see Iraklis getting some love, fun pawn build: keep warrior pawn as low level as you can, equip Iraklis, hydra set, Augments Exhilaration, Vehemence, Clout, and (Tenacity). hilarity ensues, assuming it wasnt fixed, but trick is keeping pawn as low level as possible. play on easy, farm (small) rats in the stable in casardis for Disciple points without much exp gain. very tedious, rewarding? not really.
Dragons dogma two should add weapon knowledge. Give a vague description of the weapon amd after using it for a long time (and experiencing the hidden abilities) it gets written down in the weapon description.
As a warrior player for most of my 1200+ hours of DD:DA, I'd say you missed one caveat of Iraklis vs. Bitter End that is fairly important to warriors and that's the stagger and knockdown values. They're 207 units less than Bitter End. I enjoy using Iraklis but it does make it more difficult to get knockdowns and that can be a big deal for warrior if you solo like I do mostly. Really only matters in Post-Daimon BBI but I digress. Great video. Love to see Dragon's Dogma content. I just hope DD2 lives up to the hype. I'm trying to stay grounded in my expectations.
I'm insanely impatient for DD2 not only because I want to play the fucking game, but also because I cannot wait for more 10/10 content from this banger of a channel. It's literally split 50/50 for the source of my hype.
now that you explained what this weapon actually does opened my eyes to it. Warrior under normal circumstances is take hits and knock shit down its rarely a damage vocation but this weapon i know a skill thats rapid hit for warrior that could synergize with with this and I have an idea for my next pawn now.
A slight correction: only if it's a positive effect. If it's negative (25% chance of breaking, for example), it will most likely mean 100% on the first hit.
Iraklis is what I used to plat the game when starting bbi haha. Though daimon second form was not fun with bolide spam and me restricting myself to not use wakestones, op pawns, or periapts. Also was rocking the pure dark armor (not gold or silver forged) that is the closest to berserk and paired with iraklis was pretty much one shot everytime haha. Didn't use the broken ass sanctuary cheese augment iirc either.
I’ve been saying this for years lol. Back when the DLC for the weapons and armor came out, I tried convincing a friend but he just wouldn’t listen. I told him just use jump attacks and carry items that will restore stamina.
WELL time to start a new save, STA stack on the pawn and see how he gets on in with the sword. Always wanted to use one of the gamble weapons on a pawn to see how dreadful it would be, I just needed an excuse
spending 2 minutes charging an attack to do fuck all damage over and over again is worth it for the one time it's a crit and you pop 7 healthbars in one swing i LOVE this sword
I don't have a PS5 or Series X so I sadly won't be able to experience Dragon's Dogma 2 at launch. But I absolutely know whose channel I'll be watching to experience it vicariously. You should consider streaming it honestly. Need to see your disgust/elation in real time over Fighters weird ass roll skill.
recently decided to restart my warrior exclusive character, mostly to make a better fighter pawn lol. can't wait to be back at max level, whacking the absolute shit out of every bad bastard in the game with my coin flip crab claw
Hmm, last time I played Dragon’s Dogma, I was pretty convinced Mystic Knight was my favorite class, but I never tried this weapon as a Warrior. It’s like a demon possesses the sword and is the once who decides when it is time to kill. I don’t know about the debuffs though. I guess I’ll find out when I try it.
The problem here is defense. On small, consistent hits defense gets applied to every strike. Getting the occasional x9 hit is still only reduced once. Without that "balance" shattering caveat it would probably average out. Instead we just need to roll the dice as many times as possible to win...
The fewer words a magic sword’s name has the more dangerous it is. You don’t want to be in the wrong end of Dark King Grutmore’s Edge of Annihilation don’t get me wrong. But you FOR SURE don’t want to be on the wrong end of something called IRAKLIS.
"I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.
"This is Iraklis. It starts with your knees."
I don't think it's quantity of words, but quality. When you hear "Dark King Grutmore’s Edge of Annihilation", you know who it used to belong to, and what it's gonna do; Dark King Grutmore, and annihilate. But "Iraklis" tells you nothing. It sounds like the name of a person, but the lack of titles implies mystery. It could be a someone you "have" heard of, a complete stranger, or even an unknowable entity. Only more questions arise when you figure out it's just a weird-ass sword.
That name sounds like a noise when people get killed by something so maybe that sword killed so many living things the name just stuck
death, end, extinction
@@seabass5892 Even worse when you get hit by Iraklis- most of the time it deals peanuts damage giving you false confidence, and then out of nowhere "WHAM" and you're dead.
Can't wait to see what kind of game breaking shit we can do in DD2. Finding out how to farm BBI gear was life changing
My pawn is game breaking . shield only build that does x4 times more damage then ANY gold forged weapon in the game . secured is arm gear+ 2 rings that x2-4 damage done with bare hands (works if one hand have shield) authoregeneration and more
@@stampiboy1oh my god... the monk build...
@@thebaseandtriflingcreature174 yeah and it is in fact strongest build you can make in dragons dogma
Shield attacks only with quadruple damage
We get Iraklis again, but this time it also has a 1% chance to do a crit that does 18x damage.
@@stampiboy1 Isn't that the Shield Hero build with Bloody Knuckles and Cymbal Onslaught? XD
Starting the prayer circle for Iraklis' return in DD2 so we can get more Infinite Cringe Iraklisposting.
I will join you in the circle brother
🙏
I expect a 25% chance of that happening at launch
also force hatchet and caged fury. These three are truly playstyle defining, absolutely love them
They could have gone for a crit oriented sword, but they went for a CRIT oriented sword
Trust not in your RNG, trust in the multi-hits.
Then you would never use this sword. 25% chance to multiply your damage by 9 translates to 2.25 damage multiplier on average. 885*2,25 = 1991, which is still lower then BE's 2055 STR, but makes you take 50% more damage and increases stamina comsuption. Sadly, Iraklis is just BE at home. On average. That is on top of very weird scaling: it starts with whopping 105 damage (lul), forging it to 3 star triples it for no reason, dragonforging adds another 40% and purification doubles it. It scales like a rusted sword in normal game and then like low rarity weapon in post game. Which means it probably will be on par with any weapon you can use at any given moment of your playthrough. On average.
TL;DR: This sword is for believers only. Go big or go cry in pillow, because you just spent all your upgrade mats on this... thing.
Yeah but its fucking cool
I still just use the iron sword fully rarified because it looks cool
@@Almoniification You compared Iraklis' dmg 25% of the time vs BE's 100%. At 100%, Iraklis does 2655.
the formula is (885*.25*9) + (885*.75)
@@Almoniification somebody doesn’t understand DD hit boxes and it showes.
@@deathripperx1 ah, yes, you are correct (almost). But it will be (885*0.25*9)+(885*0.75*0.1), since Iraklis deals 10% weapon damage 75% of the time. In the end it deals the same damage on average as BE. Also, crits are calculated before character's stats are added to the total damage value.
Can't wait for all the chad warrior montages in DD2.
Faith is the best stat in the game. Your editing is so 🔥
Time to do a BBI run with Iraklis 😊
That cursed dragon kill at the end of your intro was exquisite
If Iraklis doesn't make a comeback in DD2, we riot.
:(
When?
Your editing has gotten sick asf, youre dropping harder bombs than grand bolide
Psychologists: "The Skinner Box principle warps our brains to keep attempting in hopes of a reward."
Warriors: "CRIT SWORD GO BRRRRRR!!!!"
So pumped for DD2! Keep it up!
Man through the years I watched your video you still make me laugh with your edits and Humour xD
Capcom needs to get you DD2 early, the fact you consistently (sort of) deliver DD content to this day, shows dedication.
I really enjoyed this! Neat hybrid between breakdown video and meme video. Very informative. Calamitous Lunge go BRRRR.
Iraklis is a lot better than it seems on the stats, it actually has very comparable DPS to Bitter End assuming every fourth hit is a crit. Just getting lucky enough to crit on every third hit bumps the DPS well above every other longsword, though of course that doesn't happen consistently. Unless you like using lash/arc I think it's definitely the best longsword in the game if you can put up with a few unlucky strings of hitting enemies with a wet noodle.
I discover this channel in searching for videos of DD2 and i found pure gold, need to watch rest
I recently got back into DD after years because of your videos and DD2 announcement.
Thank you for continuing the Dragon’s Dogma content can’t wait for the channel to grow bigger when number 2 comes out.
Thank you, love you, big hug
Warrior glass cannon build. Capcom made a broken masterpiece with dragons dogma.
It's my favorite weapon in the game also! Hope it makes its way into dd2.. Nice job, as usual, on the video also. 👍🏼
Amazing, I was just thinking about giving Irakis a chance. I'm currently playing with the Force Hatchet and It is so much fun to try to do all that damage while trying not to get hit
Cant wait for dragon's dodogama 2
I never intended to play Warrior but you've sold me on it. Thank you for enlightening me.
Can’t wait for the content you’ll pump out when DD2 comes out
Cheers Mate! Here's to hoping the Iraklis returns in DD2
there is no greater joy in the game that buffing your strength to maximum, equipping Iraklis, and landing a critical arc of obliteration. it's the closest thing to planet cracking we got.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite weapon in the game; not just for the Warrior class, but in the whole game. All hail the RNG sword!
The way that my body reacted when infinite cringe told me to get on my knees was far more powerful than I thought lol
as a warrior main, im excited and hopeful theres the equivalent of Iraklis in DD2.
Your voice is a need in my sleep time fam I appreciate it 🙏
Love to see Iraklis getting some love, fun pawn build: keep warrior pawn as low level as you can, equip Iraklis, hydra set, Augments Exhilaration, Vehemence, Clout, and (Tenacity). hilarity ensues, assuming it wasnt fixed, but trick is keeping pawn as low level as possible. play on easy, farm (small) rats in the stable in casardis for Disciple points without much exp gain. very tedious, rewarding? not really.
Dragons dogma two should add weapon knowledge. Give a vague description of the weapon amd after using it for a long time (and experiencing the hidden abilities) it gets written down in the weapon description.
Yeah, kinda like pawns get better tactics with more knowledge. It'd be a really simple thing to add as well.
This was such a sick video. Has me really craving DD2 now
Etrian Odyssey V music. Someone here is cultured.
never expected this channel to turn into gambling
really cool video IC, thanks :)
the Queen has returned
Don't call it a comeback, she been here for years
I just want to thank you for putting me on to dragons dogma with the magick knight is op video
As a warrior player for most of my 1200+ hours of DD:DA, I'd say you missed one caveat of Iraklis vs. Bitter End that is fairly important to warriors and that's the stagger and knockdown values. They're 207 units less than Bitter End. I enjoy using Iraklis but it does make it more difficult to get knockdowns and that can be a big deal for warrior if you solo like I do mostly. Really only matters in Post-Daimon BBI but I digress. Great video. Love to see Dragon's Dogma content. I just hope DD2 lives up to the hype. I'm trying to stay grounded in my expectations.
I'm insanely impatient for DD2 not only because I want to play the fucking game, but also because I cannot wait for more 10/10 content from this banger of a channel. It's literally split 50/50 for the source of my hype.
I am down bad for this woman 😩
now that you explained what this weapon actually does opened my eyes to it. Warrior under normal circumstances is take hits and knock shit down its rarely a damage vocation but this weapon i know a skill thats rapid hit for warrior that could synergize with with this and I have an idea for my next pawn now.
Real gamers know that 25% chance actually means 0% chance most of the time
A slight correction: only if it's a positive effect. If it's negative (25% chance of breaking, for example), it will most likely mean 100% on the first hit.
I always get so excited whenever infinite cringe posts
i swear ur one of the most underrated youtubers
The editing in ur vids give me life
I cant wait for your DD2 video madness
ooof that juicy big boy crit damage is delicious
Iraklis is what I used to plat the game when starting bbi haha. Though daimon second form was not fun with bolide spam and me restricting myself to not use wakestones, op pawns, or periapts. Also was rocking the pure dark armor (not gold or silver forged) that is the closest to berserk and paired with iraklis was pretty much one shot everytime haha. Didn't use the broken ass sanctuary cheese augment iirc either.
Really hoping Dragons Dogma 2 will keep the same faith
True warrior right here! We are a Fortune fighters!
really wholesome video :)
I love the fact that I had this game for years and for multiple consoles and just finding out about this weapon lol
may Iraklis be transferred into DD2, amen
Welp, time to play through Dragon's Dogma again as a Warrior. I knew of this weapon but I did not realize how effective it truly can be.
First time I played Warrior, Iraklis was my go-to.
Ok now I want a spear like this in DD2, mystic spearman crit slot machine would be so fun
Didn't expect the Shane cameo
Had me laughing the whole time, but I spilled my tea with the wiki part. 😂😂
I’ve been saying this for years lol. Back when the DLC for the weapons and armor came out, I tried convincing a friend but he just wouldn’t listen. I told him just use jump attacks and carry items that will restore stamina.
Anyone else hear "WAKE UP SLEEPYHEAD!" whenever you see someone dropkicking a sleeping monster in DDDA?
WELL time to start a new save, STA stack on the pawn and see how he gets on in with the sword. Always wanted to use one of the gamble weapons on a pawn to see how dreadful it would be, I just needed an excuse
spending 2 minutes charging an attack to do fuck all damage over and over again is worth it for the one time it's a crit and you pop 7 healthbars in one swing i LOVE this sword
I don't have a PS5 or Series X so I sadly won't be able to experience Dragon's Dogma 2 at launch. But I absolutely know whose channel I'll be watching to experience it vicariously.
You should consider streaming it honestly. Need to see your disgust/elation in real time over Fighters weird ass roll skill.
Perhaps I should try streaming. See how my aussie internet handles that.
Your sense of humor is so on point.
what is this awesome chaos of a channel😂
Iraklis is best looking tbh and it's there to send a message
Hahahah the cold ones memes killed me. Love me some Chad and Max
I live for these
thonk lord's reputation at work once again
Can’t wait to watch you figure out how to one shot the final boss in DD2 with a toothpick.
Faith? Solidified, Arms? Mighty, Nerves? Steeled, Victory? Assured
Kira would be proud of that BIG DAMAGE.
recently decided to restart my warrior exclusive character, mostly to make a better fighter pawn lol. can't wait to be back at max level, whacking the absolute shit out of every bad bastard in the game with my coin flip crab claw
Time to break out my most well behaved d20 because *these enemies about to eat these crits*
I always thought this thing activated if I was hit while in an attack, but I'm so glad I was wrong 😂
fun fact: Iraklis mean Hercules, Iraklis being the actual way to say Hercules in greek
your dragons dogma video are amazing by way i saw mystic knight with staff video was wondering to see magick Archer with staff next if its possible
Thank you. I'll keep Staff Magick Archer in mind. Will have to experiment with it.
@@Infinite_Cringe no problem take all time you need for staff magick archer
MORE CONTENT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
It better be back in DD2
Hmm, last time I played Dragon’s Dogma, I was pretty convinced Mystic Knight was my favorite class, but I never tried this weapon as a Warrior.
It’s like a demon possesses the sword and is the once who decides when it is time to kill.
I don’t know about the debuffs though. I guess I’ll find out when I try it.
Need Iraklis in DD2!!
I hope weapons like this and the force hatchet are in base dd2 and not dlc this time.
I just like Dragon´s Bite because it looks nice
The problem here is defense. On small, consistent hits defense gets applied to every strike. Getting the occasional x9 hit is still only reduced once. Without that "balance" shattering caveat it would probably average out. Instead we just need to roll the dice as many times as possible to win...
Lose my number. Also, feels good this is probably my last week around but you never stop entertaining
I’m glad I’m not the only one who rode the ox’s hahaha so funny
“Iraklis is a sword made for gambling addicts, but I prefer to go by the term Woman of Faith” 💯
See two buttons before me:
a) Calamitous Lunge
b) Calamitous Lunge
*Intense sweat*
🤣 2:54 That Garm must be lost rn
The tough guy: You have the Irak? BAHAHAHAHA-
The 9x crit:
Would you ever do a "beginners guide to dragons dogma" video? im kinda autistic and find your tone of voice + video style easy to follow.
i love gragon dogman
This game is full of gimmicky weapons and gear, and I absolutely fucking love it for that.
So in theory if you have your character and pawn both have Iraklis...it should be a 50% chance of doing critical damage right?
yeah, well, _you're_ OP!
WHAAAAAT I didn't know about it !
How did you get the sunny skies in what I assume to be post game, considering there’s a gorechimera on the unusual beach?
Using a mod called dinput.dll hooks. It's on the nexus. Let's you change the weather to whatever you want along with many other things.
Thx Mom