Elden Ring - Maliketh, The Black Blade Boss Fight (4K 60FPS)

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  • @Nick-mp1zh
    @Nick-mp1zh 2 года назад +13145

    Malekith is the type of boss where I was going "That was a pretty good attempt, I actually hit the boss before I died!"

    • @ilikethepizza2527
      @ilikethepizza2527 2 года назад +713

      His aggressivity is one of the reasons why he is so hard. Sometimes you almost kill him and next attempt you dont even hit him once. Reminds me of Namesless King, less technical tho.

    • @TheNapster153
      @TheNapster153 2 года назад +228

      The name 'Beast Clergyman' triggered my Bloodborne instincts and it doesn't help that they clearly pulled thr desigb concept from Vicar Amelia.
      Hmmmm. Assuming Malekith is her relative, I wonder if I could get consent from him to marry Amelia.

    • @khuatthelong
      @khuatthelong 2 года назад +53

      I died before i even got a hold of myself about what happened.... :))

    • @user-we1fk4ul5o
      @user-we1fk4ul5o 2 года назад +51

      I don’t see any resemblance of Amelia in Maliketh. They’re both beasts & have white-grey fur…that’s really it. It takes more than a color swath to claim he’s inspired by her. 🤔

    • @thecommissar4461
      @thecommissar4461 2 года назад +25

      "Malekith, Witch King of Naggaroth."

  • @iSlaughteredGod
    @iSlaughteredGod 2 года назад +8602

    That cinematic for the second phase is just chilling. Whoever designed Maliketh did a fantastic job.

    • @farianandadiratama
      @farianandadiratama 2 года назад +347

      a typical fromsoft cinematic bro, always gave me chill and iconic

    • @johnsaltfresh5946
      @johnsaltfresh5946 2 года назад +48

      @@farianandadiratama uhm dude, when I get hit from him, my health just reduces, is that some status effect that I can’t seem to keep track of?

    • @rebeccabarbosa978
      @rebeccabarbosa978 2 года назад +13

      @@johnsaltfresh5946 its the death fire, if you get hit your health is drained, theres no escape

    • @johnsaltfresh5946
      @johnsaltfresh5946 2 года назад +130

      @@rebeccabarbosa978 I managed to beat the beautiful beast, amazing boss fight but very difficult

    • @LegendSergio
      @LegendSergio 2 года назад +50

      Maliketh is just a ripoff of Guts with the Berserker armor from berserk

  • @nep1062
    @nep1062 2 года назад +9672

    Me and Maliketh have great synergy. I can do phase 1 hitless, then he does phase 2 hitless.
    Edit: I beat him :)

    • @hotshots149
      @hotshots149 2 года назад +111

      Congrats!

    • @muhammadhussain4952
      @muhammadhussain4952 2 года назад +46

      U beat him without summons or with summon

    • @nep1062
      @nep1062 2 года назад +115

      @@muhammadhussain4952 without

    • @muhammadhussain4952
      @muhammadhussain4952 2 года назад +61

      @@nep1062 that's good how much tries did it take you, cuz I am still getting destroyed and being forced to use mimic tear

    • @davidelaffro6705
      @davidelaffro6705 2 года назад +41

      @@muhammadhussain4952 maliketh and last bosses are the only that i can't take without mimic tear. I'm in NG+5 and is the same shit, to difficult for my skills to take him down alone.

  • @dinorex3464
    @dinorex3464 2 года назад +7743

    This guy literally *sealed Death* in his arm to avoid people abusing of it.
    Maliketh was an absolute beast.

    • @talvysh
      @talvysh 2 года назад +439

      Literally.

    • @twotwo108
      @twotwo108 2 года назад +864

      lorewise perhaps his act of sealing death away is the greatest abuse, preventing the natural cycle of life and death

    • @timragen6658
      @timragen6658 2 года назад +78

      Well merica told him to do it

    • @dinorex3464
      @dinorex3464 2 года назад +678

      @@timragen6658 Marika told him to watch over the Rune of Death, but when the Black Knife Assassins stole a piece of it he sealed it in his own body to make sure nobody could steal it ever again.

    • @Cptsuccess
      @Cptsuccess 2 года назад +24

      @@twotwo108 And when has death been good for anything besides killing sinners?

  • @filipvadas7602
    @filipvadas7602 2 года назад +3175

    3:01 him using the knockback from his own ability to juggle himself in the air freaking blew my mind

    • @neurzero
      @neurzero 2 года назад +282

      It was so beautiful /chefkiss

    • @thebigsida6645
      @thebigsida6645 2 года назад +250

      True! As well the way he switches up combos in midair while still projecting his attacks well enough for you to react is fucking incredible.

    • @kionicxnm
      @kionicxnm 2 года назад +154

      they took the acrobatics in this game to a whole new level. i thought soul of cinders little flips were cool but holy hell

    • @JIMT412
      @JIMT412 2 года назад +41

      A skillful warrior indeed.

    • @LuisD.Guitar
      @LuisD.Guitar 2 года назад +47

      It's based on Gut's Berserker armor from Berserk. Same poses and everything

  • @alrightbro
    @alrightbro 2 года назад +2310

    From a lore standpoint, Maliketh is by far my favorite character. The shadow of Queen Marika, she chose him to be the bearer of Destined Death which he placed into a black blade that he entombed within his own flesh to protect it. So badass.

    • @afungai1649
      @afungai1649 2 года назад +201

      Also everyone - including all the other demigods - is fucking terrified of him. For very good reason.

    • @sebastianb.3978
      @sebastianb.3978 2 года назад +142

      @@afungai1649 Well he could have literally slaughtered them all if he woke up feeling cute one day. Even Malenia gets shredded by his sword.

    • @alexandercortescampano4335
      @alexandercortescampano4335 2 года назад +17

      @@afungai1649 No kidding, he was a formidable adversary.

    • @ashleysmith9755
      @ashleysmith9755 Год назад +70

      @@afungai1649 he can permadeath anybody lorewise, if you died to his second phase you'd stay dead

    • @PeteTheGrouch
      @PeteTheGrouch Год назад +99

      @@ashleysmith9755 _Heh,_ imagine if losing to him in that phase deleted your save slot... now THAT would be scary!

  • @harrythegreat21person63
    @harrythegreat21person63 2 года назад +7622

    This boss is extremely difficult with a strength build, hitting him is almost impossible. By the time your sword hits the ground he’s already hit you 3 times and started flying away again.

    • @cjday573
      @cjday573 2 года назад +526

      Git gud

    • @homelander2243
      @homelander2243 2 года назад +350

      I just beat him my second attempt as pure strength

    • @brandonsims131
      @brandonsims131 2 года назад +175

      Fuck the git gudders. I feel you bro he was a bitch

    • @homelander2243
      @homelander2243 2 года назад +939

      @@Arthur0ne they’re all using Moonveil. Just wait till the nerf and they’ll be crying

    • @Griefpluto
      @Griefpluto 2 года назад +781

      It's not about gitting gud, strength build is difficult for pretty much every boss in this game. The problem is that compared to ds1-3, bosses in elden ring are way quicker, much more aggressive, have ridiculously large hitbox and have the ability to traverse entire map within seconds, which leaves very little openings and room for error for slower weapons, this is especially true for many mid-late game bosses. There is literally no advantage of investing in strength even in PvP, where faster builds like bleed can take away 2/3 of your health within seconds, no matter how heavy your armor is. All the while you are still recovering from 1 great sword swing. This game is imbalanced.

  • @rieJW
    @rieJW 2 года назад +1679

    It’s crazy how Miyazaki put a black blade gargoyle right in front of the Beast Clergyman’s area in Caelid, already cheekily telling us that’s Maliketh before we even fight him as a boss

    • @samnorris6533
      @samnorris6533 2 года назад +64

      Ohhhhhhhh

    • @aaronfeliciano9768
      @aaronfeliciano9768 Год назад +5

      Ohh wow didn’t know that

    • @reborn6596
      @reborn6596 10 месяцев назад +4

      Well that’s strange I killed “him” there so will that mean he’s dead dead 🧐

    • @Armbender1085
      @Armbender1085 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@reborn6596nope.

    • @reborn6596
      @reborn6596 10 месяцев назад

      @@Armbender1085 sweet

  • @stanleysmooth
    @stanleysmooth 2 года назад +1625

    Malikith's design is like a fusion between Nameless King and Ludwig the Holy Blade, it's fucking great and I love it

  • @tylerbish7497
    @tylerbish7497 2 года назад +3275

    I like how it doesn't give him an intro to trick people into thinking he's a boss who's weak yet unimportant to the story then subverting it by showing who he really is.

    • @tylerbish7497
      @tylerbish7497 2 года назад +83

      Geez I love it.

    • @calebmacenka3132
      @calebmacenka3132 2 года назад +116

      So he's the guy who stole the Death Rune or is he just holding onto it? I don't think he's the one who killed Godwyn, the intro showed multiple assassins, but I could be wrong

    • @Ostrov_v_okeane
      @Ostrov_v_okeane 2 года назад +37

      Yeah, but for me first stage harder than 2nd. Almost 30 tries i died on first stage

    • @jadenkarpoff9158
      @jadenkarpoff9158 2 года назад +349

      @@calebmacenka3132 From what I understand, he's just guarding the rune. The black knife assassins are the ones that stole it and killed Godwyn.

    • @calebmacenka3132
      @calebmacenka3132 2 года назад +91

      What exactly is Maliketh’s part in the story aside from holding the Death Rune? I’ve seen some item descriptions and so far it seems like he’s either Marika’s half brother or some sort of shadowbound beast (whatever that means - I thought it was like Godfrey’s Serosh - an embodiment of Marika’s more primal instincts). Knowing Fromsoft I’m probably off by a long shot.

  • @icecreamenthusiasts2487
    @icecreamenthusiasts2487 2 года назад +1605

    A FromSoft classic
    A berserker swordsman who fought like a beast with comically large sword

    • @agustinmora7860
      @agustinmora7860 2 года назад +176

      Don't forget about the absolutely amazing moveset

    • @fighterx9840
      @fighterx9840 2 года назад +64

      And the music that comes with the fight

    • @krajicsek13
      @krajicsek13 2 года назад +161

      Speaking of berserker he look just like Guts in the berserker armor

    • @namelesshollow
      @namelesshollow 2 года назад +2

      @@krajicsek13 nah he looks like Griffith

    • @danny14cyberkillr36
      @danny14cyberkillr36 2 года назад +36

      A comically large spoon

  • @PR1ME98
    @PR1ME98 2 года назад +2681

    I use pure dex with bloodhound step
    I felt like i was in an anime fighting this dude. Truly an exhilarating boss.

    • @ducminh7568
      @ducminh7568 2 года назад +127

      bloodhound step is easy mode

    • @nitrosix3206
      @nitrosix3206 2 года назад +104

      Never got the chance to play this game but when i do i am gonna abuse bloodhound step, looks like lots of fun

    • @narutooooo1
      @narutooooo1 2 года назад +298

      @@ducminh7568 at this point all thing consider ezy mode to people like u lol. Have fun playing 1-2 hit and roll and running

    • @ducminh7568
      @ducminh7568 2 года назад +35

      @@narutooooo1 sure it is easy too but it is also fun, still a bit challenging if your reflex is not good. Still way better than mage spam.

    • @Silent.Heaven
      @Silent.Heaven 2 года назад +241

      @@ducminh7568 bro let the man have his fun. Touch grass

  • @bull3t209
    @bull3t209 2 года назад +358

    3:25 thats insane how he seamlessly jumps and latches onto the pillar mid fight

    • @godefroiddebouillon7769
      @godefroiddebouillon7769 2 года назад +17

      Not "seamless" at all but yes.

    • @grievinggeneral7878
      @grievinggeneral7878 2 года назад +51

      @@godefroiddebouillon7769 “not ‘seamless’ at all but yes.” 🤓

    • @Wonkess_Chonkess
      @Wonkess_Chonkess Год назад +2

      He sometimes also gets stuck in the pillar and then he just gets teleported to the middle of the arena😂

    • @pFantam611
      @pFantam611 7 месяцев назад

      @@godefroiddebouillon7769 i challenge you to do better

  • @MrFrostcold
    @MrFrostcold Год назад +353

    I think I watched that cutscene like crazy amount of times, just majestic.

    • @mithex8414
      @mithex8414 Год назад +15

      Maliketh and Ludwig phase 2 cutscenes are the best moments in all of Souls

    • @natemyyymate
      @natemyyymate Год назад +4

      Me too, but not by choice...

  • @munteanandrei1439
    @munteanandrei1439 Год назад +562

    Fun fact: His dialogue changes when you beat him if you feed him with all the available deathroot in his present form as Gurranq. He even has unique dialogue and recognizes you when you enter his arena.

    • @Laarsan
      @Laarsan Год назад +7

      Is there a video on that

    • @dayrozo
      @dayrozo Год назад +86

      ​@@Laarsan yep just search "maliketh dialogues after quest" he recognizes you and asks why are you betraying him

    • @DealRogers
      @DealRogers Год назад +31

      yeah I just saw this in my first playthrough, I felt sad indeed

    • @Saleh19999
      @Saleh19999 Год назад +55

      It is weird that so many people missed this. There litterly an indicator that tells you when a deathroot is nearby. I feel like many players did little to no exploration.

    • @calamatuz
      @calamatuz Год назад +20

      ​@@Saleh19999nah i found some, but im not exploring every cprner and dungeon. its gets impossibly boring going through the 50th identical dungeon. already spent time in like 15 of em im done

  • @FistofSpirit
    @FistofSpirit 2 года назад +68

    2:25 the music swelling up as Maliketh stands up gives me chills every single time

    • @terminalarray1047
      @terminalarray1047 2 года назад +3

      Ikr I can't get enough. It's just straight goosebumps. It's perfect

  • @mac2312
    @mac2312 2 года назад +2629

    This fight is sooo sick. All the main bosses have such epic, phenomenal design.

    • @soap2330
      @soap2330 2 года назад +57

      Godskin duo

    • @mac2312
      @mac2312 2 года назад +236

      @@soap2330 that doesn't count

    • @zotethemighty1971
      @zotethemighty1971 2 года назад +13

      Godskin duo

    • @cauthrim4298
      @cauthrim4298 2 года назад +26

      @@soap2330 They are one of my favourite bosses and I love their design, to each their own

    • @strangegreenthing
      @strangegreenthing 2 года назад +133

      @@cauthrim4298 you have something wrong with you

  • @mannisteeb577
    @mannisteeb577 Год назад +58

    03:42 That arena and the epic background, plus his elegant moveset... Unforgettable. This is what games should look like these days!...

    • @TurboMintyFresh
      @TurboMintyFresh Год назад +2

      Couldn't agree more. This is what gaming should be

    • @Iraslive7
      @Iraslive7 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, gaming should be based on rolling back and forth for 10 consecutive minutes, lmao 🤣

  • @ghx5490
    @ghx5490 2 года назад +1706

    One of the most visually and mechanically astounding boss in all Fromsoft's works.

    • @MrCholoPants3415
      @MrCholoPants3415 2 года назад +80

      Yeah, 3000 hit combos that give you 1 second of attack opening sure is fun. Not allowing you to play aggressively at all. Just roll 50 times and r1 once.

    • @luckyrice672
      @luckyrice672 2 года назад +42

      @@MrCholoPants3415 sounds like someone is getting their ass clapped

    • @ghx5490
      @ghx5490 2 года назад +111

      @@MrCholoPants3415 The combos aren’t that long. I’d say it’s the perfect amount where it’s hard to find an opening, but you can deal a lot of damage in it.

    • @MrCholoPants3415
      @MrCholoPants3415 2 года назад +42

      ​@@luckyrice672 I beat him in less than 2 hours with a shitty strength build. It wasn't that hard, just boring, and the second phase is just lame as hell. I'm glad you beat him with mimic tear and moonveil tho on first try because you're such a gamer

    • @alastor8091
      @alastor8091 2 года назад +2

      @@ghx5490 yeah, my issue is the lack of start up frames on his front flip slashes and giving life steal to a boss that already does massive damage.

  • @loaded1050
    @loaded1050 2 года назад +2984

    Man that arena and the OST gave me pure chills, Miyazaki is back in style (cutting my ball off if this doesn’t win GOTY).

    • @emanon8744
      @emanon8744 2 года назад +299

      Screenshot this comment

    • @sun-17
      @sun-17 2 года назад +74

      Bro this game is fantastic
      But can't say
      GOW ragnarok and Marvel's spider man 2(end of this year I guess)
      But for me, this is GOTY

    • @EarthwormShandy
      @EarthwormShandy 2 года назад +12

      @@sun-17 And Starfield

    • @PatrickRatman
      @PatrickRatman 2 года назад +176

      @@EarthwormShandy lol its a bethesda game its going to be overhyped hot garbage.

    • @Worm-np1rj
      @Worm-np1rj 2 года назад +3

      How do you get to Maliketh. I’m in farem azula but I have no clue how to reach him

  • @franciscocendejas141
    @franciscocendejas141 2 года назад +1016

    When I fought this boss I literally got chills during the cutscene. Very well done.
    P.S. I died about 15 seconds later.

    • @Kage0No0Tenshi
      @Kage0No0Tenshi 2 года назад +3

      First try I got boss to 10% hp and second try I did not even hitt boss and die and after I did not even get close to 30% hp on boss and I am stuck now need to lvl up and my lvl is 110 some thing

    • @franciscocendejas141
      @franciscocendejas141 2 года назад +3

      @@Kage0No0Tenshi I loved his cutscene. I never knew who he really was and was ABSOLUTELY impressed when I saw who he really was.

    • @rodrigomendes9026
      @rodrigomendes9026 2 года назад +2

      I absolutely loved his cutscene too. From software and their art direction is mind blowing

    • @cjsrandomstuff
      @cjsrandomstuff Год назад +1

      Any tips on surviving for 15 seconds please? I get wrecked by him lol

    • @RicknWRX
      @RicknWRX Год назад +3

      ​​@@cjsrandomstuffust get behind him. And do not be afraid to back up and use pillar as shield. He is hard for sure. Need to be passive until the small windows present themselves. I just got stuck on him for 2 hours but every death I knew what I did wrong. After him. Gideon one try. Godfrey 2 tries. At the last boss now, I will have it in a couple tries. I absolutely couldn't do radagon and elden beast with my strength build. Doing dex / arcane duel wield and shredding now. Hope you got it!

  • @newhek
    @newhek 2 года назад +198

    God fucking dammit, he's way too cool. I can't get enough of his fighting style, he fought like an actual beast master-swordsman would fight.

  • @KaijuRhino
    @KaijuRhino 2 года назад +862

    This fight took me a while. There’s some times where I thought it was unfair but it’s really satisfying once you get into the rhythm of his moveset

    • @bubalfred260
      @bubalfred260 2 года назад +39

      Yeah definitely not an unfair fight, practice makes perfect

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 2 года назад +59

      Fighting and killing malenia, even with mega cheese strategies, just makes this boss feel like a cake walk. Or any boss after. Malenia doesn't feel unfair. She just genuinely is unfair. So having that be something I dealt with before maliketh. Maliketh took 2 tries.

    • @bubalfred260
      @bubalfred260 2 года назад +49

      @@trevorveillette8415 Lol nope she's not unfair either, all her attacks are dodgeable and avoidable including her flurry, they just require extreme patience and very precise timing. Once you get the timings down they get much easier, you just have to put in the time to learn the patterns. Wether or not you find that fun or not is subjective though

    • @JebemTiZivot
      @JebemTiZivot 2 года назад +8

      @@trevorveillette8415 No yeah completely agree, killed Malenia with a pretty OP setup for her (ice stomp uchi +25 and a mimic tear) and it still took me like 2 dozen tries, after beating her, Maliketh felt more like a miniboss than anything

    • @jose91807
      @jose91807 2 года назад +3

      @@bubalfred260 her flurry has been confirmed not the be dogeble although only the first spinn

  • @iKendles
    @iKendles 2 года назад +788

    This is easily a top tier boss in the game, I know when the trailer released this was gonna be a favorite for me

    • @0nly5iK
      @0nly5iK 2 года назад +37

      This is easily the hardest story souls boss if you play without summons.

    • @SnakeEater776
      @SnakeEater776 2 года назад +31

      I fucking loved the maliketh fight, just kinda wish it wasnt stuck behind best clergyman

    • @Zanzibawrr
      @Zanzibawrr 2 года назад +1

      It’s my favorite by far

    • @vacancy959
      @vacancy959 2 года назад +1

      Yep. Def my fav boss he just has a top tier design

    • @handzar6402
      @handzar6402 2 года назад +4

      Crap boss.

  • @kennethmelo6336
    @kennethmelo6336 2 года назад +29

    2:40 I love the cutscenes for second phases. It gives you just enough time at the end to get a nice looking screenshot

  • @assassinsa1
    @assassinsa1 Год назад +93

    This game and it's boss fates make me emotional, man. Like the beauty in the way each boss moves. The effort and passion put into this game is evident

    • @TurboMintyFresh
      @TurboMintyFresh Год назад

      The animations have so much emotion in them alone. No other games can compete with this

  • @mopeysadcloud3925
    @mopeysadcloud3925 2 года назад +249

    His second phase was the moment where I was like 'oh yeah, favorite boss right here'
    Not only is he challenging, but he's fun as well. Just trusting your own skills against a really fun boss.

    • @solidus_fox6944
      @solidus_fox6944 2 года назад

      I see your idea of fun is sticking metal spikes up your urethra

    • @Wonkess_Chonkess
      @Wonkess_Chonkess Год назад +1

      My only problem would be the first phase where if you have a strength build your punish opportunities get lowered an unreasonable amount in my opinion. I get that some bosses can be more weak against some builds then others but I thought the second phase is better example of that where he is very nimble but if you just spend a little more time learning his moveset you can still easily cut him down.

    • @Chadius_Thundercock
      @Chadius_Thundercock Год назад +1

      This boss is miserable for strength, I’m on the verge of respecing to use magic and cheese this boss, just no openings at all

  • @trevorfranks69
    @trevorfranks69 2 года назад +57

    "To kill what?"
    Idk why but that line feels so ominous yet hilarious at the same time for me.

  • @ivorymantis1026
    @ivorymantis1026 2 года назад +306

    This fight will legitimately be one of the most memorable because I honestly love the lore of the Beasts. Seeing Gurranq actually being this was impactful as hell. The Beasts worshipped the dragons, afterall.
    I'm still sour that there isn't an option to bring upon an "Age of Beasts/Dragons" as times past. I really, really, really pray that this is a DLC ending, if not just more building upon that. That and the underground.

    • @MK-vi2cm
      @MK-vi2cm 2 года назад +4

      This isn't Gurranq

    • @ivorymantis1026
      @ivorymantis1026 2 года назад +50

      @@MK-vi2cm
      Stone of Gurranq incantation:
      _"Long ago, Gurranq was a beast of such terrifying ferocity that his former name meant "Death of the Demigods."_

    • @hachikuji_mayoi
      @hachikuji_mayoi 2 года назад +37

      @@MK-vi2cm It is gurranq, if you finish his deathroot quest he will leave his place and have different dialogue at the start and end of the fight. If you don't finish the quest he stays available so you can finish the quest which is kinda weird but happens for gameplay reasons ig.

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад +26

      @@MK-vi2cm Oh boy, have you got some catching up to do on the lore. This is definitely Gurranq, and it's tear invoking.

    • @warriorwatch2406
      @warriorwatch2406 2 года назад +1

      @@hachikuji_mayoi Another thing that's weird is that I killed Gurranq and was still bale to fight Maliketh. Again, this is because of gameplay reasons.

  • @marcusmelvin6572
    @marcusmelvin6572 Год назад +17

    1:37 is a badass scene. We think he’s an insignificant, wild beast flailing stones defensively….. Until he reveals his true form and stops holding back.

  • @Amrkh7466
    @Amrkh7466 2 года назад +467

    The ludwing refrence in the cutscene is amazing.

    • @Halberick
      @Halberick 2 года назад +67

      it's like Ludwig + Gael, this boss fight is amazing.

    • @dangerouslydubiousdoubleda9821
      @dangerouslydubiousdoubleda9821 2 года назад +52

      @@Halberick I felt it was like artorias more than anything.

    • @Halberick
      @Halberick 2 года назад +25

      that's true. I say Gael because in the cutscene when he put the sword on the ground, it's basically the same angle as Gael when he's going hollow.
      and Ludwig of course, because of the blade covering part of the right eye.
      but I think that in terms of gameplay he's more like Artorias + Gael, since he fights more like a beast than an human, right?

    • @dangerouslydubiousdoubleda9821
      @dangerouslydubiousdoubleda9821 2 года назад +3

      @@Halberick where does it rank in your top 5
      Maliketh for me is top of the heap

    • @ratking413
      @ratking413 2 года назад +5

      Him and his jacked up sword reminds me of Lorian.... Him and Lothric was one of my favourite bosses in ds3

  • @HerrscherofSimp3164
    @HerrscherofSimp3164 2 года назад +1331

    This boss is amazing, his moveset is fascinating, it is almost a dance, a performance of death.

    • @mandingo1210
      @mandingo1210 2 года назад +36

      I seen this same exact comment on the other boss battles

    • @jejel9702
      @jejel9702 2 года назад +7

      it almost like guardian boss ape on sekiro

    • @Corzappy
      @Corzappy 2 года назад +65

      No the boss is fucking dogshit because he flies around the arena and it's impossible to get close to him for long enough to deal any reasonable amount of damage, so you sit around praying that he does a favorable move and doesn't end up doing one of his bullshit unavoidable attacks that take half your HP and set you on fire.

    • @LegendaryTerrorist32
      @LegendaryTerrorist32 2 года назад +24

      @@Corzappy This. Strength builds are gonna have to respec just for this fight because they'll never get a hit in.

    • @hugo-pg5tv
      @hugo-pg5tv 2 года назад +32

      @@Corzappy git gud

  • @BigMoneyFantastic1738
    @BigMoneyFantastic1738 Год назад +71

    I could never get mad while fighting him ever bc he was just so damn cool

    • @aldahry4573
      @aldahry4573 Год назад +4

      And annoying

    • @TheFlopped2979
      @TheFlopped2979 9 месяцев назад

      Yeah no a lot of his attacks in phase 2 is bullshit

  • @pabloskykato7321
    @pabloskykato7321 2 года назад +561

    Wow, this boss is so fascinating and have some similarities with Ludwig, The Holy Blade of Bloodborne, another of my favorites

    • @tornadoostaff
      @tornadoostaff 2 года назад +49

      This is Ludwing + Vicar Amelia combined

    • @lesterglenn111
      @lesterglenn111 2 года назад +39

      Slave knight Gael

    • @phanquan9470
      @phanquan9470 2 года назад +10

      @@lesterglenn111 more like tiger knight malekith

    • @Mrskar323
      @Mrskar323 2 года назад +17

      malekith is basicly mix between ... vicar amelia + ludwing the holy blade from bloodborne + slave knight gael from dark soul ...... AWESOME MIXTURE

    • @smoker5989
      @smoker5989 2 года назад +2

      I don't see any similarities with Ludwig aside from the sword

  • @ndzapruder
    @ndzapruder 2 года назад +220

    I haven't bought a game console since the PS2, but I've been binge watching these boss fights off and on all day. The creature design is just incredible. Truly outstanding artwork throughout.

    • @lebinski
      @lebinski 2 года назад +5

      you should buy one then

    • @jdhfSD63gH
      @jdhfSD63gH 2 года назад +11

      its on pc

    • @user-wy1et9dk9w
      @user-wy1et9dk9w 2 года назад +3

      Do you mean you don't buy multiplatform games? If not then this is on pc, it's a good game you should try it

    • @16xthedetail76
      @16xthedetail76 2 года назад +1

      @Viper Hareous No. We ain't out here buying normie shit.

    • @16xthedetail76
      @16xthedetail76 2 года назад

      @Viper Hareous No for real. This guy hasn't done anything since ps2. The literal best era of gaming, as if he's gonna buy the most generic shit out today. My dude had godhand, dmc, shadow hearts, shadow of the collosus, god of war, kingdom hearts, final fantasy, metal gear, Jak and daxter, sly the racoon, silent hill, ratchet and clank, GT, shin megami, persona, odinsphere should I go on? Fuck your red dead, shit is garbage compared to everything before it.

  • @ohwow6017
    @ohwow6017 2 года назад +53

    The Maliketh theme song is very well done. It sounds like a struggle and when you understand the backstory involving Maliketh and Marika you realize that it is because of his failure to guard “destined death” why the events unfold in the lands between. He is essentially responsible for all of the chaos. Here lies his last ditch effort to keep a deadly foe away from the rune (You), remembering full well what his previous failures have wrought.

    • @fielgch4256
      @fielgch4256 2 года назад +12

      The item description for Maliketh’s remembrance says she betrayed him. It’s not said how, exactly, but given the rest of the description, it is quite likely that Marika herself was in some way involved, if not the *true* mastermind, of the theft of Destined Death

  • @HorseheadNebula85
    @HorseheadNebula85 2 года назад +82

    This guy might be my favorite fight in the game. So many deaths where I never even came close to landing a hit in the second phase. But like all good From designs, his move set can be learned and exploited.
    That leaping corkscrew attack he does is the coolest shit ever, btw.

  • @andrsl1
    @andrsl1 2 года назад +453

    My favorite boss in the game so far, such a phenomenal design

    • @Somulo
      @Somulo 2 года назад +6

      +1

    • @chad5577
      @chad5577 2 года назад +5

      My fav is the one from ranni’s quest and melania

    • @gooooooosee
      @gooooooosee 2 года назад +4

      @@chad5577 mohg?

    • @DianaHatter
      @DianaHatter 2 года назад

      Same

    • @michellesiregar8245
      @michellesiregar8245 2 года назад +26

      @@chad5577 i like Malenia's design and soundtrack, but fighting her was a pain in the ass.

  • @DrQuadmaster4000
    @DrQuadmaster4000 2 года назад +10

    2:34 That sound the sword makes when he jabs it in the ground is the most satisfying thing ever. From's sound design has always been peak.

  • @ChristianVillamil
    @ChristianVillamil 2 года назад +77

    Ludwig and Gael made the fusion dance and created this boss. Hands down.

  • @dmonsterlove
    @dmonsterlove 2 года назад +187

    The unltimate souls game power(the invincibility frames when dodge rolling)

  • @nintendoman8915
    @nintendoman8915 3 месяца назад +3

    3:00
    Her: ugh why isnt he responding to my texts.
    *me fighting for my life*

  • @ilikethepizza2527
    @ilikethepizza2527 2 года назад +285

    Finally beat him today. Honestly, he almost made me quit. I know he isn´t the hardest boss in the game, I already met Malenia, but there is something extremely intimidating about his moveset the first times you fight him. Also the fact he reduces your healthbar down to zero in a matter of seconds leaves you with the greatest poker face ever reproduced by a human being. He is somehow similar to Radahn, who looks impossible as well as awesome the first time you get to him. However, I would say Maliketh is way less gimmicky. His moveset is hard, but learnable, and kinda predictable. He doesn´t have much health either, is actually quite a short combat. You need a little bit of luck so your mimic tear (or whatever summon you´re using) doesn´t die too early into the battle, but I guess most bosses in Souls saga work like that. Whatever, nice boss.

    • @sIimepoop
      @sIimepoop 2 года назад +36

      Perfectly described he’s one of those bosses that is frustrating not because he’s poorly designed or has some weird gimmick, but simply because of your own skill. He’s definitely one of my favorite in the game.

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад +13

      Inb4 you get roasted to shit for using the Mimic's Tear, lmao!

    • @kennyhearne7433
      @kennyhearne7433 2 года назад +4

      Yeah it’s funny because the rng on this fight is weird, sometimes I’ll walk in and summon my mimic tear and he’ll just walk towards me and other times I’ll walk in and he’ll have me pegged before the tear even summons 🤦‍♂️ the first phase is easy but after the cutscene it’s just something else, he becomes impossible to hit

    • @ForceDeth76
      @ForceDeth76 2 года назад +5

      He actually made me quit

    • @arik2216
      @arik2216 2 года назад +5

      Pre patch Mimic abuser and still have hard time. So casul.

  • @Ironfungus
    @Ironfungus 2 года назад +13

    5:10 I legit thought he killed himself by running into the pillar. Had to rewind this like 5 times to see what happened. :'D

  • @abdullahalfahadtopu4273
    @abdullahalfahadtopu4273 2 года назад +184

    If I had to make a selection of best bosses, for me the top 10 would be
    1. Rykard and Maliketh
    2. Morgott
    3. Astel, Stars of Darkness
    4. Mohg and dragonlord placidusax
    5. Godfrey
    6. Radagon
    7. Radahn
    8. Fortissax
    9. Elden beast
    10. Greatwyrm theodorix

    • @sfogel
      @sfogel 2 года назад +21

      I think I've never had such fun fighting a boss like morgott since ludwig and gael, and even lore wise morgoot is just a perfect boss in my opinion

    • @dinorex3464
      @dinorex3464 2 года назад +35

      @@sfogel I think Maliketh and Godfrey are better fights than Morgott (who is still amazing nonetheless), but lorewise Morgott is easily the best character of the game.

    • @sfogel
      @sfogel 2 года назад

      @@dinorex3464 I can agree all of those are amazing too, maliketh is my second fav. but I never had so much fun fighting a boss in a souls game when i used a no fully upgraded weapon ( +16) instead of a fully upgraded weapon because i didn't want the fight to end

    • @reachingbeyond7065
      @reachingbeyond7065 2 года назад +8

      Always happy to see a fellow Maliketh enjoyer

    • @Oknahidwin
      @Oknahidwin 2 года назад +4

      Mogh is underrated af

  • @Hazel-II
    @Hazel-II 2 года назад +118

    Probably my favorite fight in the game, the whole thing is a masterpiece. The first phase really rewards you for being patient with your dodges. The second phase is telegraphed really well by looking at the color of his sword. Plus his lore, his design, the amazing ost, and the areana.

  • @badrpr69
    @badrpr69 2 года назад +22

    One of the most badass characters ever made, i love every second of this fight. The one who smited the gloam eyed queen , the black blade !

  • @Raan93
    @Raan93 19 дней назад +2

    The "Oh Death, Become my blade once more" straight chills🔥

  • @aramisvanaquin827
    @aramisvanaquin827 2 года назад +61

    This fight is incredible. This fight is also incredibly hard.

  • @thegrove5259
    @thegrove5259 2 года назад +17

    The low but menacing growl before you fight him always gives me chills

  • @NosferatuDN
    @NosferatuDN 2 года назад +24

    One of the most badass bosses in Elden Ring.

  • @someguywithcancer1595
    @someguywithcancer1595 2 года назад +18

    Getting the item that allows you to parry him adds a new dimension to this fight and I had a lot of fun learning his moves.

  • @mokl27
    @mokl27 2 года назад +22

    Finally beat this guy solo just a few minutes ago ^^
    All the other peeps who are stuck on this boss, don't give up! I was awful at dodging his attacks a few hours ago, but once I learnt them and what move he would make next, that was it :D

  • @covenant6039
    @covenant6039 2 года назад +68

    This boss looks like the fusion of Ludwig the Accursed / The Holy Blade, Artorias and Lorian, contextualized in the figure of Guts of Berserk.

    • @theoldone689
      @theoldone689 2 года назад +6

      Vicar Amelia from bloodborne

    • @shabu9ine
      @shabu9ine 2 года назад +5

      He looks like guts in the berserker armor. But ludwig? A fuckin HORSE? what.

    • @covenant6039
      @covenant6039 2 года назад +3

      @@shabu9ine Two-phase boss in which he changes his name and way of fighting.

    • @JC-kl3uc
      @JC-kl3uc 2 года назад +4

      @@covenant6039 A lot of bosses do that in ER.

    • @bbpoItergeist
      @bbpoItergeist 2 года назад +2

      He’s harder than all of them

  • @TheKevin546
    @TheKevin546 11 месяцев назад +7

    This was among the most difficult fights in Elden Ring.

  • @PrimalElf
    @PrimalElf Год назад +8

    One of the greatest boss fights of all time
    ,,O Death, Become my blade once more"

  • @xinlou6707
    @xinlou6707 2 года назад +11

    Maliketh doing his flips and shooting death slashes is so cool.

  • @amunra7888
    @amunra7888 2 года назад +56

    I cannot believe what fromsoft did to those bosses. I had a short scene stuck in my head from one trailer of a shade swinging a red blade in that arena so i was excited when i entered the temple. Than the beast cleric destroyed me for some time because it requires perfect dodging to escape his punishing combos which i struggled with with my double greatsword build. It was awesome though because he was the perfect challenge for me.
    Then i got to the cutscene. Fuck, my jaw dropped when i saw the cleric summoning his true form that is posessing the rune of death. A beast like warrior in a dark armour and a black glowing sword. He. Was. Sick. His combos, the music, his difficulty, ...
    And lorewise... the only diety to exist that even the demigods and gods feared since he was the only one capable of killing them. But does he want to slay gods? No, he is too noble and badass for that.
    And surprisingly i didnt care that he pulled the irithyll dungeon keeper move on me by lowering my healthbar. And despite the oneshot combos and his insane mobility he had fair openings for you to hit back. A challenge peak, but perfectly balanced. This far he might be the boss i struggled with the most. And i love him. The best boss fight i have ever faced.

    • @sfogel
      @sfogel 2 года назад +1

      Same, it was absolutely insane

  • @erien6769
    @erien6769 2 года назад +6

    That dodge over the sword at 3:23 was SICK

  • @quinnt671
    @quinnt671 2 года назад +96

    easily one of the best boss fights in this game in my opinion. the arena, his attacks, all of it are just perfection

    • @handzar6402
      @handzar6402 2 года назад +10

      Worst*
      How can this be one of the best? It's unbalanced as fuck, and an absolute chore to fight.

    • @quinnt671
      @quinnt671 2 года назад +26

      @@handzar6402 i disagree, all bosses in the game have strengths and weaknesses therefor the fight and experience entirely depends on your build. I personally found it very fun and challenging

    • @giornogiovanna9657
      @giornogiovanna9657 2 года назад +13

      @@handzar6402 This boss is insane, I love it. It's hard and spectacular, the armor and movement design is just another lvl. To win you need to push forward as he do, being aggresive and stuff.

    • @sovereignsammy8528
      @sovereignsammy8528 2 года назад

      @@quinnt671 I'd like to know the weakness of this guy LOL. Fuck Maliketh. I beat Slave Knight Gael for the 1st time a day ago and I actually felt accomplished because I learned his whole moveset through all 3 stages and beat him solo. Felt fair. He was agile but not so much to where you have no openings to hit him, he has down time. This nigga Blackblade on the other hand, ughhh I tried so many times to solo him, First stage isn't too bad. His 2nd stage is pure aids, between him flying all over the arena, stupid retarded ranged projectiles and swings, and his health draining health shrinking curse magic, I think I had more fun fighting the Godskin Duo or Crucible knight Duo (Fuck those guys too). I hate his delayed AOE attacks and his hyper aggressiveness which leave almost no opening without trading damage. I had to call it quits and Gank this dude and even then the first time we STILL lost, eventually won though. No sense of accomplishment though like Gael just glad it was over with.

    • @malifor2210
      @malifor2210 2 года назад

      @@sovereignsammy8528 Bleed. And close range in between openings. P1 he has 4 openings for at an attack. His pocket sand attack and throwing a boulder which you should run at him and roll towards him for an attack. His overhead slam with his dagger and his long sweep from his right to his left, you dodge into his right or your left facing him and thats 1 or 2 attacks. Run away from his aoe and P1 is easy. His P2 is all about close range once he starts his combos as his attacks and combos are medium/long range wide sweeps and you could run into him and easily do 2 attacks maybe 3 and as in the videos when he slams his sword in you just dodge forward to get behind him for either the explosion or the waterfowl attack. His arial attacks are easy dodges to the side when you time it and he will always slam down and do the 2 choices, either an explosion or the aoe slashes. Yes there is no breathing room for healing and either getting to him or baiting him to get to you is risky but with my kill, rivers of blood WA and mimic summon takes too long for the openings and is not worth it. I just went melee and roll L1's.

  • @RenaudBAI
    @RenaudBAI 2 года назад +37

    Your fight in the second phase was beautiful !
    I hated that boss in his first phase, so damn agressive and fast, but that second phase was so cool and pretty ! Loved that battle.

  • @funkfisk
    @funkfisk 6 месяцев назад +7

    For me the best and most difficult boss in the game. It's designed so well and I have such respect every time i enter that arena. It's the only boss I just can't be totally frustrated with, even though strange words leave my mouth. Strength build works, especially when you cosplay as a Crucible Knight who wants to be Elden Lord.

  • @cinderluna
    @cinderluna 2 года назад +5

    Maliketh: *sealed destined death. Gods and demigods fear him. Holds the power to kill gods*
    Me: its a puppy!

  • @Sylverserpent59
    @Sylverserpent59 2 года назад +31

    Idk how, but this man makes every fight looks soo easy. He may get hit a few times, but I don't know how he makes these fights look so easy with such fluid dodging. Maliketh, Malenia, and Radagon gave me soo much trouble that I had to summon 2 people to help me with each fight. Major props to you my man 🙌🏼 for taking them on solo

    • @PapaNihil-w3x
      @PapaNihil-w3x 2 года назад

      It's called katanas.
      And he somehow ended up with 0 flasks after fighting Godfrey.

    • @Sylverserpent59
      @Sylverserpent59 2 года назад +7

      @@PapaNihil-w3x i use katanas and even then, i still struggle. I just time my dodging too early

    • @labeilleautiste6318
      @labeilleautiste6318 Год назад

      Am happy i have beat him in a try when i tried without summon mimic
      Godfrey i cant without mimic lol (force build btw)

  • @JustiniusMXIII
    @JustiniusMXIII 2 года назад +17

    The first boss that feels impossible. I love him.

  • @bargaintuesday812
    @bargaintuesday812 2 года назад +119

    This fight took years off my life.

    • @gooooooosee
      @gooooooosee 2 года назад +57

      I was ready to hunt Miyazaki when I saw my health bar get smaller

    • @madmanpecos
      @madmanpecos 2 года назад +5

      Malenia is harder but only by a little bit since she can lifesteal. I’m not even sure how to avoid my health bar getting smaller AND the fire attacks doing constant damage

    • @Stuwi
      @Stuwi 2 года назад +5

      @@madmanpecos Dont get hit

    • @bbpoItergeist
      @bbpoItergeist 2 года назад +5

      Coward. Before. Maliketh. The black blade

    • @TanjiroTheRipper
      @TanjiroTheRipper 2 года назад

      @@bbpoItergeist Been hearing this non stop for the past 2 days 😂

  • @ceddybear988
    @ceddybear988 2 года назад +163

    Ok MALIKETH reminds me of GUTS like HONESTLY, The blade, the Wolf stance, the speed and power, SPITTING IMAGINE of guts in berserker armor in berserk.

    • @OtterFlops
      @OtterFlops 2 года назад +7

      Blaidd would like a word with you

    • @joesheridan9451
      @joesheridan9451 2 года назад +10

      Will you weeb virgins just stop. There isnt a character in the game who doesnt remind you of nuts or whayever his name is

    • @BaldLezB_In
      @BaldLezB_In 2 года назад +4

      @@joesheridan9451 in the first page of berserk this guts guy is having sex with a demon for no reason. Berserk is for cringey edge lords

    • @Josh-mk7ok
      @Josh-mk7ok 2 года назад +4

      @@joesheridan9451 probably bra use the entire serried was heavily inspired by berserk?

    • @ceddybear988
      @ceddybear988 2 года назад +2

      @@joesheridan9451 cool kid

  • @Idontno631
    @Idontno631 2 года назад +4

    I like these videos. No "no hit" gimmicks, no cheesing, just a skilled player taking on a boss as most folks would.

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc 2 года назад +4

    0:33 That was brilliant, it makes it look like he's sentient and capable of making strategies.

  • @Zidane_Mina
    @Zidane_Mina 2 года назад +66

    This one of the most impressive Bosses i've seen.

  • @joshkuempfel9826
    @joshkuempfel9826 Год назад +11

    If your struggling with this boss please don’t give up guys, I just beat him after thinking it was impossible, just remember every time you die you will learn a bit more about his move pattern 👌🏻 good luck

  • @mattb5846
    @mattb5846 2 года назад +30

    Prob the first boss ever in souls to actually make me depressed. I tried for like a day without summons, said fuck it, had one summon, and still didn’t have any luck, and my second to last try he was one hit away and when I tell you I was screaming, I was SCREAMING when he hit me with that weird thousand slash move on phase 2. After that I got one of those broken summons who had a broken weapon art that melted him. I didn’t really care anymore, even if I did it without a summon, I wouldn’t be happy with winning against him anymore and just wanted to move on….. then I got to Godfrey who is probably my favorite boss ever now HOLY SHIT HES SO COOL.

    • @Meralx
      @Meralx 2 года назад +3

      If you explore the underground cities, then you can find one of the most OP summons in the game. Mimic tear. It copies your base stats, weapons, armor, and spells. It won't change weapons/shields, so make sure if you want it casting stuff, then to have your talisman+weapon equipped and not weapon+shield. At +10, it's pretty tanky and it does the same damage you do I think. I'm also using bleed, so that might be part of why it's op lol
      The only downside to it is that it costs HP and not FP to summon.
      With it, I was able to kill Maliketh on my second try.

    • @Alex-xi8uj
      @Alex-xi8uj 2 года назад +2

      @@Meralx I feel like I’m missing out on the game by using it

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 2 года назад

      @@Alex-xi8uj well something like malenia basically requires you to use it. Being a mage requires you to use it against fast bosses in general.

    • @JC-kl3uc
      @JC-kl3uc 2 года назад +1

      @@trevorveillette8415 Malenia and Godskin Duo are the only bullshit bosses in the game that require summons or cheese strats imo.

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад

      @@JC-kl3uc Yup. Even pros who say she can be beat fairly are still just getting her stuck in parry cycles into wake up charged attacks. Rinse repeat. Malenia requires cheese. She's a trash boss. Still somewhat fun to fight, but not well designed.

  • @ericoliphant1891
    @ericoliphant1891 2 года назад +30

    The music in this fight is haunting 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Gave me chills. It instills a sense of horror, but urges you to be brave at the same time. Damn I love Elden ring.

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад +2

      It's interesting that that's what you picked up, because lore wise that's perfectly fitting with who he is.

  • @terminalarray1047
    @terminalarray1047 2 года назад +4

    2:20 - 2:50 That whole sequence is the coldest shit I've ever seen 🥶

  • @tehbobbl3s8
    @tehbobbl3s8 2 года назад +8

    Maliketh is by far one of the hardest bosses I've ever encountered in gaming, by the time you run to him and start swinging your weapon, he's jumped halfway across the map and hit you 6 times

  • @x3h4n0rt3
    @x3h4n0rt3 5 месяцев назад +4

    Maliketh is fighting like Mihawk from one piece. Bro starts fighting with a small blade then unleash his big sword on you.

  • @senpaisenburg
    @senpaisenburg Год назад +3

    "oh death..become my blade once more". coldest line ever

    • @lawz0
      @lawz0 Год назад

      O death*

  • @ericbigboynoto1191
    @ericbigboynoto1191 Год назад +7

    Bro maliketh is probably the most fun I've had with a boss fight, the seamless movements you have to have are absolutely incredible, I am convinced that Elden Ring will be played for the rest of time

  • @tifa2733
    @tifa2733 2 года назад +8

    I died 296 times before I finally beat this beast of a boss...

  • @inspiredbymusic2845
    @inspiredbymusic2845 2 года назад +6

    I literally found clergyman to be wayyyy harder than actual maliketh. No joke

  • @henrysarson7417
    @henrysarson7417 2 года назад +71

    Maliketh, Queen Marika's loyral half-brother, bore a blade imbued with Destined Death, and there was not one demigod who did not fear him.
    Champions knew what was at stake. Indeed, that is what made them champions

    • @darthkenobi6726
      @darthkenobi6726 2 года назад

      Radahn in his prime likely could've stomped Malekith.

    • @henrysarson7417
      @henrysarson7417 2 года назад +7

      @@darthkenobi6726 nope

    • @ihuh1000
      @ihuh1000 2 года назад +2

      @@darthkenobi6726 there is some proof he wouldnt

  • @Exolation
    @Exolation 2 года назад +47

    Love this fight so much, favorite in the game so far IMO.

    • @bubastis6306
      @bubastis6306 2 года назад +9

      Maliketh and Placidusax are the two best bosses in the game IMO

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад +4

      @@bubastis6306 Radahn and the (Regal) Ancestor Spirit too.

    • @terminalarray1047
      @terminalarray1047 2 года назад +3

      @@TheStraightestWhitest Maliketh and Radahn are probably my two favorite bosses in Fromsoft history, only ones that come close are Isshin, Gerhman and Ludwig.

    • @TheStraightestWhitest
      @TheStraightestWhitest 2 года назад

      @@terminalarray1047 They're my two favourites as well. Both insane spectacles that still play like traditional Soulsborne bosses if that's how you wish to approach them.

  • @kevinwalton4050
    @kevinwalton4050 4 месяца назад +1

    When the music changes to proper god like sound when he roars is awesome.
    Love this game easily one of the greatest games ever made.

  • @domaccola582
    @domaccola582 2 года назад +8

    Surely I’m not the only one who found his first phase way more difficult than the second, even with a strength build

  • @jackm9930
    @jackm9930 2 года назад +34

    Nice, most vids of this boss I see everyone completly decimate it with their op weapon, nice to see some classic skillful combat.

  • @weebto
    @weebto Год назад +2

    (Timestamps for personal practice)
    0:11
    0:27
    0:41

  • @RobGordonJC
    @RobGordonJC 2 года назад +14

    This boss is straight up using Isshin Ashina’s One Mind attack!!!

  • @potatoboy4913
    @potatoboy4913 2 года назад +18

    This is guts if the author is still alive.

    • @darinrf331
      @darinrf331 2 года назад +3

      Badass armor and that big sword along with that wolf like appearance. Sadly we would never see guts transform like that

  • @cobaltprime9467
    @cobaltprime9467 Год назад +2

    7:00 Man, it really feels like we’re just bringing the apocalypse.

  • @milsimtypeguy9594
    @milsimtypeguy9594 2 года назад +4

    When he said “Why covet destined death?…To kill what?
    That shook me to my core

  • @Megatron7575
    @Megatron7575 Год назад +9

    Would be as hard as malenia if you had to fight a full Hp second phase

  • @Xeogred
    @Xeogred 2 года назад +7

    Honestly my favorite of the final bosses stretch. Beyond epic.

  • @guidorussoheck2100
    @guidorussoheck2100 2 года назад +6

    this is basically GUTS in the berserker armor, even the name "The Black Blade" (The Black Swordman)

  • @hellothere9167
    @hellothere9167 Год назад +7

    Malekith is definitely a reference to the beserker armour from beserk

    • @Ozzie143
      @Ozzie143 Год назад

      Blaidd: “Ayo wtf”

  • @kaelanschmidt2980
    @kaelanschmidt2980 2 года назад +6

    I love the difference between phase 1 and 2. The black flame mechanic can be a pain but it's such a good boss fight. I'm so happy to see something this amazing

  • @gigachadradahn4494
    @gigachadradahn4494 2 года назад +20

    Using a greatsword without spirits, magic, or shields is the literal definition of hell for this boss fight. Which is exactly what I did for the majority with my bloodhound's fang. I gave in and used mimic tear (post-nerf) and bloodhound's fang, but nothing else. Fun and still challenging boss fight if you're a pure dex build with katanas. Annoying, tedious, and frustrating if you're using a greatsword and anything heavier.

    • @TheSubconscious022
      @TheSubconscious022 2 года назад +1

      Yep I have the dark moon great sword and cast times for my spells are just as long so could never get an attack in. Caved and used mimic and beat him second try after about 2 hours of attempts without. This boss countered my build so hard. Looking forward to a second play through with a dex, bleed or quality build (haven’t decided yet haha) where I can face him head on because he is by far my favourite boss fight so far.

    • @boolboi2296
      @boolboi2296 2 года назад +1

      lmfao man i also used the fully upgraded bloodhound’s fang and had the same experience. mimic died shortly after transition to the second phase but i finally managed to succeed with the positioning and use the weapon art to kill him, feel like i got lucky lol

    • @Kage0No0Tenshi
      @Kage0No0Tenshi 2 года назад +1

      Rivers of blood, uchigatana and mimic maxed and arc on 46 when my lvl is 116 my ass geting kicked I am pretty bad on dodge and one hit take 80% hp from 1340hp. I SUCKS

    • @gigachadradahn4494
      @gigachadradahn4494 2 года назад

      @@Kage0No0Tenshi Nah you’re good bro. This boss is just way too unbalanced, as most bosses are in this game. Hell I can’t even beat Malenia, and I’ve beat every souls game.

  • @kerianhalcyon2769
    @kerianhalcyon2769 2 года назад +4

    I really wish among the gear you can get from beating Maliketh is his robe for when he's Gurranq. That clergy outfit is badass. I wanna go around the Lands Between dressed as a bestial monk.

    • @kerianhalcyon2769
      @kerianhalcyon2769 2 года назад +1

      @Xylonus15 Godskin Apostle/Noble set is the wrong kind of outfit for a Friar/Monk kind of character though XD

  • @mbasylla2651
    @mbasylla2651 2 года назад +2

    I can't stop watching you. As a brimstone main you help me so much, and you are a big big inspiration for me, thanks man

  • @HelghastTrooper
    @HelghastTrooper 2 года назад +8

    Beast Knight Leopold walked so Maliketh, the Black Blade could run.

  • @plutosworld330
    @plutosworld330 2 года назад +9

    this was the coolest boss in the entire game.