Dark Souls PvP: Oddities, Properties, Weirdness part 1.

[SlyCooper92]

-.- fucking gema blocked part 2

[mhfuXmonsta]

And if u can can u make a video giving tips about a pyromancy build like equipment/techniques and general ideas PlZZ

[mhfuXmonsta]

For some reason i can watch this video a hudred time

Amd not get wat u r trying to say the four frames make no sense to me ;(

[airtec87]

Does stun lock increase if you use your weapon two handed instead of one?

[PhantomEWGF]

@airtec87 Of course. They also swing faster. Few weapons can stun-lock properly in 1 hand.

[jblackmel]

have anyone ever come across a ultra greatsword that swings vertically and FAST as opposed the the regular horizontal attack?

[PhantomEWGF]

@jblackmel Yes. This is a glitch. It was from Demon's Souls as well. It's a bugged swing. The swing itself only appears to swing vertically... this is an illusion of sorts. Although it appears to be swinging overhead, and ,much faster, the swing's hit collision is still normal. This is not intentional however... the person doing it will not know (as it appears normally on their screen). Toggling weapons stops this.

[oovwoo]

Can the block-cancel be done while 2 handing your weapon, so long as you're L1-ing to cancel? Or does this only apply to 1 handing the weapons?

[PhantomEWGF]

@oovwoo This will work with 2-handed weapons too. Practice with another player in PvP to feel it out.

[denis1855]

got any idea if a +15 weapon stunlocks better than a +5 lightning ?

[PhantomEWGF]

@denis1855 Yes. It does. It matters in few cases however.

[ForcesOfOdin]

Sorry to double post, but I forget to add that the instant-block (tapping L1 at the right time to gain block damage reduction without block animation and possible stagger) is downright amazing for wrath of god (which can't be parried).

The timing is ... ridiculous though, I've only seen it done. But it's got to freak out someone to instant - block backstab punish their WoG.

[ForcesOfOdin]

This is amazing, your work is an incredible gift to the community at large. Thank you!

[warsystem074]

how do u cancel pyromancies or WoG or Force? pls tell me...

[Metadaxe]

For the next Weird Stuff video, I suggest talking about rolling out of a sprint instead of doing the jump. Also, backhop stuff. If you don't already know, just raise or lower your guard between releasing the circle button, and then pressing it again for the roll. So hold circle > (optional hold L1) > release > tap (or release) L1 > tap circle.

For backhop, you can control the direction it goes. Press circle, then JUST before you backhop, face a direction and you will backhop away from it.

[kohle36]

1) This vid is awesome, and explains a little why I've been getting my ass handed to me in pvp. Seriously well thought out, presented and articulated. Nice to see such a methodical look at some underlying combat mechanics.

2) Bonus points for Sloth+Chunk love and Ninja Gaiden music

3) Subbed

[Tolux303]

Why does one of them have a siperman armor?

[Ironwyrm]

I do wonder. The Butcher Knife has a pretty unique move set and I have noticed that while it´s R1 swings dont have a "combo", the time between them is slightly faster than the Claymore (maybe) both one-handed and two-handed. It also consumes noticeably less stamina.

What are your thoughts on it as a PvP weapon?

[Vicioussama]

The PVP range for Dark Souls is the same as Demons' Souls ya? 120 or so?

[ShuToshio]

btw EpicNameBro sent me here.

[ShuToshio]

you sound like Hutch :P

[moffetdamacy]

hey hey EWGF!

Do you think its a good idea to port dark souls to the PC?

[PhantomEWGF]

@moffetdamacy I've been asked this a few times now and it's difficult to say frankly. I'm not in any position to discuss it, nor do I possess the expertise to say if it would be good or not. However, if mods were allowed... almost certainly yes providing a proper port was developed. This game cries out for constant tuning and variety, and that's what an enthusiastic PC community could grant.

I also agree with EpicNameBro: I don't want to see is a butchered port.

No Port > Bad Port.

[Metadaxe]

Another thing, it's worth mentioning that the way instant block works is that you have to be lowering your shield as you get hit. This way people don't "wtf" when they tap the block button just as they get hit and have it not work. And also, since the success of an IB is based upon the gamestate in the blocker's game, it doesn't have the other problem that parry has where you never really know if you will succeed or not due to lag.

[Metadaxe]

Oh, and something I was curious on, if you get a phantom miss, does shortage come into play or not?

[PhantomEWGF]

@Metadaxe Good question. I've never tested, but almost certainly "No" (99% sure, could be wrong however). The game only misbehaves in that sense on the receiver's end. Wouldn't mind confirming through a test... but I've been busy as hell.

[Metadaxe]

EWGF what are you doing you can't use the given names for mechanics you're supposed to make up new ones to troll the 2% of people who care.

[PhantomEWGF]

@Metadaxe I know. 2% is also a massive stretch. There are three people who get all bent out of shape about "Dead Angle" over "Cross-Up".

[Metadaxe]

@PhantomEWGF 3? Really? I thought it was just me.

[OreoYifu]

tut on those smexy pyro ball cancels?

[PhantomEWGF]

@OreoYifu Next Video.

[OreoYifu]

@PhantomEWGF <3

[meisterkai]

Thanks for the shouts. Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again, all the cool people be swaggin' out with that Gargoyle Helm bullshit.

[snakevids]

and wtf bleed reset

[snakevids]

instant block seems like a bug

[lamenotcool]

the stunlock is why i hate fighting moonlighters. it's just not fun.

[hundredcrackvids]

At 10:23 you seem to cancel Great Fireball. How does one execute this technique?

[PhantomEWGF]

@hundredcrackvids Next video. It's old stuff though. DeS old.

[naakato]

@phantomEWFG have you tested claymore stunlock?

[PhantomEWGF]

@naakato A little, but not extensively, and not enough to talk about it intelligently. It's faster then Manserpent however and therefore (likely) better.

[Lifeless9619]

@PhantomEWGF Claymore stunlock tends to be a tad irritating as the claymore in two hands has a vertical slash as its quick atack and a horrizantal as its heavy meaning that you can get off more hits with the quick atack at the same stun style as with the othe weapons, or you can use the horrizantal and follow up with a quick while they stagger from it.

[evergreen0LDB0Y]

Could you do a video on jumping attacks, pvp parry timing, good pvp locations,and how to defend against a 1v2 matchup, also maybe discuss the importance of armor (I am not asking for them all at once, because that would be pretty ridiculous). A video on any of those topics would be super helpful, just like all your previous videos, seriously your like a professional at this stuff.

[PhantomEWGF]

@evergreen0LDB0Y I will do a video specifically for parrying... that will be a massive video. Armor will probably have it's own video, but it will be more a discussion of metagame.

[Anonymous473]

Are there any other greatswords as fast as the moonlight great sword? I've stunned someone wearing a full set of paladin armor w/ it. I've always felt there was something a bit more unique about that weapon, maybe not.

[PhantomEWGF]

@Anonymous473 Claymore for sure. Possible Greatlord GS, and BK sword.

[drforsooth89]

Does the stunblock on the zwei also work on the Black Knight Great Axe?

[PhantomEWGF]

@drforsooth89 No. BK Gaxe does not stun-lock like this at all. Try it... it's terrible.

[Zyphes]

I've managed to raise my win ratio from 2/10 to about 5-6/10 thanks to your videos and some practice, thanks man, they're really helpful!

[sansviedotcom]

Haha, I like all the terminology being applied. Countdown to e-sports fighting game commentary style streams complete with salt emoticons.

[PhantomEWGF]

@sansviedotcom it sounds only slightly less gay then "tapping block to stop block-stun". when are we making a video?

[sansviedotcom]

@PhantomEWGF Haha, 0 hate, I just want fighting game style streams and commentary! Delicious slang. And when I get a new controller (just got a new job, so soon!)

Although it will be hard to go back to the PS3 after the ease of 360 invasions.

[PhantomEWGF]

@sansviedotcom no hate intended. I was being literal... slanging it up is easier then spelling everything out 100% of the time. How's 360 vades?

[marklethanarkle]

thanks for the video! love your format!

[PhantomEWGF]

@marklethanarkle thanks.

[TMRaven]

Perfect Shielding, my bad.

[TheSkEncrypt]

really enjoy your videos mate! Pretty new to dark souls (SL63) and they are very useful for me to try and get a bit better at pvp. Keep it up.

[TMRaven]

Call it power shielding to pay homage to smash bros franchise!

[PhantomEWGF]

@TMRaven "Instant Block" is from Guilty Gear... it's also what it was called back in DeS... but nobody used it really so the term floated around in Limbo. If I had naming rights, I would have called it "Ovary Block".

[SuperGuyincognito]

Hmm...I fought Jumilaattori twice in the kiln this week. I lost the first one, but won the second. My win was one sidestep backstab followed by a chained one: he was chasing me with a darkmoon blade enchanted zweihander, as far as I remember. XD

[AnonymousBrawler]

EWGF, do you host or invade most of the times?

[PhantomEWGF]

@AnonymousBrawler I generally invade in the Kiln, but right now... I'm barely playing. I have a job a shit... and these videos are killing my dueling time.