Can You Beat DARK SOULS 1 With Only Daggers?

...look, I needed a break, alright? Besides, who knows? You might learn something.

Daggers are quick. Daggers are fun. Daggers are not very good when it comes to DPS. But if you have the proper build, know what to look for when it comes to status effects, and are willing to parry the world, who knows? They might just be some of the best weapons you can use.

Can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only daggers? Probably. But HOW easily can you beat Dark Souls 1 with only daggers is the true question.

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[FearlessVid]

It's not weird that's it's called the bandit's knife. Being the thief class, it kinda implies it was... stolen, maybe 🤣

[Wewerefunny]

I learned that technically, one could argue that a knife isn't always a dagger in the same way a rectangle isn't always a square. Daggers are a subset of knives (being sharpened on both edges instead of just one) and thus technically the single edged Bandit's Knife is not a dagger.

[stenly]

No matter if its a difficult challange run or a small challenge to ease the mind after a hard playthrough, your runs are one of the most enjoyable things to watch on youtube. Wheather it is the overcomming of a difficult challenge or the lighthearted commentary of the run, your videos are always fun to watch. Can't wait to see what else is yet to come.

[andrewbartlesby]

So Priscilla's dagger -> incredibly underated when used correctly. For boss fights you should have off handed it and used it to proc the bleed you built up with the bandits knife, getting best of both worlds (or simply swapped to it)

[Kirhean]

On the topic of "getting bored" with otherwise good games: You're right, it's not a failing on the games' part. What's happened is you've identified what it is about gaming that motivates you.

You're the type of gamer who lives for the rush of overcoming a great challenge, either by wit or by will. Games which cater to that need are going to hook you and keep you hooked.


This is not to cast dispersions on other games, they're just not about challenging yourself. They set challenges and expect you to overcome them, but they do not offer the tools to handicap yourself and see just what you can do within the rules.

In a sense, many games are man vs art; the games you like are man vs himself.


I'd love to see you do some rogue-lite style games. I enjoyed FTL: Faster Than Light; and if you've not tried Payday 2, build variety and off-meta options abound and can make challenge runs very fun.

[ramza]

man this video was edited and made so well, also gotta respect the skill shown here to make the bosses look that easy.
great job

[FalconPLT]

I actually like those "obviously doable challenges" - I mean, yes, we know it's technically possible to beat the game with daggers, but trying to only use them gives a lot of cool things to see and learn. Tips & tricks that may have been overlooked, different playstales, etc... which is very enjoyable to watch :) !

[BB_Promoter]

Honestly really hope you do this challenge for DS2 & 3, especially 2 having so many more parriable enemies *and* the whole dual-weapon mechanic, that would be a simply excellent video. 👌

[virtualnightgaming]

I'm really glad there was still commentary over the bosses after your build was officially complete. The montages are fun, but your wit and unreal comedic timing is a big reason I watch your videos.

[nathanrappaport]

I like the slipped in "Girl from Ipanema" at 15:58

[gwingcommander]

Honestly I kinda like seeing chill runs like this occasionally. Just a simple challenge to keep things spicy and a chance to enjoy classic Dark Souls again. Good stuff

[canadiancanucklehead]

Hey man, sometimes you don’t have to subject yourself to CBT just for our entertainment. You’re witty enough, silly enough even during a chill challenge. :)

Edit: STOP KILLING PRISCILLA

[limenade]

Imagine poking your way through tens of chaos demons, 3 dragons, gargoyles, an iron clad golem, two legendary knights, an executionner, a half-breed, 5 kings, the father of DARKNESS and 3 litteral gods, just to set yerself on fire. When life gives you a lemon, don’t crush it and send it into the realms of despair, torture and torment! Give them a well earned break. Jeez

[donavanh]

I'm so glad you had fun with this run. You put yourself through so much aggravation with these that sometimes I worry about you. Was very nice to see you have some real fun for a change. Good on ya. Wouldn't mind seeing more of that.

[Jeff.Turtle]

I'm kind of surprised you didn't "forget" about the taurus demon so you could one shot him with the plunging attack once you had a +10 dagger.

Also, the montage of parrying the black knights at the kiln was so satisfying.

[hernana]

4:26 the existencial crisis here, right in the heart

[Daidalus]

I have listened an uncounted number of times to the vod to fall asleep, because Lemon has such a soothing voice and smooth presentation.
I also regularly come back to all the videos while painting warhammer. Always such a pleasure.

[flamehad]

It wasn't the biggest challenge run, or the most exciting. However when the music started playing at the end and your closing monologue started, I found it really touching. Peaceful even, which I thing was your goal. It's funny there is almost a story within the story of these individual challenge runs. I don't know if that's the point or even intentional. However, it makes even these smaller challenge runs really enjoyable. Almost like this video is a peaceful bonfire one can rest at before pushing ahead to whatever, crazy or intense, challenge run comes next. You know, I think I kind of like that. Thanks Lemon

[thegary]

A huge thank you from me and the other people that just listen to these videos for the audio based context, it has been very welcome. <3

[garrycowan]

It's not just the gameplay I like about your videos it's the commentary that's both interesting and insightful which often makes me look at dark souls in a whole new light...bravo 👏👏👏