the grafted scion boss doesn't kill you to ensure true deathless runs. Your hp doesn't hit 0 and you get no "you died" screen (unless you jump off). Also in randomizer, unlocking the training grotto grace also unlocks the stranded graveyard grace to skip the rick replacement if he's like melania or something impossible, so you could indeed have still fast travelled out of there.
30:00 fun fact, LMSH used Rivers of blood with his cold uchi because the fire and frost cancel each other when proc'd so you can continuously proc along with bleed eventually. And of course, Malenia is weak to all of those.
What triggers Melina to take you to the roundtable is either getting into Liurnia and sitting st a site of grace or defeating any boss in Limgrave, I believe.
@@justarandomgamer7667 I'm pretty sure I'm right, heard this from multiple challenge streamers and speedrunners, also on the BingoBrawlers. Plus my own experience. But I'll not die on that hill, if someone prove me wrong I'll apologize on the spot.
she will take you once you’ve met Margit… that’s how I went there for the first time and I’d beaten plenty of the low tier bosses around the start of limgrave by that point 🤷🏻♂️
In order to enjoy this video to the fullest I went on a DumpyKong rabbit hole and watched every challenge run (this all happened today) . I've got to say this is some of the most creative , well edited videos . They are full of heart and each one has its own soul . The thing I loved is how they intertwine with each other , like they are saying a story about your adventures . DumpyKong lore is fucking wild you guys . I am absolutely hooked on your videos ❤
17:00 just be glad it wasn't fire Giant because if you didn't know his fire attack the fire segments Bounce Around The Arena all over the place for like 10 seconds after he's already stopped attacking
I’m just gonna put this out there, you don’t technically die to the first boss, he leaves you at 1HP, so technically you don’t lose anything if he “kills” you
I had the same phase 2 jumpscare on malenia in that same arena while doing a seamless co-op fog gate randomized run, I found that you can even use the staircase in the area to kind of cheese the fight if you have range.
You and many others inspired me to do my own challenge run. It wasn’t unique but we all have to start somewhere I guess. It was a faith only run and I had a blast, I was gonna post it, but these challenges aren’t always for bragging rights, they’re for fun! Thanks Dumpy, for just doin what you do!
I had a very similar idea but ended up with a very different ruleset that makes it more like a pokemon nuzlocke. The things that were imprtant to me: I should keep the aspect of limiting encounters and planning for a boss. So that's why I didn't randomize enemies. I am only alllowed one weapon per side dungeon, legacy dungeon or map fragment. The rule that made it most like pokemon nuzlockes is: I have to lock in my equipment for a boss (Luckily there are six slots, just like for pokemon) and have to beat the boss with that loadout, every death I lose the one I was using (to avoid me sacrificing shit weapons without ever using them). I limited levels by allowing leveling with boss weapons and made it so there is a fixed weapom level per boss (to mimic rare candy use). Overall it was very close to what I wanted but also very difficult.
I think melina triggers to take you to the hold if you either defeat margit or rest at a grace beyond liernia (i have completely forgotten how to spell :/)
Aw man Golden Epitaph would’ve done huge dmg to the revenant . . . If you had only been able to hit it. The one thing you’re not allowed to do to the revenant -_-
When he got to the p in the acronym my heart sunk and waited for permadeath. Though what came out was a lot more reasonable and I was saved from a rump heart attack
I have only watched a minute of the video so far, but I already feel like the “only leveling to 100” is gonna be brutal. Considering you’ll need stats to wield as many weapons as possible + having decent vigor and stam + maybe int and faith if magic is used, might be rough. This is my thoughts before watching the video tho
Great video dumpy also I have a really good question where do you find your mods? I’m a little new but I’ve been searching forever and 🎉happy birthday dumpy🎉 keep up the good work
Kinda late, but wanted to let you know, melina shows up after resting at 3 or more graces, not including the very first one. Hope it helps someone! (Re: 7:01)
stop making me question things that make my brain hurt i never questioned how the fuck "the world is my oyster" makes sense BUT NOW I CANT STOP QUESTIONING IT
You technically don't die to the starting boss unless you jump off
I came to the comments to say this lol
@@Freg_Da_Frogcan you make true your username and eat my meat? Thanks
im pretty sure that it doesnt kill you either way
@@gabrielhachey1049 if you jump off, you die, but if he “kills” you, you get put at 1 hp and the cutscene happens.
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the grafted scion boss doesn't kill you to ensure true deathless runs. Your hp doesn't hit 0 and you get no "you died" screen (unless you jump off). Also in randomizer, unlocking the training grotto grace also unlocks the stranded graveyard grace to skip the rick replacement if he's like melania or something impossible, so you could indeed have still fast travelled out of there.
I got 3 rotting crystalians on my first randomizer as rick replacement
@@apocolototh1948 what starting weapon?
@@dingsbums2624 I think the celebrants sickle or some small curved sword
@@apocolototh1948 😬
ymfah probably still skipped the boss while porting himself to narnia and back just because he can.
at 38:45 Mohg spawns and all the children immediately die, which is lore-accurate
HE WAS A VICTIM ALL ALONG
@@Zebrakid602SPREAD THE WORD 😢
@@tokinstonerhe was miquellested, miquellested i say!
@@eggproductions9683 MIQUELLA THE TICKLA
This has to be one of the Challenge Runs of all Time
Nuh uh
@@eskildvollertsenuh huh
@@FranklinThe1 nuh uh
@@lordofchaos445 uh huh
Every challenge has its run.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DUMPY, HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD ONE!! Best wishes for the coming year, hope you accomplish whatever you set out to achieve!!
30:00 fun fact, LMSH used Rivers of blood with his cold uchi because the fire and frost cancel each other when proc'd so you can continuously proc along with bleed eventually. And of course, Malenia is weak to all of those.
I love the part when dumpykong said "it's dumping time" and konged all over the lands between
My favorite comment
Real
When you cook oysters they open freely, so the expression is literally just “the world is open to you” in a few less words
22:52 Mimic Tear is an Achievement Boss, so probably yeah.
What triggers Melina to take you to the roundtable is either getting into Liurnia and sitting st a site of grace or defeating any boss in Limgrave, I believe.
Defeating Limgrave bosses don't trigger her, but losing to Margit does.
@@RealCutieMutie I'm assuming that cause she appeared after I defeated the Stonedigger troll, I don't remember even trying Margit before
@@justarandomgamer7667 I'm pretty sure I'm right, heard this from multiple challenge streamers and speedrunners, also on the BingoBrawlers. Plus my own experience. But I'll not die on that hill, if someone prove me wrong I'll apologize on the spot.
she will take you once you’ve met Margit… that’s how I went there for the first time and I’d beaten plenty of the low tier bosses around the start of limgrave by that point 🤷🏻♂️
@@RealCutieMutie melanie can do that but also summons upon sitting at a grace in either caelid or liurnia
Btw, the serpent hunter spear respawns in the Rykard arena when you discard it, so that’s why it was there
In order to enjoy this video to the fullest I went on a DumpyKong rabbit hole and watched every challenge run (this all happened today) . I've got to say this is some of the most creative , well edited videos . They are full of heart and each one has its own soul . The thing I loved is how they intertwine with each other , like they are saying a story about your adventures . DumpyKong lore is fucking wild you guys . I am absolutely hooked on your videos ❤
17:00 just be glad it wasn't fire Giant because if you didn't know his fire attack the fire segments Bounce Around The Arena all over the place for like 10 seconds after he's already stopped attacking
I really enjoyed this challenge, must have turned you insane haha
And happy birthday btw :)
I’m just gonna put this out there, you don’t technically die to the first boss, he leaves you at 1HP, so technically you don’t lose anything if he “kills” you
Another banger video, as well as fun streams, so keep doing what you're doing because it's a lot of fun to watch.
I had the same phase 2 jumpscare on malenia in that same arena while doing a seamless co-op fog gate randomized run, I found that you can even use the staircase in the area to kind of cheese the fight if you have range.
You and many others inspired me to do my own challenge run. It wasn’t unique but we all have to start somewhere I guess. It was a faith only run and I had a blast, I was gonna post it, but these challenges aren’t always for bragging rights, they’re for fun! Thanks Dumpy, for just doin what you do!
lol same I'm doing a magma only run rn hope u do some more challenge runs
27:00 imagine if you had to fight the shade in the shadow Arena
The more the challenge is hard, the more is fun to watch
I had a very similar idea but ended up with a very different ruleset that makes it more like a pokemon nuzlocke. The things that were imprtant to me: I should keep the aspect of limiting encounters and planning for a boss. So that's why I didn't randomize enemies. I am only alllowed one weapon per side dungeon, legacy dungeon or map fragment. The rule that made it most like pokemon nuzlockes is: I have to lock in my equipment for a boss (Luckily there are six slots, just like for pokemon) and have to beat the boss with that loadout, every death I lose the one I was using (to avoid me sacrificing shit weapons without ever using them). I limited levels by allowing leveling with boss weapons and made it so there is a fixed weapom level per boss (to mimic rare candy use). Overall it was very close to what I wanted but also very difficult.
Grafted scion doesn’t count as a death you could’ve kept so many weapons!
The Death Ritual Spear finally getting used and having its time to shine was great.
Anyway, this was a pretty good run. Good job!
mohg showing up at the same boss with tons of children feels fitting
22:38 why does huis laugh like he is being choked and gasping for air
I was in shock 😭
@@dumpykong Fair enough
Ok hear me out
The suicide challange
You arent allowed to lose or use a single point of HP, FP or stamina
Thats basically the 1 fp, hp and stam challenge someone already did
First time watching your channel and I really enjoyed it🔥🔥
I think melina triggers to take you to the hold if you either defeat margit or rest at a grace beyond liernia (i have completely forgotten how to spell :/)
The cutscene that triggers the roundtable hold always happens after you encounter Margit for the first time, at least that is how it happened for me
Ayyy new dumpy upload lets go
Edit: oh damn happy birthday man!
3:11 You don't have to die TO the abductor virgin(/replacement enemy), you have to die THERE. It also sometimes works by dying to fall damage lol
Thanks for the tip on getting into Volcano Manor at about 33 minutes. That'll be helpful for future playthroughs, for sure.
Death ritual spear is my favorite weapon in the game and I'm happy to finally see someone else appreciating it's greatness
If i was fighting Malenia with this challange i would have to start over like 100000 times because i suck at fighting her
Lovin the double dash music, keep it up!
39:30 im pretty sure it was actually bayle the dread, but i might be wrong
Great vid, keep up the good work
Finished the video in two sittings. 11k views and only 1k likes, I don’t think everyone did their legal obligation. Happy birthday man!
21:55 Golden retaliation DOES work against the duo's blackflame, the timings just a bit tricky
Aw man Golden Epitaph would’ve done huge dmg to the revenant . . . If you had only been able to hit it.
The one thing you’re not allowed to do to the revenant -_-
38:54 that didn't aged well
no sir
Just counting black fireball not being countered by golden retaliation as another strike against Godskin Duo, of which there are many; great video btw
What a GOAT for using the Double Dash music
The beast jaw has a damage bounus against graveti based enemies like astel for example so it was probably one of the best weapons to use for him
Damn thats crazy sad you couldn't complete challenge. You should try it again!
bro didnt watch the video 💀
@@makkapakka5400 It was meant to be a joke for people who didn't watch the video and look at the comments immediately.
Nice video and challenge run. Cheers from Germany
When he got to the p in the acronym my heart sunk and waited for permadeath. Though what came out was a lot more reasonable and I was saved from a rump heart attack
On the mimic tear fight when he said guess who replaced him I thought it was gonna be piss and shit monster
Although this is a yes ago I think it could be bayle that was the on to take his head 39:36
Just so you know in the grafted scion arena no matter what boss is in it you dont die you just hit 1 hp and get teleported
There’s no point in telling my favorite Soulstuber to do this change because he’s doing it in this very video.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dumpy have another good year as the best elden ring TH-camr
I have only watched a minute of the video so far, but I already feel like the “only leveling to 100” is gonna be brutal. Considering you’ll need stats to wield as many weapons as possible + having decent vigor and stam + maybe int and faith if magic is used, might be rough. This is my thoughts before watching the video tho
i think he removed stat requirements on weapons
dumpy is very skillful...
I clicked on the video thinking it was something else💀
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUMPY
BAYLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
You don’t have to reset at the beginning, you never die to the grafted scion if you don’t jump/get knocked off, otherwise amazing video!
Dumpy got a head start on the DLC fighting Radahn at the end 😂
For a second I thought malenias replacement was soldier of Godrick, which just seems fitting for man of his stature
I don't know if I'm right but is the music in this from Mario kart double dash? I swear I thought I heard the bowsers castle music early in the video.
19:48 what is that helmet?? Looks so cool!
Haligtree knight helmet
Watching this after the DLC came out, Godfrey did not take one of the Dragon Lord heads
Great video dumpy also I have a really good question where do you find your mods? I’m a little new but I’ve been searching forever and 🎉happy birthday dumpy🎉 keep up the good work
Randomizers are hell if you don’t get good seeds
Don't get deceived by whips, they're top tier versus human npc invaders but that's where their talents run out
Godfrey cut off THREE of Placidusax's heads. Placi originally had five heads. There's three headless necks.
Stopped playing this game for about a year, might have to jump back in
I'd love to see this again with the dlc
Mohg replacing rykard actually makes him stronger cuz the sheer hp rykard has
Kinda late, but wanted to let you know, melina shows up after resting at 3 or more graces, not including the very first one. Hope it helps someone! (Re: 7:01)
Him after this challenge: wait, i goated?
Dumpy is very skillful ngl
that feeling when dumpy uploads 😌
Godfrey actually took off 3 of Placidusax’s heads
This dude is hilarious how have I only seen him now
The grafted scion fight doesnt kill you you end up at 1 hp then you get teleported to the place
stop making me question things that make my brain hurt i never questioned how the fuck "the world is my oyster" makes sense BUT NOW I CANT STOP QUESTIONING IT
Queen morgot and queen dragonskin, my favourite bosses
So that was what prime Radahn looked like
can you do more eldemon
What took his head was *ahem* CUUURRSEEEEE YOU BAYLEEEEE
Dumpy is very skillful
Bbk will always be remembered
Rumpykong is very skillful
I'm glad you completed the run, Dumpy! Have you put any more thought into buying a brand new 2024 Hyundai Tucson?
YEAHHHHH
Mohg Lord of blasphemy kinda works
Wait a minute 24:17
DUMPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY is back :3
kinda funny how the runebear was the runebearer-
The name Mohg, Lord of Blasphemy Kind of goes hard ngl
how did you remove the weapon requirements in the randomizer mine doesn't have that option
I was so surprised that I guessed radagon for mimic tear and was right
Happy birthday 🎁🎂🎉🎊🎈
The cringe boooooo to the godskin noble was personal 😂
What are the odds that Gideon was dressed in that?
He got the dump dump
No Rick?
Morgot, Queen of the Full Moon! lmao!