That editing for "amazing chest ahead" was perfect 😂

The reason your character's starting gear had the best poison resist is because you are a pyromancer, and the swamp is their home.

Mad respect for going through New Londo while being cursed. Most people just use transient curses to do it way later in the game.

9:37 "Why would I use him and not the other guy?" They can both do repairs and basic upgrades, but they offer different weapon ascension paths.

None of your Dark Souls videos are a frustrating mess. And whenever you feel like being a frustrating mess, that's fine. Just ups the stakes!

If you buy another fireball spell, and attune both of them at the bonfire you'll have double the ammount of fireballs to use

To rate and compose messages you need the Orange Soapstone item, which is bought from the merchant in Undead Burg!

First person I've seen find the Great Hollow before Quelaag. First person I've seen to refer to it as the Great Deku Tree. Ahahaha. Classic Amber. Also literally in tears at that edit in her cutscene, fucking perfect.

The trip to New Londo wasn’t a total waste: you found a firekeeper’s soul!

unawares to you, you actually were very well equipped for this fight. the pyromancy set gives great defense against fire attacks and the black knight sword does +20% damage against demons, which includes Queelag

Oh, that boss is perfectly designed. Everything was definitely necessary. 👍

Well done braving New Londo. I usually come there much later. That house with all the ghosts is so mean, I know the positions of all the ghosts by heart now because of how often they got me, lol.

Always a joy to see you post more Dark Souls 😊 Be safe, friend. Don't you dare go hollow!

1:03 That decision always threw me off too lol. Glad they made it so it doesn't lock you out Btw when you're a few souls short of something, remember to check your inventory to see if you have any of the consumable souls you find throughout the world

The place you were at around 1:26:00 does have a route you missed. If your goal is to get back to the surface, I would advise going back there :)

You mentioned that the ladders in Blighttown are hard to spot, and you also mentioned that you didn't find any shortcuts. Those two things might be related.

I enjoyed the longer video. It was entertaining. Definitely did not know you could fight the ghosts while under the basilisk curse. And you found the Great Hollow! I feel like its easily missed unless you look it up.

Really interesting what areas people turn out to love in this game. New Londo is a personal favorite of mine, while in my later playthroughs I always do huge workaround never to have to do Blighttown. Both are just objectively bad from a "having fun" point of view but some kind of magic happens while exploring these areas - you start to feel like you've conquered not just a boss or some enemies, but a hostile world. I think that's the draw.

Oh man, I was so worried you'd miss the Great Hollow! I also happened upon it by chance the first time I played, an experience I hadn't felt since Shadow of the Colossus.

What a pity she didn't get all the way down the hollow. What a journey that would've made.

Blighttown reminds exactly of goblintown in the hobbit movies, from the "architecture" to the goblins design

You totally rocked this area- it’s so easy for it to become frustrating and overwhelming and I think you’re the first person I’ve seen that actually ENJOYED Blight lmao

Probably the best first-time blind Blighttown run i have ever seen. It is really the make or break point for a lot of DS players. Not necessarily a spoiler, but you climbed 80% of the way up to the firelink shrine shortcut only to climb back down saying you didn't see anything up there 😆. PS you might want to run through some areas you've been to already in humanity restored form to meet some new pals and for jolly cooperation!

the shortcut back to firelink is where you fought the toxic guys. You were on the way there but didn't see one ladder and turned back.

I can't believe Amber just strolled in and casually kicked Blighttown's ass. Mad respect, really enjoying the long episode and playthrough!

Combustion is a pretty great spell. It does a good bit of damage quickly & has a high amount of uses, but can't be thrown. So if you have have high health and/or cast iron flesh you can walk right up to things like the Asylum Demon & quickly burn them away. I do love magic in these games & would adore seeing you try it out. They even have casting items for people who only want to use a few spells & don't want to invest stats for magic damage. Only limit is attunement for how many spell you can equip at a time. Still, have a blast playing the game your way, whatever way that is.

i love how the first words she uttered the moment the blighttown text appeared on screen were: "oh god"

1:22:20 "I want more I'm running out of them" You've actually done everything that you need them for

"I'm going further in. Maybe until we see a bonfire or something" *lol*

Also, what a fun episode. New Londo, most of Blightown, The great Hollow, AND Queelag/The 2nd Bell? What I like about watching you is that you're curious, and actually explore, you don't just run straight to next obvious thing. A lot of people never find the Great Hollow. (And don't worry, there's something incredibly cool at the end of it. But yeah...you might wanna come back later for that.) Though I will say, two-handing your Halberd would actually work pretty well on those big Mushroom boys. You definitely wanna stay outta their punching range. Oh, and you were literally standing right next to an extremely useful shortcut earlier in the episode. Remember, those scaffold ladders are hard to see, sometimes.

That's by far the best playthrough of Dark Souls I've ever seen. You're progressing really well and at a fast pace.

Worst ennemy in Dark Souls ? Gravity !

"I don't know where I am; I don't know where I came from anymore" would be on the Welcome to Blighttown sign

I am amazed by your great instincts. You're a good souls player, no doubt

the title and the quelaag edit lmaooo also it's awesome that you found great hollow, not a lot of people do on their first playthrough! really fun episode, always fun to see someone's first blighttown run, good job!!

They were joking somewhat, but the chest is indeed the weak point of the boss. It can be staggered if you hit the human portion.

you're reaction to "amazing chest ahead" was absolutely perfect lmao Also I really appreciate that FromSoft didn't just settle on "spider boss is just a giant spider" and be done with it. They really put imagination into the boss design and made a unique and memorable spider boss fight. Also please never apologize for making long episodes lol

This was a great episode. They should rename this place to Delighttown. 10:28 Is that... a glorious Walton cup!? 🤩

I love how the BlightTown area is conencted to the rest of the world. I know that with all the chaos of going through it you didn't have much time to stop and admire the surroundings, but next time you go through BlightTown on your way back to firelink, when you're down in the swamp, look up and try to find your bearings. Try to spot familiar landmarks way up in the distance, and then try to figure out where the wooden structures are built, and then relate that to the great hollow. Then when you're back in firelink, try looking down from the bonfire area and from the aqueduct and see if you can tell how it is all connected.

You have expressed the love Blighttown deserves, and for that I thank you.

I should have known Blighttown would be no match for you with how observant and methodical you are... Hopefully the Funhouse will cause you more frustration 😈 Also, you were very close to the bonfire at the bottom of the Hollow. Cool area down there.

As someone wanting to learn British English, It's good to learn that "quite a bloody lot" is more than "quite a few"

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite playthroughs of Dark Souls

1:46:14 i think you're talking about the Nightmare Frontier. Also, so impressed that you defeated Quelaag in one go!

"I herd Blight Town was difficult, so I went to New Londo instead." 😱😨😰🤣😂👍

If you ever go back to the great hollow there is a pretty decent item near the start. If you look down, into the stump where you saw the shadow, you'll see a shiny. It can be tricky to drop down into it but you are close to a bonfire. Great job on quelag too. Next time you're at fire link have a look across towards the aquaduct, you may spot something of interest.

All I'll say after that New Londo segment is... I hope it helps drill in the lesson to use your souls while you still have them :D It was a perfect chance to upgrade your sword at the sorcerer blacksmith. I think you're still holding onto that RPG mentality of "save your resources until you know you reeeeally want to spend them". Dark Souls directly punishes you for that mentality, and it's so easy to get more souls by farming or just progressing in the game, that you never really lose by spending them. (also you did so darn well to get that far through New Londo with your cursed HP pool. That place is no joke, your cautious playstyle was perfect for it)

1:30:41 You sounded exactly like onion knight 😂

@47:30 Your face when you see the dog breath fire. Priceless.

Totally agree about the game being relaxing. Especially firelink shrine has this soothing feeling.

I cannot get over how great and unique your playthroughs of these kind of games are! Bloodborne was very unique and Dark Souls is shaping up to be the same! You're the first person EVER I've heard say "I actually quite liked that area" when talking about Blighttown! Thank you for the amazing videos!! Whether you feel like you're doing great with these games or not, your videos make the world a better place! :)

The most amazing part about this chest is how they censored it without censoring it.

The doge powered elevator in Blighttown is the fastest way back to Firelink. Like most people, you will experience much ladder blindness. It's simply going up. Also there's an NPC in the swamp with pyromancy. Great Hollow is my first Dark Souls 1 home. No place else has nearly enough hops for my adventurous living.

Your bubbly personality absolutely sells the series 😁 these games are amazing but you rarely come across someone as excited to explore them as you are 💜

You might “try” every new weapons in a safe place. You can still test movement and light/heavy strike. Then you can find one you like before spending any shards to upgrade. If you like then one, save up to get stats and upgrades. Fun to watch someone who hasn’t already played. 🙂

she ACTUALLY beat quelaag the first time she fought her. of all the people I've seen play darksouls remastered for the first time, she is probably one of the most competent I've seen yet. well done lol

If it's darkness you're worried about you're gonna love the tomb of giants...

There's a hidden NPC down there in Quelaag's Domain, someone that was very dear to her, someone she fought to protect. You won't be able to hear the voice of that NPC without Old Witch's Ring, but once get to hear what it has to say you're gonna feel like shit. But that won't be the only sad story this game has. There's also a story about a brave knight and his best friend, selfless sacrifice and eternal loyalty. 😢

fun fact the hamster wheel in blight town is moved by a single little dog. not a joke you can look this up or use scope in your game to look into wheel.

The reaction to thinking you had chose the wrong option with the pyromancer was gold..haha loved it😂

I'm currently stuck at the anor londo archers. I can't wait to see you get there lol

I'm sure you've been told this before (but may or may not have seen it), but 2 key items that help out a lot in Blighttown are a an item you can buy from the guy in the belltower where you fought the gargoyles, and an item found back at the beginning of the game in the Asylum(to get there, you have to visit your old friend the crow - his nest will take you there, at Firelink Shrine)

You did really well. Most people panic a lot more going down Blighttown (it doesn't help that the original release was 720p and ran at around 10 fps throughout the place, so visibility was even worse). Before you leave, look around the large stone pillars at the bottom, there's someone you want to meet around there. Great Hollow is indeed the large tree you spotted from Firelink, but it doesn't lead there. You were close to a shortcut at the wheel (where you fought the snipers and dogs) but turned back down, look around there. Oh, and the snipers stay dead and I think you cleared all of them out, so it should be safer from now on.

I actually clapped IRL when you said "I did it!!" Great job! :D 💜

Awesome, Dark Souls days are the best days!

I think part of the reason for Blighttown's reputation is that in the OG version of Dark Souls, the framerate would basically cut in half whenever you were in the swampy area

The yes/no switcheroo on the pyromancer npc is one of my greatest gaming pet peeves. Anyway, there's a ladder you missed at the top of the big wheely elevator to get out of blighttown. All of the ladders in blighttown are marked with torches at top and bottom to make them less missable (still not a great job tho i missed a whole bunch of them too before someone told me bout the torches).

I loved this episode! You don't need to go back, you missed a path near the wheel with the lifts.

4:54 whomever left that message was making a reference to Dark Souls 2

"Is this really fun to watch?" - gets one-punch-manned by big mushroom Yep, this is the best content. Always love new Souls playthrough : D

Thank you for passing. 44:57 - After I finally got to this fire, I did not regret "humanity" and pumped the fire as far as I could. Not a very comfortable place.

I am commenting again because I finished the video and while it might be easier to listen to all the negative comments compared to the positive ones: your dark souls episodes have never been frustrating to watch! It's sooo refreshing and interesting to see someone go through it 1st time blind! I didn't know that being cursed did the same as transient curse (just never clicked for me) and the way you explore is so unique and fun to watch! And the way how you seem to have found your stride is amazing! the parkour through the Great Hollow/Deku Tree, your methodical approach to the enemies.. Please don't think of these videos as frustrating, they are a gift to the SoulsBorne community! And above all: enjoy!! :D

Me silently pleading with Amber to spend those souls on the pyromancer flame before going into the ruins 😅 Great job as always Amber! Always a joy to see you conquering these truly tough areas!

this was such a fun watch!! your patience for everything dark souls throws at you remains as admirable as ever hehe, thanks a lot amber!! sending warm thoughts your way

If you like faster attacks, I recommend a simple longsword. It is not crazy high damage but it is a respectable amount. It hardly consumes stamina and allows you to attack quickly and pile up damage with multiple attacks. It also comes with a thrust heavy attack for tight corridors

There is a boatload of twinkling titanite in the Great Hollow for upgrading the black knight sword. There are many secret paths from the very beginning. PS if a crystal lizard disappears, exiting out and restarting will make them reappear with you in position to take them out.

A bit of lore, I think he presumes pyromancy as unsavory because the witch in izalith used them, and it backfired, creating the Demons one of which you fought

That tower with the wheel elevator thing goes farther up. That's your way out. Also, try to get a look at what's powering it.

Before you go back, check around where quelaag came out of, there may be a secret...also that makeshift elevator IS a shortcut to somewhere, so please go back that way and maybe investigate some more, promise you won't be disappointed!

Greetings from Germany, it's great fun to follow your letsplay and I really enjoy watching the episodes. I've played through darkssouls several times myself and it fills me with joy to be able to look at it again through the eyes of a first playthrough. thank you for that and for your joy and casual handling of frustration. keep it up! hold on, a lot awaits you!

The way back to fire link is continuing going up the path you started going where you found the second fire keeper soul. You missed a ladder near the toxic goons!! Great episode as always!! im excited for when you go back to the great hollow. the adult mushrooms wallop you. Probably still would've been one shot if you were at full health.

9:30 The different smiths you find in the game do different ascensions to weapons. Andre the guy that looks Like Muscle Santa in the church, does Divine weapons (Alters weapons to scale magic damage based on faith). Ricket there since he is from Vinheim (Known for their Dragon School of Sorcery, as shown on the rings sold by the Sorcery Grigs in Firelink) specialized in Magic infused weapons (Changes weapons to scale magic damage off Int). Also why he sells some beginner spells as well

Thank you, I really enjoyed this episode! This is quickly becoming my favorite DS playthrough series. Cheers!

Ah yes one quality of life tipp. They changed it in the remaster i think so you can hold down the item change button and immediatly go to the first item/estus flask so you don't have to scroll through and pass it mid combat

All the bars build up in purple but the symbol next to the bar tells you what the status ailment is. Purple tear drop is poison; black tear drop is toxic; skull for curse; and the last on is bleed

So impressed that you got through Blight Town so easily and even enjoyed it. Your handling of the boss was excellent as well. That is a harder boss for most people.

54:00 you found the Iaito :D that is the weapon I used on my first playthrough, it's in such a remote location in this hellhole that not many people find it.

You should definitely try the Iaito. It's a bit hard to use, but it had good reach and damage, and if you can get down the quick draw (hold heavy attack and let go when in range of an enemy), it can be effective. I recommend trying out every weapon, at least to see their move sets, if not actual combat.

I would absolutely love to see you play the other Fromsoft games in the future as well! :D

Congrats on one shotting Quelag and ringing the second bell! You handled Blightown like a BOSS! Super fun episode, my only sad point is that you didn't make it to the bottom of the tree. Maybe later eh? Super fun, can't wait for the next episode!

Yes finally some good loot lmao. I am just starting this episode but i bet my 2 brain cells that there is a message before quelaag that made it into the title

12:48 didn't even know that there was a Fire Keeper Soul lol

This was the most casual First Try Quelaag Victory I've seen yet. I played through the whole game probably 10 times and I still don't pull it off that easily.

Great episode as usual Amber! , I dig all the LotR references 👍😊👌

Answers Laurentius’ question incorrectly. “Ask me again!” Doesn’t read the question… 😂 Love it!

Wow! Your first run through New Londo was WAAAAAY better than mine. Great job hacking and slashing those ghosts

"That area was amazing, I loved it", said by no one about Blighttown ever! Another boss I had a TON of trouble with first time, that you just steamrolled. Cheers for that 🤣

Early descend into New Londo, while being cursed 😊 I love this and it certainly brings back some memories.

When you're close to a level, don't forget the souls you can gain from items in your inventory! They can be the difference between getting an extra level here and there, and pushing on only to lose a bunch of souls. Loving the playthrough.

That one message about the item in New Londo wasn't actually trolly, the item is there, just not in plain sight. And no, it's not in the water, that *will* kill you.