MOM! MOM GET THE CAMERA! Nicely done on the challenge run - allow me to welcome you to our little corner of madness 💀

4:24 My friend played the remastered version blind for the first time a few years ago, and found this out the hard way. He was so good at the game that it meant he didnt understand "oh this area is supposed to be much harder than the others, I'm not supposed to be here" and so he just kept progressing. He never realized there were gargoyles to kill, so he went through the Darkroot Garden, into the Basin, through the Valley of Drakes into BlightTown, and then UP BLIGHTTOWN INTO THE DEPTHS. And then he asked me how to open the door, which caused my brain to short circuit because I had no idea what he was talking about lmao

I used the crystal halberd for most of my first playthrough and it is one of the best weapons in the game.

9:05 You know it's a weird run when "escaping to Blight Town" is a cause for celebration. Nice run, i always enjoy seeing the less common weapons and spells get some love

damn... 1500 hrs+ in DS1... and never knew that being cursed let you hit the ghost... man what a game... learning more and more

You know your run is cursed when you can say the phrase “and I escaped *into* blighttown” 💀💀🥶

Indeed, I discovered the bottomless crystal weapon inventory awhile ago. This in tandem with the Duke’s Archives being sealed off at the point you meet Domhnal leads me to believe that this method of forging weapons out of crystals is unique to the isolationist country of Zena.

THEY'RE MINERALS

That beginning stretch made this challenge a lot more compelling than I initially anticipated. Sure, the build eventually gets really strong, but MAN does it make you work for it first.

5:55 the depths are actually one of the most tightly designed areas in dark souls in that they're designed to be entirely skippable while also allowing players to pick up the most relevant items scattered around. You see, there's a hidden pitfall nearby the first butcher (the one guarding the large ember chest) that drops you down above the giant rat (where the spider shield - an item that makes traversing the upper section of blighttown substantially easier - is found). You can plunge attack it from here, and grab the shortcut key in case you didn't start with the master one. From here, you can slide down the waterfall hugging the left wall to completely bypass the basilisk-infested section, and land right in front of Domhnall. In less than a minute, you're able to access the bonfire via the shortcut and directly face off against the gaping dragon - it's absolutely genius level design (regardless of how enjoyable the area itself is, lol)! Then of course, the channeler would still be alive, and you'd possibly still be missing the ring of the evil eye, the greataxe and Kirk's invasion, but that gets the basics done

It’s weird coming back to your channel after so long. The more things change they stay the same. Glad you’re still here after all this time.

I didn't know that the bell sound was other players, or that being cursed lets you kill ghost. Very cool when you can learn new things about games you played for years. DKS1 will always be my personal favorite in the series.

I love how people are watching this wondering if its possible after someone beat the game with a dance dance revolution floor pad.

Ngl, I've always loved the look of crystal armor. Really wish we got more armor like that in Elden Ring, and no I don't mean Lusat and Azur which is just a coating on their shoulders. Something more throughout the armor, which I'm honestly surprised hasn't been made considering the reverence of the material.

Walter White crystal run was a huge missed opportunity

I’m so glad the ds community is getting into a different challenge runs the videos are so good.

One thing I really enjoy about your content is you know its going to be souls related, However you never know what you're getting. Top 10s, sovietwomble style pvp, occasional playthrough, discussion, reaction/commentary ect. Loving the variety

I still get that feeling of happiness and excitement when you drop another dark souls video like when I was still a kid, time truly moves fast.

Yo SunlightBlade's doing challenge runs???!?!? That's epic! Loved watchin it mate! Hope to see more, if that's in you plans, of course.

"After receiving the traditional Blighttown welcome..." *gets Toxic*

Ive been loving the challenge videos too. Seeing you make one too genuinely got me so excited! Hope you enjoyed making this because id love to see more challenge videos from you!

Loving the general commentary on the world of dark souls! This was a fun run to watch!

I love how you approach the challenge run format, longer videos really let your personality come through - I hope to see more!

I would adore seeing more content like this from you! It's always a fantastic show when a witty, charming KZfaqr delivers commentary over the silliness that is Dark Souls.

Every excuse to play Dark Souls is f-ing valid. Keep them coming mate

Thanks for continuing to make videos on the classics. It's nice to see DS1 get more love again. :-)

Really enjoyed your presentation for this challenge run. It was really fun. Strangely I have more difficulties against ordinary enemies every time I return to Dark Souls than I ever do with Ornstein & Smough even though they originally took me a week to beat. I think I've just had that much practice with them now and I'm so used to the dynamic for the fight, so I'm no longer overwhelmed by the intimidation factor.

It was awesome to see this kind of video from you, and honestly the best part was just the amazing narration you had over the play through, excited to say the least to watch the next video!

dude this run is insane, only halfway done but the escape from the depths into blighttown was so exciting, and the cracked red eye trade is useful to know too

Challenge runs are always good to watch, hope you do some more

This was a great video. I subbed to this channel all the way back during the DS3 days when I first joins the Souls community, and it makes me happy that this channel is still going strong. Can't wait for part two!

I quite like this! The more chill style of playing you did was quite cool, staying online, gravelord invading, grabbing the book of the guilty, it’s fun!

Love challenge runs for souls games. Definitely need more of these!

I can definitely get behind this content. Was highly entertaining! And fascinating too. Keep up the good work 🙌

I would really love to see more of these kinds of challenges from you, was a very fun watch.

i'm super invested in this run i love it i only played through ds1 once and without looking up anything so i missed a lot it's nice to see what else there is in the game

An unexpected yet very much welcomed video from Sunlight!

It's Sif's fur that drops your frame rate. I've always wanted to do a crystal run from start to finish, but not having anything at the start really made it hard.

Sir, that video was fantastic. I'm also enjoying challenge runs a lot, and I'm happy to see you jumped on the trend. Keep 'em coming, SunlightBro!

let's goo can't wait to have this make me try out this challenge and i really hope you decide to do more of these in the future

As a crystal lover, this is the perfect challenge run for me!

I have good memories of the Crystal Halberd from the Mimic in Anor Londo, as it was the weapon I used to beat Artorias for the first time. He was quite the wall for me at the time, but this weapon came through for me while others did not, for some reason.

that was even better than expected, great video! looking forward to the next part

Hell yeah I’m glad I found this so close to its release… great vid keen for part 2

Name of the Phonk is *_"ROONIN - OUR WXRLD"_* for those curious about the song.

11:35 I had NO idea the snake could break that wall, i always used the boulders It's very funny seeing his hp go down as three giant rocks roll over him the other way though

What a lovely video on crystals! (seriously, your like semi-roleplay makes this so fun!) I'm looking forward to part 2.

"This is when the damage falls off a cliff" proceeds to show a snake falling of the cliff

It's very much doable, I did this years ago before dark souls 2 even came out😅

You could’ve let iron tarkus solo the iron golem and not used the skip

I love that he gives a shout out to KZfaqrs like back logs and lil aggy who are in my opinion some of the titans of ds type game challenge runs

one of the most interesting ds challanges i've ever seen, it was interesting and funny at the same time, keep up the work

...who ever thought you couldnt finish the game with crystal weapons?

This game is unreal, 3k+ hours in, countless run and still it finds ways to surprise me, I’ve NEVER seen Queelag back attack. Also it’s soothing coming back to your channel after so long. Thank you

Very cool challenge run so far, looking forward to seeing more.

My favourite kinda Souls content atm! I watch The Backlogs religiously at this point 😅 This was a refreshing take on the formula, love your style as always mr Lightning Blade

Love how he got the Rusted Iron Ring and then proceeded to not use it in the Blighttown swamp

Nice touch to make the to be continued font crystalline. And also nj on the doing this, excited for more.

Loved the gymnastics you needed to get the first crystal weapon, great video.

agh, this is amazing!! Love too see you still uploading with a passion for dark souls still :3

Awesome video mate, can't wait for part 2!

Solid vid, looking forward to continuation. Miss your vids sun seems like havent seen one in awhile.

Always a treat getting an upload from you!

I literally was looking for a crystal only run earlier this year thank you for making this LOL

I liked the video just for the bit where you’re marveling at the crystal hallway 😆 Nicely done

You actually can get to the forest without the crest of Astorias, just take the ladder near the hydra , but it is a really nice challenge run ! Love the video !

Man I’ve been playing this game for 10 years now. It really has a charm that none of the other souls games have. The way the textures glow and shine. The music. Atmosphere. This game and bloodborne are my favorite games of all time.

Was waiting for Lightning Blade to release a video. Well done my man

It's been a while since I've seen your content on my "For You" and it's genuinely great to see this again!

Using an unfortunate curse to unlock titanite chunk farm is a Joseph Jostar level of smart comebacks

So happy to see this in my feed! Love your content❤

The sneaky Havel bit destroyed my lungs laughing. Omg that was so good.

A legend makes their return, welcome to the challenge runner space!

This is a really wonderful video, you went on such an adventure, you have NOT GOOD BUT WONDERFUL detail in the quest, and the roundabouts and style it all has. Just Good show!!

Oh damn a geologist challenge run? Better get my obsidian knife and my wooden bat and enjoy this

Watched just for the intro. Great vid!

14:22 fun fact, the iron golem's stagger mechanic actually doesnt interact w/ poise at all. his legs buckle once you do enough actual damage to him rather than poise damage, and he falls over fully after another damage threshold, no poise damage involved

This was a really fun video to watch, thank you for your hard work! o7

I feel like It makes it more fun that you leave yourself online for challenge runs. Most challenge runers dont and I think It really helps mix it up

I'm alittle bummed that the vod is over.. but happy there Is more fun to be had in pt2! see you there

When do we get part 2? We all love and look forward to the great vids you create!!!

Welcome brother, to challenge running 🤧 i remember spam watching your ds3 funny moments videos. Glad to see you are back

Was just wondering about a run like this a few days ago and here this is :)

This was a fun video, please do more like this!

Loved this run, love your humor! Keep up the good content, xoxo

I've been waiting for this. Even tried myself, but failed miserably.

Really interesting build, I always loved the aesthetic of the crystal equipment but never found myself using any

I personally would've named your character "THE ROCK" if I were you, but "geologist" works too I guess.

watching pros consistently, i really feel when sunlightblade just plays casually.

Part 2 when though, this is great content!

Glad to see a new upload from you, my g 😊

Awesome video can’t wait for part 2

I’m excited to see the next part

Was not expecting an absolute banger of an intro when clicking on this video

I watched the "Snuck by Havep so sneakily" bit several times before i proceeded with the video. It just made me chuckle every time XD

My first ever playthrough I struggled and crawled my way to the finish without using any walkthroughs outside of basic where to go next stuff. I had made it there with fire damage and tried Gwyn over and over again not really understanding how i could do better since i didnt have any other weapon..... then i remembered the crystal halberd. Won first try, thank you crystal halberd ill never forget you

AWESOME VIDEOOO! I used to watch your "top dark souls PvPs" videos.

Loved the edit at 14:19 , it was super funny! Thanks for the video!

Always happy to see a vid by you

I’m so happy someone else loves the crystal armour as much as i do!