Fr that drip with the sword and the stance makes a menacing aura

The other day some dude I got summoned with used the wing stance as a way to non-verbally tell me to wait. Shit was so cold, real shame he got flattened by the first enemy he came across.

I love these historical breakdowns of everything in game 🙏 always keen to see more

I love when somebody does that right before a a fight. That move is one of the reasons I like Count Dooku so much

Count dooku build

Imagine a man, dual wielding with this, just t-swording chasing you

The "come at me bro" fight stance.

I'm reminded of something my Tai Chi instructure taught us. "Only two people leave themselves open in a fight. Pekple who know nothing, and people who know exactly what they are doing."

Whoops, posted this early by mistake. Oh well!

it's the same principle of never getting in a fight with someone who's barefoot that mf got nothing to lose

"signature look of superiority" has to be a reference to that one count dooku meme

"he's just half t-posing...MENACINGLY"

"Oh? You're approaching me?"

-5 defence but +100 aura

Today I had my first HEMA lesson and loved it, and I wanted to thank you for getting me interested in this stuff and teaching me tons about swords and weapons in general

“Fool around, and become enlightened heathen!”

"Although my body is exposed, my point remains presented" same man

Fr. I was in a mock fight with my nephew once, and I did a simple figure eight twirl with my "sword" while smirking in his face. His eyes got real wide, he turned and ran while saying "hell no!" 😂

The best thing about it is that it actually has that “fools guard” useage where if you use the heavy input at the right time, you usually end up jumping completely over an enemy’s attack and you can hit them with a really high damage counter attack.

The thin line on if they dum or know they extremely better.

Yeah I wouldnt want to fight a Carian knight thats just casually approaching me like that

“Although my body is exposed, my point remains presented ready to return with a thrust a moment’s notice” 😏

This, is a gauge of how much I'm not afraid of you. Or how much I am underestimating you.

Also helps that fromsoft characters tend to tip toe over that super human line

As LMSH has said "The naked man is the most intimidating. Because why would you wear armor if you don't plan on getting hit?"

I gasm every time you talk about the Fools Guard 😫 Such a beautiful but underutilized guard in videogames, really wish it was a mainstreamed "increase Agro" Guard; yet I can only vaguely recall of 2 instances of seeing it.

I think melenia did this pose during her intro

This is why I love your videos: educational and you don't try to tear down the material. Sensible content. Keep up the great work.

You need to understand that this fabulous tinman isn't exactly fighting ordinary human, so side stance with a big swing opening is for more monstrous kind of opponents

Bro that’s my EXACT build. Carian knight armor set with rellanas greaves. Shame he didn’t show off the animations for that sword. So goddamn elegant.

I would like to inform you that you have become known as 'The Sword Himbo' amongst my peers in my little self-publishing circle. It is said with utmost respect.

Equippable for light greatsword* Theres only one that can have its aow changed to that Sucks, i was hopin for alot more

Reminds me of Count Dooku from Star Wars….That stance is amazing 🤩

"You wouldn't bluff in a sword fight." Di Grassi: "Watch me."

The "Oh? You're approaching me?" stance.

Wing stance resembles one of a cavalryman on horse during passing-by attack.

bro think he Sephiroth

"Go on, strike me with all your might" Ahh stance.

Thats the count dooku "Imma bout ta whoop dat ass" stance.

Loving these Elden Ring breakdown vids. I hope you do more of them!

Suigintou vibes with that stance. Too bad i cant get the dlc because im too damn MONEYLESS

I feel like a lot of Elden ring stuff is impractical in a way that’s more explained by tarnished being stronger than average humans than them just trying to look cool. I cannot rule out that showboating is the primary reason for this though, I’m sure the black knife beam is just as effective with a quick swipe as that ridiculous flip move.

It's like fighting a naked guy in dark souls lol

If he can hold his arm out comfortably while being weighed down by a greatsword of all things, he's probably got the muscle to deliver a mean blow without needing to swing overhead.

You forgot the fact where the person doing this stance can easily jump 10 feet in the air and can swing a 30lb sword likes it’s a pool noodle😂

Reminds me a little bit of a paragraph story I had written in high school, About how the character's form presented itself as flawed, only to be flawless when the time came, to have so many gaps and yet have no openings. Good memories.

That's one way of losing your arm in a real fight 💀

I feel like it's capable of executing well-timed parries in general, which presents more potential advantages over parrying with the tip, though distance control could become a bit of a problem. On the flip side, an open centerline like this could make the opponent feel the need to heavily commit to strikes, especially if they're not a very reactive fencer. I'd need some sparring with this to know for sure, though. It also reminds me of some Italian rapier guards I've seen in the past.

"stand behind me" looking ahhh pose

Soo…basically “come at me bro 👁️🫦👁️”

The good ol “don’t need protection when I don’t plan on getting hit” stance

“Signature look of superiority” he thought he could sneak it in

‘Signature look of superior’ Gotta be my favorite book

This feels like the sword equivalent of saying "Oh no, go ahead. Swing at me. I *DARR YOU."*

That is awesome I like the picture drawing that was shown and explained in detail👍🏽👍🏽💻

I’ve done something similar in rapier sparring, it can work if you manage to time the counter correctly. Very hard to read as well as it doesn’t target a specific line.

The fancy "come at me brah" opening stance

The stand alone will intimidate my dog 💀

He's just standing there, menacingly.

The equivalent of a sparrow puffing its feathers

“Any man above this height, dies.”

I love how this stance looks with a shield in your left hand. That way you get all the swagger while still keeping your body protected.

Exposing yourself while approaching your opponent is a goddamn power move.

This is like starting a fight with someone that has cauliflower ears. Just save yourself the trouble and don't 😂

Reminds me of that old black and white samurai movie where instead of going into the usual guard he just opens his arms wide and stares at his opponent like "Go on I'm not afraid of death"

he's just walking here so openly, menacingly...

Also we dont have Ashes of War in real life for supernatural abilities to move the blade 😅

“Oh, you’re approaching me?”

Looks like somebody trying to herd cattle into a pin

Ahh yes, Wingstance. +2000 Aura for 30 seconds. Just long enough to make the first move.

Wing stance bro: oh ho? You're approaching me?

This dude looks like a real swordsman for some reason 😂😂

It looks like something Christopher Lee would do to approach you with a lightsaber

The "come at me bro"

Mi'Lady with Wing stance has been my go to since the dlc came out. really happy to see you mention it. knew ya would someday

If I saw someone walk up to me like that, I would just give up instantly

The guard of the fool seemed really dangerous to approach

Tarnished: Sir, you must be this tall to get on Miyazaki's wild ride.

the light greatsword with the wing stance is SO fun. it might be one of my favorite weapons and playstyles in the game. I am also a big fan of the AoW: Square off. But I'm not a huge fan of straight swords, I'm more of a greatsword kinda guy. I really wish there was a greatsword equivelent to square off, or wing stance as they are really cool and fun

Opponent: "Hmmmm. Not sure if he's a fool or very, very dangerous."

That last point is so true I am not fighting a guy that confident lmao

you should make full vids on the weapon classes of the game or a few swords with this same format, i love learning about this for some reason so having it in bulk would be entertaining af

I didn't know I needed this kind of content till now.

This was wonderful, I love seeing breakdowns like this ❤

Thank you for covering the psychological aspect. Something that a lot of people often forget about.

I'm so happy I found you, bud. This stuff is so cool

"My weapon could be the furthest it can from my body... and I'd still win." - Cold ass Elden Ring knight

Can't stress how much I love these videos

loving these vids

"signature look of superiority" " insert that one count douku image"

in foil sometime people hold their sword to the side to invite attack when we have right of way

It just goes so well on the Milady light great sword.

I am in love with your knowledge of stuff like this. It makes the game even more enjoyable knowing stuff like this was done in medieval days

I love the guard of the fool, it works wonders in épée, it just takes everyone off guard and gives you a massive advantage.

In conclusion, when u see someone with this pose, run.

that last line was sick

The tarnished is indeed someone you dont want to pick a fight with

That stance shows confidence in one's ability in combat. It provides the opponent with the length, as well as the identity of the weapon. Only a villain would do that!

Nah when you hold the sword out to the side jojo asterisks start popping up around you, you’re the menace who’s standing there, menacingly

This is like when you see someone fighting and their hands dropped but their head movement is insane and so is that counter uppercut 😂