A YouTube channel named Fights released a video showcasing Dark Souls' Knight Artorias engaging with Elden Ring bosses using Nightreign's Deathly Forsaken Hollows DLC and Elden Ring's engine. The video displays Artorias tackling several prominent bosses and performing remarkably well.
Boss Showdowns and Outcomes
Artorias dominates early bosses like Margit and Godfrey with single hits. Notable battles include Maliketh the Black Blade at 8:22, Dragonlord Placidusax at 13:31, and Radagon & Elden Beast at 16:53. While Maliketh manages one of the only two victories against Artorias by overcoming a second-phase challenge, Malenia proves challenging but ultimately succumbs to Artorias' prowess.
Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, presents a tougher challenge with dual health bars and an area of effect fire attack, achieving an unexpected win over Artorias. Despite the mixed outcomes, Artorias' performances in pivotal battles are commendable.
Analysis of Fighting Mechanics
The video illustrates the competitive dynamics between bosses and player invocations, emphasizing how mechanics and artificial intelligence influence these encounters. Shadow of the Erdtree bosses aren't thoroughly addressed in the video, although Artorias has been seen losing to Carian Knight Rellana in additional footage. This suggests his domination may not be absolute in all settings.
Overall, the compilation offers a captivating display of non-playable character battles, granting insights into how strategic factors like health regeneration and special moves shape these engagements.
