Dark Souls 3 ► Another 15 Hidden Mechanics

Quick Slot Shortcuts for Spell Casters 00:18

"You can shortcut to your first attuned spell by holding 'Up'."

• Players can easily assign their first spell to a quick slot utilizing the D-Pad, providing enhanced control during gameplay. This is particularly beneficial for spell caster builds, allowing for faster spell switching in PvP situations, although it may not make sorcery truly viable against opponents.

Summoning NPCs and Hidden Rewards 00:49

"Summon an NPC phantom called Swamp Cuculus outside of the Old Demon King boss fog."

• Summoning specific NPCs can unlock hidden lore and rewards. For instance, defeating the Old Demon King with Swamp Cuculus alive reveals Cornyx's corpse in the Undead Settlement, which contains powerful pyromancies and the Spotted Whip. Other NPCs provide unique emotes as well, depending on your interactions.

Challenges with New Game+ 01:51

"New Game +1 and New Game +2 grant access to some of the +1, +2, and +3 rings."

• The New Game+ mode in Dark Souls III lacks enticing new enemy placements and scaling difficulty, which can be disappointing for players. However, it does allow players to obtain upgraded rings such as the +2 Gold Serpent Ring and the +2 Ring of Favor, which can enhance builds significantly.

Curing Hollowing and Benefits of the Hollow Gem Infusion 02:28

"You can request 'Dissolution' there."

• Curing Hollowing can be tricky, especially if players lack access to purging stones. Visiting the Statue of Velka after purchasing the Grave Key allows for a 'Dissolution' request to heal the Dark Sigil. Additionally, players can benefit from the Hollow Gem Infusion, which boosts Luck when used, synergizing well with Poison or Bleed builds.

Mechanics of Infusion and Focus Restoration 03:38

"The Simple Infusion scales with Intelligence and also restores focus."

• The Simple Infusion provides a unique advantage by gradually restoring focus points over time. This can be particularly useful for weapons like the Sunlight Straight Sword, enabling players to use buffs more effectively by ensuring they have at least one focus point.

Efficient Soul Consumption 04:15

"The fastest way is just to sell them at the Handmaiden."

• When players have an excess of souls, selling them to the Handmaiden is the most efficient method for consumption, providing the same amount as normally consuming them. Players should also be careful when making risky jumps, as important items are indicated by their glow intensity—large glows signal crucial items.

The Ring of Sacrifice and Recovery Mechanics 04:59

"The Ring of Sacrifice makes it so that you don't lose Souls upon death."

• Equipping the Ring of Sacrifice allows players a second chance to recover lost souls upon dying, which is beneficial in precarious situations. This hidden mechanic enhances survival odds in the game, ensuring accumulated souls can still be retrieved after a death.

Seeds of a Giant Tree and Invader Engagement 05:32

"It sometimes leaves a Seed of a Giant Tree behind."

• The Giant Tree by the shrine can drop a Seed that benefits players during invasions by making enemies in the world more challenging for invaders. Similar to Dark Souls II, being invaded creates a chance to obtain this seed, which can change the tide in PvP encounters.

Escape Mechanics during Grabs 06:47

"You can mash the shoulder buttons and the face buttons to escape its grab."

• Players can escape certain grab attacks by mashing buttons after being caught, although the method may not be effective against all enemies. Recognizing which enemies allow for button mashing can help players avoid swift deaths during critical fights.

Messaging System Enhancements 07:28

"The messaging system no longer requires an Orange Soapstone."

• The revamped messaging system allows players to communicate and provide tips to others without needing specific items. Accessing conjugations and gestures enhances message clarity, while receiving ratings from players can grant health boosts, creating a community-focused environment.

Dealing with Mimics Using Lloyd’s Talismans 08:04

"Lloyd's Talismans put Mimics to sleep."

• Players should use Lloyd's Talismans to circumvent Mimics easily, as they can render them inactive and allow players to pick up valuable items safely. Farming the Symbol of Avarice, which increases item discovery, can be efficiently done through repeated Talisman use on Mimics.

Mystery Flask Mechanic Call to Action 09:28

"Sometimes you randomly get an extra Estus when you kill an enemy."

• A perplexing mechanic in Dark Souls III allows players to receive extra Estus flasks from defeated enemies, particularly certain types like Dark Wraiths. Further investigation is needed to uncover the specific triggers for this mechanic, encouraging player engagement to discover its nuances.

Hidden Enemy Mechanics in Dark Souls III 09:47

"Even these enemies stopped giving us flasks after a little while."

• In Dark Souls III, similar to Dark Souls I, the game features a hidden point system associated with enemies. This mechanic affects how players can obtain health-restoring items like Estus flasks as they defeat foes.

• The possibility of receiving an Estus flask upon defeating an enemy seems to become unpredictable after a certain point, leading to confusion among players. This irregularity suggests that further exploration of this mechanic may be necessary.

The Role of Luck in Item Drops 10:08

"I have a theory that Dark Souls III works similarly to this, but I also hope that the chance of you getting Estus could be associated with the Luck stat."

• There’s speculation that the Luck stat in Dark Souls III may influence the chances of receiving an Estus flask from defeated enemies. Its acknowledgment as a relevant gameplay mechanic could enhance the significance of character builds.

• The content creator encourages viewers to participate in discovering this potential connection by recording the enemies they defeat before receiving a flask and sharing their Luck stat, thereby contributing to community research.

Art and Content Creation 10:51

"I spend hundreds of dollars on every single video just on the art itself, which is available for Patrons."

• The video creator outlines the financial investment in creating high-quality art for their content, highlighting the passion and resources put into the production process. This level of commitment is evident in the artworks associated with their videos.

• The creator notes that while there are many exciting video ideas in progress, the current video was released due to the availability of the necessary art. Patrons have the opportunity to access this artwork, which is also a form of rewarding their support for the channel.