Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Installment 13 of Dark Souls Dissected takes a close look at Poise! Not only how it works for the player character, but also which enemies have it, how much they have, and all places where the rules get bent a little. And also, glitches!
If you'd like to support this channel please consider joining my patreon!
patreon.com/illusorywall
Video by Zullie the Witch on escaping grab attacks:
youtu.be/b0oBah7c5zA
Video source on how to do toggle escapes, by neptunusequester:
youtube.com/watch?v=jmceTuV6ca8
Poise info:
darksouls.wikidot.com/poise
Zokye's notes on the glitchy poise values:
darksouls.wikidot.com/poise#toc27
A few SFX sourced from zapsplat dot com!
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Series' Context & Terminology
4:07 - Overview of Dark Souls 1's Passive Poise
9:41 - The Tankiest Enemy Award
20:26 - Poise Damage and Safe Points
29:14 - Stunlocking, Toggle Escapes & More
31:49 - Iron Flesh & Havel's Greatshield
33:40 - Other Inconsistencies & Glitches
38:02 - Final Thoughts
Installment 13 of Dark Souls Dissected takes a close look at Poise! Not only how it works for the player character, but also which enemies have it, how much they have, and all places where the rules get bent a little. And also, glitches!
If you'd like to support this channel please consider joining my patreon!
patreon.com/illusorywall
Video by Zullie the Witch on escaping grab attacks:
youtu.be/b0oBah7c5zA
Video source on how to do toggle escapes, by neptunusequester:
youtube.com/watch?v=jmceTuV6ca8
Poise info:
darksouls.wikidot.com/poise
Zokye's notes on the glitchy poise values:
darksouls.wikidot.com/poise#toc27
A few SFX sourced from zapsplat dot com!
0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Series' Context & Terminology
4:07 - Overview of Dark Souls 1's Passive Poise
9:41 - The Tankiest Enemy Award
20:26 - Poise Damage and Safe Points
29:14 - Stunlocking, Toggle Escapes & More
31:49 - Iron Flesh & Havel's Greatshield
33:40 - Other Inconsistencies & Glitches
38:02 - Final Thoughts
