Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Some animators stick to a certain level of realism in their design, others get a little more creative. Let's over-think a few fighting stances / guards from various video games... I'll rate them based on how practical they would be in real life. Just for fun, this is obviously not a criticism of the art itself (or the characters).
The games / series I picked for this are Samurai Showdown, Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy 7, Elden Ring, The Witcher, Soul Calibur, Zelda, and Tenchu.
Let me know what you think about this format. If there is enough interest I can make more of these.
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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#skallagrim #fantasy #videogames #realistic
Some animators stick to a certain level of realism in their design, others get a little more creative. Let's over-think a few fighting stances / guards from various video games... I'll rate them based on how practical they would be in real life. Just for fun, this is obviously not a criticism of the art itself (or the characters).
The games / series I picked for this are Samurai Showdown, Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy 7, Elden Ring, The Witcher, Soul Calibur, Zelda, and Tenchu.
Let me know what you think about this format. If there is enough interest I can make more of these.
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #fantasy #videogames #realistic
