srd_27
Hearthstone: Heroic Karazhan Speedrun 38:44 [WR]
updated
Lost 3 cookoffs on ones where the calculator wasn't used (~10 min loss), 7 reloads for the theatre script (~4 min loss), bad rabbit levelling fight on the Mines, and couple other obvious mistakes too.
Route Summary:
- Use level 99 exploit in Greatwood, but with different characters from Any%.
- Recruiting CJ as soon as possible, as her dungeon has very useful items (Monster Repel Charm, Super Lucky Badge, Warrior Path/Pinnacle Runes)
- Recruiting Dijkstra as soon as possible, as his dungeon have two powerful Beigomas to be used for the rest of the recruitment section.
- Need a lot of Food for all the required HQ buildings. We built Pasturage & Fishing Spot early to maximise the Food production. Also uses the Mission Guild to produce more Food later on.
- Restaurant are built early to start the Cookoff quest chain earlier. Uses Cookoff Calculator for some of the harder matches.
Also accidentally messed up my stream settings so the timer is shown with black font lol
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2455229854
3 fights went bad (first fight, Obel 5 & Blue Flower fight), but i got a very lucky Nest of Pirates and a lucky Graska 1 pattern. There's few other minor optimisations on my route which hasn't been reflected in this run.
I did this run last year on March 30 2024. The run should still be pretty easy to beat when I'm back to grinding this run. Only uploading it now to avoid my previous Twitch VOD Link from getting removed due to Twitch Highlights rule changes.
List of all characters can be verified at 2:47:39 of the video time.
Played on PCSX2 1.6.0 emulator.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/suikoden_tactics
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2106425483
Some of the top scores on Steam leaderboard are illegitimate, where the replays show obvious cheats. So this vid only shows the best legitimate replay, which might not be the top leaderboard score.
(Note: The leaderboard replay feature is somehow unavailable in the latest patch v1.1.6, downpatching is needed to watch the replays in game.)
0:00 Target Practice - by CheatFreak
1:13 Coin Crate Smash 'n Stash - by srd_27
2:26 Ballistic Pick Pocket - by CheatFreak **
3:38 Hot Potato - by srd_27
4:45 Station Wagon of Death - by CheatFreak
5:39 Rocket Ricochet - by CheatFreak
6:18 Car Crusher - by srd_27
7:02 Flatten Fifty - by SonicStreetDM
7:38 Splash Zone - by srd_27
8:36 Territorial Drive-By - by CheatFreak
9:27 Bystander Bowling - by CheatFreak
10:22 Baseball Bat - by In-4-mation
11:01 Baton - by LivingWithGames
11:41 Scissors - by PorcusGrunzus
12:20 Grenades - by srd_27
12:59 Molotovs - by vddcore
13:39 Pistol - by CheatFreak
14:19 Revolver - by Captain Black
14:58 Submachine Gun - by GamerWho
15:40 PG-47 - by CheatFreak
16:22 Chaingun - by Runey82
17:03 Shotgun - by srd_27
17:45 Spread Gun - by metalhed84
18:26 Rocket Launcher - by CheatFreak
19:06 Flamethrower - by srd_27
19:46 Fumigator - by Captain Black
20:27 Hydro Cannon - by CheatFreak ***
21:09 Hair Dryer - by CheatFreak
** My #1 Ballistic Pick Pocket replay is bugged after I entered the Gun Shop, so this vid shows CheatFreak's #2 non-bugged replay which uses similar strats.
*** Zyerost's #1 Hydro Cannon record is legitimate, but the replay is bugged and got stuck after the weapon ran out of ammo. So this vid shows CheatFreak's #2 non-bugged replay.
I was planning to do Heroic Karazhan runs, but recent AI update made Chess very hard to beat. I only won 1 out of 10 attempts. So I'll probably postpone the Heroic Karazhan runs until a future AI update.
My decklists are available here, if you guys want to see what's the latest strats are for Heroic Karazhan bosses.
speedrun.com/posts/fhy0f
Example decklists: imgur.com/a/kt3Cuxc
(Pretend that the Shirvallah is the 100-mana Ceaseless Expanse minion)
Usually got the Holy Wrath kill at Turn 5-7, depending if I got Holy Cowboy or not.
Stonehearth Vindicator is a tutor for Order in the Court. Knight of Anointment is a tutor for Holy Wrath. Salhet's Pride will help in getting both of these tutors.
On the small chance that the 100-mana minon gets in our hand, Gaslight Gatekeeper acts as a backup to put the minion back into our hand.
Route notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1Y4SaywgDsB2EHm_tXRwF9I6h6Gd_MZVgpOlE9QNd17Y/edit?usp=sharing
Good RNG on the war battles and duels.
- NG+ Save File: speedrun.com/Eiyuden_Chronicle_Hundred_Heroes/resources/imjgm
- Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2245875556
- Used the latest 22 July Steam patch
The clue from Zeron's post read "WHEN CATS RAIN, YOU HAVE TO MEET THE UNKNOWN"
steamcommunity.com/app/707030/eventcomments/4515507184333941012
v1.4.1 update: The Dude will be automatically sent outside (via deathwarp) after some time inside the UFO, avoiding the player from being stuck inside.
Put in the donation comment that you're donating for the HS BRM Trick Showcase incentive!
Edit: The run is now done - Twitch VOD Link twitch.tv/videos/2200484796
Charity site link: https://www.curecancer.com.au/game-on-cancer
Also, comment in this vid so I can contact you if you do win the bundle!
The pre-purchase bundle is worth 50 USD, containing 60 packs, 2 Legendary cards, and an exclusive Hakkar card back!
This is an official giveaway from Blizzard, celebrating the release of the upcoming Perils in Paradise expansion pack!
Slow Ragnaros & Atramedes, but everything else went fast overall.
Explanations on recent deck changes: speedrun.com/posts/3t5rl
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/blkrockmnt
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2184765399
Decklist: imgur.com/a/snkatYS Deckcodes: pastebin.com/RMLFdh5W
First attempt after 3 years, will still probably making deck tweaks in the coming weeks.
(there used to be a very quick Zilliax Stealth strat for Maloriak, but it got nerfed -_- )
Explanations on recent deck changes: speedrun.com/posts/3t5rl
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/blkrockmnt
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2173518077
(This is using the patch release on June 4, which lets you use the debug menu, and is already patched out couple hours after it went live. Credits to Julian who found these steps for the creditwarp.)
(Default Team glitch lets you start any level with full inventory and 1000 Rebel Points immediately)
Slow and unlucky last level, but everything else went smooth. Also was lucky in getting 3/3 cops killed on Bookstore level.
- Leaderboards: speedrun.com/rebel_cops
- Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/2162482039
Lost 2 minutes from a defeat against Kiba in Ch8.
- Leaderboards: speedrun.com/suikoden_card
- Translation patch by Pokeytax: http://www.romhacking.net/translations/1720
- Played on VisualBoyAdvance-M 2.1.0 emulator, turbo is done using the emulator's autofire function.
- Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/2109773905
Enemy levels on optional fights are based on the average party member levels. If we remove couple of high level characters using the dispatch quests, the average level will be reduced, which will also reduce the enemy levels on optional fights.
More explanations here suikosource.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=15052
Bad luck on Razril 3 fight, and some minor bad luck on few other fights. But the run is still alright overall.
Played on PCSX2 1.6.0 emulator.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/suikoden_tactics
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1935004183
Route Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1-iJ52uQFUo40akN8_FfRpAiYBkRGfpRK_MqnsdChYk4/edit?usp=sharing
Horrible luck on Underground Path & Collanbal 1 fights, but everything else went alright. Should still be easy to beat.
Played on PCSX2 1.6.0 emulator.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/suikoden_tactics
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1932735112
Stream Link: twitch.tv/ausspeedruns
Schedule Link: ausspeedruns.com/ASM2023/schedule
Decklists: postimg.cc/gLqns33C Deckcodes: pastebin.com/SatfnRqU
Lost 40s from a quick restart on Four Horsemen. Rivendare Hunter fights also went really slow.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/naxxramas#Heroic
Strats explanation: speedrun.com/post/e95e8
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1858078597
Second timer is a loadless timer, made by streetbackguy.
Probably not hard to beat this time. I'm going to use the riskier Stickyfinger Mage for Gluth on my next attempts.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/naxxramas#Heroic
Strats explanation: speedrun.com/post/e95e8
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1843959658
Second timer is a loadless timer, made by streetbackguy.
Stream link: twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
Solid run, although had to make a risky move on Slipstream. Also forgot to use Platebreaker on first fight.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/galakrond#Heroic
Strats explanation: speedrun.com/post/y8hxh
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1789269096
Decklist: imgur.com/a/dyTvCez Deckcodes: pastebin.com/xuVXsLw8
Epic Kriziki ending. Last fight went unlucky and I also made a stupid mistake. Decks for the last two fights could probably still be improved.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/galakrond#Heroic
Strats explanation: speedrun.com/post/y8hxh
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1785268338
Solid run.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/frozen_throne
Deck explanations: speedrun.com/post/ofpyk
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1748682382
9 minute timesave from my old 2020 WR.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/galakrond#Heroic
Strats explanation: speedrun.com/post/vu2dy
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1720983420
Decklist & explanations: speedrun.com/post/nilw7
Current AI will attack any minion with his face, without caring about his health.
Decklist: ibb.co/sjZqs5w Deckcodes: pastebin.com/TSsr4J1a
Very lucky on Magic Mirror and Free Medivh.
Deck explanations: speedrun.com/post/a4moy
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/karazhan#heroic
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1700159315
Slow Chromatic Snake. Few other bosses (Abel, Spirit Ravager, Last Boss) were also a bit slow due to unusual issues.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/celestian_tales_realms_beyond
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1681409459
Bandit boss went really bad, could easily be 20s faster here. Everything else went fine though.
Route Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/15Qas1YOZgAJ5MryujorskHWcP4cEs_HO56R-COAjKf0/edit?usp=sharing
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/Celestian_Tales_Old_North
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1660714726
Solid run. Also done without the disconnect exploit, which is now banned on the leaderboards.
(Note: This run was done when the AI was broken and keep hitting face without trading, which helps slightly with Deathwhisper & Lanathel)
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/frozen_throne
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1640324997
Slow Putricide cause he played a lot of cards. Used disconnect exploits on the prologue, which is now banned on the leaderboard.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/frozen_throne
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1628618981
Disconnect and reconnect after the 3rd turn will skip a lot of the story cinematics. If the timing is a bit slow, and the game is reconnecting during a slow-down cinematic effect, the game will be slowed down permanently.
ASAP2022 Marathon Website: ausspeedruns.com/ASAP2022
Fundraising Website: https://gameoncancer.com.au/
In summary, all-archer tactics are OP.
(Didn't do the third war battle against Keyser, as I can't find a clean solution for this one, the battle's too messy for me to bother trying to optimise.)
0:00 02 - Grunthall
1:56 04 - Matrech Coast
4:00 05 - Elysium
5:37 06 - Mayfall 2
8:05 07 - Matrech
10:14 08 - Vishnu
11:18 09 - Ft Brahma
14:10 10 - St Reinard
18:03 11 - Jormundgand
19:59 12 - Midgard Plains
21:51 13 - Vaneheim
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Set up 8/8 elementals, cast Counterspell before killing Nazra, then kill Malchezaar immediately afterwards.
Still a bit of chance to lose with a bad early game.
Getting Flame Ward early is usually important, so I've put a lot of secret tutors, and the tutors are also helpful to get Counterspell later on.
First try Champ on Thursday, and the run is mostly smooth except for Petitions and Fix Race. Game crashed at the very last quickload, the run has been retimed to 35:05 on the leaderboards.
Done on v1.0.7.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/postal4
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1560867425
Route notes & guides: docs.google.com/document/d/1Pd6adG0-QfrnekpiIdNzeW5hTcX_b7WHGk2Hlyzts-I/edit?usp=sharing
First try Champ on Thursday. Slow Kunny, failed Cat Rocket trick on Install Bidets, couple of failed push-up launches, and messed up the final balcony jump.
Done on v1.0.7.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/postal4
Twitch VOD Link: twitch.tv/videos/1555034894
Credits to SalmonManHTML5 who discovered this strategy.
(also on the 2nd game, obviously I could've just used Depth Charge on turn 1)
This video is purely an in-game recording.
Decklist: ibb.co/ZHBXbxY Deckcodes: pastebin.com/iX7Dw2sU
Deathless. Couple of fights went dangerously, which also made me play a bit slow to be careful.
Deck explanations: speedrun.com/post/4b369
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/leaofexplo#Heroic
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1311543677
PB/WR by less than 1 second! Died in Rafaam and plenty of other slow fights, this run is still easily beatable.
Deck explanations: speedrun.com/post/4b369
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/leaofexplo#Heroic
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1464793975
Lost 1 minute from a quick restart on 2nd Grub fight, after they killed Myra immediately on first turn.
Leaderboards page: speedrun.com/suikoden_woven_web
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1452741879
Played on PPSSPP v1.12.3 emulator.
Huge thanks to the fan translation team for making it possible to play this game.
Lost Tserendrum duel once. Dark Guardsmen 1 was very slow. Everything else is alright overall, but still occasionally making minor mistakes.
Leaderboards page: speedrun.com/suikoden_woven_web
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1430372859
Played on PPSSPP v1.12.3 emulator.
Huge thanks to the fan translation team for making it possible to play this game.
Route notes: docs.google.com/document/d/169sTAjXceLhkBoO-6zd2zuf6zKQ4-Jd4O7JH946sPuU/edit?usp=sharing
Very unlucky to fail Tserendrum duel twice, costing two minutes. Although the rest of the run went smooth.
Used more Magicite than usual at the early fights, so I did one extra HQ visit. Not a significant timeloss though.
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat):
twitch.tv/videos/1244697047
twitch.tv/videos/1244697783
Played on PPSSPP v1.12.3 emulator.
Huge thanks to the fan translation team for making it possible to play this game.
Lost 6 minutes from four deaths (Mine Cart, Giantfin, Nazjar, Skelesaurus). Lots of quick fights though.
Explanations on recent deck changes: speedrun.com/post/4b369
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/leaofexplo#Heroic
HS Speedrun Discord: discord.gg/sDWBEgk
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1218259658
Lost 5 minutes from deaths on Naz'jar and Rafaam. Made couple of mistakes on Skelesaurus Hex.
Explanations on recent deck changes: speedrun.com/post/4b369
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/leaofexplo#Heroic
Twitch VOD Link (with the chat): twitch.tv/videos/1214598710
Also got 30s timeloss during the autoscroller arcades because I have Vsync on, unlike my previous attempts. Somehow the Vsync makes the arcade loading animation longer.
Leaderboards: speedrun.com/shakedownhawaii/full_game#100
Route notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1NiEL1rYiWNIzTTVpJiN9WWSMpyB4CtIuZdRVM7Byye4/edit?usp=sharing
Leaderboard: speedrun.com/hs_mercenaries/levels


