In an unconventional gaming experiment, a player challenges the norm by attempting to win three consecutive games in Arena mode of League of Legends using only anvils for stat boosts, foregoing all other items. Despite the in-game advice and statistical advantages of traditional item builds, the player is determined to demonstrate the power of perseverance and the possibility of success with a unique strategy. This journey is marked by trial and error, as the player picks different champions to optimize the anvil-only approach, experiences both defeats and victories, and showcases the app Poro Fessor, which aids players with game information and statistics. Throughout the games, the player maintains a humorous and defiant attitude, especially towards their skeptical friend Tito, ultimately aiming to prove that unorthodox methods can triumph in gaming.
Theme: Anvil Strategy in Arena
- The speaker discusses a unique strategy in the game Arena, where they choose to buy anvils instead of traditional items.
- Anvils provide a stat boost and cost 750 gold, but the speaker gets them for 650 gold due to a character's passive ability.
- The speaker's goal is to win first place in three consecutive games without purchasing any items, only anvils.
- There is a mention of a special anvil called the "Shard holder value Shard" that enhances the effects of other anvils.
- Despite not achieving the desired outcome (not getting the special anvil after 18 anvils), the speaker remains determined to continue with the strategy.
"Now, technically Riot says that if you get fourth place or above, that's a victory. Not for me, though. I'm going to get first place with no items, three games in a row, just to prove to you fools that anything's possible if you follow your dreams."
- This quote emphasizes the speaker's personal challenge to not only win but to achieve first place without using any items, which is a self-imposed higher standard than the game's definition of victory.
"After you get 10 anvils, you get a chance to get a special Anvil. It's called The Shard holder value Shard; it multiplies the effects of all your other anvils by a percentage."
- This quote describes the potential reward of investing in anvils, highlighting a special anvil that can significantly boost the player's stats by amplifying the effects of other anvils.
Theme: Character Selection and Gameplay
- The speaker chooses Ornn as their character for the anvil strategy due to his passive ability that reduces the cost of anvils.
- The initial gameplay with Ornn is successful, with the speaker winning several rounds.
- Transitioning to a new character, Skarner, the speaker faces challenges with no kills and multiple deaths early in the game.
- The speaker reflects on the importance of items in their usual gameplay and momentarily doubts their strategy.
"The thing about Ornn is in Arena, his passive gives him cheaper anvils that only cost 650 instead of 750."
- This quote explains the strategic advantage of choosing Ornn for the anvil strategy due to his ability to purchase anvils at a discounted rate.
"Whenever I play against Skarner, he always does a bunch of damage. So I figured he'd be the perfect character for this no items adventure."
- Here, the speaker rationalizes their choice of Skarner for the next game based on past experiences of Skarner's damage output, hoping it would compensate for the lack of items.
Theme: Perseverance and Motivation
- The speaker experiences setbacks, including not receiving the special anvil and performing poorly with Skarner.
- Despite these challenges, the speaker is motivated by their belief in the strategy and the encouragement from another character, Kayle.
- The speaker's journey is not just about winning games but also about proving a point and following through with a unique approach.
"So I got fifth. Now, most people would have their faith in this strategy shaken as soon as they didn't get the special Anvil after getting 18 goddamn anvils. However, I am not most people."
- This quote illustrates the speaker's resilience and determination to stick with their strategy despite not achieving the expected outcome and facing disappointment.
"It was at this point that I developed a small appreciation for items... It was at this point that I almost gave up, yet again. However, that's when Kayle said something that I'll never forget: 'Bro, item.' I never seen such beautiful words grace my frontal lobe."
- The speaker acknowledges the value of items they typically ignore for this challenge and shares a moment of doubt, which is alleviated by Kayle's simple yet impactful encouragement, reinvigorating the speaker's resolve.
Key Theme: Gaming Strategy and Persistence
- The speaker is playing a game and has adopted a "no item" strategy.
- They chose a character named Set because his name starts with "S," the last letter in the phrase "no items."
- Despite not getting a special Anvil and facing criticism from their best friend Tito, they persist with the strategy.
- They play with the character Nases and find success, attributing it to the character's inherent abilities rather than the no-item strategy.
- The speaker continues to face challenges but remains determined to prove the effectiveness of their strategy.
- They finally achieve a small victory by getting the "cool Anvil" after persistent effort.
"I figure his name starts with the letter S, which is the last letter in the phrase 'no items.' So, yeah, this could totally work."
This quote shows the speaker's unconventional logic for choosing the character Set based on the last letter of the phrase "no items," reflecting a humorous or non-serious approach to strategy.
"My best friend Tito didn't quite understand the value of this brilliant no item strategy of mine."
The speaker acknowledges that their strategy is not widely accepted or understood, even by close friends like Tito, indicating a divergence from conventional gameplay.
"I confidently reassured my best friend Tito that we were going to be just fine, which was of course a blatant lie."
The speaker admits to lying about the potential success of their strategy, suggesting a mix of hope and bravado in the face of skepticism.
"I'm sure he thinks back fondly to this even now. Tito did not have a good time."
This quote implies that despite the difficulties and lack of immediate success, the speaker believes that Tito might retrospectively appreciate the attempt at the no-item strategy.
"I realized this is working... it makes perfect sense; Nases already has his Q damage so he does just fine with no items."
The speaker experiences a moment of validation when the character Nases performs well without items, reinforcing their belief in the strategy.
"I did it guys, I got the cool Anvil, all this work."
The final quote captures the speaker's triumph in obtaining the "cool Anvil," symbolizing a payoff for their persistence and adherence to the no-item strategy.
Personal Gaming Experience
- The speaker recounts an intense gaming session, expressing satisfaction with their performance despite the team's loss.
- They highlight their character's ability to accumulate "stacks" and deal significant damage.
- The speaker is enthusiastic about their in-game achievements, such as acquiring a large number of anvils and executing a powerful move with their character.
- A sense of camaraderie and belief in team members, such as Zach, is evident.
"My stats were looking awesome. My Q had a bunch of stacks and my damage was incredible and the round well we lost but still it was really awesome."
- This quote emphasizes the player's individual performance and satisfaction with their gameplay, despite the overall team loss.
"More anvils please I got 21 anvils what's 9 + 10 21 3 2 1 now I do damage."
- The speaker humorously references a meme to express their excitement about collecting anvils, which enhance their character's abilities.
Strategy and Gameplay Dynamics
- The speaker discusses their strategy and the importance of specific abilities in the game.
- They mention an ability called "Rabel rousing," which is beneficial for their character, Nasus, due to its healing properties.
- The speaker prepares for the final round of the game, indicating its significance in proving themselves.
- There is a focus on teamwork and the anticipation of supporting a teammate named Zach.
"I got Rabel rousing which is perfect for Nasus because you can just keep queuing and keep healing."
- This quote explains the strategic advantage of the "Rabel rousing" ability for the character Nasus, allowing for continuous healing.
"This is it this decides it all this is where I prove myself."
- The speaker is gearing up for a critical moment in the game that will test their skills and potentially define their success.
In-Game Challenges and Triumphs
- The speaker narrates the challenges faced during gameplay, including the threat of enemy comebacks.
- They express confidence in their ability to win and playfully quote a famous line from the TV show "Breaking Bad" to emphasize their dominance in the game.
- The speaker reflects on a previous statement about the game's difficulty, revealing it to be a misleading comment, and shares their readiness for the next game.
"No he won't because I'm awesome I am the one who wins I am the one who wins I'm the danger."
- The quote showcases the speaker's self-assured attitude and determination to be the dominant player in the game.
Teamwork and Protection Strategy
- The second game's strategy involves protecting a character named Kog'Maw, referred to as the speaker's "third best friend."
- The speaker selected Thresh and an augment called "Guilty Pleasure" to effectively guard Kog'Maw.
- The gameplay involves not only personal performance but also the safeguarding of teammates.
- The speaker highlights the importance of friendship and teamwork over individual items in achieving victory.
"This game was pretty unique because it wasn't just about me I had to focus on protecting my friend Kog'Maw."
- The quote emphasizes the shift in gameplay focus from individual performance to the protection of a teammate.
"The real lesson to take away from this is that you don't need items to win what you really need is friends preferably friends with items but still."
- This quote conveys the idea that companionship and teamwork can be more crucial to success than in-game items.
Overcoming Obstacles and Enhancing Abilities
- The speaker describes moments of tension and difficulty, such as facing "grons" and striving to survive.
- They celebrate a moment of triumph when they receive a power-up that multiplies their stats.
- The speaker expresses frustration with in-game creatures, like the grons, that hinder their progress.
- They experience a realization of their capabilities and proceed to secure a win for their team.
"As you can tell my performance was Flawless and to make things better after 18 Anvil something special happened."
- The quote reflects the speaker's pride in their gameplay and the excitement of gaining a significant power-up.
"I'm actually awesome I forgot."
- Here, the speaker humorously acknowledges their skill and effectiveness in the game.
Victory and Continued Success
- The speaker narrates the progression of the game, detailing moments of epic gameplay and success.
- They acquire another augment called "With Haste," which increases their movement speed and enhances their ability to win.
- The speaker's confidence grows as they continue to gain more ability haste, setting the stage for further achievements in the game.
"Things were looking amazing they were looking [__] awesome."
- This quote captures the speaker's enthusiasm for the positive turn of events in the game.
"I got even more awesome when I got with haste gives me movement speed equal to 1.5 times my ability haste."
- The speaker explains the benefits of the "With Haste" augment, which boosts their character's movement speed, contributing to their gameplay advantage.
- The speaker discusses their in-game strategy and performance, focusing on their use of ability haste and movement speed.
- They emphasize the speed they achieved in the game and their efforts to protect their teammate.
- The speaker expresses a determination to win and their ability to outpace opponents.
"By the end of it I had 298 ability haste and 897 movement speed just from Anvil and augments."
- This quote highlights the speaker's achievement in the game regarding their ability haste and movement speed, which are key stats in the game.
"I got to protect my guy look at how freaking fast I am jeez."
- The speaker is focused on their role as a protector in the game, using their speed to their advantage.
"Yes I can I totally can where the [ __ ] do you think you're going I'm miles faster than you."
- The quote shows the speaker's confidence in their ability to outrun and protect against opponents in the game.
Winning Strategy and Character Choice
- The speaker describes their approach to winning by selecting a character with the highest win rate.
- They mention making a joke related to the game and the character they chose.
- The speaker reflects on the decision-making process and their determination to perseize.
"I just had one to go and for it I planned something a little special you see before I did this stream I looked up the highest win rate characters in Arena."
- This quote indicates the speaker's strategic planning for their final game by researching characters with the highest win rates.
"I started off with bread and butter and by making the most amazing joke ever told Zia laoi more like Z I allow her to die."
- The speaker uses humor related to the game, indicating a light-hearted approach to the gameplay.
In-Game Tactics and Team Dynamics
- The speaker discusses their tactical choices, such as selecting wisdom of AIS and brutalizer, to enhance gameplay.
- They narrate the ups and downs of the game, including rounds lost and won.
- The speaker encourages the audience to engage by clapping and sharing in the excitement of the game.
"For my next talk I took wisdom of AIS cuz that's what I have in my brain."
- This quote reflects the speaker's in-game decision to choose upgrades that align with their perceived strengths.
"We actually managed to win a round. So. Yeah you can go ahead and clap in real life."
- The speaker shares a victorious moment in the game and invites the audience to celebrate with them.
Final Battles and Challenges
- The speaker describes the final battles of the game, highlighting the tension and challenges faced.
- They express confidence in their ability to win despite the strength of the enemies.
- The speaker uses humor and imagination to overcome in-game deaths and setbacks.
"With one anime team left I was almost at the end of my journey for my last Dogman I got Outlaws grit which is perfect for p."
- This quote indicates the speaker's progress in the game and their strategic choice of Outlaws grit for the final battles.
"Everybody put. Yeah put your arms in the air give me the Spirit Bomb the no item Spirit Bomb we can stun him we can get him."
- The speaker is rallying the audience and their in-game character for the final push towards victory.
"I tricked them I did a little trick. Right there and then my guy is back."
- The speaker describes a clever maneuver in the game that allowed them to gain an advantage.
Humor and Admission of Defeat
- The speaker uses humor to address the outcome of the game, admitting to a lie about winning three no item games in a row.
- They playfully suggest using photoshop to alter the results and engage the audience with a plot twist.
"Hey guys remember when I said that I won three no item games in a row H plot twist it was a blatant lie or was it though."
- This quote reveals the speaker's playful admission that their previous claim of winning was not true.
"Yes it was [ __ ]. You Tito [Music]."
- The speaker ends on a humorous note, acknowledging the defeat and referencing an inside joke or term from the gaming community.