Not only could “The Dual-Wielding Dropkick Buckets” make an outstanding name for a Ska punk band, but I’ve also just coined it as the character build in Lords of the Fallen that could be considered the game’s equivalent of Dark Souls 2 ladle runs. To clarify, there’s a unique wooden bucket weapon in the new Hexworks game that allows you to perform dropkicks.
I’m quite fond of Lords of the Fallen. While it borrows a bit too much from the original Dark Souls, developer Hexworks has introduced some genuinely inventive ideas that, in my view, set the soulslike game apart. I expressed this sentiment in my review of Lords of the Fallen. However, when I wrote the review, I was completely unaware of the existence of a broken wooden bucket weapon in the game, let alone its capacity to enable full-fledged dropkicks.
Here’s how it works: if you select the Condemned class at the beginning of the game (it’s the one found at the bottom of all your class choices), you start with very little. You have some armor, healing items, a throwing rock (yes, really), and a broken wooden bucket.
In the true spirit of Dark Souls, I stripped my character down to his underwear and began wielding the bucket. It didn’t take long to realize that if you attempt to two-hand it, you magically start dual-wielding buckets, as if summoning an extra one from thin air, in a style reminiscent of the Ninja Turtles. I’m not entirely sure if this is a glitch or a creative workaround for the fact that wielding a small bucket with two hands is unconventional, but I find it quite entertaining.
As of now, I can’t definitively say whether the bucket-based build will have the same enduring appeal as a Dark Souls broken sword run, but there’s a growing community of Lords of the Fallen players who are embracing the bucket approach. It opens up a world of possibilities for player styles, and I hope we can include it in our compilation of the best weapons in Lords of the Fallen.
Interestingly, the bucket, especially when dual-wielded, actually deals respectable damage. I’ll need to continue playing to explore its potential for upgrades because I’m genuinely curious to see how far I can take this unorthodox approach.
If you’re new to Lords of the Fallen or considering giving it a try, we’ve already provided an overview of the best character classes in Lords of the Fallen based on your preferred playstyle. Additionally, we’ve discussed Lords of the Fallen New Game Plus, which can add some excitement to your gaming experience if you’re looking to spice things up.