It’s nothing new for gamers to unleash their skills and determination beyond potential. A recent incident is the latest instance of this. One Final Fantasy 14 player has broken the long-standing speed-run record for the FF installment.

But the new record was short-spanned as the original record holder reclaimed the spot within 24 hours. This intense battle of speedruns shows the strong mentality and spirit of the gamers. So, what’s the real story? Let’s find out.

The Epic Battle for the Kugane Tower Speedrun Record in Final Fantasy 14

The Kugane Tower Jumping Puzzle is the most challenging feat in Final Fantasy 14. This puzzle was introduced in the Stormblood expansion of FF14. In this challenging puzzle, to reach the top of the towering structures players must travel through a series of risky mid-air platforms. Here, check this video in which Pint explains the Kugane Tower Jumping Puzzle and how he broke the record. Youtuber Pint stood tall in this challenge among the numerous speedrunners.

Pint is a popular Final Fantasy player, who challenged the Kugane Tower speedrun record, which was held by Em0_oticon. Em0_oticon had held the record for long five years. He took just 43.58 seconds to achieve this feat until Pint dethroned him.

In a video Pint showed the world how he broke the long record of Em0_oticon by completing the dangerous feat in just 43.30 seconds. This showcases his strong determination and excellent skills. The Final Fantasy community highly acclaimed Pint’s exceptional talent.

The Return of the King

However, Pint’s position at the top lasted less than a day. After being dethroned, in less than 24 hours, Em0_oticon came out of his speed-running retirement to reclaim the throne. And he did reclaim the throne that to0 with pure dominance and flair. Em0_oticon just took a staggering 38.74 seconds to reach the summit of the Kugane tower, by which the whole community became awestruck including Pint himself.

Em0_oticon’s rapid counterattack to Pint’s challenge shows his intense determination and unparalleled mastery of Final Fantasy 14. And thus Em0_oticon shows who the real king of his Final Fantasy speedrunning kingdom is.

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This fascinating story of two of the best Final Fantasy speed runners speaks volumes for themselves. The rivalry between Pint and Em0_oticon portrays the spirit of competitiveness and constant hunger for the top.

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Pint’s valiant effort to claim the top position and in less than a day Em0_oticon reclaiming the spot, shows how players these days have passion for the game and how they have made it possible to unleash their skills and determination beyond their potential.

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