A no-death run is the ultimate test of patience, game knowledge, and execution. Whether you're playing a Souls game, a classic platformer, or a modern RPG, finishing without dying even once puts you in a league of your own. This guide breaks down exactly how to do it — and how to post proof the community will accept.
Why No-Death Runs Are So Respected
Most players die hundreds of times before finishing a game. A no-death run means you understood every enemy pattern, every hazard, every timing window well enough to never lose control once. It signals mastery, not luck.
On PostBadge, the No-Death Run challenge applies to any full game, level, or dungeon on normal difficulty or higher. The community votes on your submission — so the quality of your proof matters as much as the achievement itself.
Step 1: Choose Your Game Wisely
Not every game is equal for a no-death run. Consider:
- Lives vs. checkpoints — Modern games with frequent checkpoints are more forgiving to record. One slip ends the run regardless.
- Length — A 2-hour game is more achievable than a 40-hour one for your first attempt.
- RNG — Avoid games with heavy random elements that can kill you through no fault of your own.
Good starting points: short platformers, individual dungeon runs in RPGs, single matches in fighting or FPS games. Save the full 30-hour RPG no-death run for when you're experienced.
Step 2: Learn the Game First
Don't attempt a no-death run cold. Play through normally first and study:
- Enemy attack patterns — most deaths come from enemies you didn't learn properly
- Environmental hazards — falls, traps, timed sections
- Boss phases — know when to attack, when to dodge, when to heal
For Souls games specifically, learn enemy spacing and aggro range. Most deaths in Elden Ring or Dark Souls happen because players get greedy or misjudge distance.
Step 3: Set Up Your Recording Before You Start
This is where many players fail the proof part even after a successful run. Requirements for a valid PostBadge submission:
- Continuous recording — the entire run in one uncut video, or clearly spliced segments where the join is visible
- Full screen — your game client, not just a cropped section
- No cuts around suspicious moments — if you die and respawn off-screen, the community will reject it
Use OBS Studio (free) or your platform's built-in recording. Set it to record at 1080p/60fps minimum. Start recording before you begin, not after.
Step 4: Play Conservatively, Not Impressively
A no-death run is not the time to show off. Your priority is survival, not style:
- Overheal constantly — use healing items earlier than you think you need to
- Slow down on new sections — scout before committing
- Reset if something feels wrong — if you took a hit that nearly killed you, consider whether to continue or restart from a save
- Play in sessions you trust — don't attempt the final boss when you're tired
The run doesn't have to be fast or flashy. It has to be clean.
Step 5: Submit Your Proof on PostBadge
Once you've completed your run and have the recording:
- Upload the full video to YouTube (unlisted is fine)
- Go to the No-Death Run challenge on PostBadge
- Accept the challenge if you haven't already
- Paste your YouTube URL and submit
The community will then vote to verify your run. Three or more votes with 60% approval marks it as verified. Be thorough in your video — show the game title, your health bar throughout, and the completion screen.
Common Mistakes That Get Runs Rejected
- Starting the recording mid-run with no context
- Cuts in the video at convenient moments
- Playing on easy difficulty (must be normal or higher)
- Not showing the game's start screen or a clear timer
Final Thought
The first time you finish a no-death run, it's one of the best feelings in gaming. The key is preparation over ambition — pick the right game, learn it thoroughly, record properly, and play conservatively. When you submit on PostBadge, you're not just showing the community you won. You're showing them how you won.
Good luck — and take it slow.