Geometry Dash Bloodlust
Bloodlust
Bloodlust is the buffed and extended remake of Bloodbath, hosted by Manix648 and verified by knobbelboy after 121,296 attempts. The level is famous for being harder, longer, and for turning one player's verification grind into a Geometry Dash legend.
Host
Manix648
Verifier
knobbelboy
Attempts
121,296
Released
Feb 20, 2018
What Is Bloodlust?
Bloodlust is a 2.0/2.1 Extreme Demon mega-collab and a buffed, extended remake of Bloodbath. It keeps the red hell identity, the song lineage, and the intimidation factor, then makes nearly everything longer and harsher.
The short version: Bloodbath is the original icon. Bloodlust is the monster built from that icon, designed for a later skill era.
Who Made Bloodlust?
Bloodlust was hosted by Manix648. A common mistake is saying that knobbelboy created Bloodlust. knobbelboy verified and published the level, but Manix648 was the host behind the project.
The team included creators such as knobbelboy, Quasar, Pan, Namtar, nikrodox, Havok, Wabbit, Xaro, Terron, Willy5000, TMNGaming, Minesap, nwolc, Rustam, and zon4med. The idea came from the same remake impulse that surrounded classic demons in the 2.0 era: rebuild an icon, decorate it harder, and make it survive the next generation of players.
knobbelboy: The Man Who Verified It
knobbelboy is the player most strongly tied to Bloodlust because he finished the verification after Quasar stepped away. His Bloodlust grind is one of the defining endurance stories in Geometry Dash: roughly 1,000 hours, 121,296 attempts, multiple 97% fails, and a famous 98% fail before the final completion.
The verification on February 20, 2018 turned knobbelboy from a known top player into one of the most recognizable names in the scene. The video became one of the most watched verification videos in Geometry Dash history.
Bloodlust Parts & Layout
0-10%
weoweoteo remake
The original opening is replaced with a faster 3x mini-wave and a harder first impression.
10-19%
Vermillion / Pan
Mini-ship pressure and added obstacles raise the original Bloodbath route immediately.
19-34%
early rebuild
Buffed cube, ship, and transition gameplay shows that Bloodlust is not a simple decoration pass.
34-52%
mid-level spike
Denser timings, tighter control, and heavier visual detail make consistency difficult.
52-72%
extended pressure
Bloodlust keeps pushing after the original Bloodbath rhythm would normally begin to settle.
72-94%
late-game endurance
The level stretches nerves with longer survival windows and harder transitions.
94-100%
TMNGaming ending
A slower transformation-style ending that is still extremely nerve-heavy after two minutes of survival.
How Hard Is Bloodlust?
Bloodlust is much harder than Bloodbath. The reason is not one single impossible section, but the full design philosophy: every old part is buffed, the level is longer, the object density is heavier, and the ending arrives after far more accumulated pressure.
The number tells the story. Riot's Bloodbath verification took more than 25,000 attempts. knobbelboy's Bloodlust verification took 121,296. That gap is why Bloodlust belongs to a different difficulty era.
Demonlist History & Legacy
Bloodlust debuted at #1 on the Demonlist in 2018, surpassing Plasma Pulse Finale. It held the top spot for more than a year before Zodiac replaced it, making Bloodlust the second level after Bloodbath to hold #1 for over a year.
Its Korean nickname, often translated as the "Curse of the Red Moon," captures the level's reputation: a red remake that outgrew its source material and became its own top-demon myth.
2016
Bloodlust begins as a buffed and extended remake of Bloodbath, inspired by the idea of rebuilding classic demons for the newer engine.
2017
knobbelboy starts the verification grind and spends roughly 1,000 hours on the level.
June 2017
The famous 98% fail happens, turning the verification into a long-running community story.
Feb 20, 2018
knobbelboy verifies Bloodlust after 121,296 attempts.
2018-2019
Bloodlust holds #1 for more than a year before Zodiac takes the top spot.
Bloodlust vs Bloodbath
Bloodlust is clearly harder: longer, denser, and built from the ground up to surpass the original. But Bloodbath is the reason Bloodlust exists, so the two pages should be read together.
For the direct side-by-side comparison, read Bloodbath vs Bloodlust. For the original level, start with Bloodbath.
Related Geometry Dash Pages
Bloodbath
Play the original red hell Extreme Demon that inspired Bloodlust.
Bloodbath vs Bloodlust
Compare difficulty, length, verification attempts, and remake changes.
Cataclysm
Play the classic predecessor in the red hell demon lineage.
Aftermath
Play the later Apocalyptic Trilogy successor.
Slaughterhouse
Read and play another brutal red Extreme Demon benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made Geometry Dash Bloodlust?
Bloodlust was hosted by Manix648. knobbelboy verified and published the level, but he was not the main creator or host.
Who verified Bloodlust?
knobbelboy verified Bloodlust on February 20, 2018, after taking over the verification from Quasar.
How many attempts did Bloodlust take to verify?
Bloodlust took knobbelboy 121,296 attempts to verify, one of the most famous verification grinds in Geometry Dash history.
Who is knobbelboy?
knobbelboy is a Dutch Geometry Dash player and creator best known for verifying Bloodlust after a long grind with 97% and 98% fails.
Is Bloodlust harder than Bloodbath?
Yes. Bloodlust is a buffed and extended remake of Bloodbath. It is longer, denser, and far harder than the original.
Was Bloodlust ever the #1 demon?
Yes. Bloodlust debuted at #1 on the Demonlist in 2018, above Plasma Pulse Finale, and held the top spot for more than a year before Zodiac replaced it.
What's the highest knobbelboy failed Bloodlust at?
knobbelboy famously failed Bloodlust at 98%, plus several 97% fails, before finally verifying it.
What song does Bloodlust use?
Bloodlust uses At the Speed of Light by Dimrain47, the same iconic song associated with Bloodbath.