Dryleaf Arts is a new weapon type in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s a great addition to your arsenal. You can use Dryleaf Arts to take down enemies in a new and exciting way, and it’s a great way to mix up your combat strategy.
Unlocking Dryleaf Arts
1. Defeat Bosses
Before you can learn Dryleaf Arts, consider defeating two bosses: the Divine Beast Dancing Lion at Belurat Tower Settlement and Rellana, Twin Moon Knight at Castle Ensis. While not strictly necessary, it’s advisable to beat these bosses.
2. Highroad Cross Site of Grace
After defeating Rellana, head to the Highroad Cross Site of Grace. Here, you’ll find the Monk’s Missive Note and the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture. The note directs you to seek out Dryleaf Dane to learn the way of a warrior.
3. Head towards the Moorth Ruins
Start your adventure by traveling south on the Moorth Highway, found on the eastern side of the Scadu Atlas region. Follow this path until you reach the ancient Moorth Ruins where your search for Dryleaf Dane and the Dryleaf Arts begins.
4. Clear Castle Ensis
Before you can meet Dryleaf Dane, you must first conquer Castle Ensis. This castle is full of tough challenges that you need to overcome to move forward in your journey.
5. Find Dryleaf Dane
Once you’ve defeated the challenges of Castle Ensis, make your way to the Moorth Ruins. Inside these old ruins, you’ll meet Dryleaf Dane, a master of the martial arts called Dryleaf Arts. He’s waiting to teach those who prove themselves worthy.
6. Highroad Cross Site of Grace
After defeating Rellana, go to the Highroad Cross Site of Grace. Here, find the Monk’s Missive Note and the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture. The note will guide you to seek out Dryleaf Dane to learn his combat techniques.
7. Moorth Ruins
Travel east from the Highroad Cross until you reach the Moorth Ruins where Dryleaf Dane lives. Challenge him to a duel using the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture.
8. Victory
If you defeat Dryleaf Dane in the duel, he will leave behind his hat and give you the powerful Dryleaf Arts weapon. Equip it to master hand-to-hand combat as you journey through the Lands Between.
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