How To Get All Hand-to-Hand Arts In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree

In , the Tarnished can finally utilize martial arts against their enemies with the release of the expansion. Two new Hand-to-Hand style weapons have been added, those being the Dryleaf Arts and Dane's Footwork. Monk enthusiasts can rejoice, as a monk build is now completely viable at all levels of content.

Fans of Souls games have been begging for a weapon reminiscent of the Bone Fist from Dark Souls 2 to reappear in some way in future titles. Their wish has now been granted, as the new Hand-to-Hand weapons are far better than the Bone Fist ever was. However, in order to get these new martial arts weapons, you must brave the first few challenges in the expansion.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree introduced two new tools that allow players to turn into a dragon, each with a different unique advantage.

In order to acquire the Dryleaf Arts, you must progress through the expansion until you reach the Scadu Altus region. Once at the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, you will find a gesture, 'May the Best Win' alongside a note titled 'Monk's Missive', which will direct you to the east towards Moorth Ruins. Upon reaching the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace, you will find Dryleaf Dane, who you can engage in a duel with by using the 'May the Best Win' gesture.

Dryleaf Dane will employ martial arts and Holy magic in his fight against you. Be sure to watch out for his Palm Blast skill, which can one-shot the Tarnished if you aren't careful. Having high poise will enable you to trade with most of his attacks, allowing you to chain strong attacks and Ashes of War. Upon his defeat, he will drop the Dryleaf Arts and Dane's Hat.

Ashes of War that knock NPCs down in are very effective against Dryleaf Dane, such as Lion's Claw or Giant Hunt.

Getting your hands on Dane's Footwork requires completing the majority of the expansion's content, as this weapon cannot be found until the penultimate boss fight of the expansion. The fight against Miquella's Followers will always result in a