Dryleaf Arts is one of the coolest mechanics to come from Shadow of the Erdtree‘s release, but not many others seem to think so. Until now, that is, as its supposedly underwhelming performance may have been a misunderstanding.
Turns out, people might not be using it right, and one player’s post on Reddit might have been just what it needed to give it another shot.
Don’t Be Quick to Overlook Shadow of the Erdtree’s Dryleaf Arts
Out of all the new Elden Ring DLC weapons, Dryleaf Arts seems to be the most polarizing. It had all the hype pre-release, and rightfully so; who doesn’t want hand-to-hand combat in a FromSoftware game?
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However, after actually giving it a spin, many players seemed to be underwhelmed by its performance as they didn’t feel like it gave much of an advantage over other tools. A Reddit post seems to be changing that outlook, however.
YOU CAN USE DRYLEAF ARTS ON YOUR OFFHAND
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You can use the Dryleaf Arts in your offhand. The possibilities with such a tool are endless, giving you a solid advantage against bosses that you might have been struggling with previously.
This also means a lot for Elden Ring PvP players! We’re about to see a whole lot more madness in the scene. To such a revelation, there is only one appropriate response.
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Dryleaf Arts could be of great use on your offhand weapon, regardless of whether you’re wielding slow or fast weapons on your main hand.
If you’d written off the weapon because of its niche use, it might be worth going back and giving it another shot in an offhand slot. Who knows, it might end up being your favorite!
Where To Get Dryleaf Arts in Shadow of the Erdtree
To unlock the Dryleaf Arts, you’ll have to challenge the Monk Dryleaf Dane and beat him in a duel. He’s located near the Moorth Ruins site of grace in Skadu Altus.
You’ll have to start at the Highroad Cross site of grace, where players can find the necessary items to initiate the duel, which are the Monk’s Missive and the “May the Best Win” emote, both crucial for challenging Dryleaf Dane.
Make sure to equip the emote and head to the Moorth Ruins site of grace. Here, you’ll have to stand in front of Dryleaf Dane and use the “May the Best Win” emote, triggering the duel.
Defeating Dryleaf Dane in one-on-one combat will reward you with the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon. Give it a whirl, try it against some enemies, and watch some tutorials; if properly mastered, Dryleaf Arts will be an invaluable tool in your arsenal.
If you’ve used the Dryleaf Arts, what is your opinion on it? What other weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree are you iffy on? Let us know in the comments below!
