How to create a Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?

A Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree can be extremely fun to use. It utilizes the new hand-to-hand combat weapon type that was included with the DLC and gives the Tarnished some strong and enjoyable moves to play around with. Dryleaf Dane is a master of martial arts and can go toe to toe with almost any foe in the Land of Shadow using only his fists.

Luckily, we only have to follow Dryleaf Dane's questline to get our hands on everything we need to cosplay as him. This article will show you how to create a Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: Equipment

Dryleaf Arts are extremely fun to use (Image via FromSoftware)

The weapon is the most important part of any build. In this regard, the Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree uses the Dryleaf Arts dropped by Dryleaf Dane after your first encounter with him, as the primary. Dane's Footwork can be equipped as your secondary weapon to powerstance both hand-to-hand combat-type weapons.

Here's what your equipment will look like for the Dryleaf Dane cosplay build:

• Primary weapon: Dryleaf Arts
• Secondary Weapon: Dane's Footwork
• Armor: Dryleaf Set with Dane Hat
• Spells: Flame, Grant Me Strength, and Golden Vow
• Talisman: Dragoncrest Greatshield, Shattered Stone Talisman, Claw Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
• Crystal Tear: Opaline Hardtear, Thorny Cracked Tear
• Great Rune: Radahn's Great Rune

The Dryleaf Dane cosplay build (Image via FromSoftware)

This is the equipment this build will be going with. Furthermore, applying a cold affinity to both of your weapons will allow you to break your opponents' poise with ease while also dealing bonus damage. The Dryleaf Set can be obtained by looting a corpse north of Recluses' River.

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Dryleaf Dane cosplay build in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: Build attributes

Stats for a level 220+ Dryleaf Dane build (Image via FromSoftware)

For the best results using Dryleaf Arts and Dane's Footwork with a cold affinity, you should allocate most of your points to Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. The first two will boost your physical damage, while Intelligence will determine how much damage you can get off with each Frost proc.

You will also need to invest heavily in both Vigor and Endurance. Your Endurance should be at least 30+ because hand-to-hand builds in Elden Ring use up a lot of stamina. Finally, make sure you get your Vigor between 50-60 to help you tank more hits.

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