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Confused about how to challengeDryleaf Danein Elden Ring:Shadows of the Erdtree? Maybe you just want to know how to unlock those coolDryleaf Artsgloves from the trailer that let you kick people? Dryleaf Dane, a somewhat silent monk, leaves the Monk’s Missive for you in a particular location, challenging you to a friendly punch-em up.
However, when you arrive ready and raring to kick Dane’s teeth in, he won’t talk to you for some reason. Here I’ll explain where to find theMonk’s Missiveand how to get Dryleaf Dane to fight you so you can earn that cool new martial arts weapon.
Where to find the Monk’s Missive
Image1of2You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Image1of2You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
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You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You can find the Monk’s Missive at Highroad Cross in Scadu Altus(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
You’ll also get a gesture called ‘May the Best Win’(Image credit: FromSoftware)
When you first arrive in the region of Scadu Altus, you canfind the Monk’s Missive at the Highroad Cross site of grace. Depending on how you got to the region, this might mean a bit of a walk. If you come through Castle Ensis, you’ll find the grace immediately after the final boss, and the Monk’s Missive item lying on the ground a little further on near to where Hornsent is standing.
How to fight Dryleaf Dane
Image1of2Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Image1of2Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
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Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)
Use the ‘May the Best Win’ gesture next to Dryleaf Dane in Moorth Ruins(Image credit: FromSoftware)
After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
After the fight you can pick up Dane’s Hat and the Dryleaf Arts hand-to-hand weapon(Image credit: FromSoftware)
While he deals quite a lot of damage, the fact he’s using his fists and wearing monk robes—so has very little poise—makes him pretty easy to beat, though it might be a bit harder if you’re also using a weapon with the same range as him. Once you beat Dane, you’ll emerge from the fight to find a nice little note of encouragement from the monk, plusDane’s Hatand theDryleaf Artsweapon.
As mentioned, these are those fancy martial arts gloves that were shown off in the trailer, so have fun kicking your way through the Land of Shadow.
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
Leda quest: Track the Erdtree main questAnsbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeanceThiollier quest: Pay homage to the saint of sleepingFreyja quest: Where to find Redmane Freyja
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