Elden Ring Hand-to-Hand combat - How to Build a FIRE Monk Build (Shadow of the Erdtree Dryleaf Arts)

Daniel showcases a fire-focused Dry Leaf Arts build centered on the Palm Blast Ash of War set to Flame Art, using specific talismans, tears, armor, and buff spells to produce high burst damage against enemies.

Daniel tests alternative setups including an Oil-Soaked Tear variation, Dry Leaf Whirlwind, and Flame of the Redmanes, determining that while they inflict solid damage, they do not match the peak output of Palm Blast.

Primary Dry Leaf Arts fire build utilizing Flame Art Palm Blast, Crusade Insignia, Godfrey Icon, Shard of Alexander, Fire Scorpion Charm, Rakshasa Armor, Hoslow's Helm, Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear, Blood-Sucking Cracked Tear, Flame Grant Me Strength, and Golden Vow.

Alternative setup replacing the Blood-Sucking Cracked Tear and Godfrey Icon with the Oil-Soaked Tear and Ritual Sword Talisman, which requires touching enemies within a short window to apply oil.

Dry Leaf Whirlwind configuration using a kick-boosting talisman and the Blood-Sucking Cracked Tear to execute a three-kick combo.

Flame of the Redmanes performance and testing, preserving decent range and damage despite beliefs of a post-2022 nerf.

Daniel executes Palm Blast against an enemy, dealing 11,000 damage.

Daniel tests the Oil-Soaked Tear setup using Palm Blast, producing hits of 10,000 and 9,000 damage.

Whether the kick- and stomp-enhancing talisman actually increases the damage of Dry Leaf Whirlwind remains unconfirmed by Daniel.