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

Daniel showcases a Dry Leaf Arts Monk build focused on blood attacks, equipping Palm Blast with blood affinity, Rakshasa armor, and damage-boosting talismans such as Lord of Blood's Exaltation, Godfrey Icon, Ritual Sword Talisman, and Shard of Alexander, supplemented by Golden Vow and a strength-enhancing flask.

Demonstrated combat techniques and tactics include two-handing Dry Leaf Arts for faster strikes and rapid blood buildup, repeatedly using Palm Blast to hit targets through walls and stunlock Mausoleum bosses, attacking bosses from behind while a Mimic tanks, and assessing focus point consumption during an exploratory run through Shadowkeep where Smithing Stones 3 and 4 are farmed alongside observations of castle architecture, walls, and enemy AI.

Monk build equipment comprising Dry Leaf Arts, Palm Blast with blood affinity, Lord of Blood's Exaltation, Godfrey Icon, Ritual Sword Talisman, Shard of Alexander, and Rakshasa armor.

Attack buffs including Golden Vow and a strength-enhancing flask.

Combat strategies and tactics, including two-handing Dry Leaf Arts for rapid blood buildup, spamming Palm Blast through walls, stunlocking Mausoleum bosses, and attacking bosses from behind while a Mimic draws aggro.

Shadowkeep test exploration route to evaluate build viability, manage focus point consumption, farm Smithing Stones 3 and 4, and observe castle architecture and enemy AI.

Daniel outlines the Dry Leaf Arts Monk build and its blood affinity setup.

Daniel runs a test route starting at Shadowkeep to assess combat effectiveness and manage focus point consumption.

The exact procedure for acquiring Rakshasa armor, aside from obtaining it from a mausoleum boss.

Whether the red enemy could be overcome without FP available to execute Palm Blast.

Whether the observed building across the drawbridge contains any accessible interior contents.