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

Daniel demonstrates a fire-oriented Dryleaf Arts build utilizing Dane's Footwork and the Dryleaf Whirlwind Ash of War, alongside specific equipment, talismans, and Wondrous Physick tears to optimize kick and fire damage.

Daniel transitions to a Palm Blast variant with Flame Art affinity to generate substantial burst damage and knockbacks against multiple enemies while traversing the DLC environment.

Dryleaf Whirlwind build setup, including Rakshasa armor, the Golden Chicken Head Helmet, Shard of Alexander, Fire Scorpion Charm, Ritual Sword Talisman, Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear, and oil to boost fire damage.

The ease of locating the Dryleaf Whirlwind Ash of War near a cliff edge after finishing the DLC.

Combat mechanics of Dryleaf Whirlwind, featuring three stacked kicks with sufficient stagger to stun-lock targets.

Comparison between Dryleaf Whirlwind and Palm Blast, focusing on Palm Blast's charged damage and synergy with Bloodsucking Cracked Tear and Crusade Insignia.

Observations regarding enemy anatomy and architectural design during zone clearing, coupled with reflections on finishing the DLC after two years of waiting.

Daniel acquires the Dryleaf Whirlwind Ash of War at a cliff edge location.

Daniel clears an enemy room without dying using charged Palm Blast strikes.

Daniel wonders whether an enemy can be knocked directly into a fireplace to catch fire.

Daniel questions the architectural purpose of diagonal bridges and spires, speculating that stairs might exist inside the bridges.