Recording summary · June 2024
Elden Ring Hand-to-Hand combat - How to Build an ICE STOMP Monk Build (Shadow of the Erdtree Build)
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Overview
Daniel showcases and configures a Dry Leaf Arts Ice Monk build utilizing cold affinity with Divine Beast Frost Stomp, alongside selected talismans, Wondrous Physick tears, and Golden Vow.
Daniel tests the setup during a blind run in Dragon's Pit, evaluating movesets, stagger potential, and area-of-effect damage across dungeon enemies.
After dying in the dungeon, Daniel navigates back through Dragon's Pit to reach the boss, encounters low damage and dies in magma, prompting consideration of a great katana switch.
Themes
Ice Monk build components including Dry Leaf Arts, Divine Beast Frost Stomp, cold affinity, Godfrey Icon, Shattered Stone Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear, Strength-Knot Crystal Tear, and Golden Vow.
Dry Leaf Arts movesets, stagger capabilities, and previous effectiveness against Midra after fire build attempts failed.
Exploration, combat performance, and boss encounter difficulties in Dragon's Pit.
Developments
Daniel introduces the Dry Leaf Arts Ice Monk build.
Daniel previously defeated Midra using the cold build following unsuccessful attempts with a fire build.
Daniel tests the build throughout Dragon's Pit during a blind run.
Daniel dies to enemies in Dragon's Pit, respawns at the beginning, and rushes through to access lower areas.
Daniel fights a boss in Dragon's Pit, encounters low build damage, dies quickly in magma, and considers switching to a great katana.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the large enemy or the boss encounter in Dragon's Pit can be staggered.
Dungeon navigation, enemy types, and the identity of the creature situated at the bottom of the dungeon.