Shadow of the Erdtree: Dryleaf Dane quest walkthrough Elden Ring guide, walkthrough
The petite martial arts master Dane is one of the Miquella followers you will encounter in the Shadow of the Erdtree dLC. On this page of the guide we described how to complete a series of missions related to this hero.
Last update: 10 July 2024
Dryleaf Dane is a monk specializing in martial arts and one of the new NPCs introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Dane is one of the pilgrims following in the footsteps of Miquella, and is part of the main quest - this means that his quest can be canceled if you haven't managed to complete it before burning the small Scadutree in Church of the Bud. On this page of our guide, you can find a walkthrough for Dane's quest and his locations.
Where to meet with Dane for the first time?
Related map marker: Dryleaf Arts @ Shadow of the Erdtree
Related map marker: Dane's Hat @ Shadow of the Erdtree
Related map marker: Ash of War: Palm Blast @ Shadow of the Erdtree
Related map marker: Dryleaf Dane - Moorth Ruins @ Shadow of the Erdtree
Dryleaf Dane's quest is very brief. You can start it after completing Castle Ensis and defeating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. Leave the castle grounds and travel to the Highroad Cross site of grace. Aside from Leda, you'll find the Monk's Missive item and May the Best Win gesture. The missive is a duel challenge, pointing you east.
Directly east from Highroad Cross site of grace, you'll find another site - Moorth Ruins. Here is where Dryleaf Dane is found - to continue, you need to approach him and perform the May the Best Win gesture. This will start a duel against the monk.
Dane fights with his bare hands, attacking with long chains of attacks and putting pressure on you constantly. His attacks may seriously deplete your stamina if you try to block all of them - be careful and retreat if needed. The lack of armour and shield means Dane's attacks are easily interrupted with your own strikes. Additionally, there is a good window to attack right after his special move, air projectile, which you can recognize thanks to the wind gathering around his clenched fists.
After you emerge victorious, make sure to collect all the items left by Dane. You will get Dane’s Hat and Dryleaf Arts - a hand-to-hand weapon that allows you to fight barehanded, just like Dane. He will also leave a message in which he recommends further honing of your fighting skills. This will end the quest.
Final meeting with Dane
Related map marker: Dane's Footwork @ Shadow of the Erdtree
Regardless of whether you've gone with Dane's task to its end, you'll encounter the monk again in the final dungeon of the expansion - Enir-Illim - which you'll have to enter after burning the Scadutree in Church of the Bud. Dane will be one of the participants of a large battle ensuing at the end of the dungeon. Regardless of your choices, Dane will always be hostile and you have to kill him to progress to the final boss of the expansion.
After the battle concludes, search the bodies of the pilgrims. At Dane's corpse, you'll find the rest of his set and Dane's Footwork - another hand-to-hand weapon that this time focuses on kicks.