Unlocking Dane’s Footwork in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC for Elden Ring introduced eight new weapon types, including the surprising Hand-to-Hand arts. This category has opened up possibilities for viable monk builds, as well as unique boxing and sumo playstyles. Among these Hand-to-Hand weapons, Dane’s Footwork stands out as one of the best. If you’re eager to acquire this impressive weapon, read on to learn how to obtain Dane’s Footwork in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Dane’s Footwork Location in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

To acquire Dane’s Footwork in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you must defeat Dryleaf Dane during the battle against Miquella’s Followers in Enir-Ilim. Follow these steps to obtain this weapon:

Burn the Sealing Tree to gain access to Enir-Ilim.
Proceed to the boss fight with Miquella’s Followers and defeat them.
After returning to your world, find Dryleaf Dane’s body to the left of the eastern doorway.
Collect Dane’s Footwork from Dryleaf Dane’s body.

And there you have it! You’ve obtained Dane’s Footwork, a powerful Hand-to-Hand weapon in the Elden Ring DLC. Put it to good use!

Dane’s Footwork Stats and Requirements

Dane’s Footwork is a versatile weapon with a C scaling in both Strength and Dexterity at +25 upgrade. Its low attribute requirements make it usable by all classes from level 1.

Here is the item description for Dane’s Footwork – “A technique for hand-to-hand combat without the aid of a weapon. This martial art focuses on kicking techniques. This kick-based martial art is unique to Dane, a dryleaf and sworn ally of Leda. He acquired these skills by training with the aid of a waterfall; letting the water beat his body, and throwing himself into its basin.”

Here are the attribute requirements for the Dane’s Footwork:

Strength: 8
Dexterity: 8

Dane’s Footwork lacks inherent effects such as bleed, poison, or rot build-up. However, its Ash of War is customizable, enabling you to imbue it with any effect you choose. When dual-wielded with two hands, the weapon modifies its hand-to-hand attack pattern.

Dane’s Footwork Ash of War and Move Set

Dane’s Footwork is a lightning-fast weapon that excels in staggering foes, making it ideal for aggressive playstyles. It scales with both Strength and Dexterity and has a very short range. However, this shortcoming is offset by its rapid leaping attacks, which also deliver significant stagger damage.

Dane’s Footwork One-Handed Attack Combos:

Normal Attack Combo: Executes a six-hit combo, ending with a back kick.
Heavy Attack: Performs a lunging spin kick.
Crouch Attack: Delivers a side kick.
Jumping Attack: Uses a single palm strike.
Sprinting Attack: Uses a single palm strike.
Backstep Attack: Executes a lunging roundhouse kick.

Dane’s Footwork Dual-Handed Attack Combos:

Normal Attack Combo: Executes an eleven-hit combo, concluding with a spin kick.
Heavy Attack: Delivers a two-hit combo with a quick punch and side kick.
Crouch Attack: Combines a side kick and palm strike.
Jumping Attack: Uses a triple palm strike.
Sprinting Attack: Uses a triple palm strike.
Backstep Attack: Performs a lunging roundhouse kick followed by a palm thrust.

Ash of War: Palm Blast: Charges the hand with energy before unleashing a powerful palm strike that creates an explosive blast. This attack can be charged for increased power.

Now you know how to find and utilize Dane’s Footwork in the Realm of Shadows in Elden Ring. Still having trouble locating it? Feel free to ask in the comments below!