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Elden Ring's New Weapon Types Provides Players with the Option to Engage in Anime Combat

Jonathan Wong

Jonathan Wong

24 Jun 2024

In the critically acclaimed video game Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware, a new weapon is providing players with the option to engage in combat similar to those of characters from an action-packed martial arts anime. Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree, the first and last expansion for the role-playing game, was made available for purchase on June 21.

Not only does Shadow of the Erdtree provide players with more armor sets and weaponry, but it also introduces a massive new location known as the Land of Shadow. The new expansion also includes a storyline that revolves around mysterious characters, the most intriguing of which is Miquella the Kind. The expansion includes eight new types of weapons, one of which is Hand-to-Hand Arts, allowing players to battle in a manner similar to that of anime characters.

The new Shadow of the Erdtree weaponry push the envelope farther, lifting Elden Ring above the Soulsborne series. A user recently showcased their character executing an anime-style battle move against an adversary, made possible by the Dryleaf Arts included in the new DLC.

Elden Ring, Dryleaf Arts, and Dane's Footwork are all examples of new hand-to-hand arts introduced in the game's latest expansion, inviting players to experience unique and exciting combat.