Claw Weapon Family - Revision history

Follower of Light at 17:25, 16 June 2025

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	'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws (monster)\|Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.		'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws (monster)\|Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.

	Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[~~Golden~~ claws]], the [[~~Cobra~~ claw]], and the [[~~Orichalcum~~ claws]]. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', every claw will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Machine family]].		Some notable claws throughout the series are the infamous [[golden claws]], the [[cobra claw]], and the [[orichalcum claws]]. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', every claw will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Machine family]].

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	* [[Dragon claws]] (remakes only)		* [[Dragon claws]] (remakes only)
	* [[Beast claws]] (remakes only)		* [[Beast claws]] (remakes only)

			==={{DQ3HD}}===
			In addition to Martial Artists and Thieves, [[Monster Wrangler]]s can also equip claws.
			*[[Iron claws]]
			*[[Golden claws]]
			*[[Knuckledusters]]
			*[[Fire claws]]
			*[[Dragonsbane claws]]
			*[[Dragon claws]]
			*[[Beast claws]]
			*[[Orichalcum claws]]

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			[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]

Aphelion at 04:27, 8 March 2022

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	'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.		'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws (monster)\|Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.

	Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]]. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', every claw will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Machine family]].		Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]]. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', every claw will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Machine family]].

Follower of Light at 17:01, 25 July 2021

2021-07-25T17:01:27Z

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	'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.		'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.

	Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]].		Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]]. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', every claw will deal an extra 10% damage to members of the [[Machine family]].

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
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	==={{DQ11}}===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them~~. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]~~. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].		Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].

	*[[Iron claws]]		*[[Iron claws]]
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	*[[Deicimators]]		*[[Deicimators]]
	*[[Xenlon claws]]		*[[Xenlon claws]]

			==={{DQH2}}===
			[[Ruff]] makes use of claws, owing to his lupine origins, as well as [[Lazarel]] and [[Teresa]] when they use the thief vocation.
			*[[Hero’s & Heroine's claws]]
			*[[Wolf claws]]
			*[[Iron claws]]
			*[[Steel claws]]
			*[[Panther claws]]
			*[[White wolf claws]]
			*[[Dragon claws]]
			*[[Captain’s hooks]]
			*[[Dragonlord claws]]
			*[[Golden claws]]
			*[[Uber white wolf claws]]

	{{DQWeapons}}		{{DQWeapons}}
	[[Category:Weapon families]]		[[Category:Weapon families]]
	[[Category:Claws]]		[[Category:Claws]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]
			[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II weapons]]

WolfBloodSpam at 14:31, 15 May 2020

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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest III]]''~~===		==={{DQ3}}===
	Claws are introduced in this game, being the preferred weapon type of Martial Artists. They are the only weapons they can use which do not impart a penalty to their attack power. In remake versions of the game, more claws have been added and [[Thief\|Thieves]] can also equip some of them, as well.		Claws are introduced in this game, being the preferred weapon type of Martial Artists. They are the only weapons they can use which do not impart a penalty to their attack power. In remake versions of the game, more claws have been added and [[Thief\|Thieves]] can also equip some of them, as well.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
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	* [[Beast claws]] (remakes only)		* [[Beast claws]] (remakes only)

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''~~===		==={{DQ4}}===
	[[Alena]] can use all of the claws in the game, as can [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in the remakes. [[Maya]], oddly enough, is able to wield the cobra claw despite not using the other two.		[[Alena]] can use all of the claws in the game, as can [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in the remakes. [[Maya]], oddly enough, is able to wield the cobra claw despite not using the other two.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
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	* [[Cobra claw]]		* [[Cobra claw]]

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest V]]''~~===		==={{DQ5}}===
	Claws could only be used by the various monster companions in the original SNES version of the game, especially [[Saber]]. Fangs are distinct as they can only be wielded by monsters. In the DS version, [[Debora]] is able to wield claws, as well.		Claws could only be used by the various monster companions in the original SNES version of the game, especially [[Saber]]. Fangs are distinct as they can only be wielded by monsters. In the DS version, [[Debora]] is able to wield claws, as well.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
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	* [[Akillics]]		* [[Akillics]]
	* [[Diamond akillics]]		* [[Diamond akillics]]
	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''~~===
			==={{DQ6}}===
	[[Carver]] and [[Amos]] have access to various claws, as well as the Slime companions. Once again, fangs are limited to monster companions rather than human characters. [[Terry]] is also able to equip the Orichalcum fangs.		[[Carver]] and [[Amos]] have access to various claws, as well as the Slime companions. Once again, fangs are limited to monster companions rather than human characters. [[Terry]] is also able to equip the Orichalcum fangs.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
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	* [[Cobra claw]]		* [[Cobra claw]]

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''~~===		==={{DQ7}}===
	[[Ruff]] is the only character in the game who can use claws, being a former wolf cub himself.		[[Ruff]] is the only character in the game who can use claws, being a former wolf cub himself.
	* [[Iron claws]]		* [[Iron claws]]
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	* [[Beast claws]]		* [[Beast claws]]

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''~~===		==={{DQ8}}===
	Claws only appear in the 3DS version of the game, being one of the weapon types that [[Morrie]] can equip. Many of the claws that appear are notable for ditching their traditional effects in exchange for dealing extra damage to monsters of specific [[Monster Families\|families]], with this low bonus being 130% and the high being 160%.		Claws only appear in the 3DS version of the game, being one of the weapon types that [[Morrie]] can equip. Many of the claws that appear are notable for ditching their traditional effects in exchange for dealing extra damage to monsters of specific [[Monster Families\|families]], with this low bonus being 130% and the high being 160%.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
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	* [[Orichalcum claw]]		* [[Orichalcum claw]]

	===~~''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''~~===		==={{DQ9}}===
	Claws can be used by the [[Martial Artist]] and [[Thief]] vocations. However, once a character has fully mastered the claw skill tree, they can use Claws with any vocation.		Claws can be used by the [[Martial Artist]] and [[Thief]] vocations. However, once a character has fully mastered the claw skill tree, they can use Claws with any vocation.
	* [[Stone claws]]		* [[Stone claws]]
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	===~~''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''~~===		==={{DQ11}}===
	Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].		Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].

Follower of Light: /* Dragon Quest XI */

2020-04-19T04:24:17Z

Dragon Quest XI

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	*[[Orichalcum claws]]		*[[Orichalcum claws]]
	*[[Dragovian Lord claws]]		*[[Dragovian Lord claws]]
			*[[Frostfire fingers]]
	*[[Deicimators]]		*[[Deicimators]]
	*[[Xenlon claws]]		*[[Xenlon claws]]

WolfBloodSpam: /* Dragon Quest XI */

2020-04-17T04:52:47Z

Dragon Quest XI

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	Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].		Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].

	~~List of claws:~~
	*[[Iron claws]]		*[[Iron claws]]
	*[[Silver claws]]		*[[Silver claws]]

WolfBloodSpam: /* Dragon Quest XI */

2020-04-17T04:52:28Z

Dragon Quest XI

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	===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===
	Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws.		Both [[Jade]] and [[Rab]] can equip claws. Claws are wielded in both hands, so the user will be able to attack twice but is unable to use a shield when using them. They have an innate damage bonus to [[Machine family\|Machines]]. When compared to most weapons classes, claws have lower attack power, but have a greater chance to land a [[Critical Hit]].

	List of claws:		List of claws:
	* [[Iron claws]]		*[[Iron claws]]
	* [[Silver claws]]		*[[Silver claws]]
	* [[Infernails]]		*[[Infernails]]
	* [[Steel claws]]		*[[Steel claws]]
	* [[Crow's claws]]		*[[Crow's claws]]
	* [[Kestrel claws]]		*[[Kestrel claws]]
	* [[Cobra claws]]		*[[Cobra claws]]
	* [[Ice claws]]		*[[Ice claws]]
	* [[Kite claws]]		*[[Kite claws]]
	* [[Dragon claws]]		*[[Dragon claws]]
	* [[Beast claws]]		*[[Beast claws]]
	* [[Fire claws]]		*[[Fire claws]]
	* [[King cobra claws]]		*[[King cobra claws]]
	* [[Golden claws]]		*[[Golden claws]]
	* [[Beastmaster claws]]		*[[Beastmaster claws]]
	* [[Combusticlaws]]		*[[Combusticlaws]]
	* [[Monster slashers]]		*[[Monster slashers]]
	* [[Dragonlord claws]]		*[[Dragonlord claws]]
	* [[Crystal claws]]		*[[Crystal claws]]
	* [[Orichalcum claws]]		*[[Orichalcum claws]]
	* [[Dragovian Lord claws]]		*[[Dragovian Lord claws]]
	* [[Deicimators]]		*[[Deicimators]]
	* [[Xenlon claws]]		*[[Xenlon claws]]

	{{DQWeapons}}		{{DQWeapons}}
	[[Category:Weapon families]]		[[Category:Weapon families]]
	[[Category:Claws]]		[[Category:Claws]]

Follower of Light: /* Dragon Quest XI */

2020-04-15T23:32:08Z

Dragon Quest XI

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	* [[Fire claws]]		* [[Fire claws]]
	* [[King cobra claws]]		* [[King cobra claws]]
			* [[Golden claws]]
	* [[Beastmaster claws]]		* [[Beastmaster claws]]
	* [[Combusticlaws]]		* [[Combusticlaws]]

Follower of Light at 05:20, 9 July 2019

2019-07-09T05:20:24Z

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	* [[Dragovian Lord claws]]		* [[Dragovian Lord claws]]
	* [[Xenlon claws]]		* [[Xenlon claws]]

			==={{DQ10}}===
			{{Stub}}

	===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''===

Follower of Light at 15:39, 24 May 2019

2019-05-24T15:39:17Z

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	'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive ~~nature~~, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws]].		'''Claws''' are a recurring type of weapon in the series and have appeared in practically every installment in the series since their introduction. They are favored by [[martial artist]]s and other barehanded brawlers since conventional weapons do not suit them. Due to their somewhat primitive designs, claws are also wielded by characters who are closer to nature and even monster companions. Claws are also used by some enemy monsters, such as [[Riptide]]s and [[Claws]], discounting those with natural blades such as nearly every dragon.

	Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]].		Some notable claws throughout the series are the [[Golden claws]], the [[Cobra claw]], and the [[Orichalcum claws]].
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	===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
	[[Alena]] can use all of the claws in the game, as can [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in the remakes. [[Maya]], oddly enough, is able to wield the cobra claw.		[[Alena]] can use all of the claws in the game, as can [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in the remakes. [[Maya]], oddly enough, is able to wield the cobra claw despite not using the other two.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
	* [[Fire claw]]		* [[Fire claw]]
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	===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
	[[Carver]] and [[Amos]] have access to various claws, as well as the Slime companions. Once again, fangs are limited to monster companions rather than human characters. [[Terry]] is also able to equip the Orichalcum fangs.		[[Carver]] and [[Amos]] have access to various claws, as well as the Slime companions. Once again, fangs are limited to monster companions rather than human characters. [[Terry]] is also able to equip the Orichalcum fangs.
	* Iron claw		* [[Iron claw]]
	* Fire claw		* [[Fire claw]]
	* Cobra claw		* [[Cobra claw]]

	===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
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	===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===		===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
	Claws only appear in the 3DS version of the game, being one of the weapon types that [[Morrie]] can equip.		Claws only appear in the 3DS version of the game, being one of the weapon types that [[Morrie]] can equip. Many of the claws that appear are notable for ditching their traditional effects in exchange for dealing extra damage to monsters of specific [[Monster Families\|families]], with this low bonus being 130% and the high being 160%.
	* [[Iron claw]]		* [[Iron claw]]
	* [[Fire claw]]		* [[Fire claw]]
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	[[Category:Weapon families]]		[[Category:Weapon families]]
			[[Category:Claws]]