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The '''Cobra Claw''' is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] franchise.
{{Item
|title = ''Cobra claw''
|image = [[File:Cobra claw modern art.png|250px]]
|japanese = {{tt|あくまのツメ|Devil claws}}
|romaji = Akuma no tsume
|names = Devil claw
|games = {{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
| buy = various, see article
| sell = various, see article
|effect = Poisons target
}}
 
The '''Cobra claw''' is a recurring {{Claw}} weapon in the {{DQSeries}}.
 
It is a mid-to-end game weapon can lethally {{Poison}} its target, with the success of the infliction varying between titles. {{Monster}}s will succumb to the {{Poison}} at the fixed rate, ignoring any resistances save for immunity.
 
==Localization history==
The weapon's Japanese name does not allude to venomous serpents in any way, instead describing the claws as being infernally-themed with the  [[Enix]] of America localization matching its original counterpart. This is conveyed in several in-game descriptions which akin the talons to those of a powerful demon. It is unknown why [[Square Enix]] of America chose it ignore the nature of the weapon's name in lieu of the cobra moniker, but it was possibly done to underline the poisoning aspect.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===[[Dragon Quest IV]]===
==={{DQ4}}===
The cobra claw has an attack bonus of +80, and may [[poison]] the target. It can only be wielded by [[Alena]] and [[Maya]].
{{Descriptions
|DQ4=This claw's toxic talons may end up leaving its target poisoned.<ref>[[Nintendo DS]] and [[Cell phone]] version</ref>
}}
The Cobra claw has an {{Attack}} bonus of +80 and a {{Poison}}ing rate of 1/6th. It can only be wielded by [[Alena]], {{Maya}}, and the {{Psaro 9}} and appears in the remakes only. It can be found in the [[bonus dungeon]], the {{Fungeon 4}}.
 
==={{DQ5}}===
The Cobra claw has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90 and a much higher {{Poison}}ing rate of 1/4th, making it an ideal weapon even when alternatives with more attack power are available. It can only be wielded by {{Debora}} and several [[Monster recruitment|monster companions]]. It is found in [[Crocodilopolis]] and dropped by either a [[Doom slugger]] or a [[Gloom slugger]] at a rate of 1/32.
 
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" border="1"
!style="background:#77479B; color: white;"|Can be equipped by
|-
|[[Saber]]
|-
|{{Slime R}}
|-
|{{Jailcat R}}
|-
|{{Dracky R}}
|-
|{{Funghoul R}}
|-
|{{Ticking timeburrm R}}
|-
|{{Fandangow R}}
|-
|{{Grudgerigar R}}
|-
|{{Metal slime R}}
|-
|{{Healslime R}}
|-
|{{Pocus poppet R}}
|-
|{{Chimaera R}}
|-
|{{Cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Man o' war R}}
|-
|{{Liquid metal slime R}}
|-
|{{King slime R}}
|-
|{{Drag-goof R}}
|-
|{{Fat rat R}}
|-
|{{King cureslime R}}
|-
|{{Snowbird R}}
|-
|{{Great dragon R}}
|-
|[[Rebjørn]]
|}
 
==={{DQ6}}===
The Cobra claw has an {{Attack}} bonus of +90, {{Style}} bonus of +29, and a {{Poison}} rate of 1/6th that will activate on the [[Dragon Slash]], [[Double-Edged Slash]], [[Flame Slash]], [[Frenzy]], [[Gust Slash]], [[Hatchet man]], [[Kacrackle Slash]], [[Lightning Slash]], [[Mercurial Thrust|mercurial thrust]], [[Metal Slash]], [[Multifists]] (each hit), [[Multislash]], & [[Undead Undoer]] skills.  It can be wielded by [[Ashlynn]], [[Goober]], [[Healie]], [[Spot]], [[Kingsley]], [[Curie]], [[Shelley]] and [[Mercury]]. They can be found sometimes after fighting [[aggrosculpture]]s at a rate of 1/128 and [[Merking]]s at 1/4096, and sold for 26,250 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ7}}===
The Cobra claw has the exact same stats and bonus abilities as in {{VI}}, but may only be equipped by [[Ruff]]. It can be purchased at the [[Sea Dragon (sailing vessel)|Sea Dragon]] for 35,000 {{Gold}}.
 
==={{DQ8}}===
The Cobra claw has an {{Attack}} bonus of +75 and inflicts 1.3 times damage against {{MFamilies}}s of the [[Demon family]]. It only appears in the {{3DS}} version of the game and can be equipped by [[Morrie]]. It can be purchased in [[Tryan Gully]] for 10,000 {{Gold}} and sold for 5,000 {{Gold}}. The Cobra claw can also be created in the [[Alchemy Pot]] and can be upgraded into the [[King cobra claw]] by combining it with a {{Hades' helm R}}. Unfortunately it has no poisonous properties in this iteration.
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[File:DQVIII Cobra claw.png|64px]]<br>Cobra claw
|i1=[[File:DQVIII Fire claw.png|64px|link=Fire claw]]<br>[[Fire claw]]
|i2=[[File:DQVIII Devil tail.png|link=Devil's tail]]<br>[[Devil's tail]]
|i3=-
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXEquipment
|header=[[File:Cobra claws DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Cobra claw
|icon=[[File:Cobra claws IX artwork.png]]
|description=Large toxic talons, hooked like those of a hellish demon
|rarity=★★☆☆☆
|stats={{Attack}} +93
|vocation=[[Image:IXmartialartisticon.png|link=Martial Artist]][[Image:IXthieficon.png|link=Thief]]
|notes=1/8th chance to envenome target
|price=29,000 {{Gold}}/14,500 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Stornway]] (post-game)
|i1=-
|i2=-
|i3=-
}}
Upgrades into the [[King cobra claws]] when combined with four [[Terrible tattoo]]s and four [[wing of bat]].
 
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQXIEquipment
|name=<big><big>Cobra claw</big></big>
|icon=[[File:Cobra claws xi icon.png]]
|description=A sinister set of cruel claws that can poison an enemy with a single scratch
|rarity=<big><big>B</big></big>
|stats= {{Attack}} +47/49/51/54<br>[[Critical Hit]] chance +3%
|notes=8% poison chance
|price=6,660 {{Gold}}/3,330 {{Gold}}
|location=Sold in:<br>[[Octagonia]], act 2<br>[[Lonalulu]], act 2
|diff=N/A
|i1=N/A
|character=[[File:Jade sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Jade]][[File:Rab sprite walk.gif|50px|link=Rab]]
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQV_Demon_Claw.png|Vintage artwork circa 1992.
Cobra claws VII artwork.png|As seen in  {{VII}}.
</gallery></center>


===[[Dragon Quest V]]===
==Reference==
<references/>


===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
{{DQWeapons}}
Game Description:"''Large toxic talons, hooked like those of a hellish demon."''
Attack: 93
Rarity: 2/5
Cost: 29000G
This item can be bought from ''[[Stornway]].''(Post-Game)
Note: This item can be upgraded to King Cobra Claws, by alchemizing Cobra Claws with 4 Terrible Tattoos and 4 Wings of Bat.


{{stub}}
[[Category:Claws]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest VI weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI weapons]]

Latest revision as of 23:26, 9 March 2026

Cobra claw
Cobra claw modern art.png
Japanese あくまのツメ
Romaji Akuma no tsume
Old localizations Devil claw
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Poisons target

The Cobra claw is a recurring Claw weapon in the Dragon Quest series.

It is a mid-to-end game weapon can lethally Poison its target, with the success of the infliction varying between titles. Monsters will succumb to the Poison at the fixed rate, ignoring any resistances save for immunity.

Localization history[edit]

The weapon's Japanese name does not allude to venomous serpents in any way, instead describing the claws as being infernally-themed with the Enix of America localization matching its original counterpart. This is conveyed in several in-game descriptions which akin the talons to those of a powerful demon. It is unknown why Square Enix of America chose it ignore the nature of the weapon's name in lieu of the cobra moniker, but it was possibly done to underline the poisoning aspect.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]


GameDescription
DQ4-NES-LOGO-ICON.png
This claw's toxic talons may end up leaving its target poisoned.[1]

The Cobra claw has an Attack bonus of +80 and a Poisoning rate of 1/6th. It can only be wielded by Alena, Maya, and the 9th Chosen One and appears in the remakes only. It can be found in the bonus dungeon, the Fungeon.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

The Cobra claw has an Attack bonus of +90 and a much higher Poisoning rate of 1/4th, making it an ideal weapon even when alternatives with more attack power are available. It can only be wielded by Debora and several monster companions. It is found in Crocodilopolis and dropped by either a Doom slugger or a Gloom slugger at a rate of 1/32.

Can be equipped by
Saber
Slime
Jailcat
Dracky
Funghoul
Ticking timeburrm
Fandangow
Grudgerigar
Metal slime
Healslime
Pocus poppet
Chimaera
Cureslime
Man o' war
Liquid metal slime
King slime
Drag-goof
Fat rat
King cureslime
Snowbird
Great dragon
Rebjørn

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

The Cobra claw has an Attack bonus of +90, Style bonus of +29, and a Poison rate of 1/6th that will activate on the Dragon Slash, Double-Edged Slash, Flame Slash, Frenzy, Gust Slash, Hatchet man, Kacrackle Slash, Lightning Slash, mercurial thrust, Metal Slash, Multifists (each hit), Multislash, & Undead Undoer skills. It can be wielded by Ashlynn, Goober, Healie, Spot, Kingsley, Curie, Shelley and Mercury. They can be found sometimes after fighting aggrosculptures at a rate of 1/128 and Merkings at 1/4096, and sold for 26,250 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The Cobra claw has the exact same stats and bonus abilities as in VI, but may only be equipped by Ruff. It can be purchased at the Sea Dragon for 35,000 gold coins.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

The Cobra claw has an Attack bonus of +75 and inflicts 1.3 times damage against monsters of the Demon family. It only appears in the 3DS version of the game and can be equipped by Morrie. It can be purchased in Tryan Gully for 10,000 gold coins and sold for 5,000 gold coins. The Cobra claw can also be created in the Alchemy Pot and can be upgraded into the King cobra claw by combining it with a Hades' helm. Unfortunately it has no poisonous properties in this iteration.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQVIII Cobra claw.png
Cobra claw		 DQVIII Fire claw.png
Fire claw		 DQVIII Devil tail.png
Devil's tail		 -


Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Cobra claws DQIX icon.png Cobra claw
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Cobra claws IX artwork.png
Description
Large toxic talons, hooked like those of a hellish demon
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Attack +93 IXmartialartisticon.pngIXthieficon.png
Notes
1/8th chance to envenome target
Price Location
29,000 gold coins/14,500 gold coins Sold in:
Stornway (post-game)
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -


Upgrades into the King cobra claws when combined with four Terrible tattoos and four wing of bat.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Cobra claw DQXI Logo EN.png
Cobra claws xi icon.png
Description
A sinister set of cruel claws that can poison an enemy with a single scratch
Rarity
B
Stats with forge buffs
Attack +47/49/51/54
Critical Hit chance +3%
Notes
8% poison chance
Price Location
6,660 gold coins/3,330 gold coins Sold in:
Octagonia, act 2
Lonalulu, act 2
Forging difficulty
N/A
Ingredients
N/A
Characters
Jade sprite walk.gifRab sprite walk.gif



Gallery[edit]

  • Vintage artwork circa 1992.

  • As seen in VII.

Reference[edit]

  1. ↑ Nintendo DS and Cell phone version
Weapons in the Dragon Quest series
Abacus
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Bows
Claws
Fans
Fangs
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Hammers
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