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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Claws
|title=Claws
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Claws.png|center|220px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Claws.png|center|275px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=
|kanji=クローハンズ
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Kurō hanzu|Claw hands}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
}}
<small><center>''For the recurring weapon type, see [[Claw Weapon Family]].''</center></small>
The '''Claws''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. These powerful claw-wielding warriors serve as assassins.
==Characteristics==
Claws are muscular [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monsters covered in silvery blue scales that, naturally, dual wield razor-sharp claws in battle. The handguards on their claws and helmets are made of red metal, and they wear short teal kilts with leather belts around their waists, teal boots with red tips, and capes of blue fur that cover their backs. They are the strongest warriors amongst their kind, being capable of ripping apart their enemies with their rotational corkscrew attacks.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|float=
|image=[[File:Claws DQVIII PS2.png]]
|name=Claws
|name=Claws
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=クローハンズ
|console=PS2
|romanji=Kurō hanzu
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Claws.png|115px]]
|hp=283
|hp=283
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=386
|gold=73
|attack=201
|attack=201
|defense=153
|defense=153
|agility=129
|agility=129
|experience=386
|bestiaryNumber=#203
|gold=73
|family=[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]]
|droppedItem=[[Iron helmet]] (common)<br>[[Assassin's dagger]] (rare)
|skills=
|spells=
|family=Humanoid
|bestiaryNumber=203
|description=Aggressive monsters covered from head to toe in hard scales. They use magic to lower enemy defenses before moving in for the kill.
|description=Aggressive monsters covered from head to toe in hard scales. They use magic to lower enemy defenses before moving in for the kill.
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]
|spells=None
|skills=[[Roundaclout]] (77~94 damage to entire party)
|locations=[[Black Citadel]]<br><small>After the fall of Black Citadel:</small><br>Small island northeast of [[Farebury]]<br>[[Kingdom of Argonia|West Argonia]]<br>[[Northwest Isle]]<br>[[Untrodden Groves]]<br>[[Holy Isle of Neos]] (day only)
|items=[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Assassin's dagger]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=100%
|confusion-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=100%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=[[Fire claws]]{{fraction|1|128}} replaces Assassin's dagger as rare drop.
}}
 
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
|float=
|image=[[Image:DQIX Claws.png]]
|name=Claws
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|console=DS
|kanji=クローハンズ
|romanji=Kurō hanzu
|hp=206
|mp=24
|attack=153
|defense=198
|agility=178
|experience=1,980
|gold=187
|droppedItem=[[Sacred claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Dragon mail]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Roundaclout]] (21~26 damage to entire party)
|spells=None
|family={{Humanoid}}
|bestiaryNumber=#183
|description=They sweep enemy attacks aside in one smooth movement, then spin around to smack back the next. Weak against light.<br><br>Wandering assassins employed by the [[Gittish Empire|Empire]]. Ordered to obliterate all who attempt to enter the imperial stronghold.
|locations=[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Ondor Cliffs]]<br>[[Grotto]]
|}}
|}}
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
 
==Related enemies==
==Related enemies==
*[[Riptide]]
*[[Riptide]]
*[[Icikiller]]
*[[Icikiller]]
==Trivia==
*Their bestiary description in ''VIII'' erroneously states that the Claws use magic to lower the defenses of enemies, but they are completely incapable of casting any kind of magic as they lack MP.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]{{Wikia}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
 
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Latest revision as of 03:23, 8 March 2022

For the recurring weapon type, see Claw Weapon Family.

The Claws is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. These powerful claw-wielding warriors serve as assassins.

Characteristics[edit]

Claws are muscular humanoid monsters covered in silvery blue scales that, naturally, dual wield razor-sharp claws in battle. The handguards on their claws and helmets are made of red metal, and they wear short teal kilts with leather belts around their waists, teal boots with red tips, and capes of blue fur that cover their backs. They are the strongest warriors amongst their kind, being capable of ripping apart their enemies with their rotational corkscrew attacks.

Appearances[edit]

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

Claws (クローハンズ Kurō hanzu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Claws.png 283 0 201
Defense Agility Experience Gold
153 129 386 73
Bestiary no. #203
Family Humanoid
In-game description Aggressive monsters covered from head to toe in hard scales. They use magic to lower enemy defenses before moving in for the kill.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Roundaclout (77~94 damage to entire party)
Location(s) Black Citadel
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Small island northeast of Farebury
West Argonia
Northwest Isle
Untrodden Groves
Holy Isle of Neos (day only)
Item(s) dropped Iron helmet1⁄32
Assassin's dagger1⁄64
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 100%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
Fire claws1⁄128 replaces Assassin's dagger as rare drop.



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

##183 - Claws
DQIX Claws.png
HP MP Experience Gold
206 24 1,980 187
Attack Defense Speed
153 198 178
Dropped Item Sacred claws1⁄64
Dragon mail1⁄128
Locations Oubliette
Ondor Cliffs
Grotto
Skills Desperate attack
Roundaclout (21~26 damage to entire party)
Spells None
Family Humanoid
Bestiary # #183
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name クローハンズ
Romanized Jap. Kurō hanzu
Description They sweep enemy attacks aside in one smooth movement, then spin around to smack back the next. Weak against light.

Wandering assassins employed by the Empire. Ordered to obliterate all who attempt to enter the imperial stronghold.

Related enemies[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Their bestiary description in VIII erroneously states that the Claws use magic to lower the defenses of enemies, but they are completely incapable of casting any kind of magic as they lack MP.
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