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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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Revision as of 11:39, 24 May 2019

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 artists 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 Riptides 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

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 Thieves can also equip some of them, as well.

Dragon Quest IV

Alena can use all of the claws in the game, as can Psaro in the remakes. Maya, oddly enough, is able to wield the cobra claw despite not using the other two.

Dragon Quest V

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.

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.

Dragon Quest VII

Ruff is the only character in the game who can use claws, being a former wolf cub himself.

Dragon Quest VIII

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 families, with this low bonus being 130% and the high being 160%.

Dragon Quest IX

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.

Dragon Quest XI

Both Jade and Rab can equip claws.

List of claws: