Death Claw (ability)

Death Claw is a recurring enemy ability in the series. It is often used by the enemy of the same name, and tends to either reduce a target's HP to HP Critical, inflict the Paralyze status, or both.

Final Fantasy V
Death Claw is a Blue Magic spell that inflicts Paralysis on a single enemy and reduces their HP to a single digit. A Blue Mage may learn this spell from the Death Claw, Treant, Gilgamesh, Soul Eater, Azulmagia, Iron Claw, Objet d'Art, and Strapparer enemies. It costs 21 MP to cast, pierces Reflect status, and, like Gravity and instant death spells, cannot affect monsters with the Heavy type.

The player may utilize this ability by catching and releasing a Strapparer.

Final Fantasy VII
Death Claw is used by the Death Claw enemy, and inflicts Paralyzed on a target.

Final Fantasy VIII
Death Claw is used again by the enemy of the same name only. It inflicts non-elemental damage to one character and possibly K.O's that character in one hit.

Final Fantasy XIII-2
Death Claw is an enemy exclusive ability available to Gilgamesh.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Death Claw appears as one of Gilgamesh's HP attacks. When used, Gilgamesh slashes twice in a cross motion while moving forward. It has deceptive range, and in EX Mode, it has a larger area of effect.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
Death Claw appears as a strength ability in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade. In addition, Gilgamesh also uses Death Claw in battle as an ally and when summoned into battle.