Dragon Claws (weapon)

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A striking weapon in the form of a dragon's talons.
Final Fantasy II description

The Dragon Claws (ドラゴンクロー, Doragon Kurō?), also known as Dragon Claw or Dragon's Claws, is a recurring Knuckles in the series. It is generally a high-ranked weapon that either is Holy-elemental or deals extra damage when attacking dragons with it.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy II[edit | edit source]

The Dragon Claws is Josef's ultimate weapon in the PSP version, providing 65 attack, 99% accuracy, 2% evasion, -5 Intelligence and Soul, and +30 Strength and Agility. Only one can be obtained in the Arcane Labyrinth.

Final Fantasy IV[edit | edit source]

Claw effective against dragons.
Description

The Dragon Claws is the second-strongest weapon in the 2D remakes, bested by the Godhand, and can only be equipped by Yang. It provides 90 accuracy, +10 Strength and Spirit, and deals extra damage when attacking dragons. Only one can be obtained, found at the Lunar Ruins.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[edit | edit source]

The Dragon Claws is the second-strongest claw that provides 50% accuracy, +10 Strength and Spirit, deals extra damage against dragons, and are Holy-elemental. It can be equipped only by Yang, Ursula, and Edge, and is obtained by defeating Tiamat.

Final Fantasy VI[edit | edit source]

Claws infused with holy power.
Description

The Dragon Claws is a weapon for Sabin that provides 188 attack, +2 Strength, +1 Magic, and is Holy-elemental. It can be obtained from Darill's Tomb. Betting the Dragon Claws in the Dragon's Neck Coliseum will pit the player against a Test Rider, and if they win they will receive a Sniper.

Final Fantasy VII[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dragon Claw (Final Fantasy VII)

The Dragon Claw is a high-ranked weapon for Tifa, and provides 62 attack, 114 hit rate, 13 magic, Critical +2%, and has one unlinked materia slot and two linked materia slots, for a total of 5 materia slots. It can be bought for 10,000 gil at Icicle Inn.

Final Fantasy IX[edit | edit source]

Weapon made from a dragon's claw.
Description

The Dragon's Claws is a mid-ranked weapon for Amarant, which provides 53 attack, is Water-elemental, and teaches No Mercy and Counter. Only one can be obtained, found at the Forgotten Lagoon from Chocograph 7 during the Chocobo Hot and Cold minigame.

Final Fantasy XI[edit | edit source]

Dragon Claws is a hand-to-hand weapon that provides +13 damage, +66 Delay: +66, and +5 Fire resistance. It also deals additional Fire damage. It deals +2.86 damage per second and accumulates +4 TP per hit. It can be equipped by level 68 Monk. It is only obtainable through synthesis.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[edit | edit source]

The Dragon Claw is the strongest claw, obtained from Tristan at Spencer's Place. It has 80 base power, while its attack power is anywhere between 87.5~192.5, while also granting +5 Magic and having a chance to inflict Poison, Paralyze, Sleep, Confuse, Blind, Petrify, and Silence when successfully inflicting damage with it.

The high amount of status ailments that it can inflict make it useful against regular enemies. Outside of battle, it can be used as a grappling hook.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[edit | edit source]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[edit | edit source]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[edit | edit source]

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[edit | edit source]

Except for all harder materials, dragon claws are the hardest material known.
Description

Dragon Claws grants +5 to Attack. It can be equipped by Monk, Tifa, Red XIII, Snow, and Chocobo.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[edit | edit source]

[Data from April 27, 2017 · data (Daggers · Swords · Katanas · Spears · Fists · Rods · Staves · Bows · Thrown · Other) · edit · purge]

Weapon	Category	Level	Attack	Magic	Mind
Dragon Claw (VII)	Fists	1	71	0	0
		20	104	0	0
		30	120	0	0
		35	129	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95
Dragon Claws (VI)	Fists	1	86	0	0
		20	121	0	0
		30	138	0	0
		35	147	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Unique Soul Break: Razor Gale (Sabin)
Dragon's Claws (IX) (Dragon Claw (IX)Name in Japanese: ドラゴンクロー【IX】 (Doragon Kurō [IX]?))	Fists	1	89	0	0
		20	124	0	0
		30	141	0	0
		35	150	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Unique Soul Break: Scarlet Elan (Amarant)
Dragon Claws (II)	Fists	1	87	0	0
		20	122	0	0
		30	139	0	0
		35	148	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Unique Soul Break: Avalanche (Josef)

Final Fantasy Explorers[edit | edit source]

Claws that deal extra damage to dragons and bolster elemental resistance to repel their breath.
Description

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit | edit source]

From long ago, dragons were seen as a symbol of strength and intelligence, but at the same time, they were often hunted for the valuable parts they hold, such as their fangs, eyes, horns, heart, and more. This weapon made using dragon claws are very hard to come by because of the difficulty in obtaining a dragon's claw without it being damaged in the hunt for dragons.
Description

Dragon Claws is a Fist weapon bought for 100 Star Quartz from Mama Chocobo at Georl. It provides 82 ATK and is Water-elemental, and only one may be obtained.

Mobius Final Fantasy[edit | edit source]

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[edit | edit source]

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[edit | edit source]

As sharp as a dragon's claws.
Description

The Dragon Claw appears as a 2-handed knuckle within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 67 Weapon Atk, 4 Durability, +4 Speed, and -3 Consumption Rate.

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Etymology[edit | edit source]

[view · edit · purge]A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which features in the myths of many cultures.

[view · edit · purge]In East Asian cultures, the dragon and the tiger are considered eternal rivals. Various artworks depict the two fighting an epic battle, the dragon representative of things of Yang polarity and spirit, with the tiger representative of things of Yin polarity and matter. Ultimately, they represent the inevitable reconciliation of opposing but equal forces. The dragon is a creature of the skies, whereas the tiger is considered the king of all terrestrial beasts, and their bouts always end in a draw.

In the context of Eastern and Asian martial arts, the dragon represents the aspects of soft style and internal martial arts, focusing on accuracy, mental alertness, and fluid reactivity. The tiger represents the aspects of hard style and external martial arts, focusing on explosive speed, raw strength, and countering an opposing force with one's own. In martial arts fiction and fantasy, internal based martial arts are often seen with abilities centered on chi energy and spiritual powers, while external martial arts are depicted with unparalleled physical proportions, with the most reputable martial arts being able to harmonize and utilize both aspects as one force.