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The Dragon Claw in Final Fantasy VII.
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 Final Fantasy series. It is generally a high-ranked weapon that either is Holy-elemental or deals extra damage when attacking dragons. It is part of dragon equipment.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
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[]
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[]
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[]
Claws infused with holy power.
Description
The Dragon Claws is a weapon for Sabin that provides 188 attack, +2 Strength, +1 Magic, and deals 
Holy damage. 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[]
The Dragon Claw is a high-ranked weapon for Tifa, and provides 62 Attack, 114 Hit Rate, 13 Magic, Critical +2%, the Punch attribute, and has one unlinked Materia slot and two linked Materia slots, for a total of 5 slots. It can be bought for 10,000 gil at Icicle Inn.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
Dragon claws are a weapon for Tifa that provide the Starshower ability, a crucial ability in her skillset. Though they only have one materia slot at first level, and slow materia slot growth, the ability has strong attack power and very effective weapon skills for her ATB buildup, something that plays well to Tifa's strengths.
Final Fantasy IX[]
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. The Dragon's Claws needed for synthesis to make the Duel Claws.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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[]
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, and Petrify when successfully inflicting damage with it. It was meant to also inflict Silence, but Silence status is bugged in Mystic Quest due to a programming error.
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[]
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Dragon Claws (IV) is a 5★ Fist for Yang that enables access to the ability Enhanced Kick. It provides 92 HP, 49 DEF, 123-183 iBRV, 1926-2616 mBRV, 653-878 ATK, and adds 15-30 CP.
Dragon Claws (VI) is a LD Fist for Sabin that enables access to the LD ability, Tiger Break, as well as the abilities Tiger Break Power, Battle Spirit Unleashed & Fighting Tiger Longer, and Tiger Break Charge. It provides 90 HP, 55 DEF, 275-350 iBRV, 2946-3396 mBRV, 994-1144 ATK, and adds 90-100 CP.
Dragon Claws (VII) is a LD Fist for Tifa that enables access to the LD ability, Meteor Crusher, as well as the abilities Meteor Crusher Power, Full Throttle Longer, and Meteor Crusher Charge. It provides 101 HP, 58 DEF, 270-345 iBRV, 2946-3396 mBRV, 982-1132 ATK, and adds 90-100 CP.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
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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[]
| 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))  | 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[]
Claws that deal extra damage to dragons and bolster elemental resistance to repel their breath.
Description
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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.
War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]
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.
Gallery[]
![Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFIV].](/wiki/File:DFFOO_Dragon_Claws_(IV).png "DFFOO Dragon Claws (IV).png (137 KB)")
![Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFVI].](/wiki/File:DFFOO_Dragon_Claws_(VI).png "DFFOO Dragon Claws (VI).png (305 KB)")
![Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia [FFVII].](/wiki/File:DFFOO_Dragon_Claw_(VII).png "DFFOO Dragon Claw (VII).png (305 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR) [FFIX].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Dragon_Claws_SR.png "FFAB Dragon Claws SR.png (43 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+) [FFIX].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Dragon_Claws_SR%2B.png "FFAB Dragon Claws SR+.png (22 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVI].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Dragon_Claws_FFVI_SSR.png "FFAB Dragon Claws FFVI SSR.png (7 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVI].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Dragon_Claws_FFVI_SSR%2B.png "FFAB Dragon Claws FFVI SSR+.png (8 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR) [FFVII].](/wiki/File:FFAB_Dragon_Claw_FFVII_UUR.png "FFAB Dragon Claw FFVII UUR.png (9 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFI].](/wiki/File:FFRK_Dragon_Claws_FFI.png "FFRK Dragon Claws FFI.png (9 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIII].](/wiki/File:FFRK_Dragon_Claws_FFIII.png "FFRK Dragon Claws FFIII.png (9 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].](/wiki/File:FFRK_Dragon_Claws_FFIV.png "FFRK Dragon Claws FFIV.png (9 KB)")
![Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVIII].](/wiki/File:FFRK_Dragon_Claws_FFVIII.png "FFRK Dragon Claws FFVIII.png (31 KB)")
This gallery is incomplete and requires Final Fantasy VI (iOS) added. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by uploading images.Etymology and origin[]
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
In Final Fantasy, the Dragon Claws sometimes has a counterpart weapon in Tiger Fangs. 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.