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{{Monster Infobox
|title=Claws
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Claws.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=クローハンズ
|romanji={{tt|Kurō hanzu|Claw hands}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
|monster1=[[Icikiller]]<br>[[Riptide]]
}}
<small><center>''For the recurring weapon type, see [[Claw Weapon Family]].''</center></small>
The '''Claws''' is a monster in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
Claws are muscular [[Humanoid family|humanoid]] monsters that wear suits of silvery-blue scales and 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, along teal boots with red tips. Underneath their masks, they have a shaggy mane of long, dark blue hair. 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=[[Image:Claws.png]]
|name=Claws
|name=Claws
|game=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|kanji=クローハンズ
|console=PS2
|romanji=Kurō hanzu
|romanji=
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-203.gif|225px]]
|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}}
|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)
===[[Dragon Quest IX]]===
|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)
==Related enemies==
|items=[[Iron helmet]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Assassin's dagger]]{{fraction|1|64}}
*[[Riptide]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
*[[Icikiller]]
|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}}===
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name=Claws
|kanji=クローハンズ
|romaji=Kurō hanzu
|bestiaryNumber=#183
|family={{Humanoid}}
|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.
|model=[[Image:DQIX Claws.png|125px]]
|hp=206
|mp=24
|exp=1,980
|gold=187
|attack=153
|defence=198
|agility=178
|spells=None
|skills=[[Roundaclout]] (21~26 damage to entire party)<br>[[Critical Hit]]
|items=[[Sacred claws]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Dragon mail]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Oubliette]]<br>[[Ondor Cliffs]]<br>[[Grotto]] (Caves, rank 6; Ruins, rank 6-7)
|fire-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=50%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-50%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=50%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=75%
|charm-resist=85%
}}*A Claws is the second claw-wielding monster that must be defeated during [[Template:DQIXQuest/76|Quest #76: Talonted Trio]]. He must be defeated in the Oubliette for the quest to count.
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Garrero|es-meaning=Spanish for "claw user/wielder".
|fr=Griffeur|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|griffe|claw}}'' and the suffix ''-eur''.
|de=Kralle|de-meaning=German for "claw, talon".
|it=Assalitore gelido|it-meaning=Italian for "cold assailant".
}}
 
==Trivia==
*Their 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.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQMSL Claw Hands.jpg|Appearance in ''Super Light''
</gallery></center>
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[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]]
 
[[fr:Griffeur]]

Latest revision as of 18:19, 22 August 2026

For the recurring weapon type, see Claw Weapon Family.

The Claws is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Claws are muscular humanoid monsters that wear suits of silvery-blue scales and 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, along teal boots with red tips. Underneath their masks, they have a shaggy mane of long, dark blue hair. They are the strongest warriors amongst their kind, being capable of ripping apart their enemies with their rotational corkscrew attacks.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Claws (クローハンズ, Kurō hanzu )
Defeated Monster List No. : #203
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Humanoid 283 0 386 73 201 153 129 0⁄64
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 50% 100% 100% 50% 100% 100% 100% 15% 100% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
None Roundaclout (77~94 damage to entire party) 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) 		Iron helmet1⁄32
Assassin's dagger1⁄64
Description Aggressive monsters covered from head to toe in hard scales. They use magic to lower enemy defenses before moving in for the kill.
Notable changes in the remake Fire claws1⁄128 replaces Assassin's dagger as rare drop.


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

Claws (クローハンズ, Kurō hanzu)
Defeated Monster List No. : #183
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Humanoid 206 24 1,980 187 153 198 178
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Blast Earth Dark Light Drain Magic Whack Dazzle Fizzle
0% 50% 50% 0% -25% 0% -50% 0% 100% 50% 50%
Confusion Paralysis Sleep Poison Stun Blunt Deceleratle Sap Spooky Aura Charm
50% 75% 100% 25% 75% 25% 50% 25% 50% 85%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped items
None Roundaclout (21~26 damage to entire party)
Critical Hit 		Oubliette
Ondor Cliffs
Grotto (Caves, rank 6; Ruins, rank 6-7) 		Sacred claws1⁄64
Dragon mail1⁄128
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.
  • A Claws is the second claw-wielding monster that must be defeated during Quest #76: Talonted Trio. He must be defeated in the Oubliette for the quest to count.

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolGarreroSpanish for "claw user/wielder".
FrançaisGriffeurFrom the French griffe and the suffix -eur.
DeutschKralleGerman for "claw, talon".
ItalianoAssalitore gelidoItalian for "cold assailant".

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Their 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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Appearance in Super Light
    Appearance in Super Light
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