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The '''Beast claws''' are a recurring set of [[Claw Weapon Family|claw]] in the {{DQSeries}}. They are a powerful, high-level weapon designed for martial artists and other brawlers. Originally plain can-openers with no special traits, they now inflict more damage to monsters in the [[Beast family]] as of the ninth game.
The '''beast claws''' are a recurring set of [[Claw Weapon Family|claw]] in the {{DQSeries}}. They are a powerful, high-level weapon designed for martial artists and other brawlers. Originally plain can-openers with no special traits, they now inflict more damage to monsters in the [[Beast family]] as of the ninth game.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}} remakes===
==={{DQ3}}===
The Beast claws have an {{Attack}} bonus of +95 and can only be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]]. They are the strongest set of claws in the game and only appear in remake versions. The beast claws can be found in [[Theddon]] underneath the cross, but only after receiving the first riddle from the riddle master in [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]]. They can be sold for 412 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one set in the game. Martial artists can equip the more powerful [[Destructiball]], but doing so will remove their ability to deal [[Critical Hit|critical hit]]s, and by the time the player obtains the claws their rate will easily be over {{fraction|1|6}}th. Players who prefer to gamble on decisive blows arm their artists with the claws instead, and leave the wrecking ball to the other vocations.
The beast claws were added in the 1996 remake and have an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, and can only be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s and [[Thief|Thieves]]. They are the strongest set of claws in the game and only appear in remake versions. The beast claws can be found in [[Theddon]] underneath the cross, but only after receiving the first riddle from the riddle master in [[Cloudsgate Citadel (bonus dungeon)|Cloudsgate Citadel]]. They can be sold for 412 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one set in the game. Martial artists can equip the more powerful [[Destructiball]], but doing so will remove their ability to deal [[Critical Hit|critical hit]]s, and by the time the player obtains the claws their rate will easily be over {{fraction|1|6}}th. Players who prefer to gamble on decisive blows arm their artists with the claws instead, and leave the wrecking ball to the other vocations.
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQIIIHDEquipment
|header=[[File:Beast claws III HD icon.png]]
|name=<big>Beast claws</big>
|description=Made from the spiky sections of a scary specimen, these claws come into their own against beast-family enemies
|stats=Attack +107
|vocation=[[File:Martial artist iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Martial artist]][[File:Monster wrangler iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Monster wrangler]][[File:Thief iconHD2D.png|50px|link=Thief]]
|notes=Deals 130% (+10~20) damage to [[Beast family|beasts]]
|price=NA/412
|location=[[Theddon]] cross
}}


==={{DQ7}}===
==={{DQ7}}===
The Beast claws have an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, a {{Style}} bonus of +25, and can only be equipped by [[Ruff]]. The claws have a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Freezing wingwyrm]]s, [[Gnuriel]]s, and [[Gnumesis]]es. They can be sold for 275 gold.
The beast claws have an {{Attack}} bonus of +95, a {{Style}} bonus of +25, and can only be equipped by [[Ruff]]. The claws have a {{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[freezing wingwyrm]]s, [[gnuriel]]s, and [[gnumesis]]es. They can be sold for 275 gold.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, the claws can also be dropped by [[Tearwolf|Tearwolves]] at the same rate. They can also be received rarely as a clear reward by creating a custom [[Traveller's Tablet]] with a [[Gnucifer]], Gnumesis, [[Cerberex]], or [[Rotwyrm]] as a boss.
* In the Nintendo 3DS version, the claws can also be dropped by [[Tearwolf|tearwolves]] at the same rate. They can also be received rarely as a clear reward by creating a custom [[Traveller's Tablet]] with a [[gnucifer]], gnumesis, [[cerberex]], or [[rotwyrm]] as a boss.


==={{DQ8}} 3DS===
==={{DQ8}} 3DS===
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|DQ8=A claw that deals unusually heavy damage to beasts.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
|DQ8=A claw that deals unusually heavy damage to beasts.<ref>Nintendo 3DS version.</ref>
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The Beast claw has an {{Attack}} bonus of +81, inflicts 1.3 times damage to monsters of the Beast family, and can only be equipped by [[Morrie]]. It is dropped by [[Sir Leopold]] and only appears in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The claw can be upgraded into the beast talon by combining it with an [[ethereal stone]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
The beast claws has an {{Attack}} bonus of +81, inflicts 1.3 times damage to monsters of the Beast family, and can only be equipped by [[Morrie]]. It is dropped by [[Sir Leopold]] and only appears in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version. The claw can be upgraded into the beast talon by combining it with an [[ethereal stone]] in the [[Alchemy Pot]].
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
{{Alchemyitemrecipe
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Beast talon.png|32px|link=Beast talon]]<br>Beast talon
|item=[[Image:DQVIII Beast talon.png|32px|link=Beast talon]]<br>Beast talon
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|notes=Inflicts 120% damage to {{Beast}}s.<br>Inflicts 110% damage to [[Machine family|Machines]].<br>Upgrades into [[Beastmaster claws]].
|notes=Inflicts 120% damage to {{Beast}}s.<br>Inflicts 110% damage to [[Machine family|Machines]].<br>Upgrades into [[Beastmaster claws]].
|price=42,500 / 21,250
|price=42,500 / 21,250
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the Rare Weapon Fayre and Armsageddon (Week 2) when it was still available.<br>1% chance of being found in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_8/B|Rank 8]] (B) blue treasure chests.<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[Vermil lion]]s.
|location=Sold from the [[DQVC]] during the Rare Weapon Fayre and Armsageddon (Week 2) when it was still available.<br>1% chance of being found in [[List_of_treasure_map_treasure_chest_ranks_in_Dragon_Quest_IX#Rank_8/B|Rank 8]] (B) blue treasure chests.<br>{{fraction|1|128}} chance of being dropped by [[vermil lion]]s.
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==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
The Beast claws have an {{Attack}} bonus of +36, a {{Style}} bonus of +10, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and inflict an additional 7% damage to monsters of the [[Beast]] and [[Bird]] families. They have an equipment level of 50 and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Monster Master]]s, as well as [[Mjoll]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. The claws can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
The beast claws have an {{Attack}} bonus of +36, a {{Style}} bonus of +10, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and inflict an additional 7% damage to monsters of the [[Beast]] and [[Bird]] families. They have an equipment level of 50 and can be equipped by [[Martial Artist]]s, [[Thief|Thieves]], and [[Monster Master]]s, as well as [[Mjoll]] in the {{Offline}} version of the game. The claws can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith or with the [[Fun-Size Forge]].
*Recipe: [[Platinum ore]] x25 + [[Magic beast horn]] x6 + [[Yellow Orb]] + [[Faerie flame]] x10
*Recipe: [[Platinum ore]] x25 + [[Magic beast horn]] x6 + [[Yellow Orb]] + [[Faerie flame]] x10


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|it=Artigli della belva|it-meaning=Italian for "claws of the beast".
|it=Artigli della belva|it-meaning=Italian for "claws of the beast".
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==Related weapons==
*[[Beastmaster claws]]
*[[Beast talon]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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DQMBS Madchen.png|The hero's daughter from ''Dragon Quest V'' wielding the beast claws in ''Monster Battle Road Victory''
DQMBS Madchen.png|The hero's daughter from ''Dragon Quest V'' wielding the beast claws in ''Monster Battle Road Victory''
</gallery></center>
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==Related weapons==
*[[Beastmaster claws]]
*[[Beast talon]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Claws]]
[[Category:Claws]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII weapons]]

Revision as of 19:50, 18 December 2024

Beast claws
Japanese まじゅうのツメ
Romaji Majū no tsume
Old localisations Beast claw
Found in Dragon Quest III (remakes only)
Dragon Quest VIII (remake only)
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Road II
Dragon Quest: Monster Battle Scanner
Dragon Quest Champions
Effect Inflicts additional damage to Beasts. (IX onward)
Inflicts additional damage to Birds. (X onward)
Allows wielder to attack twice per turn. (X and XI only)

The beast claws are a recurring set of claw in the Dragon Quest series. They are a powerful, high-level weapon designed for martial artists and other brawlers. Originally plain can-openers with no special traits, they now inflict more damage to monsters in the Beast family as of the ninth game.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

The beast claws were added in the 1996 remake and have an Attack bonus of +95, and can only be equipped by Martial Artists and Thieves. They are the strongest set of claws in the game and only appear in remake versions. The beast claws can be found in Theddon underneath the cross, but only after receiving the first riddle from the riddle master in Cloudsgate Citadel. They can be sold for 412 gold, but it is not recommended to do so as there is only one set in the game. Martial artists can equip the more powerful Destructiball, but doing so will remove their ability to deal critical hits, and by the time the player obtains the claws their rate will easily be over 16th. Players who prefer to gamble on decisive blows arm their artists with the claws instead, and leave the wrecking ball to the other vocations.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Beast claws
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Description
Made from the spiky sections of a scary specimen, these claws come into their own against beast-family enemies
Stats Vocations
Attack +107
Notes
Deals 130% (+10~20) damage to beasts
Price Location
NA/412 Theddon cross

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

The beast claws have an Attack bonus of +95, a Style bonus of +25, and can only be equipped by Ruff. The claws have a 1128 chance of being dropped by freezing wingwyrms, gnuriels, and gnumesises. They can be sold for 275 gold.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King 3DS

GameDescription
A claw that deals unusually heavy damage to beasts.[1]

The beast claws has an Attack bonus of +81, inflicts 1.3 times damage to monsters of the Beast family, and can only be equipped by Morrie. It is dropped by Sir Leopold and only appears in the Nintendo 3DS version. The claw can be upgraded into the beast talon by combining it with an ethereal stone in the Alchemy Pot.

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3

Beast talon
Beast claw
Beast claw

Ethereal stone
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Beast claw
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
Razor-sharp rippers resembling those of a mythical magical beast.[2]
Rarity Stats Vocations
★★☆☆☆ Attack +114
Style +60
Notes
Inflicts 120% damage to Beasts.
Inflicts 110% damage to Machines.
Upgrades into Beastmaster claws.
Price Location
42,500 / 21,250 Sold from the DQVC during the Rare Weapon Fayre and Armsageddon (Week 2) when it was still available.
1% chance of being found in Rank 8 (B) blue treasure chests.
1128 chance of being dropped by vermil lions.
Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
- - -

Dragon Quest X

The beast claws have an Attack bonus of +36, a Style bonus of +10, increases the wearer's Weight by 11, and inflict an additional 7% damage to monsters of the Beast and Bird families. They have an equipment level of 50 and can be equipped by Martial Artists, Thieves, and Monster Masters, as well as Mjoll in the Offline version of the game. The claws can be crafted by a weapon blacksmith or with the Fun-Size Forge.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Beast claws
Description
Fierce, feral fingernails that are extra effective against birds and beasts.[3]
Rarity
B
Stats (Base/+1/2/3)
Attack +53/55/57/59
Critical Hit Chance +4%
Notes
+10% damage to Beasts and Birds.
Requires 16 Perfectionist's pearls to rework.
Price (Buy/Sell) Location
10,000 / 5,000 Sold at the weapon shop in Gallopolis and from the Gallopolis Region south roving emporium during the second act and postgame.
Received as a reward for completing the quest "One Crazy Cat". (Definitive Edition only)
Forging Difficulty
★★★☆☆
Ingredients
N/A
Characters

In Other Languages

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolGarras de bestiaSpanish for "beast claws".
FrançaisGriffes de monstreFrench for "monster claws".
DeutschBestienklauenGerman for "beast claws".
ItalianoArtigli della belvaItalian for "claws of the beast".

Related weapons

Gallery

References

  1. Nintendo 3DS version.
  2. Nintendo DS version.
  3. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.

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