Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Claws of Night Location, Stats, and Scaling

Claws of Night is a Claw in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. Read on to learn how to get the Claws of Night, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Claws of Night Location

Defeat Swordhand of Night Anna

Elden Ring - Claws of Night NPC Invader

The Claws of Night is obtained as a reward for defeating the invader Swordhand of Night Anna in the Finger Ruins of Myr. Access the area from the Cathedral of Manus Metyr Site of Grace.

You'll need to progress the quests for Ymir and Jolan to face her.

Only Available in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

The Claws of Night is only available if you've purchased the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This weapon is a DLC exclusive and will not be available if you only own the base game.

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide

Claws of Night Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Claws of NightClaws of Night Overview
Type: Claw
ATK Type: Slash/Pierce
Skill: Scattershot Throw
Passive: Blood Loss (45)
Weight: 3.0
Description
Claws of a bottomless black from which no light can escape. Wielded by Anna, Swordhand of Night. Engraved with a smithscript enabling strong attack to launch all three claws at a target. The blades are only semicorporeal, and cannot be fully guarded against.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
8 20 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
- C - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 79 Phys. Def. 33.0
Mag. Atk. 51 Mag. Def. 31.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 18.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 18.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 18.0
Crit. Atk. 110 Guard Boost 21

Claws of Night Upgrades

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+2 Somber Smithing Stone 2 (1)
+3 Somber Smithing Stone 3 (1)
+4 Somber Smithing Stone 4 (1)
+5 Somber Smithing Stone 5 (1)
+6 Somber Smithing Stone 6 (1)
+7 Somber Smithing Stone 7 (1)
+8 Somber Smithing Stone 8 (1)
+9 Somber Smithing Stone 9 (1)
+10 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Claws of Night requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Claws of Night Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Claws of Night cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

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1 Anonymous5 days

Can these be buffed with bloodflame blade?

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