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Claws of Night Location, Stats, and Scaling

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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.

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Claws of Night Location

Note: The Claws of Night is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Defeat Swordhand of Night Anna in the Finger Ruins of Miyr

The Claws of Night is obtained by defeating Swordhand of Night Anna in the Finger Ruins of Miyr. The Finger Ruins of Miyr is accessed through a secret switch on Ymir's throne as part of his questline in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr after ringing the bells at the Finger Ruins of Rhia and Finger Ruins of Dheo.

Ymir Quest and Location

How to Find Swordhand of Night Anna

1
Reach Cathedral of Manus Metyr
Start Ymir's questline in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr east of Scadu Altus. Progress his quest until you have rung the bells of Finger Ruins of Rhia and Finger Ruins of Dheo. Rest at the cathedral's Site of Grace and approach Ymir's throne which is now unoccupied.
2
Use Secret Passage Under Ymir
Approach Ymir's throne (a prompt should appear) and interact with it to reveal a secret passage. Climb the ladder down to reach the Finger Ruins of Miyr.
ⓘ If Ymir is still on the throne, check if he has any dialogue left to exhaust, rest at the Site of Grace, then check the throne again.
3
Approach the Finger Ruins of Miyr
At the bottom, make any last preparations before going halfway to the end of the Finger Ruins of Miyr where Swordhand of Night Anna will start the invasion.
3
Defeat Swordhand of Night Anna
Defeat Swordhand of Night Anna to obtain the Claws of Night.

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 Anonymous6 months

Can these be buffed with bloodflame blade?

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