Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Red Bear's Claw Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

Red Bear's Claw Location

Defeat the Red Bear Boss

Map Location World View

The Red Bear's Claw is obtained by defeating the boss Red Bear in the Northern Nameless Mausoleum. Starting from the Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace, head south and unlock the Spiritspring by breaking the rocks nearby. Use the two Spiritsprings to access the Northern Nameless Mausoleum.

Red Bear Boss Guide

Only Available in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

The Red Bear's Claw 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

Red Bear's Claw Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Red BearRed Bear's Claw Overview
Type: Beast Claw
ATK Type: Slash
Skill: Red Bear Hunt
Passive: Blood Loss (45)
Weight: 4.0
Description
Claw of a great red bear wielded without modification by Red Bear, whose name is lost to madness. After killing the great red bear in a blood-soaked bout, he became fascinated by the untainted glory of its naked strength. "I wish to be a bear, no more, and no less."

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
20 10 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
C E - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 104 Phys. Def. 38.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 22.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 22.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 22.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 22.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 22

Red Bear's Claw 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)

Red Bear's Claw 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

Red Bear's Claw Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Red Bear's Claw 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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