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Dreadclaw: Weaknesses and Drops

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Wild Hearts Dreadclaw

The Dreadclaw is a Giant Kemono (Monster) in Wild Hearts. Check out our guide for the Dreadclaw, including its weaknesses, habitats, drops, attack patterns, and the best tips and strategies for how to beat it!

Dreadclaw Variant Guides
Wild Hearts - DreadclawDreadclaw Wild Hearts - RipclawRipclaw

Dreadclaw Overview

Dreadclaw
Wild Hearts - Dreadclaw
Attribute Wild Hearts - Wind Icon Wind
Physical Weakness
Wild Hearts - Slash IconSlash
Elemental Weakness
Wild Hearts - Fire IconFire
Strategy
You'll barely have time to breathe during the dreadclaw's relentless onslought, and once it lands an attack, you'll have your back to the wall. However, it usually charges with all its might from dead ahead, so if you watch closely, you'll have a good chance of dodging. It's especially prone to losing its balance after a volley of kicks, so take the opportunity to strike and deal damage while you can.

Dreadclaw Weakness and Resistance

Dreadclaw Part Softness

Part Effectiveness
Head ★★★★★
Wings ★★★★
Body ★★★
Hind Legs ★★
Tail ★★★
Throat ★★★★

Dreadclaw Physical Effectiveness

Wild Hearts - Slash Icon Wild Hearts - Pummel Icon Wild Hearts - Lunge Icon
★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★

Dreadclaw Attribute Effectiveness

Wild Hearts - Wood Icon Wild Hearts - Fire Icon Wild Hearts - Water Icon Wild Hearts - Wind Icon Wild Hearts - Earth Icon
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★★

Dreadclaw Ailment Effectiveness

Wild Hearts - Poisoned Icon Wild Hearts - Ablaze Icon Wild Hearts - Fatigued Icon Wild Hearts - Frozen Icon Wild Hearts - Entangled Icon
★★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★

Dreadclaw Materials and Drops

Item How to Get
Dreadclaw Corona Obtained after breaking a Dreadclaw's head.
Dreadclaw Sickle Feather Obtained after breaking a Dreadclaw's tail.
Dreadclaw Skin Obtained after breaking a Dreadclaw's throat.
Dreadclaw Talon Obtained after breaking a Dreadclaw's legs.
Rare Dreadclaw Plume Rare drop from a Dreadclaw.
Roaming Bard Kemono Blood Obtained by defeating a Spineglider or Dreadclaw.
Roaming Bard Teardrops Obtained by defeating a Spineglider or Dreadclaw.
Small Zephyr Crystal Dropped from monsters inhabiting Natsukodachi Isle such as Spinegliders, Gritdogs, and Dreadclaws.

Dreadclaw Location

Dreadclaw Known Habitats

Dreadclaw is only found at Natsukodachi Isle, commonly sighted at Sal Tree Hollow.

How to Beat Dreadclaw

Dreadclaw Tips and Strategies



Target its Head and Throat

The softest body part of a Dreadclaw is its head and throat. Constantly targeting these parts deal a good amount of damage on the Dreadclaw and it severs some of its parts as well.

Equip a Fire-based and Slash-type Weapon

A Dreadclaw is extremely weak against fire attacks and ailments, as well as slash attacks. Equipping these weapon types makes part breaking easy and ultimately makes the hunt easier.

Use Bulwark, Torch, and Firework Karakuri

Three must-have Karakuri in this hunt are the Bulwark, Torch, and Firework Karakuri.

  • With Dreadclaw's numerous charging and diving attacks, the Bulwark Karakuri is best used to counter these attacks and stagger the Dreadclaw.
  • The Torch Karakuri provides additional Fire damage and Ablaze build-up while fighting the Dreadclaw. It can also be used as a platform for performing fiery jump attacks.
  • The Firework Karakuri can knock the Dreadclaw out of the air while it flies, providing hunters with a long opening for easy damage.

Never Dodge Backwards

Most of Dreadclaw's attacks move forward and are consecutive, dodging backwards will only put you in a position for a follow up attack. For this hunt, dodging towards Dreadclaw is highly recommended.

Dreadclaw Attacks and Moves

Name Description
Slam Attacks Quick, consecutive attacks used by Dreadclaw to stagger careless hunters.
Neck Swipe A wide attack of Dreadclaw to steer clear of a hunter's attack range.
Scream Shockwave A quick ranged attack that travels fast. Fatal against slow hunters.
Charging Attacks A set of Dreadclaw's moves that take some time to wind up, but extremely fatal when directly hit.
Enraged State Attacks Dreadclaw's unique set of moves that make the hunt more dangerous as it nears its end.

Slam Attacks

Slam Attack Variations
Beak Slam: Dreadclaw quickly winds its head backward then proceeds to slam the ground with its beak 3 times. Avoid this by dodging towards Dreadclaw then attack the Kemono from behind.
Bottom Slam: Dreadclaw jumps briefly to the air, then lands on its bottom damaging a wide area. When in range, slide away to avoid damage.

Neck Swipe

Neck Swipe Attack Information
Neck Swipe: Dreadclaw quickly winds its head to the right then swipes its front area while moving forward. Dodge forward to avoid being hit by the rest of the attack animation.

Scream Shockwave

Scream Shockwave Attack Information
Scream Shockwave: Dreadclaw screams and sends a shockwave towards a targeted hunter. Avoid this attack by dodging to the side.

Charging Attacks

Charging Attack Variations
Running Charge: Dreadclaw runs forward, damaging and knocking any hunter in its path. Avoid this by dodging sideways, or counter this attack with a bulwark karakuri to stagger the Dreadclaw.
Horn Lunge: Dreadclaw charges forward with its horns. Dodge to the side to avoid damage, or build a bulwark karakuri to halt the attack.
Flying Kicks: Dreadclaw charges towards a targeted hunter with its claws twice. Avoid this by dodging sideways, Dreadclaw will eventually lose its balance and is open for attacks.

Enraged State Attacks

Enraged state Attacks
Tree Summon: When entering an enraged state, Dreadclaw will summon a tree surrounding itself for defense and obstruction against hunters. This cannot be destroyed by the pounder karakuri.
Shock Bombs: Dreadclaw takes to the air and releases pods that explode. Avoid this by sliding forward and taking position under the Dreadclaw.
Backflip Kick: In a flying state, Dreadclaw will lower its head then proceed to do a backflip kick. Avoid taking damage by sliding away from the attack range.
Flying Horn Lunge: While flying, Dreadclaw will charge with its horns towards a targeted hunter. Avoid this by dodging forward, or stagger Dreadclaw by building a bulwark Karakuri.

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