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
Dreadclaw	Ripclaw

Dreadclaw Overview

Dreadclaw
Attribute		Wind
Physical Weakness	Slash	Elemental Weakness	Fire
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

Dreadclaw Physical Effectiveness

★★★★★	★★★★	★★★★

Dreadclaw Attribute Effectiveness

★★★	★★★★	★★★	★★	★★★

Dreadclaw Ailment Effectiveness

★	★★★★★	★	★★★	★★★★★

Dreadclaw Materials and Drops

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 Equip a Fire-based and Slash-type Weapon Karakuri Use Bulwark, Torch, and Firework Karakuri Never Dodge Backwards

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

Slam Attacks

Neck Swipe

Scream Shockwave

Charging Attacks

Enraged State Attacks

Wild Hearts Related Guides

List of All Kemono

All Kemono in Wild Hearts

Wild Hearts Kemono
Ragetail	Sapscourge	Kingtusk
Spineglider	Dreadclaw	Gritdog
Lavaback	Earthbreaker	Sporetail
Goldshard	Fumebeak	Icetusk
Cobalt Lavaback	Deathstalker	Ripclaw
Pearlbeak	Amaterasu	Onyxshard
Venomglider	Emberplume	Golden Tempest
Celestial Dragon