Monster Claw Farming Guide: How to Get Monster Claws

This is a guide to farming Monster Claws, a Treasure in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Learn how to get Monster Claws, the sell price, as well as what you can do with Monster Claws.

Monster Claw Basic Information

Monster Claw
Material Type	Treasure
A claw dropped by some kind of flying foe. Take care not to poke yourself with the sharp tip.

How to Farm Monster Claws

Monster Claw Locations and Sources

Monster Claws can be found in certain locations in the Sky and the Surface. See the table below to learn where to find Monster Claws.

Skyview Temple

Upon entering Skyview Temple, go down the spiral staircase and 2 sets of Keese will attack. Clear the Keese out to obtain Monster Claws, then exit and re-enter the temple to let them respawn.
Skyview Temple Walkthrough

Eldin Volcano

There are a lot of Fire Keese in the caves around the Eldin Volcano area. Farming these Keese is a quick way to collect Monster Claws.

Dropped By Enemies

Defeating certain enemies allows you to farm for Monster Claws. See the table below to learn which enemies drop Monster Claws.

What to Do With Monster Claws

Sell for Rupees

Monster Claws can be sold to Rupin at night for 30 Rupees.

Use It to Upgrade Equipment

Monster Claws can be used to upgrade the following equipment.

Item	Required Materials
Iron Bow	・Bow ・Tumbleweed x3 ・Monster Claw x3 ・Evil Crystal x1 ・Eldin Ore x2
Fortified Shield	・Reinforced Shield ・Tumbleweed x3 ・Monster Claw x3 ・Eldin Ore x3 ・Blue Bird Feather x1
Reinforced Shield	・Iron Shield ・Ornamental Skull x2 ・Monster Claw x2 ・Eldin Ore x2
Braced Shield	・Banded Shield ・Tumbleweed x2 ・Ornamental Skull x1 ・Monster Claw x2 ・Amber Relic x3
Banded Shield	・Wooden Shield ・Monster Claw x1 ・Jelly Blob x1 ・Amber Relic x2
Large Seed Satchel	・Medium Seed Satchel ・Monster Claw x3 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Blue Bird Feather x1 ・Amber Relic x5
Medium Seed Satchel	・Small Seed Satchel ・Ornamental Skull x2 ・Monster Claw x3 ・Amber Relic x4

List of Upgrades

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List of Materials