Best Claws in Elden Ring Ranked –Bloodhound Claws, Hookclaws & More 

The latest class-based open-world RPG, Elden Ring, offers its players a wide variety of intriguing melee weapons. The Claws are one such fascinating weapon in the game. They are lightweight components generally equipped on both hands and excel in fast, close-range combat. All the claws have innate Bleed debuff and are usually equipped on Dexterity builds. 

The four (4) best claws in Elden Ring are: 

4. Raptor Talons 

3. Hookclaws 

2. Venomous Fang 

1. Bloodhound Claws 

4. Raptor Talons

Raptors Talons are the weakest claws in Elden Ring and require at least 6 STR and 14 DEX to be equipped. Still, they are a great choice if you are looking for a fast-paced close-ranged weapon as it also has a similar bleed debuff just like the other claws.  

Raptor Talons can be found in a chest behind a hidden wall in Sage’s Cave in the Altus Plateau Region. 

I. Attack Stats of Raptor Talons 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical Damage
83	0	0	0	0	110

II. Guards Stats of Raptor Talons 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
33	19	19	19	19	19

3. Hookclaws 

In the third place, we have Hookclaws. They have excellent stats, quick attacks, and extensive blood loss buildup. Just like any other claw, Hookclaws are an ideal weapon of choice for aggressive close-range players. 

Statistically, It’s better than Raptor Talons but weaker than the other claws in this list. Players need 8 STR and 14 DEX to equip Hookclaws. 

Hooksclaw can be found on a corpse in the wine cellar of the Stormveil Castle. 

I. Attack Stats of Hookclaws 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical Damage
89	0	0	0	0	110

II. Guards Stats of Hookclaws 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
35	20	20	20	20	20

2. Venomous Fang 

Venomous Fang are one of the coolest-looking weapons in Elden Ring. As the name suggests, this claw looks like a giant snakehead with its fangs out. Statistically, it is on par with the best claw in the game, but unlike the others, it has poison buildup rather than blood loss buildup. 

Poison buildup can make it extremely easy to poison an enemy with every hit. Also, you only need 9 STR and 9 DEX to equip these claws, which makes them a great option for an early-game weapon. 

Venomous Fang can be found behind a giant poison flower in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid.  

Travel to the Smoldering Wall Site of Grace, located in the west of Caelid, and south of the Caelem Ruins, then head directly to the east to reach the abandoned cave entrance. 

I. Attack Stats of Venomous Fang 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical Damage
92	0	0	0	0	100

II. Guards Stats of Venomous Fang 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
36	21	21	21	21	19

1. Bloodhound Claws

Bloodhound Claws are the best claws in Elden Ring because of their flashy looks and impressive stats. They can be acquired by farming the Bloodhound knight in the basement of Volcano Manor, located in the Altus Plateau region, north of Liurnia. 

These claws have the best stats among all the claws, but what makes them really outstanding is their unique skill called the ‘Bloodhound’s Step.’ It allows the user to become temporarily invisible while dodging at high speed. This skill is an upgraded version of the regular quickstep as it is faster and travels farther.  

Players need 10 STR and 15 DEX to equip the Bloodhound Claws. 

I. Attack Stats of Bloodhound Claws 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Critical Damage
94	0	0	0	0	110

II. Guards Stats of Bloodhound Claws 

Physical	Magical	Fire	Lightning	Holy	Guard Boost
38	22	22	22	22	22

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About Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’,  players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.

Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.