Elden Ring: Claws of Night Build Guide in Shadow of the Erdtree

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the Claws of Night stand out for their unique combination of melee and ranged attacks. This guide will help you optimize your build for these claws, ensuring you can maximize their potential against various foes.

Overview of the Claws of Night

Claws of Night are a dual-wield weapon with the following attributes:

Fast Light Attacks: Quick and effective for close combat.

Heavy Attacks with Projectiles: Multi-hit attacks that fire projectiles, useful for crowd control and dealing with larger enemies.

Ash of War – Scattershot Throw: Launches a fan of projectiles from each claw, ideal for both PvE and PvP.

Best Stats for the Claws of Night

1. Dexterity

Recommended: 80 points

Benefit: Maximizes the damage scaling of the Claws of Night.

2. Endurance

Recommended: 30 points

Benefit: Ensures sufficient stamina for continuous attacks and frequent use of the Ash of War.

3. Vigor

Recommended: 50-60 points

Benefit: Increases HP, providing more survivability in close combat.

4. Faith or Arcane

Optional: Allocate based on your focus

Benefit: Boosts either magical damage or bleed effects depending on your build preference.

Best Armor for the Claws of Night

1. Black Wolf Mask

Location: Found on a corpse behind Seluvis's Rise.

Benefit: Provides a balance of poise and defense, enhancing your ability to withstand enemy attacks.

2. Blaidd's Armor Set

Location: Dropped by defeating Blaidd.

Benefit: Offers high poise and protection, allowing for a medium equipment load.

3. Bull-Goat Set (Alternative)

Benefit: Excellent for increasing poise, especially useful in PvP scenarios where maintaining stance is crucial.

Best Talismans for the Claws of Night

1. Shard of Alexander

Benefit: Increases skill damage by 15%, boosting the effectiveness of the Scattershot Throw Ash of War.

2. Smithing Talisman

Benefit: Enhances damage from thrown weapons by 10%, affecting both Scattershot Throw and heavy attack projectiles.

3. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia / Millicent's Prosthesis

Benefit: Increases damage output through rapid or consecutive attacks, perfect for maximizing the Claws' damage in both PvE and PvP.

4. Magic Scorpion Charm

Benefit: Boosts magic damage by 12%, though it increases physical damage taken by 10%. This trade-off is usually beneficial for enhancing the Claws' magical component.

5. Bull-Goat's Talisman

Benefit: Increases poise, helping you to withstand interruptions during your attacks, particularly useful in PvP.

Best Elden Ring Items to Enhance the Claws of Night

1. Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear

Benefit: Increases magic damage, enhancing the effectiveness of the Claws' magical attacks.

2. White Mask

Benefit: Increases bleed damage, synergizing with the Claws' built-in bleed effect.

3. Lord of Blood's Exultation

Benefit: Boosts damage when blood loss occurs, complementing the Claws' bleed effects.

Gameplay Tips

1. Use Heavy Attacks Strategically

Tip: Leverage heavy attacks to deal with groups and larger enemies. The projectiles from heavy attacks can help manage crowds and deal significant damage from a distance.

2. Maintain Close Proximity

Tip: Due to the short reach of light attacks, stay close to your enemies. The Claws of Night excel in close combat and can handle both melee and ranged engagements effectively.

3. Buffs and Preparation

Tip: Use buffs like the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear and talismans to enhance your damage and survivability. Adjust your build based on the specific challenges and enemies you encounter.