Hookclaws

Hookclaws

Attack	93 Physical
Critical	110
Scaling	Str E, Dex C
Requires	Str 8, Dex 14
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (60)
Guard	35% physical, 20 guard boost
Type	Claw
Attack Type	Slash/Pierce
Skill	Quickstep
FP Cost	3
Weight	2
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Hookclaws are a Claw in Elden Ring. They are found early on, in Stormveil Castle.

The Hookclaws are worn on the fist and made of sharp parallel blades favored by those who lurk in the dark, and their lacerations cause blood loss with great effect. They lie on a corpse in the wine cellar reached through the secret back entrance of Stormveil Castle that Gatekeeper Gostoc mentions. Their fast attacks apply bleed quickly, and they have notable reach for a claw. They come in pairs, so two-handing equips both, and their scaling leans on Dexterity at C with a low Strength requirement.

Stats

The Hookclaws are the earliest claw with 60 blood loss buildup. With a Keen affinity at max upgrade they reach A Dexterity, and a Blood affinity pushes their bleed to 82. At 2.0 weight they can be infused and buffed, so they carry a Dexterity or Arcane run from the early game to the end.

How to Get Hookclaws Guide

Found on a corpse in Stormveil Castle, near the Stormveil Cliffside grace, in the far corner of the lowest room in the western wall area.

Where to find Hookclaws Location?

Hookclaws map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it uses ordinary Smithing Stones, up to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	98 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	103 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	109 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	114 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	119 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	125 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	130 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	136 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	141 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	146 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	152 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	157 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	163 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	168 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	173 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	179 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	184 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	190 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	195 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	200 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	206 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	211 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	217 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	222 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	227 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

Quickstep costs 3 FP. The wielder performs a quick sidestep in any direction with a burst of invulnerability frames, a little shorter on repeated uses. Stepping sideways while locked on circles around the target, and an attack right after the step comes out as a rolling or backstep attack depending on the direction. It covers more ground with a light equip load and costs very little FP. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Skill prized by the crafty and fleet of foot. Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets."

Builds

Blazing Blackblade Build

Class	Any
Level	150+
Focus	Faith
Main Stats	Faith, Vigor
Other Stats	Mind, Endurance
Requires	25 Faith, 14 Dexterity, 8 Strength
Weapon	Hookclaws
Armor	Knight Set (Early Playthrough), Maliketh's Set (Main Armor set for this build)
Talismans	Fire Scorpion Charm, Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander or Warrior Jar Shard
Skills	Flaming Strike
Spells	Golden Vow, Flame Grant me Strength
Flasks	Equal Charges
Crystal Tear	Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear, Thorny Cracked Tear or Greenspill Crystal Tear
Great Rune	Radahn's Great Rune

Notes

"Weapon worn on the fist comprised of sharp parallel blades favored by those who lurk in the dark. Lacerations cause blood loss with great effect. Claw weapons come in pairs, and two-handing this weapon will equip it to both hands."

All Claws

The table below lists all Claws in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Sell Price	Skill
Bloodhound Claws	99 38	0 22	0 22	0 22	0 22	110 22	3.0	D 10	D 15	100	Bloodhound's Step
Claws of Night	79 33	51 31	0 18	0 18	0 18	110 21	3	8	C 20	500	Scattershot Throw
Hookclaws	93 35.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	110 20	2.0	E 8	C 14	100	Quickstep
Raptor Talons	86 33	0 19	0 19	0 19	0 19	110 19	1.5	E 6	C 14	100	Quickstep
Venomous Fang	97 36	0 21	0 21	0 21	0 21	100 19	2.5	D 9	D 9	100	Quickstep