Ash of War: Lion’s Claw

Lion’s Claw grants the Heavy affinity: you somersault forward and bring your weapon crashing down on your foes.

It fits swords, axes and hammers, but not small armaments or thrusting swords. A popular style for Strength builds with big weapons.

Attack power
Guarded damage negation
Weapon skill
Passive effect
Damage negation
Resistance
Special effect
Effect
Upgrades / variants
Skill effect
Somersault forward and strike enemies with your weapon.
Compatible weapon types
swords, axes, and hammers (small armaments and thrusting swords excepted)
Abilities

Where to find it

A guaranteed drop from the Elder Lion in Fort Gael, Caelid.

Once you own it, you can duplicate it with Smithing Master Hewg using Lost Ashes of War.

Item description & lore

The technique of the Redmanes, the soldiers who fought at the side of General Radahn.

Notes & tips

  • The Elder Lion cannot leave the dirt floor of the fort, so you can kill it safely from range.
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FP cost: 20