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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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