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The Dreadclaw is a Kemono inWild Heartsbased on a rooster. Its shrill cries can launch shockwaves, which, when paired with its devastating claw lunges, make for an unpredictable and aggressive Kemono that can be hard to fight back against.
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However, the Dreadclaw is far from unbeatable, using the following strategies. Below, we’ll take a look at this Kemono’s strengths and weaknesses, the best equipment to use to fight it, and some tips and tricks that will lead you to victory.
Dreadclaw - Strengths And Weaknesses
Overall, the Dreadclaw isweakest to fire attacks from a Slash weapon on its head, wings, and throat. Inflicting theAblazeorEntangledailments are much more effective than other ailments, and can make this fight a bit easier.Avoid using Wind attribute weaponsor Poison or Fatigue attacks, as the Dreadclaw heavily resists them.
The Dreadclaw also hasHunter Arm weak points on its sidesthat may appear throughout the fight. Latching on to one of these will allow you to knock the Kemono back whilegenerating more Karakuri Threadto make devices. TheTorch Karakuri in particular is quite effectivein this fight due to the Dreadclaw’s weakness to being lit on fire.
Best Equipment To Fight Dreadclaw
Due to its Wind attribute, theYoung Samurai armor setwill provide the best defense against the Dreadclaw’s attacks. This armor set has high Wind defense, which willreduce the damage of the Kemono’s most powerful attacks.
A Fire attribute weapon will work the best, but Wood, Water, and Earth are all good options too. Additionally, Slash-type weapons, like theKatanaandNodachi, will deal the most damage, but Pummel and Lunge weapons will have no problems keeping up, either.
Dreadclaw - Fight Breakdown And Moves
The Dreadclaw is afast and aggressiveKemono that will keep attacking after it catches you off guard, leaving little room to regain your footing. However, if you can escape its onslaught of attacks, the Dreadclaw hasseveral openings that can be exploited.
The Dreadclaw’s most common attack is its claw lunge. The Kemono will jump into the air slightly beforediving toward you, with its claws bared. It will thenrepeat this attack again, repositioning to target you again. However,if the second attack misses, the Dreadclaw will tumble to the ground, making itself open to attacks.
An equally common attack, although far less deadly, is its triple peck. The Dreadclaw willpeck at the ground to its front three times in a row, moving forward slightly with each attack. If you canget behind the Kemono during this move, you are free to counterattack for a second while the animation finishes.
Throughout the fight, the Dreadclaw willhover for a moment before ground-pounding the area directly underneath it. This attack can deal high damage, but leaves asizable opening if you are able to dodge it, either by rolling or jumping into the air with a Crate Karakuri at the same time the Dreadclaw pounds the ground.
One of the Dreadclaw’s most devastating attacks is itssonic blast. With little warning, the Dreadclaw will unleash asonic shockwave from its mouth, instantly blasting an area in astraight line to its front. This attack is difficult to see coming, but since the Dreadclaw has other frontal-based attacks, it’sbest to avoid standing directly in front of it anyway.
When enraged, the Dreadclaw will be even more dangerous. Itswings will increase in size and glow slightly, and its attacks willhit harder and come out faster. The main difference in this phase is that the Dreadclaw willconstantly fly into the air and fire waves of pellets at youfrom above. The Dreadclaw will remain in the air for a while, attacking in this manner orlunging at you with its head. However, using theFirework Karakuri, created by placingthree Torches in a column, you canknock the Dreadclaw out of the sky, creating a large opening for you to attack.
During its enraged phase, the Dreadclaw’sclaw dive will be used three times in a row, failing the third one if it doesn’t hit you. Watch out for a third dive after avoiding the first two, and be ready to attack when it falls to the ground after the third dive.
The Dreadclaw also has anaerial lunge attackthat will have it dive toward you rapidly. If this attack hits you, it will dealunavoidable damage, locking you in place for the duration. Be especially careful when dodging this attack, as youwon’t be able to get out of it if you’re hit.
Dreadclaw - Drops And Materials
The Dreadclaw will drop the following materials upon defeating it. These are mainly used in conjunction with Spineglider materials to craft the Roaming Bard armor set, as well as several weapon upgrades.
