Elden Ring Hookclaws Builds

Weapons List

Hookclaws

Weapon Type:

Claw

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 2


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	14
Scaling	E	C

Elden Ring Hookclaws is a Claw Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Quickstep). Hookclaws will require Strength 8, Dexterity 14, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: 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.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	Causes blood loss buildup (60)	2	89	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Quickstep	Normal	3	Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Hookclaws adds bleed to your kit as a weak claw. It competes against some of the strongest weapons in the game for bleed builds, but it's still a legitimate pick if you're running Dex builds. The blood loss buildup helps offset any damage gaps.

Navigate this Hookclaws Guide using the links below.

Hookclaws Stats

Hookclaws is outclassed by most competitors as a claw dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Hookclaws Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	89	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	110	TBD

Hookclaws Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	35	TBD
F	Magical Guard	20	TBD
F	Fire Guard	20	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	20	TBD
F	Holy Guard	20	TBD
F	Guard Boost	20	TBD

Hookclaws Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Hookclaws damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Hookclaws Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	89
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	89	71	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	89	89	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	89	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	89	-	-	-	-	-

Hookclaws Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	D	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Dex	-	C	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Hookclaws Location in Elden Ring

Found on a Corpse inside the back entrance of Stormveil Castle within the section wine cellar. The map below marks the exact spot so you can grab Hookclaws without wandering.

Found in

Stormveil Castle


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Located on a corpse in the wine cellar.

Found on a Corpse inside the back entrance of Stormveil Castle within the section wine cellar

Best Builds for Hookclaws in Elden Ring

For Dex builds, Hookclaws works as a claw you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Hookclaws Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Slice and Dice Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Bloodhound Claws Sacrificial Axe Academy Glintstone Staff Armor Raptor's Black Feathers Haima Glintstone Crown Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Claw Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Winged Sword Insignia	Spells Great Glintstone Shard Loretta's Greatbow Adula's Moonblade Bloodflame Blade Skills Royal Knight's Resolve Golden Vow	Items Greenburst Crystal Tear
C	Bandit Bleed Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Endurance Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Reduvia Armor Royal Remains Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash

Hookclaws Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Hookclaws uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	150 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	180 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	210 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	240 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	270 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	300 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	330 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	360 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	390 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	420 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	450 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	480 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	510 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	540 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	570 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	600 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	630 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	660 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	690 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	720 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	750 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	780 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	810 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	840 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	870 Runes
Total	All Levels	12,750 Runes