Concept artwork for Final Fantasy VII.
The Death Claw (デスクロー, Desukurō?), also known as the Deathclaw, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy III. It is usually an anthropomorphic, six-armed insectoid enemy with spikes at the end of each limb. They are dangerous for their signature ability of the same name, which can inflict debilitating effects such as Paralyze, HP Critical or Instant Death.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy III[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in the Cave of Shadows. As with other enemies encountered within the cave, it splits into two when hit by a weapon other than a katana.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in the Interdimensional Rift. Its Death Claw ability can inflict Paralyze and HP Critical, and can be learned by Blue Mages.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in the desert near Corel Prison. Its Death Claw inflicts Paralyze. The Laser Enemy Skill can be learned from it.
Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-[]
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Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in Nibelheim. It also appears during the missions "Nibelheim" and "Making Phoenix Down."
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in the Corel Region.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Deathclaw appears as an enemy encountered in the Ridorana Cataract, as well as stage 43 of the Trial Mode in the Zodiac releases.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Death Claw appears most commonly as a family of Garlean magitek constructs resembling giant floating hands. However, the common Death Claw is instead a mantis-type enemy encountered in 
The Sunken Temple of Qarn, referencing its Final Fantasy XII appearance. While not identified as such, the Spartoi family of ashkin more closely resemble the traditional Death Claw design from Final Fantasy III.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The Deathclaw appears as a boss encountered in the Ghorovas Rift during the Breath of the Glacian main quest. It has very high HP.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Death Claw appears as an enemy encountered in the Challenge Dungeon during the Dragoon chapter. As the Challenge Dungeon is exclusive to the original feature phone release, the Death Claw is dummied is all subsequent releases.
Final Fantasy Artniks Dive[]
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Death Claws from Final Fantasy V, VII, and XV appear as enemies and bosses.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Death Claw from Final Fantasy III appears as an enemy during the "Cave of Shadows" event.