Elden Ring lets you build your character however you please. Given the wide variety of options available, you can even make your characters resemble popular Pop Culture characters like Wolverine, both in their visual makeup and in the way they play.
In this guide, we’ll look at a Claws build modeled after the iconic Wolverine character from the X-Men Comics in Elden Ring. This build aims to mimic most of his abilities and quirks while also delivering a solid character you can use to finish the game.
Elden Ring Claws Build Overview
- Class: Samurai
- Flask Spread: 3 to 1, HP to FP
- Stats: Faith and Dexterity (primary), Strength, Endurance, and Vigor (secondary)
- Weapons: Hookclaws (dual wield)
- Ash of War: Bloodhound Step
- Spirit Summons: Lone Wolf Ashes
- Seal: Clawmark Seal
- Incantations: Bestial Vitality, Bestial Sling and Beast Claw
- Armor: Ronin’s Set
- Flask of Wondrous Physick: Crimson Burst Crystal Tear and Opaline Hardtear
- Talisman: Erdtree’s Favor, Claw Talisman, Assassin’s Crimson Dagger, and Radagon’s Scarseal
Best Stats Distribution
For this build, most of your stat points will go into Dexterity and Faith. The latter because the main weapon for this build scales with Dexterity and the former because this build also uses a couple of Incantations that scale with Faith. The rest of the stat points can be spent on Endurance, Strength, and Vigor.
Claws Build Stats At Level 60
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Faith | 20 |
| Mind | 11 |
| Dexterity | 25 |
| Strength | 19 |
| Endurance | 23 |
| Vigor | 24 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Arcane | 8 |
Stats At Level 100
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Faith | 30 |
| Mind | 11 |
| Dexterity | 40 |
| Strength | 22 |
| Endurance | 29 |
| Vigor | 30 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Arcane | 8 |
Stats At Level 150
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Faith | 37 |
| Mind | 11 |
| Dexterity | 53 |
| Strength | 33 |
| Endurance | 35 |
| Vigor | 43 |
| Intelligence | 9 |
| Arcane | 8 |
Best Weapons for Claw Build
The only weapons you’ll need for this build are the Hookclaws which you’ll dual wield. This weapon scales primarily with Dexterity and Strength and has the added advantage of Bloodloss buildup, much like how you’d expect Wolverine’s claws to work.
To find the Hookclaws, you must go to Stormveil Castle’s secret back entrance. The best thing about this weapon is that you can use the two-handed button to duplicate it, which lets you use the claws in both hands and perfectly replicate Logan’s iconic weapons.
Best Ashes of War Picks
Since no Bloodloss Ashes of Wars are equippable on Claw weapons, your best bet here is to use Bloodhound’s Step. This AoW allows you to temporarily become invisible when you initiate a dodge, not only does this make you completely invulnerable, but it also lets you get behind enemies fairly quickly, letting you get the jump on them.
To get Bloodhound’s Step, you must defeat the Nights Cavalry boss on the bridge before Lenne’s Rise in Dragonbarrow.
Best Spirit Summons To Choose
In Keeping with the Wolverine theme, use the Lone Wolf Ashes Spirit Summons. The summon conjures up three wolves that aid you during battle. They’re perfect for taking some of the heat off you, though their health is lower.
This Spirit Summon is unlocked automatically and for free when you acquire Torrent.
Best Incantations To Choose
While this build is mainly melee-focused, there are some Incantations that you can use to give yourself more ranged options. The best seal to use with these incantations is the Clawmark Seal, as it scales with Strength and Faith, two attributes you’ll be upgrading anyway. The Incantations are given below:
- Bestial Vitality: Bestial Vitality slowly restores your HP over a given period. This Incantation works similarly to Wolverine’s healing abilities in the comics
- Bestial Sling: This Incantation allows you to thrust pieces of small rocks at your enemies, which can temporarily incapacitate them, giving you a rather sizeable window to attack.
- Beast Claw: Beast Claw sends out a series of projectiles that rip into enemies. This gives you a very powerful ranged attack and is in keeping with the Wolverine theme of this build.
Best Armor Picks
While Wolverine usually goes without armor, in Elden Ring, it is best to keep yourself decked out with the best armor. We recommend going with the Ronin Set, as it possesses the best stats for the light armor category.
Equipping the Ronin Set will keep you swift on your feet. However, if you want the authentic Wolverine experience, unequip every armor piece except for the trousers. This armor set is dropped by Bloody Finger Hunter Yura, who’s found near the Zamora Ruins in the Mountaintops of the Giants.
| Stats | Ronin’s Set |
|---|---|
| Damage Negation | |
| Physical | 21.5 |
| Physical (Strike) | 21.2 |
| Physical (Slash) | 22.6 |
| Physical (Pierce) | 21.2 |
| Magic | 23.4 |
| Fire | 24.4 |
| Lightning | 25.7 |
| Holy | 23.4 |
| Resistance | |
| Immunity | 167 |
| Robustness | 125 |
| Focus | 132 |
| Vitality | 140 |
| Poise | 37 |
Best Flask of Wondrous Physick Picks
The Flask of Wondrous Physick allows you to use two temporary buffs in a single-use Flask. It can be used to give you the edge you need during combat. For the Wolverine build, use these two Tears:
- Crimson Burst Crystal Tear: This Tear regenerates your health once you use your Flask of Wondrous Physick, mimicking Wolverine’s health regeneration.
- Opaline Hardtear: The Opaline Hardtear on the other hand, reduces all incoming damage, letting you tank hits more easily and reliably.
Best Talismans For Claws Build In Elden Ring
Talisman allows you to buff your builds in several ways, there are a total of four Talisman slots that you can unlock and use. For the Wolverine Claw Build, these are the best Talisman:
- Erdtree’s Favor: This Talisman simply raises your HP, Stamina, and Equip Load, allowing you a little more leeway during most situations.
- Claw Talisman: The Claw Talisman raises the power of jump attacks, letting you deal more damage, if you jump before you attack. This is a great way to give yourself some extra damage output.
- Assassin’s Crimson Dagger: This Talisman restores a small chunk of your health upon every successful critical hit.
- Radagon’s Scarseal: This final Talisman raises your Dexterity, Strength, Vigor, and Endurance, all of which are important stats for this build.
