Dragon Claw Overview
Dragon Claw (Dragonic) is the strongest fighting style in Haze Seas, ranking S-tier for its incredible burst damage and mobility combos. It is the fighting style of choice for competitive PvP players and pairs perfectly with the Dragon fruit for thematic and mechanical synergy. Dragon Claw hits hard, moves fast, and rewards aggressive play with devastating combo chains.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Role | Highest burst damage and mobility combos |
| V1 Skills | 3 |
| V2 Skills | 4 |
V1 Skills
Skill 1: Talon Rush
- Damage: 1,800
- Cooldown: 8 seconds
- Range: 12 meters (dash)
- Startup: 5 frames
- Description: Dash forward with a claw strike that covers significant distance. This is your gap closer and primary combo starter. Talon Rush has a fast startup and travels quickly, making it difficult to react to at close-to-mid range. On hit, the target is staggered for 0.6 seconds, enough time to follow up with M1 attacks.
Skill 2: Dragon Strike
- Damage: 2,400
- Cooldown: 11 seconds
- Range: 6 meters (melee)
- Startup: 7 frames
- Description: A powerful overhead claw slam that deals heavy single-target damage. Dragon Strike has super-armor during the downward swing, meaning you cannot be interrupted once the animation starts. Use it as a punish tool when opponents whiff their attacks or as a combo finisher after M1 chains.
Skill 3: Sky Slam
- Damage: 1,600 (launch) + 1,200 (impact)
- Cooldown: 14 seconds
- Range: 8 meters (AoE)
- Startup: 9 frames
- Description: Launch yourself and nearby enemies into the air, then slam down for impact damage. Sky Slam is your combo extension tool - the launch gives you time to follow up with an aerial M1 chain or another skill. The impact damage hits everything around your landing point, giving it AoE utility for PvE.
V2 Skills
Dragon Claw V2 upgrades all V1 skills and adds a fourth skill. The V2 quest requires: 150,000 Beli, defeat 100 NPCs with Dragon Claw, and defeat the Dragon Style Master boss.
Skill 1: Talon Rush V2 (Enhanced)
- Damage: 2,200 (up from 1,800)
- Cooldown: 7 seconds (reduced from 8)
- Added Effect: Leaves a brief trail of fire that deals 400 additional damage to enemies who walk through it
Skill 2: Dragon Strike V2 (Enhanced)
- Damage: 3,000 (up from 2,400)
- Cooldown: 10 seconds (reduced from 11)
- Added Effect: Creates a small shockwave on impact that damages enemies within 3 meters
Skill 3: Sky Slam V2 (Enhanced)
- Damage: 2,000 + 1,600 (up from 1,600 + 1,200)
- Cooldown: 12 seconds (reduced from 14)
- Added Effect: The launch height is increased, giving you more time for aerial combos
Skill 4: Dragon Surge (New)
- Damage: 3,500
- Cooldown: 16 seconds
- Range: 10 meters (forward dash + AoE)
- Startup: 6 frames
- Description: Surge forward with a devastating dragon claw uppercut that launches the target high into the air. This is your strongest single skill and your primary combo finisher. Dragon Surge has fast startup and travels quickly, making it a reliable punish tool. The launch gives your team time to follow up in group fights.
Frame Data Notes
Dragon Claw's strength comes from its fast startup frames and the ability to chain skills into M1 combos:
| Move | Startup | Active | Recovery | On Hit | On Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talon Rush | 5f | 4f | 10f | +6 | -2 |
| Dragon Strike | 7f | 5f | 14f | +4 | -6 |
| Sky Slam | 9f | 6f | 12f | +8 | -4 |
| Dragon Surge (V2) | 6f | 4f | 12f | +8 | -2 |
Key frame data takeaways:
- Talon Rush is your safest pressure tool (+6 on hit means you can M1 before they recover)
- Dragon Strike is punishable on block (-6) - only use it when you know it will hit
- Sky Slam and Dragon Surge give you the most frame advantage on hit, making them ideal combo starters
Combo Routes
V1 BnB Combo
- Talon Rush (gap close + stagger) > M1 x3 > Dragon Strike (burst) > dash forward > M1 x2 > Sky Slam (launch + reposition)
- Expected damage: ~7,500 - 8,500
V2 Full Combo
- Talon Rush V2 (gap close + fire trail) > M1 x3 > Dragon Strike V2 (burst + shockwave) > Sky Slam V2 (launch) > aerial M1 x2 > Dragon Surge (finisher uppercut)
- Expected damage: ~13,000 - 15,000
V2 Burst Combo (Quick Kill)
- Dragon Surge (launch) > M1 x3 > Talon Rush V2 (catch them mid-air) > Dragon Strike V2 (slam down)
- Expected damage: ~9,500 - 11,000
- This is a faster combo that deals less total damage but completes in under 3 seconds
Anti-Air Punish
- Wait for aerial opponent to descend
- Sky Slam V2 (launch them higher, resetting their landing) > aerial M1 x3 > Dragon Surge (finisher)
- Expected damage: ~8,000 - 10,000
PvE Farming Rotation
- Talon Rush into NPC group > M1 x4 > Sky Slam (AoE impact) > Dragon Strike (remaining enemies)
- Clears 5-8 NPCs per rotation
When to Use V1 vs V2
Use V1 When:
- You are leveling and have not completed the V2 quest yet
- You are practicing Dragon Claw fundamentals (V1 has fewer skills to manage)
- You are in a long PvE session and prefer the simpler 3-skill rotation
Use V2 When:
- You are in PvP and need maximum damage output
- The 4th skill (Dragon Surge) provides combo options that V1 lacks
- You are fighting bosses and need the enhanced damage numbers
- Always, once unlocked - V2 is a strict upgrade in every scenario
Why Dragon Claw is S-Tier
- Highest burst damage in the game - no other fighting style matches Dragon Claw's per-skill damage numbers
- Excellent mobility combos - Talon Rush is both a gap closer and a combo starter
- Synergizes with Dragon fruit for maximum impact - the fruit/style combination creates the most feared build in PvP
- V2 adds a 4th skill for even more combo potential - Dragon Surge fills the combo finisher role that V1 lacked
- Frame data is excellent across the board - fast startups and positive frame advantage on hit
Best Pairings
- Fruit: Dragon (perfect synergy - flight + fire attacks + Dragon Claw = the complete package)
- Weapon: Yoru (Dark Blade) - fastest weapon swing speed for combo extensions between fighting style skills
- Race: D. Clan - Conquerors Haki stagger into Dragon Claw combo is the most reliable kill setup in the game