Witchclaws is a Tier 1 (
) 
Unit of the Shadow faction. This common card was released with the Amii Edition and has 2 affinity variants, 
Fire and 
Shadow, but not a promo version.
In Skylords Reborn the Shadow affinity is available to all players as a starter card.
This card has been changed already, compared to its original appearance in BattleForge.
Considered an alternative to the 
Dreadcharger, Witchclaws provide a swift unit to shadows early game. Additionally, their capacity to teleport and explode offers some tactical use.
Lore
This card has no associated lore.
Card Info
Active: Activate to teleport the unit to a hostile structure within a 50m range: it will no longer grant ground presence to play out cards or claim structures next to it. At its new position it will explode after 10 seconds dealing 255 / 270 / 300 / 330 damage to hostile structures in a 20m radius, up to 765 / 810 / 900 / 990 total. Knocks back small units.
Passive: Moves at high speed.
Active: Activate to teleport the unit to a hostile structure within a 50m range: it will no longer grant ground presence to play out cards or claim structures next to it At its new position it will explode after 10 seconds dealing 170 / 180 / 200 / 220 damage to hostile units in a 20m radius, up to 510 / 540 / 600 / 660 in total. Knocks back small units. Passive: Moves at high speed.Notes & Strategies
Witchclaws are not that great in comparison to their other T1 Swift in Shadow, the Dreadcharger. They can still get work done, but usually are not able to properly capitalize their ability and mostly serve just as a fast S counter than anything else.
Witchclaws are rather pricey so they shouldn't be summoned in bulk. Its best to use them for their speed or not at all.
Campaign PvE
Witchclaws are a good alternative to the Dreadcharger if you need to go fast, since Shadow T1 lacks swift units outside of the 
Nightguard or the aforementioned Dreadcharger. In battle, they can take down S squads with relative ease but are unlikely to stand out in a fight.
Their ability can add some extra burst damage to buildings or units depending on your affinity, which can save you from having to use 
Nasty Surprise.
Random PvE
Witchclaws can provide a helpful boost of speed if you need to rush a unit forward for whatever reason. However, it is typically better to run 
Forsaken and 
Nox Trooper since they pack alot of power.
Card Upgrades & Drop Locations
Displayed below are the card's upgrades and where to obtain them.
  Witchclaws (Fire)
|
Upgrade I | Upgrade II | Upgrade III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Card |    Witchclaws Lifepoints +15x2 Infused Infiltration +15 damage per structure, 30 in total |   Witchclaws Lifepoints +30x2 Infused Infiltration +30 damage per structure, 60 in total |   Witchclaws Lifepoints +30x2 Infused Infiltration +30 damage per structure, 60 in total |
| Drop Location |  The Treasure Fleet |
The Treasure Fleet |
The Treasure Fleet
|
| Scenario Difficulty | Standard | Advanced | Expert |
 Witchclaws (Shadow)
|
Upgrade I | Upgrade II | Upgrade III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Card | Witchclaws Lifepoints +15x2 Tainted Infiltration +10 damage per target, 30 in total | Witchclaws Lifepoints +30x2 Tainted Infiltration +20 damage per target, 60 in total | Witchclaws Lifepoints +30x2 Tainted Infiltration +20 damage per target, 60 in total |
| Drop Location |  Bad Harvest |
Bad Harvest |
Bad Harvest
|
| Scenario Difficulty | Standard | Advanced | Expert |
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Patch History
- The classification has been changed in French and Russian from from Beast Soldier to Beast Soldiers.
- Active ability
Infused Infiltration / Tainted Infiltration:
- Added a preview of the explosion radius that is displayed after teleportation on hover over the unit.
- Active ability Infused Infiltration / Tainted Infiltration:
- Improved description on card about the loss of ground presence.
- Added immunity to be infected with the Twilight Curse to the controlled unit.
- Upgrade card description is now consistent between affinities.
- Added a preview of the ability radius that is displayed on hover over the activation button.
See also
