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.
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.
This card has been changed already, compared to its original appearance in BattleForge.
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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.
PvP
Witchclaws are quite obviously completely inferior to the Dreadcharger The only reason this card would have presence in PvP is because it is easily obtained and upgraded given its common rarity and dirt cheap cost, opposing the dreadchargers rare status and high expense.
Although it shares the common weaknesses of a melee unit, it lacks the immense benefit of the dreadchargers reaping, preventing it from really cementing its place on the battlefield. But at the very least, it provides a Swift option. The other alternative being the Nightguard.
Strengths
- Benefits from the Swift ability
Because this unit has Swift, it is a staple for obtaining early map control. In the absence of Dreadcharger or Nightguard, this can permit the Witchclaws some applicability.
- Infiltration can close a gap
Even despite its relatively minor effectiveness, the Infiltration skill does offer the ability to close a 50m gap between the Witchclaws and an enemy building. This can have some benefit in an early fight when besieging a well, as it allows you to essentially bypass a defensive line, which could cause a distraction.
Weaknesses
- It's not Dreadcharger
This goes without saying, Dreadcharger is THE T1 Swift unit for Shadow in PvP. Plain and simple, there is really no reason for a serious player to run Witchclaws unless they do not have the Dreadcharger, which does everything the Witchclaws does far better.
- Infiltration inflicts unimpressive damage
Infiltrations damage output is nothing to bat an eye at, it's rather minor compared to the much more devastating
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 |
Patch History
- 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
