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 , 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




Notes & Strategies
Witchclaws are not that great in comparison to their other T1 Swift in Shadow, the
. 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
or the aforementioned . 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
.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
and since they pack alot of power.Card Upgrades & Drop Locations
Displayed below are the card's upgrades and where to obtain them.
Upgrade I | Upgrade II | Upgrade III | |
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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 | ![]() |
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Scenario Difficulty | Standard | Advanced | Expert |
Upgrade I | Upgrade II | Upgrade III | |
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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 | ![]() |
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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.