Blood Claw

Blood Claw is a melee weapon that can be dropped by enemies during Graveyard Incursions. It behaves like a sword on its normal swing, but each attack also sends a slash of air forward, extending its reach and making it easier to hit enemies at a distance.

Its main mechanic is charge buildup. Each successful hit grants one charge, up to a maximum of ten. Using its secondary fire consumes all stored charges and unleashes that many piercing blood magic bolts, making it a burst-damage option that can scale from a small poke to a full ten-shot volley. Each charge spent also deals 1 damage to the user, and this self-damage can be lethal if used carelessly.

• Build charges by staying in melee and landing hits consistently.
• Save secondary fire for moments when the extra burst is worth the health cost, such as finishing off dangerous enemies or hitting a lined-up group.
• Since the bolts pierce, it is strongest when enemies are arranged in a row or when you can fire through multiple targets.
• Avoid using the full charge release at low health, because the self-damage from spending charges can kill you.