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Sharpened Claws Sharpened Claws

Druid · Feral Combat · Row 3 of 7 · 2 ranks
Changed from Classic

Sharpened Claws sits in row 3 of the Druid Feral Combat tree. It has 2 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Sharpened Claws does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Increases your critical strike chance while in Bear Form, Dire Bear Form, or Cat Form by 3%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your critical strike chance while in Bear Form, Dire Bear Form, or Cat Form by 6%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Feral Combat rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Sharpened Claws.

Is Sharpened Claws worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build, or when you need it maxed to open the talents below. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

What it unlocks

Once Sharpened Claws is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Blood Frenzy.

Starter Druid builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Sharpened Claws. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Sharpened Claws in the Druid calculator

FAQ

How many points does Sharpened Claws cost?

Up to 2 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Sharpened Claws in, and how do I open that row?

Row 3 of the Feral Combat tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Sharpened Claws unlock?

Maxing it opens Blood Frenzy deeper in the Feral Combat tree.

Did Sharpened Claws change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Feral Combat talents

More talents in the Feral Combat tree: