Ironclaw
Ironclaw is the Ancient Ruins finisher for cloudy routes where Steel/Fighting pressure is needed. Iron Ore pays for the attempt, Metal Claw opens the route, and Karate Chop or Swords Dance decides whether it can end the fight before the ruins grind the team down.
Updated May 26, 2026
How to Get Ironclaw
- Run Ancient Ruins during Any / Cloudy and identify the target Ironclaw must finish.
- Spend Iron Ore only when Metal Claw can start safely.
- Use Karate Chop for the first payoff check, then Swords Dance only if the route gives a safe turn.
Skills
Metal Claw,Karate Chop,Iron Defense,Swords Dance
Best Use
- Use Ironclaw when Metal Coat and Piston both support an offensive build.
- Choose it over Bronzorm when the route needs finishing power instead of recovery support.
- It works best in focused ruins fights with one important target.
- A good attempt should shorten the fight before setup becomes dangerous.
Team Tips
- Bring one support that protects the Swords Dance turn.
- Add coverage for enemies that resist Steel/Fighting damage.
- Avoid slow material detours that leave Ironclaw exposed.
Farming Notes
- Track Piston as the unique reason to repeat the route.
- Iron Ore should not be spent unless the finisher role is needed.
- Stop once the offensive build has enough Metal Coat and Piston.
- Return for ruins routes where fast Steel/Fighting pressure solves the fight.
Common Mistakes
- Using Ironclaw like a defensive support.
- Setting up Swords Dance without protection.
- Farming shared Metal Coat here after Piston is done.
Ironclaw FAQ
Where do you find Ironclaw?
Ironclaw appears in Ancient Ruins during Any / Cloudy routes. Iron Ore is the commitment food.
What is Ironclaw best for?
It is best for Steel/Fighting pressure, Piston progress, and finishing dangerous ruins targets.
When is Bronzorm better?
Bronzorm is better when the route needs recovery, support, and Bronze Medal farming.
What food attracts Ironclaw?
Ironclaw's current reference entry lists Iron Ore as its preferred food. Use that detail to plan a Ancient Ruins visit, then confirm the page's time and weather notes before spending limited resources.
What does Ironclaw drop?
The current reference entry lists Metal Coat and Piston as Ironclaw's drops. Farm Ancient Ruins only when those materials support a named upgrade, recipe, or team goal.
What mistakes do players make with Ironclaw?
Players most often lose value by using Ironclaw like a defensive support, setting up Swords Dance without protection, and farming shared Metal Coat here after Piston is done. Keep the Ancient Ruins run focused on one goal, then leave when that goal is met.