The Corrupted Claw of Andariel is a Rare Corrupted Essence introduced in Season 11, Season of Divine Intervention.
It drops by chance from Andariel, whose presence has been discovered within the Kurast Undercity and can be encountered after being summoned.
After defeating Azmodan, the Corrupted Claw of Andariel is used to open Andariel’s Hoard, which contains boss-specific rewards.
Where To Get Corrupted Claw of Andariel?
The Corrupted Claw of Andariel can be obtained by completing the Kurast Undercity activity during Season 11.
At the end of the activity, Andariel may appear by chance, replacing the usual boss, allowing you to obtain a Corrupted Claw of Andariel.
To guarantee Andariel’s appearance, you can use an Andariel Undercity Key, a specific tribute consumed in the Kurast Undercity that ensures she spawns at the end.
How To Get Corrupted Claw of Andariel?
Defeat Andariel (Lesser Evil) in Kurast Undercity Activity
To obtain a Corrupted Claw of Andariel, you will need to take part in the Kurast Undercity activity during Season 11.
At the end of the activity, Andariel may appear in place of the usual boss, and you will need to defeat her to have a chance at receiving a Corrupted Claw.
Her appearance is not guaranteed, as it only happens randomly, but you can use an Andariel Undercity Key, a special tribute, to ensure she spawns.
Once Andariel is defeated, the Corrupted Claw may drop, giving you a chance to collect this Rare Corrupted Essence for use in opening Andariel’s Hoard.
Best Way to Farm Corrupted Claw of Andariel
To farm Corrupted Claws of Andariel, focus on running the Kurast Undercity activity, where she may appear at the end.
You can also farm the Andariel Undercity Tribute in advance, which increases your chances of summoning her.
The tribute can drop from Tortured Gift Chests in Helltide, the Pit, Nightmare Dungeons, and other activities, though it only appears by chance.
Using a tribute during the Kurast Undercity guarantees Andariel’s appearance, giving you repeated opportunities to collect Corrupted Claws.
How To Use Corrupted Claw of Andariel?
Corrupted Claws of Andariel are used to open Andariel’s Hoard, which becomes accessible after defeating Azmodan in the Fields of Desecration and grants access to its seasonal rewards.
Opening the Hoard requires five Corrupted Claws and provides valuable loot, including Legendary Items, Crafting Materials, and other rare rewards that aid progression through the season.
Purified Claw of Andariel
The Purified Claw of Andariel is the purified version of the Corrupted Claw and has a chance to drop when defeating Andariel in the Undercity during Season 11.
Using this item allows players to access hidden shrines that teleport to a secret dungeon where all four Lesser Evils await.
Verdict
Farming Corrupted Claws of Andariel is most efficient by focusing on Kurast Undercity runs and collecting Undercity Tributes to guarantee her appearance.
Although the drop is chance-based, using tributes and repeatedly completing the activity ensures a steady supply of Claws over time.
Collecting enough Claws is key to opening Andariel’s Hoard, which provides valuable seasonal rewards and makes them a worthwhile target for progression.
