Klaww is a large lurker boss encountered in The Precursor Legacy. He operates from a volcanic section of the Mountain Pass, overlooking Rock Village. Klaww plays a significant role before the player confronts him, having terrorized Rock Village by bombarding it with boulders both prior to and during the Blue Sage's capture by Gol and Maia.
History[]
Following the rise of Gol and Maia and their takeover of the lurker forces, Klaww was positioned as a key enforcer stationed above Rock Village. From this vantage point, he launched continuous bombardments on the settlement below. According to the Warrior of Rock Village, an earlier attempt to confront Klaww had ended in failure and personal humiliation. In the aftermath, Klaww sealed the Mountain Pass by blocking it with a massive boulder (described as weighing thirty tons), effectively preventing further incursions while continuing his assault from above.
In response to the blockade and the ongoing threat, Jak and Daxter were tasked with activating a levitation machine located in Rock Village. This device, which had been constructed by the Blue Sage prior to his capture, required a total of forty-five power cells to function. Upon clearing the path, Jak and Daxter proceeded to the Mountain Pass to confront Klaww directly and subsequently defeated him in a boss fight. Klaww sank into the lava afterwards, which allowed Jak and Daxter to continue through the Pass.
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
Klaww is significantly larger than most standard lurkers seen in the game, possessing a bulky upper body and relatively thinner legs and waist. He has dark blue skin and black hair on his head, shoulders, and a beard with a cloth wrap. He wears a red loincloth secured by a belt and red wraps on his feet and shins. Large, white, minotaur-like horns protrude from his skull.
Klaww is equipped with pieces of Precursor technology, notably armor covering his torso and right arm, leaving his left arm exposed. During the battle, he stands partially submerged in lava.
Abilities[]
Klaww demonstrates significant strength, primarily through handling and throwing large boulders. His Precursor arm-cannon appears to be the source of his main offensive capabilities. He can generate and rapidly launch smaller, flaming boulders from his armored right hand, similar in function to Jak's yellow eco shots.
Additionally, Klaww can conjure a massive, flaming boulder, although using this attack leaves him vulnerable during the boss fight. Furthermore, Klaww stands in lava throughout the encounter, indicating a high degree of resistance to extreme heat, though it is unclear if this resilience is innate or provided by his armor.
Behind the scenes[]
An unused cutscene found in the game suggests that Maia was the creator of Klaww, and deliberately unleashed him on Rock Village to intercept Jak.[1]