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The Deathclaw is a fictional reptilian species from the post-apocalyptic Fallout video game franchise. They were created by humans as biological weapons prior to the series' in-universe nuclear war. Escaping into the wild afterwards, they went on to thrive in the nuclear wasteland, becoming apex predators. Known as one of the Fallout series' most recognizable and iconic elements, Deathclaws were praised by critics for their design and the fear they induce in the player due to their immense power. As a result of their popularity, numerous mods were created for Fallout series games with the Deathclaw as a central theme, either to tame the creatures as a pet or use them in combat, concepts which were later added as an official feature.

Deathclaws are bipedal, genetically engineered carnivorous reptiles based on the Jackson's chameleon. They are tipically 20 feet long, with rough, scaly skin and a pair of curved horns, and possess several humanoid features. Able to walk on two legs, they also possess five clawed fingers and opposable thumbs. They exhibit a hunched posture, and their feet have a sickle-shaped claw similar to that of a velociraptor. The Deathclaw has a fearsome reputation as they are usually some of the strongest enemies found within the in-game universe.

While Deathclaws normally feature as enemies since their debut appearance in the first Fallout, they have also been player companions at various points in the series. Goris, a rare, highly intelligent Deathclaw, is a player companion in Fallout 2. The Wasteland Workshop DLC of Fallout 4 allows the player to capture and tame Deathclaws, as well as the "Wasteland Whisperer" perk in Fallout 76, although it has been noted to suffer from glitches causing the deaths of the tamed animals.

Deathclaws were originally concepted as a mixture of wolverine and brown bear. However, this design was rejected as having "way too much hair". The inspiration for the final design of the Deathclaws came from the Tarrasque, a Dungeons & Dragons monster. A decoration of the creature was located in the offices of Interplay when the developers of Fallout were looking for inspiration for the Deathclaw's design.

Deathclaw has not been a contender in any CBUB matches.