Definition
A hunting party normally consists of four Claymores of varying strength, their mission: killing an Awakened Being. Despite the presence of a single-digit Claymore, who is normally included, the hunt can still end with the death or Awakening of a party member.
Organization
Hunting parties are formed by the Organization upon request from the public (the current situation in Alphonse is an exception, where hunting parties are proactive).
Typically a single-digit becomes the leader of three double-digit Claymores. Normally solitary Claymore are shown and implied to frequently argue when working together. Few examples of team tactics by Claymore are seen, until the mobilization of 24 warriors by Miria in the Northern Campaign.
Notable Hunting Parties
- Unnamed mountain location (manga Extra Scene 2): Hilda (leader), Miria, two unnamed Claymores. After Awakened Being is killed, Hilda and Miria promise to fight together again.
- Unnamed mountain location (manga Extra Scene 2): Ophelia (leader), Miria, two unnamed Claymores. The Awakened Hilda is killed by Miria, who in her grief, almost awakens herself.
- Toriro Hunting Party (manga Scene 25, anime Scene 9): Miria (leader), Queenie, Clare, unnamed Claymore. Clare disobeys orders and engages Yoma alone. Miria and Queenie angry on arrival.
- Paburo Hunting Party (manga Scene 25, anime Scene 9): Miria (leader), Deneve, Helen, Clare. All four are almost killed, but fight ends with unexpected death of Awakened Being. Miria suspects a double-cross by Organization.
- Gonal Hunting Party (manga Scene 31, anime Scene 12): Ophelia (leader), Clare. Suspiciously small party, with only Clare and Raki as witnesses. After Ophelia tortures Clare and Raki, Clare escapes with Raki. While Clare escapes, Ophelia kills Awakened Being, then pursues Clare.
- Mount Zakol Hunting Party (manga Scene 41, anime Scene 15): Jean (leader), Katea, Raquel, fourth unnamed Claymore. Except for Jean, all are killed by Riful and Dauf.
- Dabi Hunting Party (manga Scene 65): Nina (leader), Clarice, two unnamed Claymores. All four nearly killed. Saved by five of the "Seven Ghosts."
- Unnamed lake location (manga Scene 85): Dietrich (leader), unnamed Claymores No. 28, 35, 42. All four are almost killed, but are saved by Helen and Deneve.