[RPG] Does the UA Barbarian Path of the Beast Claw Add the Strength Modifier to Damage

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I was looking through the options for the 3rd level Path of Beast feature, Form of the Beast, and I noticed no mention for any damage modifiers on hit.

Claws. Your hands transform into claws, which
deal 1d6 slashing damage on a hit. (UA 2020, Pg. 1)

In comparison to this, the Aarakocra race gives you the Talons, specifically mentioning the damage value + the Strength modifier.

Talons.
Your talons are natural weapons, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with them, you deal slashing damage equal to 1d4 + your Strength modifier, instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike. (DND Beyond)

I am curious about this, because in another question, people have asked about the claws in an attack action, referencing damage values to include the Strength modifier.

—- Take Attack Action —-
attack with Greataxe (1d12+2+STR)
attack with Claw (1d6+2+STR)
attack with Claw (1d6+2+STR)
(From Can you wield a Greataxe and Claws…?)

Best Answer

Yes, you add your Strength modifier.

The rules for attack and damage rolls with a melee weapon say:

You add your Strength modifier to your attack roll and your damage roll when attacking with a melee weapon

The UA Beast Barbarian’s Form of the Beast feature says:

Until your rage ends, you manifest a natural melee weapon, choosing one of the following options each time you rage:

Your claws are a melee weapon, so you add your strength modifier to the damage.