diff --git a/data/units/Gryphon.cfg b/data/units/Gryphon.cfg
index 7d15448c3b9..3f7cada7e8d 100644
--- a/data/units/Gryphon.cfg
+++ b/data/units/Gryphon.cfg
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ usage=scout
 unit_description="Half lion, half bird, these majestic creatures dominate the skies of the world. Wary of other intelligent races, they should not be disturbed without a good reason."
 	[attack]
 	name=claws
-	type=pierce
+	type=blade
 	range=short
 	damage=10
 	number=4
diff --git a/data/units/Gryphon_Rider.cfg b/data/units/Gryphon_Rider.cfg
index 45feeedbf64..c5d285bb7d2 100644
--- a/data/units/Gryphon_Rider.cfg
+++ b/data/units/Gryphon_Rider.cfg
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ usage=scout
 unit_description="Only a few of the already nature-loving elves are able to make a friendship bond with the mighty gryphons. Those who do can ride these flying beasts, discovering the whole new world of the skies."
 	[attack]
 	name=claws
-	type=pierce
+	type=blade
 	range=short
 	damage=12
 	number=2
diff --git a/data/units/Sleeping_Gryphon.cfg b/data/units/Sleeping_Gryphon.cfg
index b7db8264a66..b5168fe3149 100644
--- a/data/units/Sleeping_Gryphon.cfg
+++ b/data/units/Sleeping_Gryphon.cfg
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ usage=scout
 unit_description="Shhhh! The gryphon is sleeping! You'd better not wake it up!"
 	[attack]
 	name=claws
-	type=pierce
+	type=blade
 	range=short
 	damage=10
 	number=4