The Claymore is a well-known Greatsword from the Souls series that has returned as a reliable companion in the Elden Ring. This weapon is prized for its versatility and boasts many attacks. This makes it the perfect choice for crowd control and taking down large enemies with a few powerful swings.
Though Claymore balances the scale between Strength and Dexterity, it is still slower than smaller weapons. It still can stagger enemies and deal with high stance damage. Claymore’s balanced scaling perfectly aligns with various character builds, especially for those who prefer close-quarters combat in Elden Ring. This guide tells you how you can get it for your build.
Claymore Location in Elden Ring
To get your hands on this two-handed Greatsword, you must travel to Castle Morne in the southeast region of the Weeping Peninsula. To get here, you will first cross the Third Church of Marika. When you come to the Site of Grace here, head down the Southern part to make your way to the Castle Morne.
When you reach the castle, you might want to get to the first Site of Grace and use the elevator to go up to open area. You will come across some enemies here. You can choose to take them out or run past them to the right.
Stay on the broken staircase to sneak along with the enemies. Make a right turn again. You will come in front of a small hall on the right side.
Enter the hall, and you will find Claymore in a silver chest on the left side as you enter.
How to Use Claymore?
Claymore uses Lions’ Claw as its default skill, deals with 36 stance damage, and costs 20 Focus points. Talking about the wielder, it uses at least 16 Strengths and 13 Dexterity. Like other swords, Claymore can also be infused with Ashes of War of your own choice.
Moving on to the upgrades, Claymore is upgraded using smithing stones. This is a good weapon if you are interested in quality scaling and thrust attacks.
To overcome the weapon’s heavyweight and slow attacking speed, you can pair it with a fast-paced character. Claymore has the scaling of Strength and Dexterity of D and D, respectively. With this sword, you can perform rolling attacks, which are effective against larger foes. Pure Tank Builds are perfect for Claymore because this build is an attacking build, which would go perfectly with it due to its default Lion’s clay skill.
Claymore Stats
| Attack | Guard |
|---|---|
| Physical (138) | Physical (65) |
| Magic (0) | Magic (35) |
| Fire (0) | Fire (35) |
| Lighting (0) | Lighting (35) |
| Holy (0) | Holy (35) |
| Critical (100) | Boost (42) |
Bastard Sword vs Claymore?
Bastard Sword and Claymore have very similar stats, and it is hard to differentiate which is better.
The Bastard Sword has better stagger and strength scaling on heavy ashes so pure strength builds will find it most useful. At the same time, the Claymore has slightly worse scaling but a better moveset.
Lastly, to acquire a Bastard Sword, you must pay 3000 Runes to a merchant. In contrast, you can find the Claymore anywhere in the world. In conclusion, it comes down to personal preference. The difference is minor, and both will serve you well.
