Claymore (Dark Souls II)

Claymore
Found	Vengarl of Forossa - Purchase
Stats
	Greatsword
	Slash/Thrust
	145
	-
	-
	-
	-
	-
	-
	60.0
	10.0
	40.0
	40.0
	20.0
	20.0
	20.0
	110
	20.0
	35
	20.0
	0
	40
	0
	60
	8.0
Required Attributes
	20
	13
	-
	-
Attribute Bonus
	C
	C
	-
	-
	-
	-

For the Dark Souls variant, see Claymore.

For the Dark Souls III variant, see Claymore (Dark Souls III).

The Claymore is a greatsword in Dark Souls II.

In-Game Description

A very large greatsword. Very heavy, and designed for use with both hands.

Allows for broad attacks that are effective against multiple foes. Requires great strength and experience to handle effectively.

Availability

Sold by Vengarl in the fog section of the Shaded Woods for 4,300 souls, who can be found by clinging to the left hand wall at the start of the Woods.

Characteristics

Essentially playing the same role of the same sword from Dark Souls, the Claymore is a utilitarian greatsword with a versatile moveset, good reach, fast swing-speed, and acceptable damage per hit. It has the same average scaling for both Strength and Dexterity. It possesses average Strength and Dexterity requirements, making it a viable option for many character builds.

The only real drawback with the Claymore is not from the sword itself but the fact that many greatswords found later in the game outclass it in terms of damage and/or scaling. With that said, the Claymore is still a reliable greatsword albeit not being exceptional.

Moveset

Attack	Description
One-handed Weak Attack	Alternating horizontal slashes.
One-handed Strong Attack	Forward thrust, further input yields a spinning slash.
Two-handed Weak Attack	Slower alternating horizontal slashes.
Two-handed Strong Attack	Forward thrust, further input yields a spinning slash.
Jump Attack	Leaping downward slash.
Two-handed Jump Attack	Same as one-handed.
Running Attack	Spinning slash.
Two-handed Running Attack	Same as one-handed.
Rolling Attack	Forward thrust.
Two-handed Rolling Attack	Downward slash.
Power Stance Weak Attack	Alternating horizontal dual slashes.
Power Stance Strong Attack	A dual overhead smash.
Guard break	Standard guard break.
Off-handed Weak Attack	Same as right-handed, but mirrored.
Off-handed Strong Attack	Same as right-handed, but mirrored.

Upgrades

• Standard
• Magic
• Fire
• Lightning
• Dark
• Poison
• Bleed
• Raw
• Enchanted
• Mundane

Standard Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Claymore	145	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	159	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	174	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	188	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	203	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	217	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	232	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	246	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	261	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	275	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	290	0	0	0	0	0	0	C	C	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20

Requires: Claymore, Faintstone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Magic Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Magic Claymore	101	101	0	0	0	0	0	D	D	C	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	111	0	0	0	0	0	D	D	C	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	121	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	131	131	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	142	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	152	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	162	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	172	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	182	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	192	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Magic Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	203	0	0	0	0	0	C	D	B	–	–	–	57.9	26.6	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Firedrake Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Fire Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Fire Claymore	101	0	101	0	0	0	0	D	D	–	C	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	0	111	0	0	0	0	D	D	–	C	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	0	121	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	131	0	131	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	0	142	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	0	152	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	0	162	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	0	172	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	0	182	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	0	192	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Fire Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	0	203	0	0	0	0	C	D	–	B	–	–	57.9	7.9	56.6	37.9	17.9	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Boltstone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Lightning Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Lightning Claymore	101	0	0	101	0	0	0	D	D	–	–	C	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	0	0	111	0	0	0	D	D	–	–	C	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	0	0	121	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	131	0	0	131	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	0	0	142	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	0	0	152	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	0	0	162	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	0	0	172	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	0	0	182	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	0	0	192	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9
Lightning Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	0	0	203	0	0	0	C	D	–	–	B	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	56.6	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Darknight Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Dark Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Dark Claymore	101	0	0	0	101	0	0	D	D	–	–	–	C	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	0	0	0	111	0	0	D	D	–	–	–	C	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	0	0	0	121	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	131	0	0	0	131	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	0	0	0	142	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	0	0	0	152	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	0	0	0	162	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	0	0	0	172	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	0	0	0	182	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	0	0	0	192	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9
Dark Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	0	0	0	203	0	0	C	D	–	–	–	B	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	36.6	17.9	17.39	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Poison Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Poison Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Poison Claymore	101	0	0	0	0	112	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	0	0	0	0	114	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	0	0	0	0	117	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	131	0	0	0	0	120	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	0	0	0	0	123	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	0	0	0	0	126	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	0	0	0	0	128	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	0	0	0	0	131	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	0	0	0	0	134	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	0	0	0	0	137	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9
Poison Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	0	0	0	0	140	0	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	36.6	17.39	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Bleed Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Bleed Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Bleed Claymore	101	0	0	0	0	0	112	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	111	0	0	0	0	0	114	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	121	0	0	0	0	0	117	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	132	0	0	0	0	0	120	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	142	0	0	0	0	0	123	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	152	0	0	0	0	0	126	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	162	0	0	0	0	0	128	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	172	0	0	0	0	0	131	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	182	0	0	0	0	0	134	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	192	0	0	0	0	0	137	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9
Bleed Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	203	0	0	0	0	0	140	C	D	–	–	–	–	57.9	7.9	37.9	37.9	17.9	17.9	36.6	17.9	17.9

Requires: Claymore, Raw Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Raw Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Raw Claymore	166	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	182	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	200	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	216	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	233	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	249	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	266	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	283	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	300	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	316	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Raw Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	333	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20

Requires: Claymore, Magic Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Enchanted Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Enchanted Claymore	145	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	159	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	174	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	188	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	203	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	E	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	217	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	232	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	246	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	261	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	275	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	D	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Enchanted Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	290	0	0	0	0	0	0	E	D	C	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20

Requires: Claymore, Old Mundane Stone and 2,000 souls for Infusion.

Mundane Variation	Attack Values							Bonus						Damage Reduction
Mundane Claymore	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +1 (Titanite Shard ×1)	79	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +2 (Titanite Shard ×2)	87	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +3 (Titanite Shard ×3)	94	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +4 (L. Titanite Shard ×1)	101	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +5 (L. Titanite Shard ×2)	108	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +6 (L. Titanite Shard ×3)	116	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +7 (Titanite Chunk ×1)	123	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +8 (Titanite Chunk ×2)	130	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +9 (Titanite Chunk ×3)	137	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20
Mundane Claymore +10 (Titanite Slab ×1)	145	0	0	0	0	0	0	D	E	–	–	–	–	60	10	40	40	20	20	20	20	20

Relevant Videos

Dark Souls 2 Claymore Tutorial (dual wielding w power stance)