I'm in the mid 30s, 25 STR and 13 DEX. I suppose a Claymore would let you trade blows with someone using a straight sword/dagger/katana, but that's really it for poise. The game has reached its conclusion, but you just want to play some more, but in a way that you will not get tired of it anytime soon. It works best with a Refined infusion on quality builds due to its Strength and Dexterity scalings. I've tried using other weapons such as the Zweihander or the Greatsword; they don't feel nearly as comfortable as the Claymore. So I'm trying again at DS3. I'm doing a pure strength build and I infused a heavy gym with the Claymore and it is +5. Press J to jump to the feed. Help. I guess I'm concerned about the damage output the Claymore can provide. Warily slight as. ::) User Info: Istarune. stop acting like a child and let people use what weapons they want, its a damn video game 10 Dark Sword The Dark Sword is a weapon that looks simple enough but weighs a ton and packs a … Seferofe. Infusion is a gameplay mechanic in Dark Souls III. Infusing a weapon can be performed by talking with Blacksmith Andre and change the attributes of a weapon. Interesting, it seems to be the same moveset, which I like. How does the Flamberge compare to the Claymore these days, since the infusion gems got patched? It is important to note that DS3 (unlike DS2) penalizes split damage type weapons and lower attack rating but faster hitting weapons. Best infusion path for a claymore? Best 5 greatsword in Dark Souls 3 you should Use. I went full STR build in my first chararcter 1st playthrough without any infusion, just wondering how to work it out in the best way for my second character. The author of this topic has marked a post as the answer to their question. So I'm trying again at DS3. Started up again a couple days ago and decided on going sword and board with the claymore (currently +3) and managed to beat Vordt last night. Best Infusion ? Claymore The Claymore is a fan-favourite for a good reason, and it’s not just because it’s used in a lot of the promotional art for the game. Dark weapon wrecks alot of things. Keep your Vit/End how you need it for your gear and playstyle. Also is there a softcap at 50 level like in DS1? This spear comes with the unique ability to poison hit enemies. It is a form of weapon reinforcement. And since the Hollowslayer levels up with Titanite Scales, you don't even need to feel like you wasted those shards on the Claymore as a bridge weapon. to people who say claymore is trash and only noobs use it: i am in ng+3 and my heavy +10 claymore has stayed viable and consistently powerful the entire game, not a single weapon has out damaged it and it only grows more powerful as i git more gud. Besides, it's not like I lose my claymore switching things around. First try I started a miracle build, but got stuck with my DS2 reflexes and couldn't get very far before deciding to play other games and sort of reset them. Because what is best doesn't just vary depending on your weapon, but also your stats, so the answer is sort of unique to each person. 27 Sep 2020 23:02 . The author of this thread has indicated that this post answers the original topic. ALSO READ: 10 Best Dark Souls 3 Weapons Early in the Game If you prefer heavier-hitting weapons, then you’ll want to pick up the Claymore found at the fire-breathing dragon in High Wall of Lothric. It does nice damage with Lightning infusion. It is an excellent choice for you if you like the claymore but with some extra power behind it. Arstor’s Spear. Thanks in advance. A community dedicated to everything about Dark Souls 3. Dark Souls 3: The 10 Best Dexterity Weapons, Ranked. Minimal spoilers please, I've managed to remain in the dark regarding the areas so far. 3 years ago. On top of that, its Weapon Art ( Warcry ) gives you another 10% damage boost for even more hurt! Without further due, here is the top 5 greatsword you should consider using when playing Dark Souls 3. Started up again a couple days ago and decided on going sword and board with the claymore (currently +3) and managed to beat Vordt last night. Only use fire or deep if you have really low strength and dex, since they remove the scaling. Croak rush, OK? Details: Arstor’s Spear is, arguably, one of the best Dark Souls 3 spear weapons. Vash. Do I need an upgraded weapon or anything like in DS1? As an example, we’ll be ranking the very best weapons one would need for a quality build. Istarune 2 years ago #4. Zweihander Ultra Greatsword. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. However, I'm not sure if the Claymore will last. User Info: chillywilly2. User Info: th3warr1or. Best Infusion for Claymore? Best infusion for Claymore? I know the Flamberge is heavier, and IIRC, that was supposed to have some impact on heavy gems. th3warr1or 4 years ago #1. Is there a better weapon with a similar moveset? And if you're looking to take advantage of it, it's best to use an UGS like the Greatsword or Fume UGS anyways. I have a Claymore +3 Fire Infusion does way more damage on paper but it seems less damage in practice. I'd suggest using a soul vessel and rearanging your stats so you have 40/40 str/dex and put the rest into int/faith evenly. #6. If this is for PvP I highly recommend rethinking your build as it's just too all over the place. I am snazzier, hot, hot rant. I'm wondering what the best infusion path for me to go is? Get enough attunement so you can use a buff and get flame buff or dark weapon if you have enough stats. First try I started a miracle build, but got stuck with my DS2 reflexes and couldn't get very far before deciding to play other games and sort of reset them.