Is the Claymore better than the Zweihander?

they are both very solid weapons, it's down to preference and playstyle. zweihander is a full commitment weapon, claymore is maybe a bit more forgiving and has a more versatile moveset, tradeoff is lower range, less poise break and less damage.
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Which is better Zweihander or Claymore?

Claymore swings faster and has a faster weapon art animation to break enemy guards but the Zweihander, throwing people in the air with an oversized weapon can be very satisfying.
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Is a claymore bigger than a Zweihander?

However, I replied that a Zweihander would be better, as they could be up to 8 feet in length. However, he said the Irish Claymore is up to 10 feet in length.
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Is the Zweihander or greatsword better?

I was taking a quick look at the Greatswords that I had and I noticed something: Both the Greatsword and the Zweihander have the same base damage stats, even if you upgrade them, but the Greatsword have higher Str requirements (the Zweihander needs 24 str and the Greatsword needs 28 str).
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Is the Zweihander a good weapon?

The Zweihander can be attained very early on in the game, and is a very potent weapon due to the sheer amount of damage that you will be able to do from early on.
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Elden Ring: The Zweihander is the Best Colossal Sword



How do you get +6 Zweihander?

Give the large ember to Andre of Astora. Select Modify equipment. Level it up to +6.
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Is Zweihander the best weapon ds1?

10 Best: Zweihander

With a minimal stat requirement of 24 strength and 10 dexterity, the Zweihander is an accessible weapon. The parameter bonuses for this weapon aren't great, but it scales well with Str, making it a worthy all-game companion.
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Was a claymore a greatsword?

Terminology. The term claymore is an anglicisation of the Gaelic claidheamh mór "big/great sword", attested in 1772 (as Cly-more) with the gloss "great two-handed sword".
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Is a claymore a greatsword or longsword?

The Scottish name "claymore" (Scottish Gaelic: claidheamh mór, lit. "large/great sword") can refer to either the longsword with a distinctive two-handed grip, or the basket-hilted sword. The two handed claymore is an early Scottish version of a greatsword.
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Is a Zweihander a longsword or a greatsword?

Early Zweihänders were simply larger versions of longswords. Later examples had Parierhaken ("parrying hooks") at the top of the ricasso as well as side rings on the hilt. Swords continued to be made without one or both features. Some Zweihänders had wavy blades and were called Flammenschwert.
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Is claymore better than Drake sword?

If you have good stats, the claymore will display higher damage, thus the drake swords damage will be as low as it seems. There is no illusion about damage. It can't be lower as it seems. If you have good stats, the claymore will display higher damage, thus the drake swords damage will be as low as it seems.
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What is the heaviest claymore?

The largest claymore on record is a sword measuring 7 feet 6 inches (2.24 m) and weighing 23 pounds (10 kg). The claymore was wielded by a 15th-century Scottish giant of unknown name and origin, though the individual is believed to have been a member of the Maxwell Clan.
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Did knights use Claymores?

Knight's Claymores are two-handed weapons that were wielded by the most confident knights at Hyrule Castle. They're commonly found in chests and with enemies in the Gerudo Desert and the Tabantha Frontier.
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What is the strongest weapon in ds1?

Ranked: 15 Most Powerful Weapons In Dark Souls
  • 8 Balder Side Sword.
  • 7 Black Knight Greatsword.
  • 6 Estoc.
  • 5 Moonlight Greatsword.
  • 4 Black Knight Sword.
  • 3 Zweihander.
  • 2 Claymore.
  • 1 Black Knight Halberd.
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Is Zweihander good for PVE?

DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED. Damn, zweihander is useless af in pve.
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What is the best greatsword in ds3?

1 The Claymore

By far the best greatsword in Dark Souls 3 is the humble Claymore. This weapon is obtained early in the game by killing enemies that use it in Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. It deals 138 base damage, has a low weight to minimize stamina consumption, and has the incredibly useful Stance skill.
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How hard is it to wield a claymore?

It didn't take an extreme amount of strength to just simply use the sword. But to use it at its full potential the wielder would have to train for years and be extremely strong. Especially if the blade was bigger and heavier than the average blade.
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Why is claymore called claymore?

Its inventor, Norman MacLeod, named the mine after a large medieval Scottish sword. Unlike a conventional land mine, the Claymore is command-detonated and directional, meaning it is fired by remote-control and shoots a pattern of metal balls into the kill zone like a shotgun.
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Did Greatswords exist?

They were known for being totally fearless, and were paid double. Greatswords also had a major power advantage over a one-handed sword. Aside from using it with two hands as opposed to one hand, it was also much larger, sometimes up to six feet (nearly two meters).
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How strong is a claymore?

Testing concluded that the mine was effective out to approximately 110 yards (100 m), being capable of hitting 10% of the attacking force. At 55 yards (50 m), this increased to 30%.
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What is the largest sword ever used?

The largest sword (also called Claymore) used by man in times of war, was a disproportionate sword and that to be tamed, a large force was needed. The handling of this sword, required no special technique. It is known that the largest sword used came to measure up to 2.24 meters and weigh up to 10 kilos.
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What type of sword did Braveheart use?

The Scottish Claymore Sword

Here's a prime example of a Twisted Hilt Scottish Claymore. This type of sword was said to have been used by William Wallace, the legendary Scottish warlord portrayed by Mel Gibson in the 1995 movie, Braveheart.
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Is Zweihander a Dex weapon?

Low requirements - The Zweihander requires 24 strength and 10 dexterity, but wielding a weapon with 2 hands gives a 150% strength boost, so the Zweihander only requires 16 strength to wield 2-handed.
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Is Claymore any good Dark Souls?

Versatile moveset, high AR and moderate speed make it very good and popular weapon for PvP.
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Should I buy the Zweihander?

The Zweihander remains a staple weapon for early Souls gaming, and its power and versatility makes it a great starter weapon for anyone building out a strength-oriented melee playthrough in this excellent RPG.
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