Claymore vs Knight's Greatsword

[monicaida25]

I have a strength + dexterity dual greatsword character, and I've seen on the internet that some consider the knight's Greatsword as the best greatsword of all, however I don't see much difference between it and the Claymore (or am I wrong?) I have both, one in each hand, and I was considering getting rid of the claymore if the knight's Greatsword is better

what do you think?

[impuretrash2878]

Claymore is the only greatsword that has an R2 thrust.

The knight's sword seems to have some unique moves as well but only when 2-handed.

Claymore wins in my book.

[Humpenstilzchen]

The Banished Knight Sword does a little bit more damage but the Claymore has that thrust which makes it better in my opinion.

[Argonaut]

Knights greatsword is good for PvP. Claymore is king of PvE.

[Rickson]

For dual wielding I'd keep the claymore in the main hand, gives you an r2 thrust option. Both really shine two handed though.

[Legate]

Knight's Greatsword

[monicaida25]

Originally posted by Rickson:

For dual wielding I'd keep the claymore in the main hand, gives you an r2 thrust option. Both really shine two handed though.

I don't usually use the skills of the weapons, it's too complicated for me to just understand which one suits me best, I only use the double attack, especially in the air and dodge.

I was never too technical in soul like games, I only played Dark Souls 2 before Elden Ring and I was never too technical

[DayLight1943]

knights greatsword is the best greatsword, but only if you are 2 handing it. you can do several true combos with the knights gs moveset, like jump R1 > R1, or second R1 > third R1. after the recent patch, greatsword running attacks got a speed increase, and the standard greatsword R2 got a speed increase, but claymore's R2 did not. this means that as far as the R2 goes, knights greatsword is now just as good or almost as good as claymore R2, but it also has the potential for true combos, while claymore does not.

if you are dual wielding greatswords, this does not apply. all you really have to consider is range, damage, and if you want the claymore R2 or not.

both claymore and knights greatsword are better 2 handed tho. id recommend trying out claymore 2 handed for a bit - the R2 has better tracking, the crouch R1 is better, and once you get used to unlocking and freeaiming when needed, even just the neutral R1 is better. dual wield greatsword can work in pvp, the jump attack is good, damage is strong, but overall its a relatively weak setup - all of the L1 attacks are very easy to avoid.

[monicaida25]

Originally posted by DayLight1943:

knights greatsword is the best greatsword, but only if you are 2 handing it. you can do several true combos with the knights gs moveset, like jump R1 > R1, or second R1 > third R1. after the recent patch, greatsword running attacks got a speed increase, and the standard greatsword R2 got a speed increase, but claymore's R2 did not. this means that as far as the R2 goes, knights greatsword is now just as good or almost as good as claymore R2, but it also has the potential for true combos, while claymore does not.

if you are dual wielding greatswords, this does not apply. all you really have to consider is range, damage, and if you want the claymore R2 or not.

both claymore and knights greatsword are better 2 handed tho. id recommend trying out claymore 2 handed for a bit - the R2 has better tracking, the crouch R1 is better, and once you get used to unlocking and freeaiming when needed, even just the neutral R1 is better. dual wield greatsword can work in pvp, the jump attack is good, damage is strong, but overall its a relatively weak setup - all of the L1 attacks are very easy to avoid.

I don't usually play pvp, it's an aspect of the game that doesn't interest me at least for the moment

Pardon my ignorance, but it is not clear to me what R1 and R2 are.

Well, I'm used to doing jump attacks with both greatswords, because usually on the third attack followed by a dual jump, I get a critical hit.

By the way, is it worth raising any of these weapons above +8? I have some forge stones and I can't decide to spend them.

by the way, the knight's greatsword has a special attack whose use I don't understand

[Mad Paragon]

The claymore's lion's claw attack has that going for it with all things considered. This special attack is a lot better than the stamp (upward cut) on the BKGS.

[LordDeimosIV]

I chose the Knights Greatsword. I like the way it looks and that unique R2 when two-handed looks so cool.