Claymore Is The Best Weapon.

[Akboris]

Does anyone else agree that the claymore is all-round the superior weapon of the game? I mean, practically any weapon can be easily quelled by the might of this scottish blade. Some say the zweihunder is the best but from what ive seen, its far too slow and that is what ultimately leads to a blockfest. The claymore is a perfect balance of speed, power and range. A block and then an instant stab = confirmed hit. Anyone else think so?

[Handiry]

More of a greatsword guy myself, if they can't use it in even the most basic ways you can just feint and knock their head off from your superior range, decent speed and higher damage. Claymore is annoying just like any other weapon if the wielder can swing straight, and not into their allies.

[King Shibby]

It's really not very good vs. knights.

[SwiperNoSwipin]

I dont agree that the claymore is the best weapon since i have a different opinion but it is a great weapon that i like to use

[Akboris]

Originally posted by Bear Grylls:

It's really not very good vs. knights.

Its weak against knights only because of the annoying shields they bear, theyre speed severly limits thier ability to block or dodge.

[Akboris]

Originally posted by Work Harder, Comrade:

More of a greatsword guy myself, if they can't use it in even the most basic ways you can just feint and knock their head off from your superior range, decent speed and higher damage. Claymore is annoying just like any other weapon if the wielder can swing straight, and not into their allies.

Yeah, I agree for the most part I absolutely despise swingers, they lack skill and precision, just wave and wave and wave, hitting all theyre allies and missing every dodge, in extreme desperation for a pathetic kill. I hardly ever slash, usually thrust or overhead.

I think the main reason why I find it so effective is because of my extreme timing to block, if I dont say so myself, but I can imagine many other weapons to succeed using these tactics.

[Handiry]

Originally posted by ALLAHU AKBAR:

Originally posted by Work Harder, Comrade:

More of a greatsword guy myself, if they can't use it in even the most basic ways you can just feint and knock their head off from your superior range, decent speed and higher damage. Claymore is annoying just like any other weapon if the wielder can swing straight, and not into their allies.

Yeah, I agree for the most part I absolutely despise swingers, they lack skill and precision, just wave and wave and wave, hitting all theyre allies and missing every dodge, in extreme desperation for a pathetic kill. I hardly ever slash, usually thrust or overhead.

I think the main reason why I find it so effective is because of my extreme timing to block, if I dont say so myself, but I can imagine many other weapons to succeed using these tactics.

The speed makes it a tad more forgiving due to the recover and wind-up rates over other weapons. Makes it a real MAA bane if you confuse them and land some hits on them

[Akboris]

Originally posted by Work Harder, Comrade:

Originally posted by ALLAHU AKBAR:

Yeah, I agree for the most part I absolutely despise swingers, they lack skill and precision, just wave and wave and wave, hitting all theyre allies and missing every dodge, in extreme desperation for a pathetic kill. I hardly ever slash, usually thrust or overhead.

I think the main reason why I find it so effective is because of my extreme timing to block, if I dont say so myself, but I can imagine many other weapons to succeed using these tactics.

The speed makes it a tad more forgiving due to the recover and wind-up rates over other weapons. Makes it a real MAA bane if you confuse them and land some hits on them

Definately. Also, its good to get up in thier face, sneak a kick and go in for a quick stab confusion 10/10 supreme.

[DiscoPhil]

Recently got into the claymore a bit. Its good, but i think its the weakest sword for the vanguard.
Great vs maa.

[BODKIN]

Claymore gives up the primary advantage of being a vanguard.

Its range is pretty on par with knight weapons.

Personally when I am a vanguard I disregard swords altogether and bring a spear. My favorite of the spears being the fork.

The fork is considered a really bad weapon by most, but I find it is a really good weapon wiht lots of potential for good team support and keepaway with your range and speed combined on it.

Damage, range, and speed is higher than a claymore too. Only disadvantage being that since its a spear you cannot combo with it. The attacks ar fast enough that this doesnt matter imo, you can meet the speed of MAA weapons using it and its much longer

Honestly I have never really had a problem fighting a claymore user any more than any other weapon in the hands of someone that matches my skill level or exceeds it

[Akboris]

Originally posted by The Emerald Archer:

Claymore gives up the primary advantage of being a vanguard.

Its range is pretty on par with knight weapons.

Personally when I am a vanguard I disregard swords altogether and bring a spear. My favorite of the spears being the fork.

The fork is considered a really bad weapon by most, but I find it is a really good weapon wiht lots of potential for good team support and keepaway with your range and speed combined on it.

Damage is higher than a claymore too.

Honestly I have never really had a problem fighting a claymore user any more than any other weapon in the hands of someone that matches my skill level or exceeds it

Hmm, the fork, like you said is hated by most but it is definately within my top 5.

But very rarely have I seen a forker beat me with a claymore.

The claymore really does it for me.

[Akboris]

Originally posted by DiscoPhil:

Recently got into the claymore a bit. Its good, but i think its the weakest sword for the vanguard.
Great vs maa.

The two other greatswords are a tad too slow for my taste.

[Glassfan •҉]

For the newer players, I can see why youd be attracted to the claymore. Its blindingly fast (pretty broken) and you can spam attacks and score hits against the unwary.

The GS is a solid van weapon. Has very fast riposte overheads and reverses, has range, has power, and draggability. --> an all around superior choice IMO.

And we all like what we like, no matter the hours played.

If your newer to the game its a great idea to stick with one loadout and learn its strengths and weaknesses. I would caution against just staying with the claymore, for you are missing out on the otherside of the real time swing system. Picking a slightly slower sword (when you get bored) will give you an opportunity to practice dragging --> and get better at countering drags.

just my 2 cents.
It really doesnt tmatter what you choose as long as your having fun.

[Brunn]

"Claymore is the best weapon"

It seems you haven't tried Brandistock feinting.

[76561198274387843]

Claymore is pure cancer.

[King Shibby]

Originally posted by ALLAHU AKBAR:

Originally posted by Bear Grylls:

It's really not very good vs. knights.

Its weak against knights only because of the annoying shields they bear, theyre speed severly limits thier ability to block or dodge.

Naw. Even without shield. Takes like 4 hits to kill a knight with c.more, and the range isn't very impressive. A VG with claymore vs. equally skilled knight with any decent weapon should probably lose.