My problem with Claymore, help!

[capver2]

Ever since I got the Claymore, I've had a problem with this weapon. That problem is that it is too good, seriously, I infused this weapon to increase Strenght scaling (heavy) and it has power, speed, range, does not consume too much stamina and I can also use lightning weapon on it. I always try to use different weapons, but I can't find a better one.

The thing is, everytime I try to use a different weapon, I feel it either takes too much stamina, or is too slow, or it hits too weak. So, any weapon recommendations?

I have 25 vigor, 24 stamina, 23 att, 28 str, 18 dex and 35 faith, SL 100. I'm currently in The Painted World of (forgot the name). I'm willing to change the build if necessary, just that I don't want to go pure physical attack.

[VideoGameHero]

It’s easily one of the best weapons in the game overall, especially for its simplicity.

It sounds like for your play style it may be hard to beat, have you tried morning star yet?

[Blonde Travolta]

The claymore is okay but speaking of epic weapons it is the ultimate zweihander

[capver2]

Originally posted by VGH:

It’s easily one of the best weapons in the game overall, especially for its simplicity.

It sounds like for your play style it may be hard to beat, have you tried morning star yet?

I tried that weapon in DS Remastered and it was decent, but not excellent. Is it any good at DS3? How would you use it?

[capver2]

Originally posted by obidogo:

The claymore is okay but speaking of epic weapons it is the ultimate zweihander

I find it very slow and too stamina consuming. Do you consider it better than Claymore?

[Streij]

Curved greatsword have same attack speed as 2h claymore, little more damage and little more stamina usage.

About Zwei, it have better stats, reach and hyper armor, but much slower. So you need to be more cautious with it.
Morning star, as well as mace, is very different here. It is faster, more reliable, and it's weapon art allows you literally tank through most of the attacks. It is useful to finish off bosses and groups of enemies fast, instead of dodging and waiting for good moment to attack

[Streij]

Also, axes is good alternative. They are bit shorter, but have damage buff as weapon art and better at breaking through shields. And also a little less stamina usage with same or more damage.

[roadrunner77]

Flamberge !!! Ringed Knight Spear, what do you like using?

[capver2]

Originally posted by Streij:

Curved greatsword have same attack speed as 2h claymore, little more damage and little more stamina usage.

About Zwei, it have better stats, reach and hyper armor, but much slower. So you need to be more cautious with it.
Morning star, as well as mace, is very different here. It is faster, more reliable, and it's weapon art allows you literally tank through most of the attacks. It is useful to finish off bosses and groups of enemies fast, instead of dodging and waiting for good moment to attack

So which curved greatsword would you recommend me?

Does Zwei have hyper armor while attacking, not just with arts?

[capver2]

Originally posted by roadrunner77:

Flamberge !!! Ringed Knight Spear, what do you like using?

Is Flamberge any good?

I like big weapons with good damage output, but not too slow ones. Let's say balanced. I also like weapons like the Mace of DS remastered (the one of this game I haven't tried it), which has an excellent damage output considering its speed.

[Blonde Travolta]

Originally posted by capver2:

Originally posted by obidogo:

The claymore is okay but speaking of epic weapons it is the ultimate zweihander

I find it very slow and too stamina consuming. Do you consider it better than Claymore?

Of course it is slow, it is a ultra sword. But in combat against a claymore, the zwei wins 10 out of 10 times

[psheue]

For PvE, the Morning Star is a beast. Just spam that WA and stomp everything in the game.

[『 Ｓ Ｌ Ａ Ｖ 』]

Originally posted by obidogo:

The claymore is okay but speaking of epic weapons it is the ultimate zweihander

CHAOS ZWEIHANDER AKA THE BASS CANNON

[Blonde Travolta]

Originally posted by 『 Ｓ Ｌ Ａ Ｖ 』:

Originally posted by obidogo:

The claymore is okay but speaking of epic weapons it is the ultimate zweihander

CHAOS ZWEIHANDER AKA THE BASS CANNON

I love fighting against Zweis against Astora GS. Usually ends up in epic bouts

[Rick25]

The thing that makes the Claymore a really good weapon is that is just too average.
Consider it your "default" greatsword, sure it may not have a unique advantage BUT it also doesnt have any drawbacks.

I personally liked Gaels GS, the Flamberge, the Partizan, the Lucerne (Its really surprising on 1v1), the Hollowslayer GS, the Ringed Knight Straight Sword (Mostly because of the cool Weapon art ) and recently discovered that the axe (the one that you start with as a pyromancer) is also a nice off-weapon choice.

[Blonde Travolta]

The partizan , okay, but has really weird move.

What I mean is that I want from a weapon authenticity. I dont a weapon to just swing lamely and do damage. I want that weapon to either poke right through armor or make the ground shake