Heavy Claymore vs Refined.

[LUKE]

Point for point, what has the best investment to damage ratio?

Split 40/40 -- 27/40? -- Strength 66/13?

Are the terms I have read but nothing definitively says what actually is the most efficient build specifically for the Claymore SL120 and above.

I plan to play SL120 and above so scaling above that is still relevant to note in my case.

Currently I am building around the Herald (SL40) class using a Raw+3 with the minimum points necessary to use the weapon until I am certain what scales the best later on.

[random_hero1024]

Heavy should be better than refined

[LUKE]

Alrighty, thank you for your post!

would still be nice to know for absolute certain though.

[psheue]

Soulsplanner has the answers you seek.

[Taco Cat]

https://soulsplanner.com/darksouls3

[Alice]

What If I told you Sharp claymore is better then either heavy OR refined because you don't need to 2 hand it to get the full damage, AND you can spend those points in STR somewhere else like END or VIT.

[Vinyltavia]

i've always figured a Bastard sword was better in terms of being heavy tbqh but you'd be surprised the scaling you'd get out of refined...
Albeit it takes some stats where it starts outscaling Heavy.
Point is you can get more AR for less points into dexterity with a not claymore but weapon preference is up to the user, not the numbers.

[LUKE]

Thank you everybody! Your input has been very valuable and is much appreciated!