Elden Ring

Claymore Location, Stats, and Scaling

Claymore is a Greatsword in Elden Ring that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Read on to learn how to get the Claymore, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Claymore Location

Found in Castle Morne

Map Location World View

From the Castle Morne Lift site of grace, head up until you reach the castle's courtyard. Climb the large pile of bodies guarded by Misbegotten then turn west. Past the wooden barricades will be a doorway into the castle armory. As soon as you pass the door, turn around and you should see the chest with the Claymore.

Claymore Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - ClaymoreClaymore Overview
Type: Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Lion's Claw
Weight: 9.0
Description
A large sword with a long, straight blade. This heavy sword is usually wielded with two hands, but for those with enough strength, one is sufficient. In addition to the heavy sweeping attacks, it can also make a heavy piercing thrust making this a versatile weapon.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
16 13 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 138 Phys. Def. 50.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 35.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 35.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 35.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 35.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 35.0

Claymore Upgrades

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Base vs. Max Max Upgrades Req. Materials

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 138 0 D D - - -
+25 338 0 C D - - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

Scaling is ordered as (from left to right) STR, DEX, INT, FAI, and ARC. Additionally, passive Effect numbers are affected by your stats.

Affinity Phys. DMG Sec. DMG Scaling Passive Effect
+25 Standard 338 0 C/D/-/-/- -
+25 Heavy 312 0 B/-/-/-/- -
+25 Keen 312 0 E/B/-/-/- -
+25 Quality 272 0 B/B/-/-/- -
+25 Magic 259 259 E/E/C/-/- -
+25 Fire 226 226 C/E/-/-/- -
+25 Flame Art 259 259 D/E/-/C/- -
+25 Lightning 226 226 E/C/-/-/- -
+25 Sacred 259 259 D/E/-/C/- -
+25 Poison 285 0 C/C/-/-/D Poison (117)
+25 Blood 285 0 C/C/-/-/D Blood Loss (102)
+25 Cold 239 180 C/D/C/-/- Frost (127)
+25 Occult 299 0 D/E/-/-/B -

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+1~+3 Smithing Stone 1 (2/4/6)
+4~+6 Smithing Stone 2 (2/4/6)
+7~+9 Smithing Stone 3 (2/4/6)
+10~+12 Smithing Stone 4 (2/4/6)
+13~+15 Smithing Stone 5 (2/4/6)
+16~+18 Smithing Stone 6 (2/4/6)
+19~+21 Smithing Stone 7 (2/4/6)
+22~+24 Smithing Stone 8 (2/4/6)
+25 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Claymore requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Claymore Ashes of War

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