How to Get Knight's Claymore: Stats and Effects

Knight's Claymore is a Two-Handed Weapon that Link can use in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to learn how to get Knight's Claymore, its general locations, stats, bonus attributes, and the effects of this weapon.

How to Get Knight's Claymore

South of Makurukis Shrine

Travel to Makurukis Shrine in the Hyrule Ridge Region, and head south towards the pinned location on the map above.

The Knight's Claymore is placed on a huge log located at a Bokoblin Camp. The exact coordinates of the weapon are -2829, 0392, 0226.

You can either dispose of all the enemies in the area, or claim the weapon and run like there's no tomorrow.

East of South Tabantha Snowfield

Travel to Mayausiy Shrine in the Tabantha Frontier Region, and head west towards the pinned location on the map above.

The Knight's Claymore is located at a Bokoblin Camp. The exact coordinates of the weapon are -1330, 2618, 0135.

You can either dispose of all the enemies in the area, or claim the weapon and run like there's no tomorrow.

Knight's Claymore General Locations

Explore the general locations and methods listed below for a chance to encounter and obtain the Knight's Claymore:

• Hyrule Field
  
• Gerudo Desert

Knight's Claymore Overview and Stats

Knight's Claymore Attack and Effects

Knight's Claymore	A claymore, now decayed, once carried by knights of Hyrule. It resonates with the desire to protect at all costs and can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart.
Weapon Type	Two-Handed (Bladed Edge)
Base Defense	11
Compendium No.	379
Passive Ability	Desperate Strength

How to Maximize Desperate Strength

Weapons with the Desperate Strength Passive Ability, your damage increases when when you only have one heart left. Take advantage of weapons with this effect when your health is low and have no means of healing.

It's also recommended if you are good at defense tactics such as dodging or blocking.

Upgrades and Pristine Weapon Variants

Upgraded Weapon	New Stat	Description
Knight's Claymore✨	24	Only the strongest of Hyrule Castle's knights carried this two-handed sword. It can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart.

This weapon has Pristine variations as indicated by a sparkling symbol (✨), and are found being held by ghosts in the Depths.

You will only start seeing Pristine Weapon variations after finding and breaking its Decayed Version at least once before.

Similar Weapons

Weapons in the Same Series
Knight's Broadsword	Knight's Broadsword✨	Knight's Claymore
Knight's Claymore✨	Knight's Halberd	Knight's Halberd✨
Knight's Bow	Knight's Shield

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

List of All Weapons

Weapons and Equipment by Type

List of Weapons
One-Handed	Two-Handed	Spear
Bow	Shield
Champion Weapons	amiibo Weapons

List of Two-Handed Weapons

Farming Hoe	Boat Oar	Giant Boomerang	Giant Boomerang✨
Traveler's Claymore	Traveler's Claymore✨	Soldier's Claymore	Soldier's Claymore✨
Knight's Claymore	Knight's Claymore✨	Royal Claymore	Royal Claymore✨
Zora Longsword	Zora Longsword✨	Cobble Crusher	Cobble Crusher✨
Boulder Breaker	Biggoron's Sword	Gerudo Claymore	Gerudo Claymore✨
Eightfold Longblade	Eightfold Longblade✨	Dusk Claymore	Fierce Deity Sword
Rusty Claymore	Royal Guard's Claymore	Royal Guard's Claymore✨	Thick Stick
Sturdy Thick Stick	Gnarled Thick Stick	Zonaite Longsword	Strong Zonaite Longsword
Mighty Zonaite Longsword	Magic Scepter	Moblin Arm	Gloom Club