Claymore
A heavy blade designed to cleave through armor and bone with sweeping force.
The Claymore is a formidable two-handed sword found throughout the Isolated World of Dead Cells. It serves as a staple weapon for the Prisoner, offering significant damage output at the cost of attack speed. Unlike lighter blades designed for rapid strikes, this heavy melee tool relies on weight and momentum to cleave through enemies.
- weapon_type
- Heavy Melee
- damage_class
- High
- attack_speed
- Slow
- range
- Medium-Long
- availability
- Common Loot
- grip_style
- Two-handed
- special_property
- Wide Arc Swing
Lore & Background
Though the Prisoner forgets their past with each death, they remember the weight of steel in their hand. The Claymore becomes an extension of their will, cutting through the mindless horde that seeks to consume them. Its heavy blade is one of few constants in a world where every run ends differently.
In Their Own Story
The damp stone floor bit into his knees as consciousness returned. Before him lay the rusted hilt embedded in the muck. He pulled it free, the metal groaning under the strain. A shadow moved in the corridor ahead—a Mender, its flesh pulsing with green light. There was no time to think, only to swing. The heavy blade arced through the air, a silent promise of violence before impact shattered the silence.
Reader's Guide
The Claymore excels at dealing heavy damage in single strikes, making it ideal for breaking through armored foes. However, its slow swing speed leaves the wielder vulnerable during recovery frames. Players should utilize the wide arc to hit multiple enemies simultaneously when crowds gather near walls. Synergies are found with mutations that increase attack speed or reduce stamina cost; specifically, traits favoring heavy weapons enhance survivability by allowing fewer swings to kill threats. Upgrading this blade increases its base damage significantly, though it remains a slow tool compared to daggers or rapiers. For strategic use, maintain distance between attacks and dodge-roll immediately after striking to avoid counter-attacks from agile enemies like the Mender or Guards. It pairs well with shields for defense since you cannot block while attacking. Ultimately, mastery requires patience and timing rather than rapid spamming.
Did You Know?
- It possesses one of the widest hitboxes among all sword variants in the game.
- The weapon is frequently found in chests during early-game biomes like the Prisoner's Quarters.
- Its attack animation features a distinct wind-up motion before impact lands.
- Visually, it is distinguished from other swords by its large, broad blade design.
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