Was considering Hollowslayer but swapped to this. Being able to WA-Poise is also handy vs certain enemies. Not too keen on it in enclosed spaces (will hit walls), but does have a lunge attack, a nice jump-attack, and a sort of charged thrust. Great AoE weapon with very respectable damage, especially in any situation allowing a charged heavy. Also great for stunning and riposting certain mobs, like Gargoyles, Crabs, giant semi-Dragons at Dragonpeak. early-game Lothrics - and break/stun greatshield knights in two hits if they aren't scripted to counter-attack immediately after hitting a shield, such as Cathedral knights). You'll stunlock the vast majority of enemies and pump out 4-5 swings back to back with about 120 stamina (which will mince pretty much anything that doesn't have poise, even certain lower-level knights, eg. Upgraded it to +5 with absolutely no regrets. Was using Deep Axe for the fast & safe attacks but tried the BKS anyway - noticed the attacks were pretty darn fast and fell in love with it. Got this from the Black Knight in Catacombs (first drop). All of this can be yours by sl 10 if you start as a warrior and two hand or SL16 to one hand. I pretty much quit a run if I don't get a black knight drop before Anor Londo because it feels like a bad omen. Just get that ten humanity or wait until you get the gold serpent ring. You also have three chances to get it before the end game: One in the burg, two in the asylum. If you are wanting fabulous damage fast that stays strong all game to the kiln, that you can get early, that doesn't require chunks or large shards, that can be maxed before opening end game areas, there's simply no better choice. The other black knight weapons are just a lot of points in strength, too, and they weigh a good bit. The claymore is 27/40 if I recall to get it to it's potential and 40/40 to max. But those weapons require way more investment in levels. Yes, the claymore will out pace it in due time, as will any other black knight weapon. It will stomp all of ng and works fine in higher levels. It upgrades incredibly easily - you can have this thing maxxed before the gargoyles. The all around MVP in the game for a quality build. To reach max, you need: 10,000 souls and 10 Twinkling Titanite. Regular Reinforcement Scales 58% for Strength and 7% for Dexterity to increase your AR. Unique Upgrades are performed by any Blacksmith or by using the Weapon Smithbox. The heavy attack is devastating when timed correctly: after a long windup, the player swings the blade vertically upward, causing enemies with low-mid poise to be flung in the air.
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