
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. Two handed heavy attack is devastating when timed correctly - the player swings the blade vertically upward, causing enemies with low - mid poise to be flung backwards. Two handed light attack is relatively fast and does high damage. Good for stun-locking weak armored and low poise enemies. At 40 Str and 18 Dex, Attack rating is a decent 500. An excellent mid-level weapon with decent swing speed.*CD: This weapon has a hidden damage modifier when used against Chaos Demons (+20%?).(20% chance - Undead Burg, Undead Parish, Darkroot Basin, The Catacombs, Northern Undead Asylum, Tomb of Giants and Kiln of the First Flame) Drops from The Black Knight, specifically the Sword Knight.Chance to drop from either Black Knight in the Northern Undead Asylum Revisit."The Large motion that puts the weight of the body into the attack reflects the great size of their adversaries long ago." How to Get / Where to Find the Black Knight Sword "Greatsword of the Black Knights who wander Lordran. Not to be confused with the Black knight great sword.

Black Knight Sword is a Weapon in Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered.
