Unlock the Claymore Arsenal: A Gamer’s Guide Across Worlds
Ah, the Claymore. A weapon of legend. It is as iconic as a Scotsman wielding it. From Scotland to gaming realms, this two-handed sword commands respect and delivers massive damage. Whether you’re fighting monsters in Genshin Impact, or exploring Hyrule in Zelda, knowing how to acquire and wield a claymore is essential. Let’s explore acquiring these swords across game universes.
Genshin Impact: Your Path to Claymores
In Teyvat, claymores don’t just appear. You need billets and blueprints to forge them. Let’s explore how to become a claymore crafting expert.
Northlander Claymore Billet: Your Starting Point
The Northlander Claymore Billet is your key to Genshin claymore crafting. You need it for early-game claymores. How do you get it?
- Trounce Domains and Bosses: These are your best options. Conquer domains in Mondstadt, Liyue, and Inazuma. Fight weekly bosses like the Dominator of Wolves. Billet drops are not guaranteed, so be prepared to be patient.
- Souvenir Shops: Feeling lucky? Visit souvenir shops in cities. They sometimes have Northlander Billets. It’s not guaranteed but worth a try. Think of it as digital shopping with possible rewards.
- Northlander Billet Trove: These troves appear as rewards or during events. Keep an eye out for them!
- Billet Conversion: Have sword billets? Transform those into claymores! Dream Solvent will help. More on that later.
- Sacred Sakura’s Favor (Inazuma): Level up Sacred Sakura to Level 4, and you’ll receive a Northlander Sword Billet. Don’t forget about Dream Solvent!
Pro-tip: Souvenir shops are seen as an easy option. Easiest may be a stretch with RNG, but it’s less combat-heavy than battling bosses. Choose your grind wisely.
Midlander and Borderland Billets
In regions like Natlan, find Midlander and Borderland Claymore Billets. These are for advanced crafting.
Midlander Claymore Billet
These are a step up from Northlanders. How can you obtain them?
- World Quests and Puzzles: Explore Teyvat! Treasures often hide behind puzzles and quests. Stay observant and cerebral.
- Billet Conversion (Again): Use Dream Solvent again! Convert Northlander Billets into Midlander ones.
- Northlander Billet Trove: Sometimes, these troves also have Midlander Billets.
- Mingxing Jewelry (Liyue): Check Mingxing Jewelry in Liyue for Midlander Claymore Billets.
- Sacred Sakura’s Favor (Inazuma) – Level 14: Keep leveling Sacred Sakura! At Level 14, it’ll provide a potential Midlander Billet.
Borderland Claymore Billet
If you’re in Natlan, you’ll need Borderland Billets for unique claymores.
- Natlan Trounce Domain Challenge Reward: Complete Trounce Domain challenges in Natlan for a chance at Borderland Billets. Prepare for intense battles!
- Billet Conversion (Again): Use Dream Solvent for Borderland Billets.
- Borderland Billet Trove: These troves are the easiest path to Borderland Billets. Keep looking during your Natlan journey.
- Tona’s Flame’s Restitution (Natlan) – Level 13: Level up Tona’s Flame’s Restitution in Natlan to Level 13 for a Borderland Billet.
Earthshaker Blueprint: Crafting Natlan’s Best
Blueprints are essential for crafting weapons. For Natlan claymores, you’ll need the Earthshaker Blueprint.
- The Salutary Furnace (Natlan’s Stadium of the Sacred Flame): Go to the Stadium of the Sacred Flame in Natlan. This is where you unlock the Earthshaker Blueprint.
Natlan Weapon Blueprints: Stocking Up
Need more Natlan weapon blueprints? Natlan can help if you have Mora.
- Alom, the Blacksmith (Stadium of the Sacred Flame): Find Alom, the local blacksmith in Natlan’s Stadium of the Sacred Flame for weapon blueprints.
Dream Solvent: Your Alchemical Assistant
Dream Solvent sounds fancy, doesn’t it? This item transforms weapon crafting and talent ascension. Think of it as key magic for transmuting materials.
Dream Solvent’s Magical Uses
- Weekly Boss Material Conversion: Tired of wrong ascension material? Dream Solvent converts unwanted drops into needed materials. No more getting stuck with scales instead of horns.
- Billet Conversion: Dream Solvent lets you convert weapon-type billets. Change sword billets into claymore billets and back again. Flexibility matters!
Conversion Mechanics: The Fine Print
- Same Type Conversion: Dream Solvent only converts within the same weapon type and materials from the same boss. So no changing Dvalin’s Plume into a Childe’s Shadow.
- Solvent Cost: Weekly boss material conversion costs one Dream Solvent. Billet conversion needs two. Economics in action!
Acquiring Dream Solvent: The Hunt Begins
- Weekly Boss Domains: Dream Solvents drop randomly from weekly boss domains. Defeat those bosses and hope for a Solvent!
- “Transfigured Dreams”: This area has your conversion recipes. Filter by “Transfigured Dreams” to see options.
Geo Sigils: Liyue’s Currency
Remember souvenir shops selling Northlander Billets? They accept Geo Sigils as payment. How do you gather these tokens?
Geo Sigil Sources: Exploring Liyue
- Chests and Wooden Crates (Liyue): Explore Liyue! Chests and crates often contain Geo Sigils. Loot everything like a diligent pirate.
- Rocky Outcrops (Investigation): Investigate sparkling rocky outcrops in Liyue! Sometimes, they yield Geo Sigils.
- Statues of the Seven: Leveling up Statues of the Seven in Liyue rewards you with Geo Sigils. Worship the Geo Archon and gain rewards!
Claymores Beyond Teyvat: A Multiverse of Blades
Genshin isn’t the only game with claymores. Let’s travel across universes to find more of these majestic swords.
Royal Guard’s Claymore (Zelda)
Zelda’s Hyrule loves claymores, especially the Royal Guard’s Claymore. It has high attack power but fragile durability.
- Hyrule Castle: All Royal Guard’s Claymores come from Hyrule Castle. Focus on:
- Lockup: It may be heavily guarded.
- Guards’ Chamber: A fitting place for a guard’s weapon!
Claymore (Elden Ring)
The Lands Between in Elden Ring are home to danger and powerful weapons like the Claymore. It serves as a reliable greatsword for any Tarnished.
- Castle Morne (Weeping Peninsula): Head to Castle Morne in the southeastern Weeping Peninsula to find the Claymore.
A Free Claymore in Dragonspine (Genshin Impact)
A quick return to Genshin for a free claymore hidden in Dragonspine. No forging required; just solve puzzles and battle rune guards.
Dragonspine Tablet Puzzle: To claim this free claymore:
Defeat two rune guards and the rune greater at the tablet.
Destroy the “eyes” (likely mechanisms or crystals).
Jump down to claim your prize at the tablet.
More Claymores Across Gaming
Other notable claymores can be found in various games:
- Knight’s Claymore (Zelda):
- Treasure Chests: Often found in treasure chests.
- Enemy Drops: Defeating enemies may yield this claymore.
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- Drops: Gerudo Desert and Tabantha Frontier foes may drop claymores.
- Golden Claymore (Zelda):
- Gerudo Highlands & Hyrule Ridge: Found in chests or used by enemies.
- Claymore (Dark Souls):
- Undead Burg Bridge: A corpse lies on the bridge near the Hellkite Drake. Prepare for dragon fire!
- Heavy Claymore (Elden Ring):
- Castle Morne: Chest in a room behind enemies in the yard. Look to the left when entering.
- Celestial Claymore (Terraria Calamity Mod):
- Biome Mimics (Cavern Layer): Defeat mimics in death or pre-hardmode modes.
- Crimson Blocks: Placing blocks can boost mimic spawn rate, especially in Death Mode.
Game Mechanics (Genshin Impact): Sigils and Trees
In discussing Genshin mechanics, let’s mention sigils and trees related to exploration and rewards.
Tree of Dreams (Sumeru)
The Tree of Dreams operates like Sacred Sakura and Tona’s Flame’s Restitution. Levelling up grants various rewards.
- Aranyaka World Quests: Unlock by advancing through these quests.
- “Aranyaka: Part 1” & “Part 2”: Complete Part 1. Make progress in Part 2, help Arama, and enter true Vanarana.
Electro Sigils (Inazuma) & Pyro Sigils (Natlan)
Just as Liyue has Geo Sigils, Inazuma features Electro Sigils and Natlan has Pyro Sigils. These serve as regional currencies for shops.
Electro Sigils
- Chests (Inazuma): Open chests. Rare ones yield more sigils.
- Statues of the Seven (Inazuma): Level up Statues in Inazuma.
- One-Time Domains (Inazuma): Complete these domains in Inazuma.
Pyro Sigils
- Natlan Exploration: Explore Natlan thoroughly.
- Side Quests & Challenges (Natlan): Complete quests and challenges from NPCs.
- Chests (Natlan): Pay attention to exquisite chests.
Claymore Considerations in Genshin Impact: Character Synergies
Now, let’s look at how claymores suit specific characters.
Razor’s Best Claymores
For Razor, certain claymores excel:
- Wolf’s Gravestone (5-star): A premier choice.
- Song of Broken Pines (5-star): Another strong 5-star option.
Whiteblind: Defense Focus
Whiteblind is oriented to DEF.
- DEF-Scaling Characters: Ideal for those scaling off DEF.
Kaveh: Energy Recharge and Damage
Kaveh benefits from some claymores.
- Energy Recharge: Useful for characters needing Energy Recharge.
- Damage Output: Increases Kaveh’s damage potential.
Claymore: A Weapon of History and Legend
Add it up and appreciate the claymore’s history.
Claymore Defined
- Scottish Two-Handed Sword: A uniquely Scottish sword, iconic throughout history.
Greatsword Length
- 4 to 6 Feet (120-180 cm): Typical greatsword length, showcasing size.
This is a guide to claymores across games, with a Genshin focus. Now, forge your blades and cleave paths to victory. Happy gaming and may billet drops be ever in your favor!
