Saber vs Claymore Valor Mortis weapon comparison
- Saber
- 20
- Claymore
- 50
- Max level
- 10
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Saber or Claymore? At level 1 the Saber deals 20 per hit and the Claymore 50; fully upgraded it is 60 vs 100. The Saber has 6 upgrade traits and the Claymore 5. Here is every stat, both movesets and both upgrade trees side by side.
- Damage at level 1
- 20 / 50Saber / Claymore
- Damage at max level
- 60 / 100Saber / Claymore
- Catalysts to max
- 45,000Bought materials
- Upgrade traits
- 6 / 5
- Defence
- Block and parry / Block only (cannot parry)
- Hits to kill Entity
- 84 / 50At max level (calculated)
Saber vs Claymore: the verdict
CalculatedWhat the numbers say, at level 1 and fully upgraded.
At level 1
- At level 1 the Claymore hits for 50 vs the Saber's 20 (150% more per hit).
- Fully upgraded the Claymore reaches 100 per hit against the Saber's 60.
- The Claymore's first charged attack lands 125 at level 1, the Saber's 44.
- For breaking posture the Claymore wins: 37.5 posture damage per charged attack vs 15.
- Defence differs. Saber: Block and parry. Claymore: Block only (cannot parry).
- The Saber is cheaper to swing: 20 stamina per light attack vs 25.
- Both cost the same to max: 45,000 Catalysts of bought materials plus one Legendary material each.
Fully upgraded
- At level 10 the Claymore hits for 100 vs the Saber's 60 (67% more per hit).
- The Claymore's first charged attack lands 250 at level 10, the Saber's 132.
- For breaking posture the Claymore wins: 37.5 posture damage per charged attack vs 15.
- Defence differs. Saber: Block and parry. Claymore: Block only (cannot parry).
- The Saber is cheaper to swing: 20 stamina per light attack vs 25.
- Both cost the same to max: 45,000 Catalysts of bought materials plus one Legendary material each.
Stats side by side
Game dataEvery comparable stat at level 1 and at max level; green marks the better value.
At weapon level 1
| Stat | Saber | Claymore |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 20 | 50 |
| Posture damage per hit | 5 | 15 |
| First light attack | 20 | 50 |
| First charged attack | 44 | 125 |
| Charged attack posture damage | 15 | 37.5 |
| Stamina per light attack | 20 | 25 |
| Charge time | 0.5 s | 0.5 s |
| Perfect-parry posture damage | 100 | 100 |
| Attack range | 4 m | 1 m |
| Defence | Block and parry | Block only (cannot parry) |
| Max level | 10 | 10 |
| Damage at max level | 60 | 100 |
| Upgrade traits | 6 | 5 |
| Catalysts to max (bought materials) | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Materials to max | 16 | 16 |
At weapon level 10
| Stat | Saber | Claymore |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per hit | 60 | 100 |
| Posture damage per hit | 5 | 15 |
| First light attack | 60 | 100 |
| First charged attack | 132 | 250 |
| Charged attack posture damage | 15 | 37.5 |
| Stamina per light attack | 20 | 25 |
| Charge time | 0.5 s | 0.5 s |
| Perfect-parry posture damage | 100 | 100 |
| Attack range | 4 m | 1 m |
| Defence | Block and parry | Block only (cannot parry) |
| Max level | 10 | 10 |
| Damage at max level | 60 | 100 |
| Upgrade traits | 6 | 5 |
| Catalysts to max (bought materials) | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Materials to max | 16 | 16 |
Lower is better for stamina, charge time, reload and cost. Attack values = weapon damage × the first attack's multiplier (calculated).
Damage by level
Game dataBase damage per hit at every weapon level and the difference between the two.
| Level 1 | 20 | 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | 26 | 60 |
| Level 3 | 32 | 70 |
| Level 4 | 36 | 75 |
| Level 5 | 40 | 80 |
| Level 6 | 44 | 84 |
| Level 7 | 48 | 88 |
| Level 8 | 52 | 92 |
| Level 9 | 56 | 96 |
| Level 10 | 60 | 100 |
| Level | Saber | Claymore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 20 | 50 | -30 |
| Level 2 | 26 | 60 | -34 |
| Level 3 | 32 | 70 | -38 |
| Level 4 | 36 | 75 | -39 |
| Level 5 | 40 | 80 | -40 |
| Level 6 | 44 | 84 | -40 |
| Level 7 | 48 | 88 | -40 |
| Level 8 | 52 | 92 | -40 |
| Level 9 | 56 | 96 | -40 |
| Level 10 | 60 | 100 | -40 |
Difference = Saber minus Claymore. Base damage before attack multipliers, Ambers and upgrades.
Saber and Claymore movesets
Game dataBoth weapons' combo chains and special attacks with multipliers, stamina and the resulting damage at level 1 and max level.
Saber
- Attack range: 4 m
- Charge time: 0.5 s
- Perfect-parry posture damage: 100
- Backstab range: 2 m
- Critical attack range: 3 m
- Defence: Block and parry
Combo chain 1
| Attack | Damage × | Posture × | Stamina | Wind-up | Attack time | Damage at lv 1 | Damage at lv 10 | Posture at lv 1 | Can be blocked | Weak points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light attack 1 | ×1 | ×1 | 20 | 0.3 s | 0.1 s | 20 | 60 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 2 | ×1 | ×1 | 20 | — | — | 20 | 60 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 3 | ×1 | ×1 | 20 | — | — | 20 | 60 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 4 | ×1 | ×1 | 20 | — | — | 20 | 60 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 5 | ×2 | ×1 | 20 | 0.61 s | 0.1 s | 40 | 120 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 1 | ×1.5 | ×1 | 20 | — | — | 30 | 90 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 2 | ×1.5 | ×1 | 20 | — | — | 30 | 90 | 5 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 1 | ×2.2 | ×3 | 60 | 1 s | 0.12 s | 44 | 132 | 15 | Unblockable | — |
| Charged attack 2 | ×2.2 | ×3 | 60 | 1 s | 0.4 s | 44 | 132 | 15 | Unblockable | — |
Special attacks
| Attack | Damage × | Posture × | Stamina | Wind-up | Attack time | Damage at lv 1 | Damage at lv 10 | Posture at lv 1 | Can be blocked | Weak points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint attack | ×1.2 | — | 20 | — | — | 24 | 72 | — | — | — |
| Jump attack | ×5 | ×2.5 | 20 | — | — | 100 | 300 | 12.5 | Unblockable | — |
| Backstab | ×10 | ×0 | — | — | — | 200 | 600 | 0 | Unblockable | — |
| Critical attack | ×15 | ×0 | — | — | — | 300 | 900 | 0 | Unblockable | — |
| Forward dodge attack | ×1.1 | — | 18 | — | — | 22 | 66 | — | — | — |
| Left dodge attack | ×1.1 | — | 18 | — | — | 22 | 66 | — | — | — |
| Right dodge attack | ×1.1 | — | 18 | — | — | 22 | 66 | — | — | — |
| Perfect-dodge counter | ×3 | — | 18 | — | — | 60 | 180 | — | — | — |
Claymore
- Attack range: 1 m
- Charge time: 0.5 s
- Perfect-parry posture damage: 100
- Backstab range: 2 m
- Critical attack range: 3 m
- Defence: Block only (cannot parry)
Combo chain 1
| Attack | Damage × | Posture × | Stamina | Wind-up | Attack time | Damage at lv 1 | Damage at lv 10 | Posture at lv 1 | Can be blocked | Weak points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light attack 1 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 2 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 3 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 1 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 2 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 3 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 1 | ×2.5 | ×2.5 | 35 | — | — | 125 | 250 | 37.5 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 2 | ×2 | ×2 | 35 | — | — | 100 | 200 | 30 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 3 | ×2 | ×1 | 35 | — | — | 100 | 200 | 15 | Yes | — |
Combo chain 2 · needs Nephto Normal Claymore*
| Attack | Damage × | Posture × | Stamina | Wind-up | Attack time | Damage at lv 1 | Damage at lv 10 | Posture at lv 1 | Can be blocked | Weak points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light attack 1 | ×0.5 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 25 | 50 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Light attack 2 | ×0.5 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 25 | 50 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 1 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 2 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Semi-charged attack 3 | ×1 | ×1 | 25 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 1 | ×1 | ×1 | 35 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
| Charged attack 2 | ×1 | ×1 | 35 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 15 | Yes | — |
Special attacks
| Attack | Damage × | Posture × | Stamina | Wind-up | Attack time | Damage at lv 1 | Damage at lv 10 | Posture at lv 1 | Can be blocked | Weak points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint attack | ×1 | ×2 | 20 | — | — | 50 | 100 | 30 | — | — |
| Jump attack | ×5 | ×2.5 | 30 | — | — | 250 | 500 | 37.5 | Unblockable | — |
| Backstab | ×10 | ×0 | — | — | — | 500 | 1,000 | 0 | Unblockable | — |
| Critical attack | ×10 | ×0 | — | — | — | 500 | 1,000 | 0 | Unblockable | — |
| Forward dodge attack | ×1 | — | 35 | — | — | 50 | 100 | — | — | — |
| Left dodge attack | ×1 | — | 35 | — | — | 50 | 100 | — | — | — |
| Right dodge attack | ×1 | — | 35 | — | — | 50 | 100 | — | — | — |
| Perfect-dodge counter | ×2 | — | 35 | — | — | 100 | 200 | — | — | — |
"Damage at lv" = the weapon's damage at that level × the attack's multiplier (calculated). Ambers, coatings and upgrades are not included.
Upgrade trees
Game dataThe Saber has 6 traits and the Claymore 5 traits; dashed boxes are either/or picks.
Saber
- Weapon lv 2
Advanced Swordsmanship - Weapon lv 5Pick one
Careful Preparations
Pursuit - Weapon lv 8Pick one
Adrenaline Flourish
Second Wind - Weapon lv 10
Expert Swordsmanship
Claymore
- Weapon lv 2
Rampage - Weapon lv 5Pick one
Bulwark
Willpower - Weapon lv 8
Flesh Wound - Weapon lv 10
Bloodlust
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Hits to kill every boss
CalculatedBasic hits needed for each boss with both weapons at level 1 and at max level.
| Boss | Health | Saber · lv 1 | Claymore · lv 1 | Saber · lv 10 | Claymore · lv 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 General Lothaire | 1,800 | 90 | 36 | 30 | 18 |
 The Iron Marshall | 2,400 | 120 | 48 | 40 | 24 |
 Sphinx | 2,000 | 100 | 40 | 34 | 20 |
 Slaughtermill | 3,250 | 163 | 65 | 55 | 33 |
 Anna | 2,200 | 110 | 44 | 37 | 22 |
 High Justicar Aurelius | 1,500 | 75 | 30 | 25 | 15 |
 Experiment 83 | 3,400 | 170 | 68 | 57 | 34 |
 The Orphan | 4,000 | 200 | 80 | 67 | 40 |
 Captain Raphael | 4,000 | 200 | 80 | 67 | 40 |
 Entity | 5,000 | 250 | 100 | 84 | 50 |
Calculated: weapon damage × the first light attack's multiplier (firearms: one shot) × (1 − the boss's resistance). Upgrades, Ambers, coatings, the stat board and phase changes are not included.
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
More comparisons
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The Claymore hits harder at level 1 (20 vs 50 for the Saber and Claymore), and the Claymore is ahead at max level (60 vs 100). The Claymore's first charged attack lands 250 at level 10, the Saber's 132. For breaking posture the Claymore wins: 37.5 posture damage per charged attack vs 15. Maxing the Saber costs 45,000 Catalysts and the Claymore 45,000 Catalysts in bought materials.
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Saber vs Claymore FAQ
Is the Saber or the Claymore better in Valor Mortis?
It depends on what you value. The Claymore hits harder at level 1 (20 vs 50) and the Claymore at max level (60 vs 100). Fully upgraded the Claymore reaches 100 per hit against the Saber's 60. The Claymore's first charged attack lands 125 at level 1, the Saber's 44. For breaking posture the Claymore wins: 37.5 posture damage per charged attack vs 15.
Which does more damage, the Saber or the Claymore?
Per hit, the Saber deals 20 at level 1 and 60 at max level; the Claymore deals 50 and 100.
Which is cheaper to upgrade?
They cost the same: 45,000 Catalysts each in bought materials, plus one Legendary material from the world.
Can the Saber and the Claymore block and parry?
The Saber: Block and parry. The Claymore: Block only (cannot parry).
How many hits do they need to kill the final boss?
At max level, about 84 basic hits with the Saber and 50 with the Claymore to kill Entity (calculated, before upgrades and Ambers).