Comment: Except not. Gold tracer is a premium example of better weapon, actually, between the excellent damage, the fast bleed, and the moveset and combos that you can (but really shouldn't unless you think you can get the kill) do until out of stamina. Another better weapon is the bandit's knife, for backstabbing and ripostes. Of course you could use the dark silver tracer for even more crit damage and the additional pressure of the toxic status (assuming you're good enough to consistently hit the r2). Or you could use Velka's rapier or the estoc for the unique kick, combos, and unique r2s. or the balder side sword for excellent damage and thrusts. Perhaps a halberd (take the great scythe or the halberd called halberd, for example), for a more defensive approach. spears, while easily parriable, can also combo well with a similar defensive approach. Claymore is Jack of all trades, master of none.