Editing Claymore

{{game|KH2|FM2}}
{{Youmay|Hollow Bastion defense system|[[Weapons of Organization XIII#Saïx's Claymore|the weapon type wielded by Saïx]]}}
{{Character
|name = Claymore
|katakana=両刃の大刀
|romaji=Ryōba no tachi
|japname=Double-edged sword
|de=Claymore (Verteidigungsmechanismus)
|type=Construct
|image = [[File:Claymore KHII.png]]
|charworld1 = Radiant Garden
|role = Ally<br>Enemy (when controlled by the MCP)
|game1=Kingdom Hearts II
}}

'''Claymores''' are the [[Radiant Garden]]'s defensive system, installed presumably by [[Cid]], who also presumably gave them their name. They aid the [[Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee]] in battle by eliminating enemies that may have infiltrated the town. The claymores can no longer assist Sora in battle after he travels beyond the Castle Gate area.

==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
The Claymore is first seen during Sora, Donald, and Goofy's first visit to [[Hollow Bastion]]. Yuffie explains it as the town's defense mechanism and it was possibly created by [[Cid]]. It disposes of small and weaker heartless, and it distracts the stronger ones until a Committee Member finishes it off. During the third visit to [[Hollow Bastion]], the [[Master Control Program|MCP]] takes control of the [[Hollow Bastion OS]], which includes the Heartless Manufactory and the town's defense system, and changes the Claymore's programming, directing them to attack Sora instead.

{{canon
|In the ''Kingdom Hearts II'' manga, a Claymore sends Demyx flying from its blast, encouraging the other members of Organization XIII to retreat.
|width=60%
}}

==Appearance==
Claymores are spheres of light that appear from the ground. After forming a circle beneath the target, the sphere is launched up to inflict damage, similar to a device in the thirteenth floor and first basement of [[Castle Oblivion]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''. The damage, though, is very minor as it can only send the target flying into the air at best which makes it a perfect target for Sora's aerial attacks.

When they begin to attack Sora, the Claymores slightly change in appearance and also make a different sound. They still do not deal a lot of damage and are quite easy to dodge. Another slightly different change in the Claymores' appearance occurs once the Master Control Program takes control of the Hollow Bastion OS; during this event, the Claymores appear more orange than before.

==Gallery==
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File:Claymore MCP KHII.png|A Claymore as it appears under the MCP's control.
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