: The Claymore team of Helen and Deneve attempt to support Miria but are easily brushed aside by Rigaldo’s power. Manga vs. Anime

: Just as Rigaldo is about to deliver a final blow to Miria, Clare intervenes. Driven by desperation to protect her comrades, she begins to tap into her awakened power, managing to sever Rigaldo's arm in a moment of extreme speed.

: Miria, the leader of the surviving Claymores, is pushed to her absolute limits by Rigaldo, the "Silver-Eyed Lion". Despite her "Phantom" speed techniques, she is eventually outmatched and severely injured by his overwhelming agility and claws.

: Parallel to the battle, Raki learns more about Priscilla’s tragic past from Isley. After hearing that Clare is in Pieta, Raki decides to leave Priscilla and Isley to find her. Key Moments

In Episode 22 of , titled "The Critical Point," the tension peaks as the Battle of Pieta reaches a desperate turning point. Plot Summary

: Clare intentionally releases her Yoki (demon energy) beyond the safe 80% limit to keep up with Rigaldo, putting her at high risk of permanent "Awakening" into a monster.

While this episode remains largely faithful to the source material, it marks the beginning of the anime's transition toward its original, non-canon ending. In the manga, the Battle of Pieta has a significantly different resolution that leads into a seven-year time skip. Episode 22 | Claymore Wiki | Fandom