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Uchigatana

Katana -- Tier A

PvE Rating

★★★★★

PvP Rating

★★★★★

Base Damage

190

Weight

5.5

STR / DEX Req

11 / 16

Infusable

Yes

Unique

No

Description

A classic katana available early. Its Hold weapon art allows for both offense and defense, and it causes Bleed buildup.

Strengths

  • +Available at the very start of the game.
  • +Built-in Bleed damage adds bonus DPS.
  • +Hold weapon art is versatile (attack or parry).

Weaknesses

  • -Katanas have low durability -- carry Repair Powder.
  • -Short range compared to greatswords.
  • -Bleed was nerfed in later patches.

Weapon Art

Hold -- a stance with a quick-draw slash or a parrying slash.

Location

Dropped by the Sword Master outside Firelink Shrine.

Tips & Strategy

  • 1Hold weapon art R1 is a fast unsheathe slash -- catches dodge rolls.
  • 2Causes Bleed buildup on every hit -- effective against bosses.
  • 3Available extremely early by killing Sword Master at Firelink.