Uchigatana
katana -- Weight: 5.5
Base Damage
115
Ash of War
Unsheathe
Weight
5.5
Ratings & Viability
PvE Rating
★★★★☆PvP Rating
★★★☆☆Early Game
SEnd Game
AScaling
STR
D
DEX
D
Requirements
STR
11
DEX
15
Description
The classic katana and Samurai starting weapon. Built-in bleed, customizable Ash of War, and solid all-around performance.
Status Effects
bleed
45
Affinity Recommendation
Heavy for STR builds, Keen for DEX, Blood for bleed builds
Tips & Strategy
- •Starting weapon for Samurai class -- upgrade it early with Smithing Stones for strong early game
- •Dexterity scales very well -- aim for 40 DEX minimum for excellent returns
- •Unsheathe (L2 > R2) deals great poise damage -- use it on tough enemies to stagger
- •Apply Bleed affinity via Ash of War to boost innate Hemorrhage buildup
- •Powerstanced dual Uchigatanas is one of the strongest early/mid-game setups in the game