There are only four Katanas in Dark Souls. All have a constant Bleed of 300. They can be a very good, light, fast weapon for the first and possibly even second play through.
Weapon / Requires | Attributes (base) | Found / Notes | |
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Chaos Blade 16 Str, 14 Dex |
133 (Phys) Bonus: B (Dex) |
Made from any other +10 Katana and the Soul of Quelaag by the Giant Blacksmith. Bonus damage scales with Humanity (up to 10). Inflicts damage to the player on hit. |
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Iaito 14 Str, 20 Dex |
88 (Phys) Bonus: B (Dex) |
Found in Blighttown near the upper level Bonfire. You need to jump to it. |
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Uchigatana 14 Str, 14 Dex |
90 (Phys) Bonus: B (Dex) |
Kill the Undead Male Merchant in Undead Burg or purchase from Shiva of the East for 5,000 Souls |
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Washing Pole 20 Str, 16 Dex |
90 (Phys) Bonus: D (Str), D (Dex) |
Purchase from Shiva of the East for 20,000 Souls in Blighttown, must be a member of the Forest Hunter Covenant. |
Categories: Weapons Katanas