Katanas are a class of weapons that specialize in cutting damage. They are a very common weapon type in Kenshi and their low weight makes them easy for beginners to use. They feature a two hit combo attack that makes them particularly useful when fighting animals or a weak opponent alone but leaves their wielder vulnerable to getting hit in battles with multiple foes. The two hit combo attack (Called Downward Combo) is unique in which it is the only animation a weapon (Not counting attacks used when crippled, or Martial Arts as they are not an actual weapon) uses which does less than 100 power in damage. It makes up for this by attacking twice. The power of the attack is 80 (Meaning the first strike is 80 power, in other words it will deal 80% of your weapon damage) followed by 60. Unfortunately Downward Combo is usually too slow to land the second hit on an opponent if they were staggered by another attack leading to overall less damage when compared to weapon types like Sabres or Polearms.
Weapon Skill - Katana
The Katana skill determines damage with weapons classified as Katanas. The skill is defined in game as:
"Affects damage. Katanas are a common weapon, and their quality varies greatly. Most are scavenged goods with a history of owners and barely good for scrap. Masterworks are around however, and their speed and cutting power is un-rivalled by any other blade."
Katana Class Weapons
| Icon | Name | Cut multiplier | Blunt multiplier | Blood loss | Armour penetration | Attack | Defense | Indoors | Reach | Additional bonuses |
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| File:Guardless Katana.png | Guardless Katana | 1x | 0x | 1.3x | -30% | +6 | -6 | 0 | 21 |
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| File:Katana.png | Katana | 1x | 0x | 1.2x | -30% | +4 | -4 | 0 | 21 |
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| File:Ninja Blade.png | Ninja Blade | 0.8x | 0x | 1.1x | -20% | +2 | -4 | 0 | 21 |
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| File:Nodachi.png | Nodachi | 1.2x | 0x | 1.2x | -20% | +4 | -4 | -4 | 25 |
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| File:Topper.png | Topper | 1.1x | 0.1x | 1x | -15% | 0 | 0 | -4 | 25 | |
| File:Wakizashi.png | Wakizashi | 0.9x | 0x | 1.2x | -30% | +2 | -2 | +4 | 16 |
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