Whether you watch too much anime or are just looking for the best weapon class in Elden Ring that offers a good mix of slash and knockback damage, Katanas could be what you’re looking for.

regardless of how much Rurouni Kenshin As you’ve seen, most people who play Elden Ring will probably find themselves at some point using a Katana, if only as a backup weapon to dish out some damage. Even if it’s just the starting weapon of the Samurai class (the Uchigatana, which can be easily found in the deathtouched catacombs in Limgrave), katanas in Elden Ring are an ideal slashing and thrusting weapon given that the moveset it is slightly faster than its contemporaries. in the other sword categories, and many of them have the added benefit of providing bleed damage which can be of great help in taking down enemies that still have blood on them.

Comparing pound for pound damage output, some of the other sword classes may deal more damage, but the Katana class will always be a bit better on paper and in game due to the speed of their movesets relative to the amount. damage is dealt by each attack. Including the ability to deal both push and slash damage, which makes the Katana more viable in more encounters, most Katanas also have a specific ability that is often stylistically pleasing and useful in combat.

While finding a katana early on can be easy, here are some of the hardest to find and most unique entries in this weapon class:

Hand of Malenia – Familiar to any Elden Ring player who has attempted to 1v1 Malenia, the Hand of Malenia can be found after taking on Malenia herself and handing over her Keepsake to Enia in Roundtable Hold. Aside from the sword’s remarkably high dexterity requirement of 48, the most notable thing about the Hand of Malenia is its skill with the weapon, Waterfowl Dance, which launches its wielder into the air to perform a series of slashes.

Meteoric Ore Blade: Rather, if you’re looking for a meteor mage build, or just have the intelligence stat required to wield it, the Meteoric Ore Blade is a perfect weapon for anyone looking for the Katana ability with a side of gravity magic. . The Meteoric Ore Blade itself can be found hidden in the Caelid Waypoint Ruins. Requiring 15 Strength, 14 Dexterity, and 18 Intelligence to wield, the Ore Blade is particularly useful due to its ability, Gravitas, which creates a gravitational well that pulls enemies towards its caster and a single heavy downward slash that staggers most enemies.

Nagakiba: The longest guy among the Katanas, the Nagakiba is a long Katana with a base bleed damage of 45, which can be boosted with Ashes of War. In addition to Bloodloss Buildup, the Nagakiba is also notable for its strong knockback attack that covers more range due to the size of the blade. In addition to requiring 18 Strength and 22 Dexterity, Nagakiba himself can be obtained through the Bloody Finger Hunter Yura questline.

Rivers of Blood: It is the Katana that everyone knows, Rivers of Blood is a special Bloodloss Katana that generates 52 Bloodloss and uses the ability to throw blood Corpse Piler. In addition to having 12 strength, 18 dexterity, and 20 arcana requirements, potential users of Rivers of Blood will also have to face Bloody Finger Okina.