Katana

Melee Slot 2 · Melee since 1.15 unverified

Stats

Cost$115

Damage 280

Muzzle velocity —

Rate of fire —

Drop range —

Reload —

Capacity —

Reserve —

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Damage

280

Change direction per wiki.gg (exact % mostly unpublished; HV = −5% damage).

Changed in 6 patches · ▲ 1 buff · ▼ 2 nerfs · last — Update 2.8 (2026-06-09)

Update 2.8 2026-06-09 · Road to Hell
- other, neutral: Katana slot size changed from Small to 2
Update 2.5 Hunt: Showdown 1896
- handling, buff: Maximum reach of melee-focused weapons, Tools, and variants with melee attachments slightly increased.
Update 2.1 Hunt: Showdown 1896
- handling, nerf: Katana light attack stamina consumption increased from 17 to 25
- handling, nerf: Katana heavy attack stamina consumption increased from 33 to 35
Update 1.16 Hunt: Showdown
- other, neutral: Katana size reduced from Medium Slot to Small Slot
Update 1.15.1 Hunt: Showdown
- unlock, neutral: Katana is now unlocked at Bloodline Rank 1

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Tide of Desolation Event Hunt: Showdown
- added, neutral: Katana added for 115 Hunt Dollars (Event unlock)

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